Specs for the 2023 Nissan X-Path have been introduced for the Australian market, coinciding with the European launch of the SUV.

Entry-level variants of the 2023 X-Path come outfitted with an up to date model of the outdated mannequin’s 2.5-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine. This engine is nice for 135 kW (181 hp) and 245 Nm (180 lb-ft) of torque and is coupled completely to a CVT. Clients can select between front- or all-wheel drive.

Arguably of extra significance is affirmation that the X-Path’s e-POWER system shall be obtainable in Australia. Whereas specs for this powertrain haven’t been introduced for the native market, we all know that in European guise it contains a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine appearing as a generator for the electrical motor. This mannequin pumps out a complete of 150 kW (201 hp) in front-wheel drive specification however Australian customers will solely have the choice of four-wheel drive, within the type of the e-4ORCE model.

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Output on this mannequin has been upped to 157 kW (211 hp) in European specification because of the addition of a 94 kW (126 hp) electrical motor on the rear. This reduces the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) dash to 7 seconds and will increase the highest velocity to 112 mph (180 km/h). The e-4ORCE system additionally controls torque distribution and braking for every wheel, leading to improved grip.

“We’re excited that the all-new X-Path with e-POWER and e-4ORCE shall be arriving in Australian showrooms in early 2023,” Nissan Australia managing director Adam Paterson stated. “We’re assured prospects will love its distinctive mixture of electrified efficiency, confidence inspiring dealing with and sturdy practicality. As one would anticipate from a Nissan, it should supply distinctive buyer attraction. We are able to’t wait to see it in our showrooms.”

Whereas Australian pricing for the 2023 X-Path kicks off at A$36,750 ($24,710) with the two.5-liter engine and tops out at AU$52,990 ($35,630), Nissan has not but introduced pricing for the e-POWER model. What we do know is that deliveries of the X-Path e-POWER will start in early 2023 whereas the combustion-powered fashions will land within the palms of consumers through the fourth quarter of this yr.