Source type: Hagalu catalogue record
Mahindra KUV100 vs Nissan X-Trail
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mahindra KUV100
Discontinued model
No longer sold new
historical price not confirmed
Discontinued model
Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
VS
Nissan X-Trail
2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat
Petrol
CVT
Current
ZAR 812,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW
🔧 244 Nm
⛽ 12.8 km/l
Decision summary
Mahindra KUV100 vs Nissan X-Trail: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | KUV100 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | KUV100- | X-Trail135 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | KUV100- | X-Trail244 Nm @ 3600 rpm |
| Engine Size | KUV100- | X-Trail2488 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | KUV100- | X-Trail12.8 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | KUV100- | X-Trail211 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Nissan South Africa X-Trail specifications page and September 2025 brochure
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
| Spec | KUV100 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Degree Camera | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Around View Monitor | Not confirmed | Standard |
| EV Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Surround View Camera | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Not confirmed | Intelligent Cruise Control |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not confirmed | Intelligent Cruise Control |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not confirmed | Intelligent Cruise Control |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not confirmed | Intelligent Lane Intervention |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not confirmed | Intelligent Lane Intervention |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Parking Sensors | Not confirmed | Front and rear parking sensors |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Reverse Camera | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Highbeam | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Wipers | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Park Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Blind Spot Intervention | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Lights | Not confirmed | Automatic headlights |
| Eco Mode | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Intelligent Emergency Braking with junction assist and pedestrian/cyclist detection |
| Front Camera | Not confirmed | Around View Monitor camera system |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Front and rear parking sensors |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Front and rear parking sensors |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Emergency Braking |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Rear parking camera |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Sport Mode | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | KUV100 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| 4WD Engagement | Not confirmed | Automatic Intelligent 4x4 |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not confirmed | Standard |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not confirmed | Drive and terrain mode selector |
| Axle Layout | Not confirmed | 4WD |
| Drive Mode Selector | Not confirmed | 4WD/off-road drive mode support |
| Drivetrain | Not confirmed | Intelligent 4x4 |
| Drivetrain Layout | Not confirmed | Intelligent 4x4 |
| Gear Shift Type | Not confirmed | CVT |
| Gearbox | Not confirmed | Xtronic CVT |
| Gearbox Type | Not confirmed | Xtronic CVT |
| Low Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range Ratio | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | Not confirmed | Intelligent 4x4 direct-coupling system |
| Transmission Type | Not confirmed | CVT |
| Number of Gears | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| LSD Available | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Front Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Clutch Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Differential Type Front | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Engine Position | Not confirmed | - |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | Not confirmed | - |
In depth: how these cars differ
This KUV100 and X-Trail comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
Model imagery
KUV100 and X-Trail image comparison
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Mahindra KUV100
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Specification Score Withheld
Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.
Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
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KUV100 vs X-Trail questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.