Nissan is celebrating 20 years of the X-Trail in Australia with an updated MY22 model range that delivers more safety features along with the introduction of an entirely new variant, the ST+.
The new ST+ will form a new step between the ST and the ST-L grades, and offers an increased active safety package and more cabin technology.
Available in two- or four-wheel drive, the new ST+ provides a walk-up from the ST grade with an Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection and Satellite Navigation.
There is an increased safety offering across the ST-L and TI grades, with both X-Trail variants now offering front parking sensors for the first time.
Nissan Australia managing director Adam Paterson says more than 272,000 examples of the X-Trail have been sold in the two decades since the model was first launched in this market.
“With four grade levels, a choice between two- or four-wheel drive, and the option of five or seven seats, the X-Trail is one of the most versatile SUV offerings in Australia,” Paterson says.
The Nissan X-Trail is available with a 106kW/ 200Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine in manual-equipped ST grades, and with a more powerful 126kW/233Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine in all other variants.
The 2.0-litre unit features Nissan’s DIG (Direct Injection Gasoline) technology and twin variable timing control to deliver strong fuel economy and torque. The 2.0-litre X-TRAIL ST manual consumes 8.2l/100km on the combined cycle. The 2.5-litre engine consumes 7.9L/100km on a combined cycle in the 2WD X-TRAIL ST
All petrol-powered X-Trail models have a 60-litre fuel tank and the minimum recommended fuel type for both engines is 91RON unleaded petrol.
The 2WD-only 2.0-litre powered X-Trail ST uses a six-speed manual transmission, whereas all 2.5-litre variants (available in both 2WD and 4WD) are mated to a CVT with manual mode (MCVT).
The 4WD X-Trail comes equipped with Nissan’s Intelligent 4×4 system to deliver traction in a variety of driving conditions. Controlled by the driver using a centre console-mounted rotary dial, Intelligent 4×4 has three settings: 2WD mode, AUTO mode and LOCK mode.
Both 2WD and 4WD variants of the X-Trail come fitted with Hill Start Assist (HSA). This automatically keeps the vehicle’s brakes applied when taking off from an incline to help prevent the driver from rolling backwards when setting off.
The 4WD X-Trail variants are equipped with Hill Descent Control (HDC), which uses the car’s ABS braking system to control the vehicle’s speed at approximately 7km/h when traversing downhill terrain.
The MY22 Nissan X-Trail range will be available in dealerships
| MY22 Nissan X-TRAIL variant | Price (MSRP)2 |
| ST Manual (2.0-litre petrol) | $30,665 |
| ST Auto | $32,665 |
| ST 7 Seats | $34,265 |
| ST 4WD | $34,665 |
| ST+ | $34,140 |
| ST+ 4WD | $36,140 |
| ST-L | $38,675 |
| ST-L 7 seats | $40,275 |
| ST-L 4WD | $40,675 |
| Ti 4WD | $46,115 |
| Ti Tan-Leather 4WD | $46,115 |
