Spy Pic: Nissan X-trail Facelift

hanmust · 7th September 2008, 08:25

Note from Mod: X-Trail test drive & review have been uploaded here.

I was on the third stage of my journey from Delhi to Calicut. After Pune on nearing Kandala Ghats, couple of new facelifted Nissan X-trail passed me on a high speed. Just after the toll plaza before the Ghats they have seen stopped in fron of a small tea stall. Then later soon after the Ghats four X-trails passed me, three of them white & one red. Some many times I've seen slowing, then suddenly speeding, etc. They were on test. Then just before reaching Kolhapur I saw them returning Mumbai side on through the opposite track.

abhinav.gupta88 · 7th September 2008, 08:52

Nice spotting there buddy

If someone is not so knowledgable about cars, he cant differentiate between the old and the new one easily

frankmehta · 7th September 2008, 09:10

looks a much bigger car than the older xtrail!!
wonder if there's a better engine than the alreayd stonking 2.5 ctdi!

Captain Pings · 7th September 2008, 10:17

The new x-trail is based on the Nissan Qashqai platform - although it looks as if few visual changes have been made - there are extensive differences - including the console which has been shifted from the middle to the right hand side in front of the driver.

The new x-trail is much longer too and boot space goes up from aprox 400 ltrs to over 600 ltrs.

benbsb29 · 7th September 2008, 10:23

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Originally Posted by Captain Pings

including the console which has been shifted from the middle to the right hand side in front of the driver.

Looks like they are back to their senses.
As for the looks, its quite unappealing IMO.

MuzzledMoose · 7th September 2008, 10:29

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Originally Posted by Captain Pings

The new x-trail is based on the Nissan Qashqai platform - although it looks as if few visual changes have been made - there are extensive differences - including the console which has been shifted from the middle to the right hand side in front of the driver.

The new x-trail is much longer too and boot space goes up from aprox 400 ltrs to over 600 ltrs.

I believe that one of the points where xtrial failed was due to its smaller size for the price it offered in india. Indians needs huge vehicles if the price is above 15L. So thats for tackling indian mentality. Quantity over quality

clevermax · 7th September 2008, 11:20

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Originally Posted by hanmust

I was on the third stage of my journey from Delhi to Calicut.

Wow.. you are driving from Delhi To Calicut? Thats one heavy road trip! Which car? How many cars / people with you? It would be helpful if you could post regarding the trip preparations you have done.

abhik · 7th September 2008, 11:21

Still ugly as its predecessor IMO.

AMATMO · 7th September 2008, 12:27

nice to see this,atleast its distinctly nissan. the one they showed in autobild magzine was just horrible .grills were similar to the future micra

abhik · 7th September 2008, 12:36

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Originally Posted by AMATMO

nice to see this,atleast its distinctly nissan. the one they showed in autobild magzine was just horrible .grills were similar to the future micra

Oh YA! I remember that one, looked as if the designer was piss drunk while designing the car and got confused between a "car"toon and a car.

fx45 · 7th September 2008, 13:19

Saw this one near my home long time back. I thought it was already launched so didnt post the pic earlier. THis one is red on colour. very sorry for the poor quality picture.

aerohit · 7th September 2008, 13:31

The Old X-trail looks so much better and - CLASSY

Dont you guys think?

bullboy · 7th September 2008, 13:48

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Originally Posted by aerohit

The Old X-trail looks so much better and - CLASSY

Dont you guys think?

me too think so.
this looks too ugly.

GTO - Touring · 7th September 2008, 13:54

I think the new X-Trail is as horrible looking as the previous gen. Why does it have to look so fuzzy and complicated? Plus, the X-Trails pricing effectively kills any potential left over.

Lots of interesting pictures from your trip, eh? Thanks for sharing them Hanmust.

Sahil · 7th September 2008, 17:01

It has gotten uglier with every facelift. The first version when launched here was decent looking.

7th September 2008, 08:25	#1
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 262 Times View My Garage	Spy Pic: Nissan X-trail Facelift Note from Mod: X-Trail test drive & review have been uploaded here. I was on the third stage of my journey from Delhi to Calicut. After Pune on nearing Kandala Ghats, couple of new facelifted Nissan X-trail passed me on a high speed. Just after the toll plaza before the Ghats they have seen stopped in fron of a small tea stall. Then later soon after the Ghats four X-trails passed me, three of them white & one red. Some many times I've seen slowing, then suddenly speeding, etc. They were on test. Then just before reaching Kolhapur I saw them returning Mumbai side on through the opposite track. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by GTO : 20th October 2009 at 14:33. Reason: Adding thread closure note
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7th September 2008, 08:52	#2
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Nice spotting there buddy If someone is not so knowledgable about cars, he cant differentiate between the old and the new one easily
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7th September 2008, 09:10	#3
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	looks a much bigger car than the older xtrail!! wonder if there's a better engine than the alreayd stonking 2.5 ctdi!
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7th September 2008, 10:17	#4
Captain Pings BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 61 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	new x-trail The new x-trail is based on the Nissan Qashqai platform - although it looks as if few visual changes have been made - there are extensive differences - including the console which has been shifted from the middle to the right hand side in front of the driver. The new x-trail is much longer too and boot space goes up from aprox 400 ltrs to over 600 ltrs.
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7th September 2008, 11:21	#8
abhik BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 848 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Still ugly as its predecessor IMO.
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7th September 2008, 12:27	#9
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	nice to see this,atleast its distinctly nissan. the one they showed in autobild magzine was just horrible .grills were similar to the future micra
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7th September 2008, 13:19	#11
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	Saw this one near my home long time back. I thought it was already launched so didnt post the pic earlier. THis one is red on colour. very sorry for the poor quality picture. Attached Thumbnails
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7th September 2008, 13:31	#12
aerohit BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India Posts: 978 Thanked: 981 Times	The Old X-trail looks so much better and - CLASSY Dont you guys think?
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7th September 2008, 13:54	#14
GTO - Touring BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 710 Thanked: 54 Times	I think the new X-Trail is as horrible looking as the previous gen. Why does it have to look so fuzzy and complicated? Plus, the X-Trails pricing effectively kills any potential left over. Lots of interesting pictures from your trip, eh? Thanks for sharing them Hanmust.
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7th September 2008, 17:01	#15
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	It has gotten uglier with every facelift. The first version when launched here was decent looking.
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