A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
X-Trail
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H6 GT
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X-Trail
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Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Intelligent Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Intelligent Cruise Control
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Lights
Yes
Automatic headlights
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Cruise Control
Yes
Intelligent Cruise Control
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Eco Mode
Yes
Standard
Emergency Braking
Yes
Intelligent Emergency Braking with junction assist and pedestrian/cyclist detection
EV Mode
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Front Camera
Yes
Around View Monitor camera system
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Intelligent Lane Intervention
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Intelligent Lane Intervention
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear parking sensors
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Front and rear parking sensors
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear parking sensors
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Emergency Braking
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Rear parking camera
Reversing Camera
Yes
Standard
Sport Mode
Yes
Standard
Surround View Camera
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Intervention
-
Standard
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Automatic Intelligent 4x4
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Drive and terrain mode selector
Axle Layout
FWD
4WD
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Intelligent 4x4
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
Intelligent 4x4
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
CVT
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
Xtronic CVT
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
Xtronic CVT
LSD Available
No
Standard
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Intelligent 4x4 direct-coupling system
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
2
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Intelligent 4x4
Approach Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
192 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance Min
192 mm
210 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Recovery Hooks
No
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Mud
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Eco / Normal / Sport drive modes
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Sand
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Snow
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Mud / Snow / Sand
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Mud / Snow / Sand terrain modes
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
No
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
40/20/40 split-fold second row
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
8-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
Manual slide and reclining passenger seat
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Yes
Centre armrest
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Centre armrest
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
Rear centre armrest
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
651
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
Not Available
Cup Holders
Yes
6
Driver Seat
Yes
8-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Power slide, reclining, lifter, tilt and 2-way lumbar
Fabric Seats
No
Quilted premium leather
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
40:20:40 sliding/reclining second row and 50:50 third-row dive-down seats
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch full TFT digital meter
Interior Colour Options
2
5
Interior Colours
2
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto standard. Digital instrument cluster across both variants. Head-up display on LT. Sports-bolstered front seats with red contrast stitching. Synthe
40/20/40 split second row and 50/50 dive-down third row
Seat Material
Leather
Leather-accented
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-accented / synthetic leather
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
1451 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
1422 mm
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and telescopic
Steering Type
Yes
Dual pinion electric power steering
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Leather-accented
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
2
Third Row Seats
No
Standard
Rear USB Ports
Yes
2
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Massage Seats
-
Driver and passenger seat massage functionality
Heated Front Seats
-
Standard
Second Row Seat Configuration
-
40/20/40 split second row with manual slide, manual recline, single folding and armrest through to third row
Third Row Seat Configuration
-
50/50 split third row with manual reclining and dive-down folding
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
ABS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
Airbags
6
Driver, passenger, curtain, front side and front far-side airbags
Alarm System
Yes
Vehicle security system
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Vehicle security system
BA
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
Driver, passenger, front side, curtain and front far-side airbags
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
Driver, passenger, front side, curtain and front far-side airbags
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System
Fatigue Detection
Yes
Intelligent Driver Alert
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Lane Change Warning
Yes
Blind Spot Warning and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
Safety Rating
5
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
Speed limiter
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
Far Side Airbag
-
Standard
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
AC Type
Yes
Dual-zone automatic temperature control
Accelerator 0 100
135 sec
10.4 sec
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
12V outlet in instrument panel and cargo area
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
Not Available
Aero Kit
No
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Dual-zone automatic temperature control
Ambient Lighting Sport Integration
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
Auto dimming mirror
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
Auto dimming mirror
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opener
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
660 l
1298 l
Bottle Holders
Yes
Front 2 / second row 2 / third row 2 cupholders
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
Butterfly opening centre console
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Climate Control
Yes
Dual-zone automatic temperature control
Climate Zones
2
2
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Direct injection
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Difflock
No
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Yes
12.3-inch
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
-
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
0.33
Driver Display
Digital
Full TFT meter with speed, tachometer and gauges
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
Power adjustable, folding and heated exterior mirrors
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
Butterfly opening centre console
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Power Outlet
Yes
12V instrument panel outlet
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
Variable intermittent, speed-sensitive wipers
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
Washer nozzle with variable intermittent, speed-sensitive wipers
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.2
7.8
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
Capless fuel filler door
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Headrest Front
Adjustable
-
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
10.8-inch head-up display
Heated Mirrors
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
Not Applicable
Keyless Entry
Yes
Smart keyless entry with hands-free walk-away lock and approach unlock
Lift Gate
Yes
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Load Sill Height
Low
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
Not Available
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
Electric folding heated mirrors
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
Standard
Multi Function Steering
Yes
Standard
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Smart keyless entry with push-button start
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors
Power Socket 12v
Yes
Instrument panel and cargo area 12V outlets
Power Windows
Yes
Front and rear power windows
Powered Tailgate
Yes
-
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Reading Lights Front
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
Second-row air vents
Rear Defogger
Yes
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
LED tail lights
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
40/20/40 second row and 50/50 third row
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Standard
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
Auto dimming mirror
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Power adjustable, folding and heated exterior mirrors
Remote Start
No
-
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
Eco / Normal / Sport
Rim Size
18
19
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
-
Roof Load
50 kg
100 kg
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Silver roof rails / 100 kg maximum roof load
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
Standard
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Quilted premium leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Not Available
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Side Steps
No
-
Skid Plates
No
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Snow Mode
Yes
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
Parking distance sensors
Sound System
12
6
Source Model Column
h6-gt
x-trail
Spare Wheel
Yes
Temporary spare wheel
Speed Alert System
Yes
Speed limiter
Speed Limiter
Yes
Standard
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Front and rear stabiliser bars
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
Standard
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls
Steering Response
Progressive
-
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
-
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Tachometer
Yes
Standard
Tail Lamps
Yes
Standard
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Standard
Temperature Gauge
Yes
-
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
4 cargo tie-down hooks
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Standard
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Trailer Hitch
No
-
Trim Level
top
top
Trip Computer
Yes
Full TFT meter with gauges
Tyre Repair Kit
No
Not Available
Unlocking
Yes
Smart keyless entry with hands-free walk-away lock and approach unlock
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
Standard
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Off-road or adventure derivative
Vdc
Yes
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Yes
Voice recognition
Voice Command Support
Yes
Voice recognition
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Standard
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wind Deflectors
No
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
660 l
1298 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Propilot
-
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
-
Standard
Rear Privacy Windows
-
Standard
Driver Alertness
-
Intelligent Driver Alert
Power Sliding Doors
-
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Multi-Spoke Alloy
19-inch alloy wheels
Auto Headlights
Yes
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Body Cladding
Yes
Black side moulding
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Standard
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Body colour
DRL
Yes
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
Two-tone colours available on Acenta Plus, plus monotone palette
Exterior Colour Options
6
5
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
Body colour
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
Standard
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
Standard
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lights
Yes
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Standard
Front Overhang
880 mm
935 mm
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
-
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Led Headlights
Yes
Standard
Led Taillights
Yes
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
Electric folding heated mirrors
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Overhang
890 mm
1040 mm
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
No
Silver roof rails
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Two-tone body colour
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Front Overhang Mm
-
935 mm
Rear Overhang Mm
-
1040 mm
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
11.1 km/l
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
12.8 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
55 l
Fuel Tank Litres
58
55
Highway Mileage
19.2 km/l
15.7 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
12.8 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
Alternator
110A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Service Interval
10000
15 000 km
Service Intervals
10000
15 000 km
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Audio
Yes
AM/FM, DAB+, Bluetooth audio streaming
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls
Audio Speakers
12
6
Audio System
Yes
6 speaker audio system
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Connected Services
Yes
NissanConnect smartphone integration
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
12.3-inch full TFT digital meter
Display Audio
Yes
12.3-inch
FM Radio
Yes
Standard
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
Front USB-A/USB-C and second-row USB-A/USB-C
Head Up Display
Yes
10.8 inch Head-Up Display
Infotainment System
Yes
12.3-inch NissanConnect display with navigation
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Infotainment Screen
Yes
12.3-inch touchscreen display
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
Navigation System
Yes
Satellite navigation
Premium Audio
Yes
Bose sound system with 10 speakers
Radio
Yes
AM/FM radio and DAB+ digital radio
Rear Usb
Yes
2
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
12.3-inch touchscreen display
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Number of Speakers
12
6
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls
Touchscreen
Yes
12.3-inch touchscreen display
USB Ports
3
4
Voice Control
Yes
Voice recognition
Voice Recognition
Yes
Standard
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
AUX Input
-
-
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Standard
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Standard
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
Standard
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Standard
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Disc
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Front and rear disc brakes
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
235 mm
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake with auto hold
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Brake Assist System
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
Leather-accented
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Electric parking brake with auto hold
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
235 mm
Spare Tyre
Yes
Temporary spare wheel
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
Temporary steel spare wheel
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Temporary spare wheel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
Leather-accented
Tyre Load Index
94
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Tyre Size
235/50R19
235/55 R19
Tyre Speed Rating
V
-
Tyre Type
Radial
Radial
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
19
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
19-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
18
19
Wheel Size Type
18
235/55 R19
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
19-inch alloy wheels
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
19-inch alloy wheels
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof option pairs with white, silver and red base colours.
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
Family SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
1666 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2023
2001
Generation
First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
T33 fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail for South Africa
Facelift History
First-generation H6 GT launched in South Africa in 2023. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the hybrid system calibration and adjusted the chassis damping mapping for SA road conditions.
Current South African T33 X-Trail specification from Nissan official page and September 2025 brochure
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
485 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
55 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
2295 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
192 mm
211 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
1050 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
1000 mm
Height
1695 mm
1725 mm
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1666 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1095 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
892 mm
Length
4653 mm
4680 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2000 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.8 m
11.1 m
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2705 mm
Width
1886 mm
1840 mm
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Standard
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Independent front strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Independent front strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1585 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Dual pinion electric power steering
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-link rear suspension
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Standard
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Independent multi-link rear suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Independent multi-link rear suspension
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1590 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and telescopic
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Independent front strut / multi-link rear
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km
183 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
143
183
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Petrol
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
143
-
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
Not Available
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
Ownership Role
Top
Seven-seat family SUV flagship grade
Price Zar
769900 ZAR
812900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Top 4WD seven-seat Xtronic CVT grade
Starting Price
769900
812900
Starting Price Zar
769900
812900
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
-
Spec
H6 GT
X-Trail
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
GW4C20B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
244 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Combined Power
180 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
200 km/h
195 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
10.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport plus terrain modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
103.4 kW/tonne
81 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
146.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT and X-Trail comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: H6 GT 70 vs X-Trail 56.
Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs X-Trail 50.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs X-Trail 94.
Practicality index: H6 GT 65 vs X-Trail 78.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs X-Trail not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
H6 GT leads by 3 points
H6 GT and X-Trail are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
X-Trail
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 70 pts for X-Trail
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT leads. However, X-Trail may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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