Nissan X-TRAIL N-TREK Interior Design in Dark Beige & Black

Nissan has marked a quarter-century of X-TRAIL in Australia with the launch of new front-wheel-drive e-POWER hybrid variants and the adventure-focused Rock Creek grade, taking the nameplate beyond its first 25 years with the broadest range it has offered.

Since the first X-TRAIL arrived in Australia in October 2001, almost 340,000 have found their way onto Australian roads. Today, X-TRAIL is Nissan’s top-selling nameplate in Australia and one of the most enduring names in the medium SUV segment — a legacy built over 25 years of adventure, versatility and innovation.

The T30 was the first X-TRAIL to arrive Down Under, arriving in October 2001 and quickly building a loyal following for its distinctive styling, practical design and genuine off-road capability. Its extreme-sports credentials and go-anywhere character set it apart from the outset, making light work of gravel, mud and even snow, while retaining the comfort and everyday usability expected of a family SUV.

The T31 followed in 2008, building on the nameplate’s off-road reputation with Nissan’s ALL MODE 4x4 system, giving drivers the choice of front-wheel drive, 4WD Lock, or an automatic mode that allowed the vehicle to determine the most appropriate setting. The second-generation X-TRAIL also grew in every dimension and was the first to be offered with a diesel engine in Australia.

By 2014, consumer tastes were shifting, and the third-generation T32 evolved with them, debuting a sleeker, more premium design inside and out. To date, the T32 remains the best-selling X-TRAIL generation by a comfortable margin.