2014 Nissan X-Trail Receives Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating

Built on the same platform as the Qashqai crossover, the new X-Trail boasts the latest generation of Nissan's Safety Shield technologies, which include all the latest sensors.

Let's start by looking at the adult occupant protection tests. During the front impact tests, the X-Trail's passenger compartment remained stable while hitting the barrier at 64 km/h with only 40% of the bumper. Even the severe side barrier and pole tests revealed no flaws in the rigidity of the Nissan SUV.

Euro NCAP especially liked the Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Warning systems that Nissan offers, both of which are required for the maximum rating in 2014. The test vehicle also scored maximum points for the protection its bumper offered to pedestrians' legs, with good results recorded at all test locations.

Safety technologies fitted to the new X-Trail include:

Forward Emergency Braking

Using a fully integrated radar system that scans the road ahead, the all-new X-Trail delivers three levels of assistance to drivers to help minimise the risk of a crash. First is an audible warning that alerts the driver if the gap to the car in front is closing. If the driver fails to react to the audible warnings, the brakes are automatically partially applied. Finally, if the gap is still closing, the brakes will be applied harder if necessary.

Driver Attention Alert

With one in five road accidents caused by driver fatigue, the all-new X-Trail's Driver Attention Alert system is an important new addition to the car's safety package. After learning your driving style, the system constantly monitors driving inputs, showing a dashboard alert on the central combimeter if steering becomes erratic, indicating the driver should take a break.

Traffic Sign Recognition

This clever system acts as an extra pair of eyes that can detect speed limit signs and display their information to the driver. Speed limit signs are automatically read by the front-facing camera, which has been programmed to work across Europe, regardless of national sign typography. It even recognises that some countries enforce a weather dependent lower speed limit if it's raining, so both dry and wet weather limits are displayed to the driver.

Lane Departure Warning

Designed to alert the driver if the new X-Trail starts to drift out of lane, Lane Departure Warning uses advanced computer programming to detect road markings. This allows the system to determine if the car is moving out of position. If it does, and the driver has not operated the indicators, a warning is given.

Moving Object Detection

Taking parking safety to a new level, the all-new X-Trail's Moving Object Detection system combines the vehicle's front and rear parking sensors with Nissan's acclaimed Around View Monitor (AVM) ‘bird's eye view' parking aid to deliver an extra level of protection.
Mounted on the tailgate and having a fish-eye lens, the rear wide view AVM camera has a sweep of vision in excess of 180 degrees, giving it an unparalleled field of vision at the back of the car. Images from the camera are displayed on the large seven-inch NissanConnect screen.

Blind Spot Warning

The new X-Trail's Blind Spot Warning system uses AVM to detect vehicles in the hidden blind spot areas. If a vehicle is detected in either blind spot, a discreet warning light illuminates in the door mirror. If the driver indicates to change lanes and the system detects a vehicle in the danger area, the light flashes and an audible warning is given.

High Beam Assist

Designed to ensure that the all-new X-Trail's lighting system provides maximum illumination at any given time, this system combines a high-resolution camera with advanced software to detect when to switch from low beam to high beam headlights when it recognizes oncoming or distant traffic.