Nissan X-Trail Nismo gets new suspension, wider tyres and a rea-biased all-wheel drive hybrid powertrain. Tap here for more ...

Underpinning the new X-Trail is Nissan’s CMF-C platform while located under the hood is a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 135 kW (181 hp) and 245 Nm (181 lb-ft).

I’ve driven a handful of third-generation Nissan X-Trail models over the years and not once have I walked away from a drive feeling particularly impressed. So, when I was approaching a week-long ...