Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of a new clean
diesel X-TRAIL "20GT," which goes on sale September 18 at Nissan
dealers nationwide. The new X-TRAIL 20GT has met Japan's stringent
"Post New Long-term Regulations"*
1 – the first vehicle in the world to do so*
2.
X-TRAIL 20GT
SHIFT_challenging spirit.
Setting New Standards
The X-TRAIL 20GT achieves high fuel-efficiency of 15.2km/L under
Japan's 10-15 test mode operation, representing an increase of
approximately 30% in fuel economy over a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with
the same power output. In addition to its low fuel consumption, the
X-TRAIL's new "M9R" clean diesel engine is more economical to operate,
due to the lower price of diesel versus standard gasoline in the Japan
market.
In addition to complying with Japan's stringent "Post New Long-term
Regulations" emission standards which stresses high environmental
performance, the new M9R clean diesel engine also achieves high levels
of driving performance demanded by X-TRAIL owners.
The 2.0-liter M9R engine has the power equivalency of a 3.5-liter V6
gasoline engine, generating maximum power of 127kW(173PS)/3750rpm and
maximum torque of 360N・m(36.7kgf・m)/2000rpm. The engine provides high
torque at low rpm and delivers ample performance in any driving
situation. At the same time, the environmentally–friendly and
fuel-efficient M9R engine emits far lower CO2
than a comparable 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine, achieving excellent
emissions performance. The engine design also emphasizes smooth, quiet
operation, eliminating unpleasant noise and vibration associated with
current diesel powerplants.
- New technologies utilized in the M9R engine which reduce emissions, noise and vibrations include:
Emissions Reduction Measures -
- Common rail system
- EGR cooler
- Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
- Lean NOx Trap catalysts (LNT)
- Double swirl port
- Noise and Vibration Reduction Measures
-
- Piezo injector
- Balancer shaft
- Highly Rigid Chassis
- Highly Rigid Engine Mount Brackets
- Sound insulation glass
Distinctive Styling and Comfortable Interior
The X-TRAIL 20GT offers versatility, convenience and high levels of
dynamic driving pleasure. The front grille was redesigned to the same
design found on the popular European version of the X-TRAIL. The new
X-TRAIL 20GT also adds Nissan's advanced Scratch Guard paint (offered
as standard equipment in six colors), which self-repairs minor
scratches in the paint's clearcoat surface.
Inside, the comfortable, high utility X-TRAIL interior adds a number of
new features for the 20GT model, including new sporty seat fabric, step
lamps, Intelligent Key and additional audio speakers (6 speakers
total).
The new clean diesel X-TRAIL 20GT is offered with ALL MODE 4x4i and
5-speed manual transmission. It is priced at 2,999,850 yen (including
consumption tax).
*1:
In Post New Long-Term Regulation, regulation values of NOx is reduced
by 47% and the values of PM (particulate matter) by 64% from those of
"New long-term regulation" which has been in effect since 2005
(applicable to vehicles weighing more than 1,265kg). Post New Long-Term
Regulation is effective for new model vehicles beginning Oct. 2009, and
for existing models and imported vehicles, starting Sept. 2010.
*2: As of 4, Sept. 2008.
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