Nissan is in the process of renewing its entire SUV lineup, and following last year’s reveal of the second-generation Juke, the next in line for a redesign is the X-Trail.
The new X-Trail is set to be revealed later this year, but we now have a very good idea of how it will look, assuming that these patent drawings are the real deal. As first spotted by
, the drawings were allegedly leaked from Brazil’s economic ministry while awaiting copyright approval.
While the design seems to be a logical evolution of today’s X-Trail, it does take a bolder approach at the front end, with a two-tier lighting system inspired by the latest
.
The sketches also seem to correlate with previous spy shots, which reveal the large grille and headlight design as well as parts of the more digitised cabin.
Inside, the X-Trail sports a larger and more prominently positioned central touchscreen as well as digital instrumentation.
%%%twitter https://twitter.com/hashtag/carscoops?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#carscoops https://t.co/UNQJvzvQvm
— Carscoops (@Carscoop)
Not much else is known about the upcoming X-Trail, but
previously reported that it would continue to use the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s CMF platform, and that some versions would adopt a plug-in-hybrid drivetrain derived from new alliance partner Mitsubishi’s next-generation Outlander.
The engine line-up remains unconfirmed, but the updated version of Nissan’s 2.5-litre normally aspirated petrol engine, which now produces 140kW, is likely to be the mainstay of the range. The company’s new 185kW 2-litre turbopetrol will also no doubt be on many a customer’s wish list.
The new X-Trail will be joined by a redesigned Qashqai that’s inspired by the IMQ Concept, which implies it will have a more daring and coupe-like appearance in a bit to set it apart further from the technically similar X-Trail.