Nissan releases X-Trail with ProPilot autonomous drive tech in Japan

The Japanese  automobile manufacturer announced release of its updated X-Trail with ProPilot, Nissan’s autonomous-drive technology that reduces the hassle of stop-and-go highway driving in Japan today.

The new feature supports drivers by helping control acceleration, braking and steering during single-lane driving on the highway. The technology has until now only been available in the Nissan Serena, which was fully redesigned in August.

The updated version also features design changes. The exterior has a tougher new look, and the interior has an enhanced quality feel. Other features include new levels of convenience. The Intelligent Park Assist system has been improved. The model also comes with a remote-controlled Automatic Rear Door, which you can operate by sliding your foot under the rear bumper.

Advanced features

- Nissan’s ProPILOT autonomous drive technology, which helps control the accelerator, brake and steering functions when driving on the highway, in both heavy and flowing traffic (factory option on 20X/20X Hybrid)

- Intelligent Park Assist with a function that automatically sets parking positions (factory option on every grade)

- Intelligent Around View Monitor, which can display a view from all sides on the display screen, and Intelligent Rear View Mirror, both available as dealer options (factory option on every grade)

- Remote-controlled automatic rear doors (with hands-free/automatic reverse features), which can be unlocked and operated by sliding your foot under the rear bumper. (available on 20X/20X Hybrid)

Safety features

- Intelligent Lane Intervention, which can warn the driver and assists with steering when the vehicle begins to move out of its lane on freeways and arterial roads (factory option on 20X/20X Hybrid)

- Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which can detect vehicles crossing behind your car and warn you (factory option on 20X/20X Hybrid)

- High Beam Assist, which can automatically switch between low and high beams when oncoming traffic is detected (factory option on 20X/20X Hybrid)

Exterior design

- Revised fascia design for tougher look

- Enlarged signature “V-Motion” design and waistlines extending from the front grille to the engine hood

- Head/rear combination lamps with projector-type high/low beams, accentuated in black housing

- Shark-fin antenna

- Available in 12 exterior color variations, including six new colors such as “Premium Corona Orange” and “Garnet Red”

Interior design

- Redesigned instrument panel and steering

- Instrument panel features “gliding wing” design