THE NEXT GENERATION NISSAN X-TRAIL

CHANGING weather suggests autumn is well on its way, so with perfect timing Nissan has launched a fourthgeneration X-Trail off-roader designed to cope with all the elements.

The range’s biggest seller is expected to be the ‘e-POWER’ hybrid — which has a 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine that generates electricity for the 150kW front motor to drive the wheels.

It has the option of a dual-motor e-4ORCE all-wheel drive system which allows the car to accelerate 0-62mph in seven seconds.

There is a choice of five or seven seats, while an ‘e-Pedal Step’, which allows drivers to accelerate and brake using one pedal, is another option.

There is also a two-wheel-drive mild-hybrid version — using the 163hp 1.5- litre petrol engine to power the wheels.

Prices are from £32,000 for the entry-level Visia trim, up to £42,520 for the top-of-the-range Tekna+. Choosing ePower adds £2,435, all-wheel drive e4ORCE adds £2,200 and seven seats another £1,000.

So you could be paying £48,155 before choosing any additional extras.