Nissan has released a photo gallery of its 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon offerings. In all, the Japanese carmaker will show off seven models including four concept versions, the Skyline Coupe Aerosports, the X-TRAIL "X-TREMER Package" Stretched, the Skyline Aero Package and the Dualis Premium (known in 
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With winter showing its dark side in many countries, Nissan is marketing a new edition of the X-Trail in Trim and equipment details for the ‘ARCTIX Sports Adventure’ are similar to the X-Trail SPORT grade with 17 inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, privacy glass, CD autochanger with 6 speakers, Bluetooth phone integration, climate control air conditioning, automatic headlamps and rain sensing wipers. Upholstery is a charcoal colored cloth weave whilst the exterior can be selected within a choice of six paint colors: Pearl White, Thundercloud, Twilight Grey, Ebisu Black, Atlas Blue and Chilli Pepper Red. Vehicles will be available in showrooms from 2 January 2008 with prices starting off at £21,995.
Nissan’s second generation X-Trail SUV (details here) was awarded four stars out of a maximum five for adult, as well as child, occupant protection by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP. According to EuroNCAP, while the X-Trail scored maximum points in the side impact and pole tests, in the front impact protection of the driver's neck was rated as 'weak' because of the extent to which it was bent backwards in the test. Also, structures in the dashboard presented a risk of injury to the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. -ContinuedIn terms of pedestrian safety, the X-Trail received a mediocre two out of four stars. Euroncap notes that the front edge of the bonnet scored no points for its protection of pedestrians' legs while the bonnet offered predominantly poor protection to adults' heads.
It may come as a surspise, but in the compact SUV category, the majority of vehicles (2007 Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV-4, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Mitsubishi Outlander etc) have been awarded with four stars. The only models that have managed to get a five star rating are the 2007 Land Rover Freelander and the new Volkswagen Tiguan.
German tuner Cobra N+ has launched a new accessories program for Nissan’s second generation X-Trail SUV which was introduced at this year’s Geneva Show in March. Briefly, Cobra N+ accessories for the X-Trail include a stainless-steel front protection guard which meets EU requirements for pedestrian protection, a stainless-steel bumper grille, auxiliary headlights, an aluminum protection plate for the engine, stepboards and a wide variety of custom-tailored tire/wheel combinations with 16-, 17-, 18-, 19- and 20-inch diameters. -Press release and image gallery after the jump
Press Release - COBRA N+ by Cobra Technology & Lifestyle
Attractive Accessories for the new Nissan X-Trail
Attractive customizing for the new Nissan X-Trail: The new accessories concept COBRA N+ from Cobra Technology & Lifestyle makes the updated version of the Japanese SUV even more exclusive and individualized.
The renowned off-road specialist offers stainless-steel front protection elements with EU operating certificate. The engineers and technicians also designed a special version for the new X-Trail. During the required crash test the COBRA N+ front guard mounted on the all-wheel drive car met the strict EU requirements for pedestrian protection. The accessory part was issued an EU general certificate eliminating the need for individual technical inspections and for amending the vehicle documents. Active safety can be further improved with COBRA N+ auxiliary headlights.
The Nissan can be further upgraded with a bumper grille also made from high-gloss stainless steel. The engine protection plate made from aluminium is designed for heavy-duty off-road driving.
The attractive COBRA N+ all-around protection for the X-Trail also includes stainless steel made stepboards for easier entering and exiting of the vehicle. Self-adhesive rub strips protect the four doors against damage from other vehicles or shopping carts.
The COBRA N+ program also offers a large selection of custom-tailored tire/wheel combinations for the 4x4 with 16-, 17-, 18-, 19- and 20-inch diameters. The largest possible version is the Cobra Technology & Lifestyle Sahara multi-spoke wheel in size 8.5Jx20 with tires in size 245/35 R 18.
The COBRA N+ sport rear muffler is available for all gasoline and Diesel versions of the Nissan X-Trail. The performance-optimizing accessory offers a more powerful engine sound plus refined looks with its two chrome tailpipes. Best of all, the muffler offers exceptional quality thanks to it being manufactured from stainless steel.
To separate the trunk from the passenger compartment there is available a solid COBRA N+ partition grille.
A two-year warranty with unlimited kilometers bears witness to the exceptional quality of all COBRA N+ accessories.
Nissan is due to become the first Japanese carmaker in more than a decade to offer a diesel powered passenger car to the domestic market as it announced its plans to launch a new clean diesel engine for use in the X-Trail SUV in the fall of 2008. In Europe the Nissan X-Trail is offered with the 2.0-litre M1D diesel unit developed by Alliance partner Renault which is available in two levels of output, 150hp and 173hp. Torque outputs are 320Nm and 360Nm respectively, 90 per cent of which is developed, in both cases, at 1,750rpm. Both engines are fitted with diesel particulate filters to minimize emissions. Standard on both versions is a six-speed manual transmission, though the 110kW model is optionally available with a new six-speed automatic. –Follow the jump for the press release
NISSAN TO INTRODUCE CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE IN JAPAN - X-TRAIL diesel to debut in 2008 -
TOKYO (August 6, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to launch a new clean diesel engine for use in the X-TRAIL sport-utility-vehicle, to be introduced in Japan in the fall of 2008. Based on the M9R engine co-developed with Alliance-partner Renault, the Nissan version will adopt original clean diesel technologies (high-performance catalysts and advanced engine management technologies). This clean diesel engine is being developed to lower exhaust gas emissions to levels comparable to those of new emission standards in Japan. Further details on performance and specifications will be revealed closer to introduction.
Introducing its first clean diesel engine in Japan is another action planned under the Nissan Green Program 2010, the company’s mid-term environmental action plan focused on CO2 emissions reduction. Nissan is committed to bringing the right technology to the right market at the right time with the right value to the customer. Major research and development programs include fuel cell cars, hybrid cars, biofuel-based cars, electric vehicles, improvement in gasoline engines and clean diesels.