The world has largely come to accept that EVs are the future, but everyone has a different idea of how we are going to get there.
Nissan has had a lot of big hits in terms of its EV drive. One can name models like the Nissan Leaf, Nissan E NV200, and recently the Nissan Ariya. Simply put they know how to make and sell formidable Electric vehicles.
With one of the main excuses against EV adaptation being “Range Anxiety”, manufacturers have developed technologies to slowly ease the world into an electrified future. This idea is not novel in itself, but Nissan’s approach is. Most car companies have developed different forms of hybrids (Cars that have both internal combustion engines as well as electric propulsion). Today, we can talk of Hybrids, Mild Hybrids, and Plug-in Hybrids. Nissan’s approach might as well be the closest we can get to a full EV.
Nissan calls it E-Power; The vehicle’s drivetrain is largely developed as an EV with an added engine that runs as a generator, providing electricity that fills the onboard batteries that power the electric motors. This means that this EV does not need to have a huge battery onboard. In fact, its battery is small enough to live under the seats, but Nissan’s idea with this technology is that there is no need to charge “this EV”.
The 2023 Nissan X-Trail is the second car to have the E-Power drivetrain, the first being the 2023 Nissan Qashqai.
The X-Trail moniker has graced some very good vehicles, this will be the 4th generation car.
This Nissan X-Trail, apart from its unique drivetrain, also runs some very interesting technologies;
E-4ORCE: This is an all-wheel drive technology that Nissan is implementing on all its electric powertrain-equipped vehicles. Nissan says that this “will deliver reassuring traction and confident acceleration in all conditions”. The system monitors the movement of the wheels of the vehicle, the front and rear electric motors and the regenerative braking platform to control the drive characteristics of the car on all surfaces as well as dialing in some anti-squat and dive properties.
E-Pedal: This refers to the regenerative braking system – The system allows you to drive the car almost everywhere without having to use the brake pedal (One pedal driving as it’s called). This makes the car relaxing to drive as well as increasing its efficiency.
There is no modern and updated car without its adaptive driver assistance systems (ADAS) and this X-Trail has it all in what they call Nissan ProPilot Assist. This suite of systems makes driving less tiring and safer. Additionally, there are other active and passive safety systems.
The Nissan X-Trail has interior appointments that rival the best in the category. The E-Power model comes with seven seats. The generous cargo area, roof rails, reclining and moving rear seats, powered tailgate, etc.
All the systems, functions, and operation of the Nissan X-Trail E-Power are communicated to the driver from 3 hi-res screens; a 12.3-inch driver instrument cluster, another 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a 10.8-inch (windscreen type) Head-Up Display (HUD)
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The top trims of the Nissan X-Trail have sound catered for by Bose. Wireless Apple Carplay and wired Andriod Auto also boost mobile in-car integration. Alexa and Google Assistance are also present.
Nissan statistics claim a 7.0sec dash to 100km/h. With Vmax set at 180/h.
The most important matrix in this discussion will be its efficiency which is a combined 6.1L/100km.
In countries where charging infrastructure are fledgling, this Nissan X-Trail E-Power will certainly be a great way to get our toes wet.
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