The fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail is being readied for launch. the latest version of the Japanese brand’s large SUV will go on sale in Europe and the UK next year as a fresh rival for the Kia Sorento, Peugeot 5008 and Skoda Kodiaq.
The next X-Trail will move onto the same CMF-C underpinnings as the newest Qashqai, meaning it’ll be available with Nissan’s latest e-Power hybrid powertrain. Unlike the smaller SUV, UK buyers will also be offered the new hybrid technology from launch.

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Nissan’s e-Power hybrid system blends a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a compact battery pack and an electric motor to deliver 184bhp and 330Nm of torque. 
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It’s a bit more complicated than the systems found in hybrids such as the Toyota Prius, because the petrol engine never drives the wheels directly. Instead, it acts as a generator, constantly topping up the battery pack, which then sends power to the electric motor.
The set-up ensures the petrol engine is always running at its optimal efficiency, which helps lower emissions and fuel consumption. Nissan also says the system provides a driving experience similar to that of an electric car, with instant torque from the electric motor.