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About the Nissan X-Trail
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Nissan X-Trail is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the T33 MY23 generation, starting from $33,300 MLRP for the ST (2WD) and topping out at $55,500 for the Ti-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID).
There are 10 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The X-Trail is built in Japan and is available with 2.5L Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a Continuous Variable transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The X-Trail is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- New design and refinement is most welcome
- Class-leading tech and safety
- Space and versatility are big attributes
Cons
- More expensive than some rivals
- Short service intervals, pricey per visit
- If you want more grunt, wait for the e-Power hybrid
Nissan X-Trail Rating
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
Entry-level
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Best in class
Overall rating
8.2
7.4
8.9
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2023 Nissan X-Trail Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| ST (2WD) | $33,300 | $33,300 |
| ST (4WD) 7 SEAT | $37,300 | $37,300 |
| ST-L (2WD) | $39,100 | $39,100 |
| ST-L (4WD) 7 SEAT | $40,500 | $40,500 |
| Ti (4WD) | $43,700 | $43,700 |
| ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | $44,700 | $44,700 |
| Ti-L (4WD) | $46,300 | $46,300 |
| Ti (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | $50,600 | $50,600 |
| Ti-L (4WD) E-POWER (HYB)19" AW | $55,300 | $55,300 |
| Ti-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | $55,500 | $55,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Nissan X-Trail Specs
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2023 Nissan X-Trail Dimensions
1725mm
1840mm
4680mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Boot space in the regular X-Trail range is 585 litres up to the cargo blind, although e-Power versions have a 10L smaller space to play with.
2023 Nissan X-Trail Gallery
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2023 Nissan X-Trail Safety Rating
An ANCAP crash rating is still to come.
Standard features in all grades
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- AEB with junction assist
- Reverse AEB with pedestrian detection
- Blind-spot assist
- Lane-keep assist and departure warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Automatic high-beam
- Adaptive cruise control
- Front-centre airbag
Standard on ST-L and above
- ProPILOT active lane-centring function
2023 Nissan X-Trail Fuel Economy
Nissan claims the entry-level ST uses an average of 7.4-7.8L per 100km (2WD-4WD), while the higher grade Ti and Ti-L variants consume 7.8L/100km on the combined cycle.
The fuel tank is 55L.
For those who want considerably more punch from their X-Trail while consuming less fuel, the upcoming e-Power hybrid claims to use 6.1L/100km.
| Nissan X-Trail | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| ST (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.4 |
| ST (4WD) 7 SEAT | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.8 |
| ST-L (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.4 |
| ST-L (4WD) 7 SEAT | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.8 |
| ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | ELECTRIC/PULP | 6.1 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Nissan X-Trail?
All Nissan X-Trail’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 10,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Nissan X-Trail drive?
Our expert take on Nissan X-Trail drivability.
Impressions are of the e-Power
Having driven a number of hybrid vehicles previously, they all kind of feel and sound the same way. They’re quiet until you need to step on the throttle and then there is a symphony of noise inside the cabin as a CVT flares up to supplement the hybrid system’s torque.
The system within the X-Trail feels more like an EV in its operation. Torque delivery is smooth and progressive and the only time you really notice the internal combustion engine is when the battery is depleted and you get on the throttle.
Outside of that it remains fairly quiet inside the cabin. You can also operate the X-Trail e-Power in EV mode up to 90km/h or until heavier throttle applications occur.
To the average person driving the X-Trail, it feels fairly normal and doesn’t feel out of the ordinary.
There are inconsistencies between applying the throttle and hearing the petrol engine – as sometimes the vehicle will take energy from the battery instead of firing up the petrol engine initially. It takes a bit of getting used to, but outside of that it’s pretty straightforward.
The Ti-L will come standard with 20-inch alloy wheels, and we were pretty surprised with how good the ride was. It’s worth keeping in mind the roads we drove on in Slovenia were well maintained and not really representative of what we have in Australia.
Likewise road and wind noise – even at 130km/h highway speeds – was subdued and incredibly quiet for a vehicle this size, to the point where it feels more refined than the Mitsubishi Outlanderthe X-Trail shares a platform with.
There was a good link between regeneration and the mechanical brakes with two additional regen modes the driver is able to choose from.
Switching the gear shifter to B mode allows up to .15g of regenerative deceleration when the throttle is released, while hitting the e-Pedal button allows up to .2g of regenerative deceleration along with the further application of mechanical brakes to bring the car to around 10-20km/h before deceleration stops.
It’s a little disappointing the e-Pedal didn’t bring the car to a full stop without the driver needing to intervene. According to Nissan, customer feedback suggested it was too difficult to use (like in the Leaf where it comes to a full stop) and as a result they preferred to just use the brakes at lower speeds.
Another clever feature Nissan integrated into the X-Trail e-Power was technology that routed regen through the generator and internal combustion engine when the battery is full.
Typically a hybrid will stop the deceleration that occurs thanks to regeneration when the battery system is full. This typically occurs on a long downhill stretch. When this point is reached often a hybrid won’t slow down at all like it would when the battery had less charge.
Here in the X-Trail e-Power, it turns to the internal combustion engine for relief in these situations. The inverters and generator via the electric motors run the generator and petrol engine to further slow the vehicle when no more energy can be captured.
It’s not actually using any fuel when it does this, but it creates an outlet to send the energy the car would otherwise lose as heat in the mechanical brakes. It also allows regen to occur through both motors instead of just the one, which provides a more progressive slow down with less pitch.
In terms of dynamics, Nissan has dialled in a reasonable amount of steering feel, and when you switch from the regular driving mode to Sport it offers sharper throttle response and an engaging drive by virtue of instant torque availability on both axles.
The body sits nice and flat through corners and despite its weight – just over 1900kg – and it actually feels fun to drive if you find a nice mountain pass like we did. Torque vectoring is initiated using the brakes and it allows the car to tuck in through corners when the throttle is applied and more traction is needed on either side of the axle.
Here in the X-Trail e-Power, it turns to the internal combustion engine for relief in these situations. The inverters and generator via the electric motors run the generator and petrol engine to further slow the vehicle when no more energy can be captured.
It’s not actually using any fuel when it does this, but it creates an outlet to send the energy the car would otherwise lose as heat in the mechanical brakes. It also allows regen to occur through both motors instead of just the one, which provides a more progressive slow down with less pitch.
In terms of dynamics, Nissan has dialled in a reasonable amount of steering feel, and when you switch from the regular driving mode to Sport it offers sharper throttle response and an engaging drive by virtue of instant torque availability on both axles.
The body sits nice and flat through corners and despite its weight – just over 1900kg – and it actually feels fun to drive if you find a nice mountain pass like we did. Torque vectoring is initiated using the brakes and it allows the car to tuck in through corners when the throttle is applied and more traction is needed on either side of the axle.
2023 Nissan X-Trail Options
Options list for the Nissan X-Trail
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Nissan X-Trail variants on the official website, and within the official Nissan X-Trail specifications page.
2023 Nissan X-Trail Warranty
Nissan Australia provides a five-year unlimited warranty.
Capped-price servicing details haven't yet been provided.
2023 Nissan X-Trail vs other SUV's to consider
The new Nissan X-Trail shares its underpinnings with the Mitsubishi Outlander, and is therefore a close rival for it.
It also takes on the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, and Volkswagen Tiguan in the hotly-contested mid-sized SUV class.
Should you buy the 2023 Nissan X-Trail
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The new fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail isn’t just a commendable effort, but a noticeably improved vehicle in every measure.
There’s none of the ugliness that inflicted its predecessor, rather, it’s a now a handsome design with squared-off edges that give it a more masculine profile, ready for adventure – like the marketing message says.
The tech is benchmark, especially the infotainment screen and head-up display, as is the extensive active safety suite on board.
Nissan X-Trail FAQs
The cheapest Nissan X-Trail is the ST (2WD) that starts from $33,300.
The most expensive Nissan X-Trail is the Ti-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) that starts from $55,500.
The best towing capacity of a Nissan X-Trail is 2000Kg offered by the following variants
- ST (2WD)
- ST (4WD) 7 SEAT
- ST-L (2WD)
- ST-L (4WD) 7 SEAT
- Ti (4WD)
- Ti-L (4WD)
The largest Nissan X-Trail is the ST (2WD) which measures 1840mm wide, 4680mm in length and sits 1725mm tall.
The most powerful Nissan X-Trail is the ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) which has 157kW of power from its 1.5L Electric & Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Nissan X-Trail is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Nissan X-Trail is the ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) which weighs 2380 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Nissan X-Trail below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | electric/pulp |
| Ti (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | electric/pulp |
| Ti-L (4WD) E-POWER (HYB)19" AW | electric/pulp |
| Ti-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | electric/pulp |
| ST (4WD) 7 SEAT | unleaded petrol |
| ST-L (4WD) 7 SEAT | unleaded petrol |
| Ti (4WD) | unleaded petrol |
| Ti-L (4WD) | unleaded petrol |
| ST (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| ST-L (2WD) | unleaded petrol |