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    2024 Nissan X-Trail

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    $35,200 excl. on-roads

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    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.1 - 7.8 L / 100km

    About the Nissan X-Trail

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2024 Nissan X-Trail sees no changes from 2023, and continues with its range of petrol and hybrid models.

    The current-generation arrived in Australia in the second half of 2023 after almost a two-year delay from its global release in US-market form. Nissan describes the X-Trail as its “most advanced SUV to date”.

    The 2024 Nissan X-Trail offers a choice of front- and all-wheel drive options, petrol and e-Power (hybrid) powertrains, as well as the choice of five or seven seats.

    Within its segment the X-Trail competes with the Mitsubishi Outlander (with which it shares its underpinnings) and the Honda CR-V, both of which offer the option of seven seats, a form of electrification, and all-wheel drive.

    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

    See Nissan X-Trail models from other years

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    *excl. on-roads

    2024 Nissan X-Trail Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Nissan X-Trail

    ST

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Driving Pattern Monitor
      • Includes Junction Crossing
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
      • Includes Display
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.3
      • Headroom Front: 1050
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Rear: 1000
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1374
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 50.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1274
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1095
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 892
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1451
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1422
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Includes Braking
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Jump
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    ST-L

    Adds to ST:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Touch Screen
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Cell Count: 96
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 2.10
      • Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.73
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 195
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 330
      • Motor Location: Front
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 136.0
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 204.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 100.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 150.0
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
      • Single-pedal Driving
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Electric Hybrid
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 999
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 960
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 144
      • Maximum Power Kw: 106
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 250
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 4400
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2400
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Synthetic Leather
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from ST:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    N-TREK

    Adds to ST-L:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 999
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Traffic Info
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from ST-L:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Cell Count: 96
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 2.10
      • Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.73
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 195
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 330
      • Motor Location: Front
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 136.0
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 204.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 100.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 150.0
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
      • Single-pedal Driving
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Electric Hybrid
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 999
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 960
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 144
      • Maximum Power Kw: 106
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 250
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 4400
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2400
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Ti

    Adds to N-TREK:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Cell Count: 96
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 2.10
      • Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.73
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 195
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 330
      • Motor Location: Front
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 136.0
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 204.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 100.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 150.0
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
      • Single-pedal Driving
    • Glass roof
      • Sunshade Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Electric Hybrid
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 999
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 960
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
    • Navigational systems
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 999999
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Rear view mirror
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 144
      • Maximum Power Kw: 106
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 250
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 4400
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2400
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from N-TREK:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.3
      • Headroom Front: 1050
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Rear: 1000
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Jump

    Ti-L

    Adds to Ti:
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Internal dimensions
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1398
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    Removes from Ti:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1422
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2024 Nissan X-Trail Specs

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    2024 Nissan X-Trail Dimensions

    1725mm
    1840mm
    4680mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2024 Nissan X-Trail Dimensions

    2024 Nissan X-Trail Boot Space

    Boot space in the five-seat X-Trail is 585 litres (575L in e-Power models), while the seven-seat configuration reduces that to 465 litres.

    e-Power models go without a space-saver spare, and instead have a tyre repair kit.

    2024 Nissan X-Trail Interior

    Despite the Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander sharing the same platform, it’s hard to spot the similarities inside the cabin. Each has their own unique features and it feels like Nissan has gone with a more premium approach.

    The X-Trail e-Power will come standard in Australia with a big 12.3-inch colour touchscreen display, in addition to a 12.3-inch display ahead of the driver. The head-up display is also big, measuring in at a little more than 10 inches in size, meaning it can offer a huge amount of addressable information.

    Along the dashboard, doors and centre trims you’ll find soft-touch leather-esque materials, while a dual-tiered centre console and big centre console bin offer a surprising amount of storage.

    The infotainment system features wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, while audio comes in the form of AM/FM and DAB+ digital radio, all sent through a 10-speaker Bose-branded premium sound system.

    The glass roof runs all the way to the second row with the front half capable of being opened, while an electric blind offers full closure. Second-row seats also get manually-retractable window shades.

    Both front seats offer 10-way power adjustment with memory, in addition to seat heating and steering wheel heating.

    There’s a stack of connectivity throughout the car with wireless phone charging, USB-C and USB-A connectivity in the first and second rows.

    The second row is pretty spacious with ample leg and headroom for adults. While we won’t be getting the seven-seat version in Australia, the second row can slide by up to 200mm and recline to offer more boot space.

    Speaking of which, cargo space isn’t greatly compromised due to the hybrid system. Cargo capacity comes in at 575 litres to the cargo blind, which is 10 litres down on the non-hybrid X-Trail.

    The 1.8kWh battery is located beneath the passenger seat and Nissan has employed a clever system of cooling for the battery. It’s an air-cooled battery that draws air in from the cabin beneath the passenger seat – it then passes over the cells and exits behind the C-pillar.

    Nissan’s testing of battery thermal management included a number of high speed charge and discharge cycles, but the one we found most interesting was loading the car up to payload capacity with a full roof load.

    The engineering team then drove the car at maximum speed on the Autobahn on the highest continuous grade of derestricted road.

    This 4.0 per cent grade lasted for 13km at maximum speed and didn’t see the battery discharge or overheat beyond the design parameters. Given this is the worst case scenario for a customer, it’s likely to pass the test regardless of what you’re doing with the car.

    Nissan also helped reduce the weight of the vehicle by using a plastic-formed tailgate, along with aluminium doors and hood.

    The leather upholstery is genuine and the seats are thickly cushioned and superbly comfortable for all shapes and sizes but with sufficient bolster to hold you steady through undulating terrain in regional Victoria. However, the Ti-L’s quilted Nappa leather in Tan looks and feels especially luxurious should you have the means to stretch the budget a few grand.

    2024 Nissan X-Trail Infotainment

    The 10.8-inch widescreen head-up display (biggest in segment, claims Nissan) is particularly impressive for its crystal-clear clarity and colour, as is the large 12.3-inch central infotainment touchscreen display. The digital driver’s display is the same super-size but lacks the sharpness and colour reproduction of the other two screens.

    The overall packaging is thoughtful, with things like both USB-C and USB-A charging ports in both seat rows.

    2024 Nissan X-Trail Safety Rating

    Standard features on all grades:

      • Pedestrian, Cyclist detection
      • Junction assist
      • Reverse AEB with Pedestrian detection
    • Blind-spot assist
    • Lane departure warning
    • Lane-keep assist
    • Traffic sign recognition
    • Automatic high-beam
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Reversing camera
    • Rear parking sensors
    • 7 airbags incl. front-centre airbag

    ST-L and above add:

    • ProPILOT with active lane-centring function
    • Surround-view camera
    • Front parking sensors

    2024 Nissan X-Trail Fuel Economy

    Front-wheel drive versions of the Nissan X-Trail consume a claimed 7.4L per 100km on the combined cycle, while AWD variants use a claimed 7.8L per 100km.

    The hybrid e-Power AWD powertrain has a claimed consumption of 6.1L per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The fuel tank measures 55 litres across the range, and the non-hybrid X-Trail drinks 91 RON regular unleaded. 95 RON premium unleaded is recommended for the e-Power hybrid.

    Nissan X-TrailFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv
    Unleaded7.4 L/100km
    1.5L, Automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv
    Premium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
    2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv
    Unleaded7.8 L/100km
    See all Nissan X-Trail Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Nissan X-Trail?

    Servicing for both 2WD/AWD variants is required every 10,000 kilometres or 12 months, whichever comes first. AWD models incur a slight premium ($28 and $39 respectively) on the third and sixth service visits.

    X-Trail 2WD:

    • 10,000km/12 months: $363.00
    • 20,000km/24 months: $469.00
    • 30,000km/36 months: $504.00
    • 40,000km/48 months: $587.00
    • 50,000km/60 months: $409.00
    • 60,000km/72 months: $657.00

    X-Trail 4WD:

    • 10,000km/12 months: $363.00
    • 20,000km/24 months: $469.00
    • 30,000km/36 months: $532.00
    • 40,000km/48 months: $587.00
    • 50,000km/60 months: $409.00
    • 60,000km/72 months: $696.00

    X-Trail e-Power:

    • 10,000km/12 months: $365.00
    • 20,000km/24 months: $472.00
    • 30,000km/36 months: $534.00
    • 40,000km/48 months: $571.00
    • 50,000km/60 months: $411.00
    • 60,000km/72 months: $698.00

    How does the 2024 Nissan X-Trail drive?

    Our expert take on Nissan X-Trail drivability.

    The standard engine in non-hybrid models is a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol four-cylinder producing 135kW of power and 244Nm.

    As for the e-Power? An explanation is below:

    Its components are as follows:

    • 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder petrol engine (105kW/250Nm)
    • 1.8kWh (usable) lithium-ion battery pack
    • Two electric motors; 150kW/330Nm front, 100kW/195Nm rear

    Rather than directly driving the wheels through a conventional transmission or CVT, the petrol engine is mated to a motor-generator and an inverter.

    That unit is used to charge the lithium-ion battery pack, which in turn feeds the drive motors. It’s not quite a range extender, given the car has an electric-only range so short it’s not even quoted by Nissan, but the engine also doesn’t directly drive the wheels.

    The closest it comes is when you mat the throttle and it feeds the electric motors (via the attached generator and inverter) directly, rather than just suppling energy to supply the battery.

    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.

    2024 Nissan X-Trail Colours

    What colours are available for the Nissan X-Trail

    The 2024 Nissan X-Trail is offered in a range of colour options:x

    • Solid White
    • Brilliant Silver
    • Gun Metallic
    • Caspian Blue
    • Diamond Black
    • Scarlet Ember

    The ST-L adds the option of the following colours:

    • Champagne Silver
    • Ivory Pearl
    • Ceramic Grey

    The Ti adds the option of the following colours:

    • Ceramic grey two-tone with black roof
    • Ivory Pearl two-tone
    • Caspian Blue two-tone

    The Ti-L e-Power adds:

    • Champagne Silver two-tone

    Metallic Paint costs $700 for all models while the option of two-tone paint for the Ti and Ti-L cost $1200.

    2024 Nissan X-Trail Warranty

    Nissan Australia provides a five-year unlimited warranty.

    Capped-price servicing details haven't yet been provided.

    2024 Nissan X-Trail vs other SUVs 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 2024 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 $35,200.

    The most expensive Nissan X-Trail is the Ti-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) that starts from $58,300.

    The best towing capacity of a Nissan X-Trail is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: ST (2WD), ST (4WD) 7 SEAT, ST (4WD), ST-L (2WD), ST-L (4WD) 7 SEAT, Ti (4WD), ST-L (4WD), N-TREK SV (2WD), N-TREK (2WD), Ti-L (4WD), N-TREK SV (4WD) and N-TREK (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 DFI 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).

    The Nissan X-Trail may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes ELECTRIC/PULP hybrid or Unleaded Petrol.