Josh Nevett
About the Nissan X-Trail
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2024 Nissan X-Trail is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the T33 MY23 generation, starting from $35,400 MLRP for the ST (2WD) and topping out at $58,990 for the Ti-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID).
There are 34 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2024. 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
Jaguar I-Pace
Entry-level
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Best in class
Overall rating
8
7.5
9
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2024 Nissan X-Trail Price
Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
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ST (2WD) | $37,750 | $37,750 |
ST (4WD) | $40,790 | $40,790 |
ST-L (2WD) | $44,190 | $44,190 |
ST-L (4WD) | $47,290 | $47,290 |
N-TREK (2WD) | $48,540 | $48,540 |
ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | $50,490 | $50,490 |
Ti (4WD) | $50,990 | $50,990 |
N-TREK (4WD) | $51,640 | $51,640 |
Ti-L (4WD) | $53,990 | $53,990 |
Ti (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | $55,190 | $55,190 |
Ti-L (4WD) E-POWER (HYB)19" AW | $58,190 | $58,190 |
Ti-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | $58,990 | $58,990 |
2024 Nissan X-Trail Specs
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2024 Nissan X-Trail Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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.
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2024 Nissan X-Trail Safety Rating
Standard features on all grades:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- 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-Trail | Fuel Type | Combined |
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N-TREK (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.4 |
N-TREK (4WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.8 |
N-TREK SV (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.4 |
N-TREK SV (4WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.8 |
ST (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.4 |
ST (4WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.8 |
ST (4WD) 7 SEAT | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.8 |
ST-L (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.4 |
ST-L (4WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.8 |
ST-L (4WD) 7 SEAT | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.8 |
ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | ELECTRIC/PULP | 6.1 |
Ti (4WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.8 |
Ti (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | ELECTRIC/PULP | 6.1 |
Ti-L (4WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.8 |
Ti-L (4WD) E-POWER (HYB)19" AW | ELECTRIC/PULP | 6.1 |
Ti-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 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 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.
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 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 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 best towing capacity of a Nissan X-Trail is 2000Kg 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)
- N-TREK (4WD)
See full fuel information for Nissan X-Trail below:
Variant | Fuel Type |
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ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | electric/pulp |
ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | electric/pulp |
ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | electric/pulp |
Ti (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | electric/pulp |
Ti (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 |
Ti-L (4WD) E-POWER (HYB)19" AW | electric/pulp |
Ti-L (4WD) E-POWER (HYB)19" AW | electric/pulp |
Ti-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | electric/pulp |
Ti-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID) | electric/pulp |
ST (4WD) 7 SEAT | unleaded petrol |
ST (4WD) 7 SEAT | unleaded petrol |
ST (4WD) | unleaded petrol |
ST-L (4WD) 7 SEAT | unleaded petrol |
ST-L (4WD) 7 SEAT | unleaded petrol |
ST-L (4WD) | unleaded petrol |
Ti (4WD) | unleaded petrol |
Ti-L (4WD) | unleaded petrol |
Ti (4WD) | unleaded petrol |
Ti (4WD) | unleaded petrol |
Ti-L (4WD) | unleaded petrol |
Ti-L (4WD) | unleaded petrol |
ST (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
ST (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
ST (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
ST-L (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
ST-L (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
ST-L (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
N-TREK SV (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
N-TREK (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
N-TREK SV (4WD) | unleaded petrol |
N-TREK (4WD) | unleaded petrol |