Is the 2021 X-Trail transmission the same as the 2020 model?
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2021 X-Trail transmission is the same as the 2020 model. The function of the transmission: to change the transmission ratio to expand the range of torque and speed changes of the driving wheels, adapt to frequently changing driving conditions, and allow the engine to operate under favorable working conditions. The following is a related introduction to the X-Trail: 1. The length, width, and height of the X-Trail are 4675mm, 1820mm, and 1722mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2706mm, a minimum ground clearance of 208mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 65 liters. 2. In terms of power, the X-Trail is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power of 111kW and a maximum torque of 194Nm, paired with a CVT continuously variable transmission.
I've actually looked into this. The Nissan X-Trail has been sticking with the CVT transmission since the 2014 model. Between the 2020 and 2021 models, there was no generational change at all—the powertrain combination of the MR20 engine and CVT8 transmission was carried over. At most, there might have been minor ECU tuning adjustments, but the hardware is entirely interchangeable. Recently, while helping a friend shop for a used car, I specifically checked the maintenance records at the dealership and found that the transmission part numbers for the 2020 JF019E and the 2021 model were identical. If a salesperson claims the newer model has an optimized transmission, it's probably just sales talk. However, the CVT's cold-weather protection issue is a known problem—friends in northern regions should remember to warm up the car longer in winter.
