The new generation Nissan X-Trail has gone on sale in Ireland at a starting price of €29,950, writes Brian Byrne.
The car is powered by a 130hp 1.6 diesel, with manual or automatic transmission options, and comes with 2WD or AWD.
Tax band ratings on CO2 emissions run from B1-B2, at either €270 or €280 a year.
With three grades available, the new X-Trail is in 5- or 7-seat versions. Nissan Ireland expects the most popular version to be the 7-seat FWD SVE at €37,700. Around 90 percent of buyers will opt for the FWD cars.
All versions come with Cruise Control, Bluetooth connectivity, a spare wheel, air conditioning, and LED daylight running lights as part of a comprehensive standard specification. The SV grade adds Nissan's Safety Shield technologies, including forward emergency braking, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition, as well as a number of interior enhancements.
Options available include a Safety Pack (in XE), Nissan's Connect system in a Technology Pack, and a Design Pack which includes a powered tailgate.
The new X-Trail has significantly more presence than its predecessor, styled in similar fashion to the new generation Qashqai introduced early this year.
The Irish distributor expects to sell around 1,500 units of the X-trail, about half the number expected for Qashqai this year.
We'll provide a First Drive impression later today.
