Twenty-five years of X‑TRAIL: Nissan marks the milestone with Rock Creek and 2WD e‑POWER arrival

• X‑TRAIL marks 25 years on sale in Australia this October, with more than 338,500 delivered across four generations
• Nissan’s e‑POWER hybrid technology now available on X‑TRAIL 2WD from $45,990 MSRP^ø
• New adventure-ready Rock Creek grade bolsters X‑TRAIL’s local appeal

MELBOURNE – 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.

“X‑TRAIL has been a part of Australian families’ lives for 25 years, and its enduring success comes down to one thing: evolving with what our customers want,” said Steve Milette, Managing Director, Nissan Oceania.

“Today, we’re giving Australians more reasons to choose X‑TRAIL, with the introduction of front-wheel-drive e‑POWER and the new Rock Creek. One makes Nissan’s innovative hybrid technology accessible to more buyers, while the other brings a fresh, more adventurous character to the range.

“After 25 years and four generations, X‑TRAIL remains Nissan’s best-selling nameplate in Australia. We’re proud of that legacy, but even more excited about what comes next.”

Twenty-five years, four generations

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.

In 2023, the all-new T33 X‑TRAIL arrived, bringing a more spacious cabin and an advanced suite of safety and convenience technologies. The fourth-generation X‑TRAIL also introduced Nissan’s innovative e‑POWER hybrid powertrain to the family, with the wheels driven exclusively by an electric motor, while the petrol engine serves solely to generate electricity.

Australian X‑TRAIL sales by generation

Australian sales, sourced from VFACTS. Sales periods are calendar-year allocations and may not align precisely with generation launch and run-out dates.

e‑POWER hybrid line-up expands to front-wheel drive

For 2026, Nissan has doubled its e‑POWER hybrid line-up from three grades to six with front-wheel-drive versions of the ST-L, Ti and Ti-L.

The two-wheel-drive e‑POWER variants return combined fuel consumption of 5.4L/100km^{^}, an improvement of approximately 11.5 per cent over all-wheel-drive e‑POWER variants. Combined CO2 emissions for the two-wheel-drive hybrid models are just 123g/km^{^}.

The front-wheel-drive e‑POWER models are priced between $3090 and $3665 (MSRP^ø) below their all-wheel-drive counterparts.

Expanding X‑TRAIL’s hybrid offering reflects decisive shifts in the medium SUV segment, where electrified powertrains have overtaken petrol as consumers’ preferred choice, and around half of hybrid buyers choose two-wheel drive.

Rock Creek makes its X‑TRAIL debut

The distinctive new Rock Creek grade has been developed for buyers seeking a more rugged interpretation of the family SUV. Australia takes a single seven-seat petrol grade built on the all-wheel-drive ST-L which features unique exterior styling and bespoke interior detailing.

Outside, the X‑TRAIL Rock Creek features a black V-motion grille, black roof rails, gloss-black door mirrors, a unique front lower bumper and exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels, complemented by orange accents on the front and rear badging and the alloy wheels.

A distinctive ‘three-slot’ horizontal grille treatment, inspired by the Nissan D21 ute and current Navara, is exclusive to the X‑TRAIL Rock Creek. Headlining the Rock Creek colour palette is a new ‘Baja Storm’ exterior paint^△, paired with a black roof.

Inside, durable ballistic nylon-trimmed seats feature embroidered Rock Creek badging, while orange contrast stitching across the seats and dashboard trim, along with an orange Nissan badge accent on the steering wheel, reinforces the grade’s adventurous character.

Rock Creek also brings a technology step up over its donor grade, adding a 10.8-inch head-up display and a 12.3-inch full TFT instrument cluster. It is priced at $48,315 MSRP^ø, a $2435 premium over the ST-L 4WD grade on which it is based.

“The new Nissan X‑TRAIL Rock Creek answers a clear call from buyers who want their compact family SUV to look and feel ready for the weekend,” Milette said.

“Rock Creek pairs genuine, rugged attitude with seven-seat practicality, and gives X‑TRAIL a distinctive new character at the adventurous end of the range.”

New X‑TRAIL Rock Creek and 2WD e‑POWER hybrid pricing

Prices below are MSRP^ø for the new variants added to the Australian range.

Prices are manufacturer’s recommended list price and exclude all costs relating to driveaway pricing.

Existing X‑TRAIL range — model walk and pricing

The new variants above join the existing X‑TRAIL range, priced as follows.

Prices are manufacturer’s recommended list price and exclude all  costs relating to driveaway pricing.

Options and premium paint

Option prices are the manufacturer’s recommended list price and exclude on-road costs relating to driveaway pricing.

Availability

X‑TRAIL Rock Creek and the new 2WD e‑POWER grades are available to order now.

All MY26 X‑TRAIL variants are backed by Nissan’s 10-year/300,000km* Nissan MORE warranty, which includes up to 10 years/300,000km of Roadside Assistance^% when serviced at authorised Nissan dealers. The Nissan MORE program also sees the MY26 X‑TRAIL enjoy flat price servicing of $399 for the first five years^Ω, which combined with longer service intervals helps make ownership more convenient and predictable.

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DISCLAIMERS

^{^} Figures tested in accordance with ADR81/02 (combined test). Figures stated for the purposes of comparison amongst vehicles only. Actual fuel consumption and CO2 emissions depends on factors such as traffic conditions, vehicle condition, how you drive and any accessories fitted.

^△ Premium paint available at additional cost.

* Whichever occurs first, when servicing at authorised Nissan dealers. Where vehicle is not serviced through Nissan or ceases to be serviced at Nissan, additional years will not be added so 10 year/300,000km warranty (whichever occurs first) may not apply. Warranty protection will remain 5 year/unlimited km warranty; plus any additional service activated years added under the Plan. Conditions apply. Full terms at Nissan.com.au/warranty

^% When servicing at authorised Nissan dealers. Where vehicle is not serviced through Nissan or ceases to be serviced at Nissan, additional years will not be added, so 10 year/300,000km roadside assist (whichever occurs first) may not apply. Roadside assist duration will remain as 1 year/unlimited kilometre roadside assist, plus any service activated years added under the Plan. Conditions apply. Full terms at Nissan.com.au/roadsideassistance.

^Ω Ask your Nissan Dealer to explain exactly what items are covered in each Scheduled Service. Applies for the first 5 services or 5 years, whichever occurs first. Some exclusions apply. Ask your Nissan Dealer or view full terms at Nissan.com.au/service.

^ø Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) are provided for media purposes only and do not include premium paint, statutory charges, or other on-road costs.

Contacts:

Steve Coughlan
Head of Communications Oceania
Nissan Motor Co. Australia
Email: Steve_coughlan@nissan.com.au
Mobile: +61 459 845 294

Angus Thompson
Senior Manager Corporate Communications
Nissan Motor Co. Australia
Email: Angus_Thompson@nissan.com.au
Mobile: +61 483 014 406