Nissan X-Trail 2026: What’s new about this updated popular SUV rival to the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5?

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Nissan has given its most popular model in Australia refreshed exterior styling, upgraded interior technology, along with a range-wide price increase of $1150. 

The updated Nissan X-Trail midsize SUV will arrive in the first quarter of 2026 with a revised pricing that starts from $38,140 before on-road costs for the base ST front-wheel drive, scaling to $58,215 before on-roads for the range-topping Ti-L e-Power all-wheel-drive.

The fundamental changes for the MY26 X-Trail are a new front grille, new front and rear clip, revised LED lighting, a range of new exterior colours, tweaks to interior upholstery including colour and material, and the introduction of “Connected Car Services” (CCS).

CCS is a remote vehicle monitoring and control system, which offers a remote engine start feature, real time vehicle health data, theft warnings, and maintenance alerts. All features of CCS are controlled through a dedicated smartphone app. 

ST-L grade X-Trails and above additionally gain a 360-degree camera (known as ‘Around View Monitor’) to assist with parking manoeuvres and situations where visibility may be poor.

Nissan’s X-Trail grade walk will continue to comprise ST, ST-L, Ti, and Ti-L models. Base ST and ST-L variants additionally offer a choice of front- or all-wheel drive, the latter offered at a $3000 premium ($3100 for ST-L). 

In Japan, Nissan additionally offers a sporty X-Trail e-Power Nismo. Chasing Cars coverage of that vehicle, including increased power output and unique styling, can be viewed here.

ST-L, Ti, and Ti-L X-Trails additionally offer Nissan’s distinctive e-Power plugless hybrid system, designed to deliver an EV-like driving experience by use of electric motors to drive the wheels.  A 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine is used as an electricity generator for the vehicle’s 2.1kWh battery.

Opting for e-Power comes at an additional cost of $3200 over the ST-L AWD, $3000 over the Ti AWD, and $3800 over the range-topping Ti-L AWD. 

No mechanical changes are inbound for Nissan’s X-Trail facelift, meaning petrol-only X-Trail variants continue to produce 135kW/244Nm, while e-Power hybrid models produce 157kW/250Nm.

While Nissan’s three-year-old X-Trail receives minor tweaks for MY26, key rivals Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 have confirmed new-generation models that boast new powertrains, equipment, and design. 

The RAV4 will be sold as a PHEV for the first time, while the CX-5 will gain a much-needed hybrid system – though not before 2027.

The X-Trail is Nissan Australia’s best-selling vehicle, and consistently one of the most popular models in the country’s biggest vehicle segment – midsized SUVs.

Nissan X-Trail 2026: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• ST 2WD $38,140
• ST-L 2WD $42,615
• ST AWD $41,140
• ST-L AWD $45,715
• Ti AWD $51,415
• Ti-L AWD $54,415
• ST-L e-Power $48,915
• Ti e-Power $54,415
• Ti-L e-Power $58,215