The long-awaited fourth-generation Nissan X-Path will lastly arrive in Australia within the fourth quarter of this yr, priced from $36,750 earlier than on-road prices.
Replace Dec 1: This story initially ran on July 11, however we now have pulled it ahead once more to the homepage now that we now have simply revealed our first Australian overview. The automotive is on-sale.
Touchdown greater than two years after it was revealed globally in US-market kind, the brand new X-Path guarantees to be an enormous enchancment on its long-serving predecessor mannequin that continues to be one among Australia’s hottest SUVs.
Costs are up – what else did you anticipate in 2022? – however so too are the degrees of expertise, and the design is notably extra up to date. Certainly, Nissan refers back to the new X-Path as its “most superior SUV so far”.
Nissan will provide 4 spec grades and each front- and all-wheel drive for its competitor to the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander (which shares its underpinnings), Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson and Subaru Forester.
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Pricing
The 2 base grades, ST and ST-L, come as commonplace with front-wheel drive (2WD) and 5 seats. Every has the choice of all-wheel drive (AWD) and 7 seats for about $3000 further mixed. There are not any seven-seat, 2WD grades any extra.
The flagship Ti and Ti-L grades are all AWD by default, however solely include 5 seats. Confused?
2023 Nissan X-Path pricing
Nissan X-Path ST 2WD five-seat: $36,750 (Up $4085)Nissan X-Path ST AWD seven-seat: $39,790 (Up $5125)Nissan X-Path ST-L 2WD five-seat: $43,190 (Up $4515)Nissan X-Path ST-L AWD seven-seat: $46,290 (Up $5615)Nissan X-Path Ti AWD five-seat: $49,990 (Up $3875)Nissan X-Path Ti-L AWD five-seat: $52,990 (New grade) Nissan X-Path Ti e-Energy with e-4orce: $54,190 (New grade) Nissan X-Path Ti-L e-Energy with e-4orce: $57,190 (New grade)
Costs earlier than on-road prices, drive-away costs rely on postcode.
Drivetrains
There’s simply the one engine accessible at launch: a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol four-cylinder producing 135kW of energy and 6000rpm and 244Nm at 3600rpm.
These outputs are up 9kW and 18Nm over the previous mannequin, and towing capability is up by 500kg to 2000kg braked.
The brand new ‘multi-mode’ on-demand AWD choice has selectable Eco, Customary and Sport modes plus 5 totally different traction modes and algorithms to prime the drivetrain and stability management for bitumen, filth, ice and snow. There’s additionally a hill-descent management perform.
The X-Path e-Energy hybrid arrives in 2023, and is detailed right here.
Gasoline economic system
Nissan claims the entry-level ST makes use of a mean of 7.4-7.8L per 100km (2WD-4WD), whereas the upper grade Ti and Ti-L variants eat 7.8L/100km on the mixed cycle.
The gas tank is 55L.
For many who need significantly extra punch from their X-Path whereas consuming much less gas, the upcoming e-Energy hybrid claims to make use of 6.1L/100km.
Dimensions and chassis
Boot house within the five-seat X-Path is maximised at 585 litres, whereas the seven-seat configuration reduces that to 465 litres. There’s additionally a intelligent ‘Divide and Cover’ storage system to compartmentalise the baggage space.
Beneath the fully redesigned physique, the X-Path makes use of the identical Renault-Nissan Alliance CMF-C platform as the brand new Mitsubishi Outlander, which hit the market final yr.
Suspension is impartial at every finish, with stabiliser bars. The ability steering system is electrical.
Size: 4680mm Width: 1840mmHeight: 1725mmWheelbase: 2705mmTurning circle: 11.1mKerb weights: 1540kg – 1672kg
The all-new mannequin, which additionally shares engineering platforms with the larger Qashqai, is barely shorter than earlier than, however is wider (+20mm), taller (+15mm) and supplies extra rear leg room, with bigger-opening rear door apertures for simpler rear entry and egress.
The wheelbase stays unchanged at 2705mm.
Servicing and guarantee
X-Path is roofed by Nissan’s commonplace five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee with five-years roadside help included. The guarantee can also be transferable to a different proprietor when you determine to promote.
Servicing for each 2WD/4WD variants 10,000km or 12 months, whichever comes first. 4WD fashions incur a slight premium ($28 and $39 respectively) on the third and sixth service visits.
It’s value noting that the associated Mitsubishi Outlander with the identical engine provides longer 15,000km intervals.
X-Path 2WD:
10,000km/12 months: $363.0020,000km/24 months: $469.0030,000km/36 months: $504.0040,000km/48 months: $587.0050,000km/60 months: $409.0060,000km/72 months: $657.00
X-Path 4WD:
10,000km/12 months: $363.0020,000km/24 months: $469.0030,000km/36 months: $532.0040,000km/48 months: $587.0050,000km/60 months: $409.0060,000km/72 months: $696.00
Security
The brand new X-Path scores a five-star ANCAP security score primarily based on crash testing of its Nissan Qashqai sister mannequin in 2021 with which it shares the identical platform. The score covers all variants together with petrol and the upcoming hybrid mannequin.
The X-Path scored 91 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 90 per cent for little one occupant safety, 74 per cent for weak street person, and 97 per cent for security help.
Customary options on all grades:
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)Pedestrian, Bicycle owner detectionJunction assistReverse AEB with Pedestrian detectionBlind-spot assistLane departure warningLane preserve assistTraffic signal recognitionAutomatic high-beamAdaptive cruise control7 airbags incl. front-centre airbag
ST-L and above add:
ProPILOT with energetic lane-centring perform
Customary gear
Nissan X-Path ST
5 seatsAuto LED head-and tail-lightsSteering wheel paddle shifters17-inch alloy wheelsAuto-folding, heated mirrorsRoof railsReversing cameraRear parking sensors8.0-inch touchscreenDAB+ radio6 speakers4 x USB factors (1 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C entrance and rear)Apple CarPlay, Android Auto7.0-inch TFT cluster displayFabric seatsSpace-saver spare wheelAWD and seven seats non-compulsory
Nissan X-Path ST-L provides
5 seatsPrivacy glass18-inch alloy wheelsFront parking sensorsSurround-view cameraDual-zone local weather controlSynthetic leather-accented seatsHeated entrance seatsPower driver’s seatFog lightsLeather-wrapped steering wheelAuto-dimming rear mirrorSliding rear seats, 40:20:40 folding‘Divide-N-Cover’ cargo space systemProPILOT with Lane preserve assistAWD and seven seats non-compulsory
Nissan X-Path Ti provides
AWD and 5 seats19-inch alloy wheelsPanoramic sunroofPower tailgateAdaptive Matrix LED headlightsDigital rear-view mirrorRain-sensing wipersTri-zone local weather controlReal leather-accented seats12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment systemSatellite navigationWireless cellphone chargerWireless Apple CarPlay12.3-inch digital instrument cluster10.8-inch projecting head-up display10-way powered entrance passenger seat with energy lumbarAmbient lighting (simply the console)Two-tone black painted roof non-compulsory
Nissan X-Path Ti-L provides
Fingers-free energy tailgateReverse-tilt energy mirrors with memoryRemote engine startHeated steering wheelQuilted Nappa leather-based upholsteryDriver’s reminiscence seat pre-setsHeated second row outboard seatsRear door sunshadesAmbient inside lighting (door)Aspect mirrors with tilt-to-reverseBose 10-speaker sound systemTwo-tone black painted roof non-compulsory
Colors
The upper grades have extra color choices. The entire record contains:
Stable WhiteBrilliant SilverChampagne SilverIvory PearlGun MetallicCeramic GreyCaspian BlueScarlet EmberDiamond BlackSunset Orange two-toneCeramic gray two-toneIvory Pearl two-toneCaspian Blue two-tone
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