SUVs appeal for power and stability, but day-to-day comfort in town matters just as much. Add lower fuel use and emissions without plugging in, and the package looks complete.
We recently tested Nissan’s latest X-Trail e-Power. First impressions: strong looks and technology that delivers a distinct electrified experience with no need to connect to the grid or manage charge sessions like a pure EV.
In its fourth generation, the Nissan X-Trail e-Power uses a unique setup: a frugal petrol engine charges a battery, and electric drive provides prompt response and reduced noise without plugging the vehicle into an external power source or recharging it like a battery electric car.
All-wheel drive is available through e-4ORCE AWD, adding traction and more stable handling when conditions demand it.
e-POWER and e-4ORCE together aim for strong, fluid, electrified progress. Both deliver a driving experience closer to an electric vehicle, but without a conventional multi-ratio gearbox in the usual sense. Nissan claims noticeably stronger performance than a standard hybrid in comparable use.
The electronic e-Shifter lets you choose preferred modes: D (Drive) for refined engine control, and B (Brake) on e-POWER and e-4ORCE for stronger battery regeneration.
With e-4ORCE AWD, Nissan balances weight distribution and torque control closely, so progress feels powerful yet smooth and stable.
Intelligent AWD adds five drive modes for different conditions: Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow and Off-Road.
Outside, the X-Trail e-Power stands out with elegant LED headlights and prominent front air intakes. The body looks as advanced as the hardware underneath—adventurous and confident.
Inside, the cabin is well built and spacious, from supportive seats for long family trips to a modular boot layout.
ProPILOT driver assistance is on board, helping on motorways and in town. ProPILOT with Navi-Link uses integrated TomTom maps to anticipate bends, junctions, gradients and more, while keeping lane position and distance to the vehicle ahead.
Equipment is generous: head-up display, 360-degree camera views, automated parking aids and current safety systems.
The high-resolution 12.3-inch screen and NissanConnect Services tie in playlists, apps, navigation and remote functions.
Ventilated seats are missing—surprising in an otherwise comfortable, upscale cabin—but compared with many rivals that can feel like a luxury extra rather than a core flaw.
Overall, the Nissan X-Trail e-Power is a convincing family SUV for buyers who want electrified refinement and e-4ORCE traction without committing to plug-in charging. A test drive is the best way to judge whether the e-Shifter modes and hybrid silence fit your daily routes.
