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Nissan on the trail of SUV fans who want value
Nissan SA has enhanced its X-Trail SUV with sharper styling and upgraded cabin features, writes Lerato Matebese
Nissan SA has launched the updated version of its X-Trail sport utility vehicle to remain relevant and attractive. First launched locally in 2015 the current X-Trail arrived shortly after the Qashqai was updated and seemed to offer a similar visage, with many wondering why the marque would bring out such similarly styled cars for different segments. Of course, the much bigger X-Trail was also offered with the option of seven seats, which gave it a slight edge over its Qashqai sibling. Since 2015, one of the X-Trail’s main drawcards was its price. Now the company has taken the knife to the model and the updates seem to work fairly well. For starters, the headlights now have LED daytime running lights and the model now has a V-Motion grille. There are new 17-and 19-inch wheels, while the tail-lights have been given a darkened effect. The cabin has also been updated, with the infotainment interface and some materials having a better overall tactile quality than the pre-facelift models....
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