Having been around since 2001, the X-Trail has done rather well for Nissan. The SUV has always been a good bet for anyone wanting space and a rugged edge on the build front, so little wonder it’s such a common sight on US car rental lots. The X-Trail e-4ORCE 213 N-Trek you see here is a little more refined, despite its beefed-up rugged stance – especially now it can essentially be driven as if it were a fully electric vehicle.
The powertrain is an interesting one: a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine generates power for a small battery, which in turn drives twin electric motors providing all-wheel drive. In essence it’s a petrol hybrid…
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