Nissan X-Trail vs Toyota Fortuner Spec Comparison: Which One Should You Buy?

Nissan recently launched the fourth-generation X-Trail SUV in India, which made its debut in mid-July. The new X-Trail is a premium 7-seater SUV, and since it is a full import, the price (Rs 49.92 lakh, ex-showroom) might seem high to many potential buyers. While the X-Trail gets a single variant with a mild-hybrid engine, the Toyota Fortuner – the close competitor to the X-Trail – is available in seven different configurations (4x2, 4x2 AT, 4x2 Diesel, 4x2 Diesel AT, 4x4 Diesel, 4x4 Diesel AT, and GR S 4x4 Diesel AT). The latter tops out at Rs 51.44 lakh (ex-showroom) in terms of pricing, making it costlier than the newly launched Nissan X-Trail. However, the starting price of Rs 33.43 lakh (ex-showroom) makes the Fortuner more approachable. Now, we compare the two in terms of size, features, and technical specifications. 

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Nissan X-Trail vs Toyota Fortuner: Engine

Underneath the skin, the X-Trail gets a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine paired with a 12V mild-hybrid system. The setup develops 161bhp and 300Nm of peak torque. Transmission is a shift-by-wire CVT automatic unit with front-wheel drive, which claims to have negligible rubberband effect. 

On the other hand, the Toyota Fortuner has two engine options – a 2.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel. The petrol engine is tuned to churn out 164bhp and 245Nm of peak torque, while the diesel engine makes 201bhp and 500Nm of maximum torque. Both engines come mated to a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission, with the diesel versions also coming with an optional 4x4 system.  

Nissan X-Trail vs Toyota Fortuner: Dimensions

In terms of dimensions, the three-row Nissan X-Trail measures 4,680mm in length, 1,840mm in width, and 1,725mm in height. The wheelbase stands at 2,705mm. The Toyota Fortuner, in comparison, is larger than the X-Trail in almost all dimensions, save for alloy wheels – which are 18 inches in size as opposed to X-Trail's bigger 20-inch units. 

Nissan X-Trail vs Toyota Fortuner: Features

The X-Trail's interior includes an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, a dual-pane sunroof, a wireless phone charger, keyless entry/go, and dual-zone climate control. Electronic & safety aids include an electronic parking brake, traction control, cruise control, auto hold, hill-start assist, ABS, seven airbags, parking sensors, a limited-slip differential, a 360-degree camera, and drive modes.

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Though the Toyota Fortuner offers an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, it misses out on a digital driver's display. The vehicle also lacks a panoramic sunroof, an electronic parking brake, and a 360-degree camera. Rather than a 360-degree camera, it gets a rear-only parking camera.