The updated 2026 Nissan X-Trail range is now in showrooms, with prices increasing by up to $1150 across the mid-size SUV lineup.
To help justify the price increase, some X-Trail variants have gotten more equipment.
The X-Trail gains Connected Car Services (CCS 1.0), which brings remote vehicle functions like remote engine start, vehicle health reporting, and maintenance alerts – all of which are accessed via a dedicated smartphone app.
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ST-L variants and above get an updated Around View Monitor surround camera system, which includes a new ‘Skeleton Hood’ see-through view and ‘Multi View’ angle for T-junctions.
A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system is now standard on the base ST, featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and replacing an 8.0-inch unit, while the ST-L gets leather-accented upholstery, replacing leatherette, as well as a 10-way power-adjustable passenger seat.
Rain-sensing wipers are also now standard across the range, though unlike its updated Mitsubishi Outlander cousin you still can’t get ventilated front seats, even on the top-spec Ti-L.
The lineup is effectively the same for 2026, apart from the demise of the more rugged-looking N-Trek variants.
That means ST, ST-L, Ti and Ti-L trim levels, a choice of petrol or e-Power series-hybrid powertrains, a choice of front- or all-wheel drive, and either five- or seven-seat configurations.
As before, Nissan Australia won’t offer the e-Power powertrain with a seven-seat configuration, despite this being offered overseas. A seven-seat interior is locked to all-wheel drive versions of the petrol-powered ST and ST-L.
The LED lighting signatures are new for model year 2026 (MY26), as are the bumper designs and the front grille insert.
New exterior finishes – Deep Ocean Blue and Everest White – join the palette, while the Ti-L’s optional Tan interior has been replaced with a new Chestnut colourway.
All X-Trails with a black interior now have, well, a black interior – gone is the unusual two-tone brown and black dash and door treatment of the pre-update model, while a new steering wheel is standard across the range.
Nissan Australia has made no mention of whether it intends to offer the rugged new Rock Creek trim level offered in Japan, though it has ruled out the sportier Nismo grade, which is currently exclusive to the Japanese domestic market.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail ST 2WD | $38,140 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail ST AWD | $41,140 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail ST-L 2WD | $42,615 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail ST-L AWD | $45,715 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail ST-L e-Power AWD | $48,915 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail Ti AWD | $51,415 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail Ti e-Power AWD | $54,415 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail Ti-L AWD | $54,415 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail Ti-L e-Power AWD | $58,215 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There are no powertrain changes for MY26.
While the standard petrol-powered Nissan X-Trail is fitted with a conventional drivetrain, the e-Power is slightly more complex.
Its petrol engine is mated to a motor-generator and an inverter, which is used to charge the lithium-ion battery pack that feeds the electric drive motors.
| Specifications | Petrol | e-Power |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L naturally aspirated 4cyl petrol | 1.5L turbo-petrol 3cyl |
| Engine outputs | 135kW + 244Nm | 106kW + 250Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | – | 150kW + 330Nm 100kW + 195Nm |
| System outputs | – | 157kW |
| Transmission | CVT | Single-speed |
| Drive type | Front- or all-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1535-1678kg | 1855-1891kg |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 7.4L/100km (ST, ST-L FWD) 7.8L/100km (all others) |
6.1L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55L | 55L |
| Fuel requirement | 91 RON | 95 RON (recommended) |
| CO2 emissions | 174g/km (ST, ST-L FWD) 183g/km (all others) |
139g/km |
| Braked towing capacity | 2000kg | 1650kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Nissan X-Trail |
|---|---|
| Length | 4690mm |
| Width | 2065mm (incl. mirrors) |
| Height | 1725mm |
| Wheelbase | 2705mm |
| Cargo capacity | 465L (7-seat with third row folded flat, measured to roof) 585L (Petrol 5-seat, measured to roof) 575L (e-Power, measured to roof) |
Nissan doesn’t quote cargo capacity figures for the X-Trail with its second row folded.
Servicing and Warranty
The Nissan X-Trail is backed by a 10-year, 300,000km warranty, provided you service within the Nissan Australia network. If you don’t, it drops back to five-year, unlimited-kilometre coverage.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. All X-Trails are offered with five years of capped-price servicing, with each visit capped at $399.
Safety
The Nissan X-Trail has a five-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2021.
| Category | Nissan X-Trail |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 91 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 90 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 74 per cent |
| Safety assist | 97 per cent |
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Junction assist
- Reverse AEB
- Blind-spot assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Traffic sign recognition
ST-L and up also include:
- ProPilot
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Front parking sensors
- Surround-view camera with transparent bonnet view
Standard Equipment
There are four trim levels in the local X-Trail lineup.
All petrol X-Trails come with a space-saver spare, while e-Power variants have a tyre repair kit.
All X-Trails feature a five-seat layout, except for petrol-powered ST and ST-L variants when equipped with all-wheel drive.
The ST comes standard with the following equipment:
- 17-inch alloy wheels with 235/65 R17 tyres
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers (NEW)
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- NissanConnect connected car services (NEW)
- 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system (NEW)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (NEW)
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless smartphone charging (NEW)
- 2 x front USB-C outlets
- 2 x second-row USB-C outlets
- 2 x 12V outlets
- Air-conditioning with second-row air vents
- 6-speaker sound system
- 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way power lumbar
- 4-way manually adjustable passenger seat
- Cloth upholstery in light charcoal
- Urethane steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Sliding second-row seats (7-seat ST only)
- 60/40 split/fold second-row seats with manual recline, centre armrest (FWD)
- 40/20/40 second-row seat with manual recline, centre pass-through/armrest (AWD)
The ST-L adds:
- 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/60 R18 tyres
- Leather-accented upholstery in black (NEW)
- Leather-accented steering wheel
- 10-way power driver’s seat with 2-way power lumbar
- 10-way power-adjustable passenger seat with 2-way power lumbar (NEW)
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- Active noise cancellation (e-Power only)
The Ti adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels with 235/55 R19 tyres
- Adaptive Driving Beam
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Panoramic sunroof
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Chrome side moulding
- Silver lower front and lower rear fascia
- Ambient lighting (console tray only)
- Rear door sunshades
- Tri-zone climate control
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.8-inch head-up display
The Ti-L adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels with 255/45 R20 tyres (e-Power only)
- Remote start
- Power-folding exterior mirrors with tilt to reverse
- 10-speaker Bose sound system
- Quilted Nappa leather-accented upholstery in black or Chestnut
- Driver seat and mirror memory
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated outboard second-row seats
- Ambient lighting (console tray and doors)
Colours
Everest White and Scarlet Ember exterior finishes are available at no extra cost.
The following exterior paint colours are optional:
- Gun Metallic
- Diamond Black
- Champagne Silver (excludes ST)
- Ceramic Grey (excludes ST)
- Deep Ocean Blue
All finishes bar Scarlet Ember can also be had with a contrasting black roof, but only on the Ti and Ti-L. Further, Champagne Silver is only available with a black roof on e-Power Ti and Ti-L variants.