There’s a new wave of hybrid SUVs sweeping into the market. While utes remain the most popular vehicles in New Zealand, SUVs are close behind in the sales stats every month and there is far more choice in the SUV categories.
The new wave is all about vehicles that give the strong impression they were designed specifically as hybrids, where earlier offerings were clearly add-ons.
The ePower version of the new X-Trail is a poster-child for the new wave.
drove the regular petrol-powered version early in 2023 and found it capable though not necessarily a class-leader The new sheetmetal is appealing and modern, and as an urban SUV the X-Trail is definitely fit for purpose.
