One of Nissan’s most recognizable nameplates in the Philippines just made its return, and it came back with a very different powertrain under the hood.
Nissan Philippines launched the All-New Nissan X-Trail e-POWER at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show, marking the nameplate’s return to the local market with an electrified setup that does not require a charging port. The e-POWER system works by using a 1.5-liter VC-Turbo gasoline engine as a generator to charge the battery, while an electric motor handles the actual driving with 204 PS and 330 Nm of torque. You fill it up at a petrol station like a regular car, but the wheels are driven entirely by electricity. It is a system Nissan has been running in other markets for a while, and the X-Trail is now its flagship application locally.
The exterior gets a glossy black grille, satin silver lower bumper, signature LED lighting, and 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the cabin is built around a 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A panoramic sunroof, 8-way power seats, and tri-zone automatic climate control with rear vents round out the comfort features. The safety package is comprehensive, covering a 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor, Intelligent Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Driver Attention Assist, and more.
The X-Trail e-POWER is available now at Nissan dealerships nationwide at a suggested retail price of P2,290,000. A limited Launch Edition comes in exclusive two-tone finishes: Everest White, Stealth Pearl Gray, and Sahara Dune Metallic.
Beyond the X-Trail, Nissan also gave PIMS visitors a look at where the brand is heading next. The All-New Kicks e-POWER appeared with a boxier, more upright redesign. The All-New Primera EV made its debut as a fully electric vehicle carrying a well-known Nissan nameplate back into the market with a premium, technology-forward focus. And the All-New Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid previewed Nissan’s plans to bring electrification into the pickup segment, combining 4×4 capability with a hybrid powertrain.
Nissan Philippines President Yoshinori Kanazawa put the direction plainly: “Guided by our long-term vision to make mobility smarter and more accessible, we are bringing technologies that improve everyday driving for our customers.”
For those visiting the Nissan booth at PIMS, which runs from June 4 to 7 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City, there are reservation deals worth knowing about. The X-Trail e-POWER comes with a P20,000 cash discount and one year of Nissan Protect+ for reservations made until June 7. The Kicks e-POWER has a P10,000 cash discount for reservations from June 4 to 7. Customers reserving a Terra, Navara, Livina, or Almera can also join the Nissan Gashapon Pick-a-Prize promo with prizes of up to P250,000 in cash discounts.
More details at nissan.ph.
