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