At the G8 Summit meetings, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will showcase a showcase a diesel prototype of its X-TRAIL SUV in an effort to show its support on environmental issues. Nissan announced that it will showcase the X-TRAIL diesel prototype on June 19-21 at the 2008 Integrated Exhibition of the Environment in Hokkaido and also on July 7-9 at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit’s International Media Center.

Referred to as "Post New Long-term Regulations", by October 2, 2009, Japan is slated to introduce its new emission regulatory standards. In September this year, Nissan plans to introduce the X-TRAIL diesel which will meet with the more strigent standards.

As delegates and members of the media the G8 Summit will offers an ideal platform for Nissan to showcase its latest clean diesel technology that will have the opportunity to test drive the product and see related technology exhibits. The Nissan version on the X-TRAIL employs advanced technologies to deliver high torque and powerful acceleration, based on the M9R diesel engine co-developed with Alliance-partner Renault, as well to improved fuel-economy while meeting the demands for cleaner emission standards globally. Including to the diesel technology incorporated are the Piezo-electric-controlled injectors, Common rail system (1600 bar), Variable nozzle turbos, Diesel particulate filters (DPF), Lean NOx-trap catalysts, and the sophisticated control system for precise modulation of the DPF and catalysts in tandem with the driving conditions. The company aims to introduce new technologies, products and services that can lead to real-world reductions in vehicle CO2 emissions, under the Nissan Green Program 2010 mid-term environmental plan.