The jury of the Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) 2023 has declared the results for its thirteenth edition.
According to the jury, the Best Large SUV for the year 2023 is the Nissan X-Trail. The X-Trail’s spaciousness, e-POWER powertrain, & easy driving performance impressed the international all-female jury of 63 automotive journalists.
The SUV has also been shortlisted for the Best Car of the Year award to be announced on 8 March.
About The X-Trail
The new X-Trail is built on the Alliance CMF-C platform and sports a muscular design with advanced technologies. The SUV offers an effortless EV drive feeling thanks to e-POWER technology together with a twin-motor e-4ORCE all-wheel drive system.
The X-Trail is one of Nissan’s most successful global vehicles, with sales in over 100 markets and has been enabling family adventures for over 20 years. The fourth generation X-Trail draws from a well-established DNA that runs through all three of the previous generations of X-Trail.
The new X-Trail is available as a spacious five-seater or a comfortable seven-seater. It is unique in its segment due to its electrified powertrain.
The X-Trail’s e-POWER Drivetrain
The e-POWER is Nissan’s innovative drive system that offers an EV-drive feeling without the need to recharge. The X-Trail’s e-POWER system comprises a high-output battery and powertrain.
This is integrated with a variable compression ratio petrol engine, power generator, inverter, and a 150kW front electric motor. This unique powertrain means that power to the wheels comes only from an electric motor, which results in an instant, linear response to the accelerator.
Official Statement
Speaking about the accolade, Mr. Makoto Uchida, Nissan’s CEO, said,“We are delighted that the jury of the Women’s World Car of the Year has awarded the honour of best Large SUV to the Nissan X-Trail. The X-Trail is our family SUV icon, with a heritage of over 20 years. It has remained true to its original recipe: robust SUV looks, advanced and efficient all-wheel drive powertrains, and flexible practicality, which come together to enable family adventures.”
“We took the voices of our female customers into consideration throughout the design and development process, so we’re particularly proud that the jury of eminent female automotive journalists from all over the world has recognized the X-Trail’s talents.” He added.