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New vs Old: All-new 2021 Nissan X-Trail vs old model

Eric · Jun 17, 2020 02:47 PM

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A few days ago, Nissan introduced the all-new 2021 Nissan X-Trail. The Nissan X-Trail is sold as the Nissan Rogue in North America.

Let’s take a closer look at the differences.

Exterior – More macho than before

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Unlike the suave lines of the T32-generation X-Trail, the all-new T33 X-Trail takes a more rugged and muscular approach.

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Although the all-new T33 X-Trail is built on the same CMF-CD platform like the outgoing T32-generation model, you can’t tell as the exterior has been completely revamped.

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Gone are the regular-looking headlights, now replaced with a new two-tier design that was spearheaded by the Juke, flanking a redesigned V-Motion and a larger Nissan emblem.

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The rear-end is also all-new – the T33 X-Trail gains a large number plate recess that gives the impression of a wider rear-end.

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Interior – Nissan goes upmarket

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The interior of the T32-generation X-Trail wasn’t ground-breaking by any means – it served its purpose well, but it is a little long in the tooth.

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Nissan has remedied that with the T33 model, as it now gets a completely revised interior that boasts a large 9.0-inch infotainment display and a full digital instrument cluster.

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The faux stitching on the predecessor model’s dashboard has been replaced with what appears to be actual stitching.

More importantly, the all-new T33 X-Trail gains features such as memory seats, a heads-up display, and a shift-by-wire gear lever, all of which were never offered on the outgoing model.

Under the skin – New engine with more power

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Powering the all-new T33 Nissan X-Trail is a 2.5-litre petrol engine lifted from the US market Nissan Altima. Codenamed PR25DD, the engine does 183 PS and 245 Nm, mated to a CVT-type automatic transmission.

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Nissan offered a hybrid version of the X-Trail

No other powertrains were announced during the debut of the all-new X-Trail, though Nissan could introduce new powertrains at a later date.

When can we expect the all-new Nissan X-Trail in Malaysia?

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Edaran Tan Chong Motor, the distributor of Nissan vehicles in Malaysia introduced the facelifted T32-generation X-Trail back in March 2019.

 As such, the all-new X-Trail may not arrive here until 2022.

Eric

Editor

Started from the IT industry but somehow managed to find his way into the automotive industry. If he’s not gaming, he’s constantly tinkering with his daily/weekend car.

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