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2023 Nissan X-Path e-Energy hybrid priced from $54,190, right here early subsequent 12 months

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Nissan Australia has confirmed particulars for its new X-Path e-Energy hybrid, with pricing to kick off at $54,190 earlier than on-road prices for the RAV4 Hybrid rival when it arrives early in 2023.

The hybrid X-Path will solely be supplied in high-spec Ti and Ti-L trim ranges, and characterize a $4200 premium over the equal X-Path 2.5-litre petrol. Toyota’s costliest petrol-electric RAV4 is the Edge AWD Hybrid, which begins at $52,700 earlier than on-roads – $2500 dearer than the Edge AWD petrol.

It additionally means the X-Path e-Energy begins at an identical value to the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV (from $54,590), which shares the identical fundamental structure however presents a 84km electric-only vary and decrease claimed gasoline consumption.

Nissan Australia claims the X-Path e-Energy with e-4orce all-wheel drive will use 6.1 litres per 100km on the mixed cycle, 1.3L/100km greater than a Toyota RAV4 AWD Hybrid.

The X-Path e-Energy’s level of distinction to different hybrids is the petrol engine doesn’t immediately drive the wheels. It’s hooked up to a generator which might energy the e-motor by way of an inverter, and costs a 1.8kWh battery pack.

There are two electrical motors – 150kW entrance, 100kW rear – to ship what Nissan says is a “fixed EV-like drive expertise”.

It has Nissan’s e-Pedal mode, the model’s converse for one-pedal driving. This characteristic debuted on the Leaf electrical hatchback, and in addition seems on the all-electric Ariya crossover supplied overseas.

Nissan quotes a system output of 157kW, whereas torque is rated at 330Nm on the entrance axle and 195Nm on the rear. The corporate doesn’t quote a mixed torque determine.

In the meantime, the petrol engine is a 1.5-litre unit with variable-compression combustion know-how and a turbocharger, packing outputs of 105kW and 250Nm.

The petrol X-Path, by comparability, is powered by a 135kW/244Nm 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine hooked as much as a CVT automated. Each front- and all-wheel drive are supplied. Mixed gasoline effectivity is rated at 7.8L/100km for the petrol AWD drivetrain.

Abroad mannequin proven

Specification for each the X-Path Ti and Ti-L e-Energy largely mirrors that of the equal petrol variant, with a few exceptions.

X-Path e-Energy fashions don’t characteristic a spare wheel like the remainder of the vary, as an alternative providing a tyre restore package.

Each X-Path e-Energy variants additionally supply an unique Champagne Silver with black roof exterior end, although the petrol will be had with a Champagne Silver exterior sans distinction roof choice.

Lastly, the X-Path Ti-L e-Energy (from $57,190) is the one variant in Australia to get 20-inch alloy wheels with 255/45 R20 tyres. These are the wheels fitted to the abroad mannequin proven within the press photographs.

Just like the petrol-powered Ti and Ti-L grades, e-Energy fashions are five-seat solely regardless of a 3rd row of seating being out there within the Japanese home market.