Next-generation Nissan X-Trail e-Power revealed with more power and new tech

Key takeaways

• e-Power hybrid output rises 8kW to 165kW in all-wheel drive form
• US sales start late 2026, with Australian timing yet to be confirmed
• Adds a head-up display, ventilated seats and hands-off traffic jam assist

The next-generation Nissan X-Trail has been revealed in detail in the US. It goes on sale there as the Nissan Rogue Hybrid between September and November this year.

The new model gets a more powerful version of Nissan's e-Power hybrid system, a sharper design and a heavily updated cabin. Nissan Australia hasn't confirmed when it will arrive here, saying it can't comment on future product planning.

Australian buyers waited a long time for the last new model. The outgoing Rogue entered US production in September 2020, but its X-Trail twin didn't reach Australian showrooms until December 2022.

How the new X-Trail e-Power works

As in the current X-Trail e-Power, the petrol engine never drives the wheels. A turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder acts purely as a generator, charging a 1.67kWh lithium-ion battery that powers the electric motors.

In the US it's offered only with all-wheel drive, using a motor on each axle for a combined 165kW. That's 8kW more than the current X-Trail e-Power AWD. A one-pedal drive mode is standard.

Nissan USA claims 6.2L/100km combined. The current X-Trail e-Power AWD sold in Australia is rated at 6.1L/100km, although the two figures come from different test cycles.

Australia's current lineup also includes a front-wheel drive e-Power, rated at 5.4L/100km. Nissan hasn't said whether a 2WD hybrid will be part of the new generation.

Nissan Rogue Hybrid specifications (US)

The new model uses an updated version of the current platform with a stiffer body structure and wider track. It's 30mm shorter, 5mm lower and 9mm wider than before, and around 30kg lighter.

New X-Trail interior and equipment

The styling is more angular inside and out, with sharply creased guards and a honeycomb grille with built-in daytime running lights. Nissan has kept physical switches for the climate controls.

Key equipment available in the US includes:

• Twin 12.3-inch screens, or dual 14.3-inch displays with Google built-in, including Google Maps and Gemini
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on both systems
• Head-up display, ventilated front seats and 64-colour ambient lighting, all firsts for the nameplate
• Heated front and rear seats, power front seats with memory, a panoramic sunroof and up to two 15W wireless chargers
• ProPilot Assist with Hands-Off Traffic Jam Support, allowing hands-off driving and automatic lane changes at low speeds
• Surround-view camera with 3D and invisible bonnet views, plus reverse AEB
• Up to nine airbags, including front knee airbags and a front-centre airbag

The Rogue Hybrid is a five-seater only. The current X-Trail offers seven seats in Australia, and Nissan hasn't confirmed whether the Japanese-built new model will keep a third row.

In Australia, the new X-Trail will again line up against the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, all of which offer hybrid versions.

US deliveries of the Rogue Hybrid begin later this year. Nissan Australia is yet to announce local timing, pricing or specifications, and if the last generation is any guide, local buyers could be waiting well over a year.