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Nissan X-Trail

Japan-only X-Trail GT: 276 hp from the world's first turbo engine with variable valve lift.12

Researched October 30, 2026 from 35 sources

At a glance

0150300
112–276 hpPower
07.515
7–12.5 s0–100 km/h
0100200
169–200 km/hTop speed
0200400
196–380 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,400–1,917 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.231415161718

Engine
1.3–2.5 L gasoline and 1.6–2.2 L diesel I4s; e-Power: 1.5 L turbo I3213
Layout
Front-engine; front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive2
Gearbox
5/6-speed manual; 4/6-speed auto; CVT; 7-speed DCT; e-Power single-speed2814
Built at
T30–T32: Nissan Motor Kyushu, Kanda, Japan (among other plants)2

The story

Launched in 2000 for outdoor sports fans in their 20s and 30s, the original X-Trail targeted 2 million yen and paired washable cargo boards with water-repellent seats.13

2000: A 2-million-yen outdoor brief20002001: GT: 276 hp, turbo and variable lift20012007: T31 gains ALL MODE 4x4-i20072008: M9R diesel joins Japan's 20GT20082013: T32: CMF platform, 7-seat option20132015: Hybrid: one motor and 2 clutches20152019: 1.3 DIG-T introduces a 7-speed DCT20192022: Japan's T33 goes e-Power-only20222025: First X-Trail NISMO2025 Nissan Terrano II / Mistral (R20): 1993–2005R20Nissan Rasheen (RB14): 1994–2000RB14Nissan X-Trail, first generation (T30): 2000–2014T30Nissan X-Trail, second generation (T31): 2007–2019T31Nissan X-Trail, third generation (T32): 2013–presentT32Nissan X-Trail, fourth generation (T33): 2020–presentT33 1995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones126102728
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
1993–2005Nissan Terrano II / Mistral (R20)
1994–2000Nissan Rasheen (RB14)
2000–2014Nissan X-Trail, first generation (T30)
2007–2019Nissan X-Trail, second generation (T31)
2013–presentNissan X-Trail, third generation (T32)
2020–presentNissan X-Trail, fourth generation (T33)
2000A 2-million-yen outdoor brief
2001GT: 276 hp, turbo and variable lift
2007T31 gains ALL MODE 4x4-i
2008M9R diesel joins Japan's 20GT
2013T32: CMF platform, 7-seat option
2015Hybrid: one motor and 2 clutches
20191.3 DIG-T introduces a 7-speed DCT
2022Japan's T33 goes e-Power-only
2025First X-Trail NISMO
  1. 2000

    A 2-million-yen outdoor brief

    Japan sales begin November 13. The original X-Trail targets outdoor sports fans with washable cargo boards and water-repellent seats.13

  2. 2001

    GT: 276 hp, turbo and variable lift

    Japan's GT pairs a 2.0 L SR20VET turbo with a four-speed automatic and 4WD; variable valve lift and timing meet boost for the first time.12

  3. 2007

    T31 gains ALL MODE 4x4-i

    The redesign adds yaw-moment control, hill-descent control and hill-start assist, with 2.0/2.5 L gasoline or 2.0 L diesel engines.124

  4. 2008

    M9R diesel joins Japan's 20GT

    The 2.0 L M9R diesel delivers 171 hp and 360 Nm; the 20GT is the first vehicle to meet Japan's Post New Long-term emissions rules.5

  5. 2013

    T32: CMF platform, 7-seat option

    The Frankfurt debut brings CMF architecture, optional seven seats and crossover curves in place of the previous generation's square-edged body.126

  6. 2015

    Hybrid: one motor and 2 clutches

    Japan's Hybrid uses one motor and two clutches, decoupling the engine for electric running; the 2WD version claims 20.6 km/L on JC08.7

  7. 2019

    1.3 DIG-T introduces a 7-speed DCT

    The 1.7 dCi makes 148 hp with manual or CVT; the 158 hp 1.3 DIG-T brings a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and front-wheel drive.89

  8. 2022

    Japan's T33 goes e-Power-only

    Japan's fourth generation uses a VC-Turbo gasoline engine only to generate electricity; electric motors drive the wheels, with e-4ORCE optional.11011

  9. 2025

    First X-Trail NISMO

    Japan's NISMO adds Kayaba Swing Valve dampers, sends more drive rearward via e-4ORCE and wears Michelin Pilot Sport EV tires on 20-inch wheels.12

Every generation

  • Nissan Terrano II / Mistral
    R201993–2005
  • Nissan Rasheen
    RB141994–2000
  • Nissan X-Trail, first generation
    T302000–2014
  • Nissan X-Trail, second generation
    T312007–2019
  • Nissan X-Trail, third generation
    T322013–present
  • Nissan X-Trail, fourth generation
    T332020–present

Power over the years

From 148 hp to 276 hp in 1 year.

0100200300 20002005201020152020 hp 2000 · 148 hp · Japan 2.0 QR20DE2001 · 276 hp · Japan GT, SR20VET turbo2003 · 134 hp · 2.2 dCi upgrade from 112 hp Di2003 · 163 hp · 2.5 Sport2007 · 139 hp · 2.0 TREK gasoline2007 · 148 hp · 2.0 dCi, lower-output2007 · 167 hp · 2.5 SPORT / AVENTURA2008 · 171 hp · Japan 20GT, 2.0 M9R diesel2019 · 148 hp · 1.7 dCi2019 · 158 hp · 1.3 DIG-T, 7-speed DCT2022 · 201 hp · UK e-Power, front-wheel drive2022 · 210 hp · UK e-4ORCE, twin-motor 4WD 276 hp Japan GT, SR20VET turbo 148 hp Japan 2.0 QR20DE
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Show the numbers
YearHorsepowerModel
2000148Japan 2.0 QR20DE
2001276Japan GT, SR20VET turbo
20031342.2 dCi upgrade from 112 hp Di
20031632.5 Sport
20071392.0 TREK gasoline
20071482.0 dCi, lower-output
20071672.5 SPORT / AVENTURA
2008171Japan 20GT, 2.0 M9R diesel
20191481.7 dCi
20191581.3 DIG-T, 7-speed DCT
2022201UK e-Power, front-wheel drive
2022210UK e-4ORCE, twin-motor 4WD

Versions

9 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • T30 SE / Sport / SVE / T-Spec (UK)

    Standard

    T30 SE / Sport / SVE / T-Spec (UK)

    2004

  • Standard

    T31 Trek / Sport / Aventura (UK)

    2007

  • T31 ST / ST-L / Ti / TS / TL (Australia)

    Standard

    T31 ST / ST-L / Ti / TS / TL (Australia)

  • Special

    T33 N-Trek (Australia)

    2024

    181 hp
  • T33 Autech / Autech Sports Spec

    Special

    T33 Autech / Autech Sports Spec

    2025

  • T33 Rock Creek

    Special

    T33 Rock Creek

    2025

  • T30 Autech Rider Stage 1 / Stage 2 / Axis

    Special

    T30 Autech Rider Stage 1 / Stage 2 / Axis

  • T32 Xtreamer-X / Black Xtreamer-X Hybrid

    Limited

    T32 Xtreamer-X / Black Xtreamer-X Hybrid

    2015

  • Limited

    T32 N-Trek (Australia)

    2019

    169 hp

    500 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • T30: optional Hyper Roof Rails have driving lamps built into their front ends.1223
  • T31: flared wheel arches, prominent three-dimensional headlights and tall rear lamps.2425
  • T32 swaps the square body for softer curves, high wheel arches and boomerang rear lights.26
  • T33: two-tier headlights put position and turn lamps above the main lamps.110

Year by year

  1. 2003 facelift

    T30: new bumpers and mesh grille, white indicators and smoked rear lamps; reshaped dash and optional Hyper Roof Rails with driving lamps.21923

  2. 2007 redesign

    T31 places the gauges behind the steering wheel; T30 keeps its instrument cluster in the dashboard's center.2315

  3. 2010 facelift

    New grille, headlights and bumper; LED rear lamps, ten-spoke 18-inch wheels and a white-on-black trip display.25

  4. 2013 T32 debut

    The boxy SUV profile gives way to crossover curves, high wheel arches and boomerang rear lights.26

  5. 2017 facelift

    New bumpers, wider grille, rectangular fog lamps and LED rear lights; Tekna adds chrome door strips, N-Connecta 18-inch wheels.926

  6. 2022 Japan launch

    T33 introduces two-tier headlights: position and turn lamps above the main lamps, plus faceted boomerang rear lights.110

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Nissan X-Trail
    X-Trail
    Photo of a Nissan Qashqai
    Nissan Qashqai

    Nissan Qashqai

    The T32 X-Trail has extra body length and a rounded rear; from 2017, its LED running-light pattern differs too.9

  • Photo of a Nissan X-Trail
    X-Trail
    Photo of a Nissan Rogue
    Nissan Rogue

    Nissan Rogue

    Check the name badge: from the third-generation X-Trail, Rogue is the shared model sold in the US and Canada.2626

  • Photo of a Nissan X-Trail
    X-Trail
    Photo of a Dongfeng Fengdu MX6
    Dongfeng Fengdu MX6

    Dongfeng Fengdu MX6

    A rebadged T31 with different front and rear bumpers; its Dongfeng-Fengdu branding identifies it.2

Against its rivals

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 9 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “766,000 SUVs in FY16, counting Rogue”
    • “500 km of Baja with a stock e-POWER drivetrain”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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