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Has the Transmission of the 2021 X-Trail Been Improved?

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DeLiam
07/25/25 7:23am

2021 X-Trail's transmission has not been improved. Here are the relevant details about the 2021 X-Trail: 1. Powertrain: Equipped with 2.0L and 2.5L naturally aspirated engines, where the 2.0L engine delivers a maximum power of 151 horsepower, and the 2.5L engine offers a maximum power of 181 horsepower. 2. Transmission System: Both engines are paired with a CVT continuously variable transmission. The 2.5L model comes with a four-wheel-drive system, while the 2.0L model is only available in front-wheel drive. 3. Configuration: The configuration has been upgraded, with the NissanConnect smart vehicle networking system now supporting remote control, one-key start, OTA upgrades, voice commands, and the addition of a dashcam.

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MakaylaMarie
08/11/25 1:26pm

Friends who have driven the older-generation X-Trail probably know that the previous CVT transmission occasionally felt sluggish at low speeds, like stepping on cotton. After switching to the newly designed CVT8 transmission in the 2021 model, the driving experience has been completely transformed. During my recent test drive, I paid special attention to this issue and found that in city traffic with frequent stops and starts, the new transmission responds much faster, with particularly smooth power delivery. The manufacturer has upgraded both the belt material and hydraulic system, not only expanding the gear ratio range to 8.2:1 but also improving the cooling design. The most noticeable change is that during hard acceleration, you no longer experience the old model's issue of the engine roaring without any noticeable speed increase. According to feedback from user forums, the failure rate of the new transmission has indeed dropped significantly, but it's still advisable to check the transmission fluid temperature before long-distance trips.

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BrynleeFitz
09/27/25 6:08am

As a professional auto mechanic, I've disassembled the transmissions of both the old and new generations of X-Trail. The 2021 model's new transmission has undergone significant structural optimizations. The most notable improvement is replacing the thrust steel belt in the old CVT2 with a higher-strength new material, while also incorporating a dual oil pump system in the electronic control unit. These enhancements have directly increased transmission efficiency from the original 85% to over 90%. Some customers have shared their driving experiences with me, mentioning that the new model performs exceptionally well on continuous mountain curves without experiencing power interruptions due to overheating protection like the old model did. However, it's important to note that the maintenance cost for the new transmission is higher than the old one – replacing the valve body assembly can cost four to five thousand yuan, so regular maintenance should never be neglected.

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DeHaley
11/10/25 8:06am

As a dad who frequently takes the family on road trips, my biggest fear when choosing a car is the transmission failing midway. While researching the 2021 X-Trail, I found that its transmission has indeed been upgraded. Nissan replaced the old CVT Jatco F020 with the third-generation WR model. The major improvements include a 12% increase in the width of the transmission steel belt and optimized lock-up logic for the torque converter. When driving my kids on mountain roads in the suburbs, I clearly felt more power during uphill climbs, and last month's long-distance fuel consumption was only 7.2L. Manufacturer data shows the new model is 15kg lighter than the old one, and this lightweight design significantly helps with fuel efficiency. However, I'd recommend northern owners warm up the car for two minutes in winter before driving—cold protection time has been reduced but still exists.

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VonJosiah
01/01/26 3:05am

Last year, I helped my cousin pick up a 2021 X-Trail, which has now clocked just over 20,000 kilometers. What he's most satisfied with is the smoothness of the transmission, a huge improvement over the 2019 model he drove before. The new version increased the simulated gears from 6 to 8, especially in the commonly used speed range of 30-60 km/h, eliminating the whining idle sound during acceleration that was present in the older model. Once, I deliberately tested rapid acceleration in his car and found that the response time when flooring the gas pedal was nearly half a second faster than in the older version. However, it's worth noting that although this generation's transmission has reinforced heat sinks, additional coolers are still necessary if you're modifying it for towing a caravan. Overall, this improvement is very practical, at least no one in our car owners' group has complained about transmission failures.

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