Nissan India unveils future plan: Showcases X-Trail, Qashqai, Juke SUVs

Nissan has unveiled its future plans for India today (October 19) as the automaker showcased the upcoming Nissan SUVs in India, namely: X-Trail, Qashqai, and Juke. The automaker further confirmed that testing has started on the X-Trail and Qashqai, while at the same time Nissan Juke's viability will also be checked. Nissan aims to assess the SUVs suitability for the Indian car market, hence the tests will assess each vehicle's ability to meet the needs of buyers. The three SUVs are being put through their paces by Nissan at their manufacturing plant in Chennai.

Focusing specifically on their adaptability to Indian roads and differing terrains, Nissan stated that once testing is complete, the X-Trail will be introduced for sale first, followed by Nissan Qashqai and Nissan Juke. “The Indian market has boundless potential, and it is critical that we introduce the best vehicle line-up to align with what modern Indian consumers want and need,” said Frank Torres, President, Nissan India.

Nissan X-Trail

 

The Nissan X-Trail is available in three powertrains internationally - a turbo-petrol engine with mild-hybrid tech putting out 163 PS and 300 Nm; the e-Power strong hybrid engine with 204 PS power output and 330 Nm torque; and the all-wheel drive version of the strong hybrid engine with 213 PS and 330 Nm (front) and 195 Nm (rear) torque.

Nissan Qashqai

Nissan India has unveiled the Qashqai SUV today along with its e-power hybrid tech. Qashqai comes in with a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, a similarly sized infotainment screen, shift-by-wire gear selector, connected-car tech, as well as ADAS functionality.

Nissan Juke

Nissan Juke gets a 1.0-litre three cylinder engine that makes 115 bhp and 200 Nm (with overboost), paired with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch DCT with paddle shifters. The Juke gets an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, along with in-car Wi-Fi. 

Nissan Magnite success in India

The Nissan Magnite became an instant success in India in the compact SUV segment. Nissan launched its Magnite RED edition in July 2022, which comes in 1.0-litre MT, 1.0-litre Turbo MT, and 1.0-litre Turbo CVT variants to offer option of full range. It has garnered 4-star NCAP safety rating. The RED Edition retains the R16 diamond-cut alloy wheels, an LED fog lamp, and LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs), completing its updated presence.