Nissan Pathfinder 2017

[DaveBerlin]

The new 2017 Nissan Pathfinder has just been announced with a launch in Sept. but at present no prices are available. On reading the Spec. there is a lot of stuff that has been added which would be nice to get in Europe, we do tend to miss out . Engine though is a 3,5l DIG V6 with 284hp - Dave

http://www.netcarshow.com/nissan/2017-pathfinder/

[craigstekna]

Thats damn-toot'n perdy!

saying that, i also think i should have bought an X-Trail and not a QQ. hindsight is beautiful.

[DaveBerlin]

Here it is in the Flesh - Dave

https://youtu.be/Qv9AzoShw4o

[Gel]

Dave, perhaps this hybrid X Trail will come here too?
https://www.nissan.in/X-Trail.html

[craigstekna]

damn!

I still have 5 years to pay for the one i just got

[DaveBerlin]

Gel, thanks for that info' but the planning is for India !. Perhaps we might get this sometime in the EU in the near future. It is just interesting to me what is being developed, tested and marketed these days and it does also appear Nissan is up there with the best - Dave

[Gel]

You'd imagine Europe would be receptive to this concept or in QQ wrapper.
Believe also sold in Far East; perhaps our Asian members could confirm?

[craigstekna]

I can say that they don't have the QQ in Japan or Thailand. Not sure about anywhere else.

The X-Trail hybrid is available in Thailand - https://en.nissan.co.th/vehicles/new-ve ... trail.html
The X-Trail only in Japan - http://www.nissan.co.jp/EN/

[Hound]

I love how they incorporated the proofreader's query into the text of the web page.

[Gel]

A car that rocks!

http://www.batfa.com/newcar-nissan_x-trail_hybrid.htm


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2015 Nissan X Trail Hybrid Engine and Performance

A 126Kw/226Nm with a 2.5 liter capacity is what powers this vehicle. It has a manual standard 6 speed transmission and does well on fuel efficiency earning a rating of 8.21/100km.Expect smooth performance from the hybrid with its electric power guiding system where electric motors are aligned to the wheels. This system provides effortless and accurate control which is enabled by the Active Engine Break, Active Ride Control and Active Trace Control. The 2015 Nissan X Trail Hybrid model also packs considerable power with a pulling capacity of 1500kg when braked and 750kg when un-braked. Departure angles have been reduced from 28 to 24 degrees. It comes with a 5mm outbound model which enables each to reach pavement clearance levels of below 210mm.
2015-Nissan-X-Trail-back side

2015 Nissan X Trail hybrid US Release Date and Price

For such a high performing car, the price while not officially stated is projected to be affordable. It is estimated to be similar to the 2014 model thus will range in the region of $27,000 which is a price expected of Nissan. The release date is yet to be announced and there is no indication of an earlier than planned release. Having already featured in the Frankfurt Motorcar show earlier this year, it is expected to hit sales store sometime in 2016.

Why launch in INDIA?

Currently, the situation of big SUVs in India is quite grim, specially in the national capital region (Delhi NCR), where registration of cars having 2000cc+ diesel engine are banned. Some manufacturers are downsizing the engines while some are considering introducing petrol motors. Now Nissan is preparing to launch the new X-Trail in India but in a hybrid version only. This helps the Japanese carmaker offer a petrol SUV that returns fuel efficiency figures closer to a diesel engine so you have the best of both worlds.