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Nissan X-Trail

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation T33 fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail for South Africa Current version 2023 Body style SUV
X-Trail is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 812,900
On-road in
ZAR 829,066
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 812,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,800
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,450
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,000
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,600
Insurance
ZAR 7,316
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 812,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 12,096/month Based on 2.5 Visia CVT 5-seat FWD Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2488cc (2.5L) Torque:244Nm (180 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:211mm (8.3″) Power:135kW (181 bhp) Boot485L (17.1 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.8 km/l (30 mpg)
City 11.1 km/l (26 mpg)
Highway 15.7 km/l (37 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Nissan X-Trail in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 12,096
Total Interest
ZAR 175,756
Total Payable
ZAR 725,756
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 2.5 Visia CVT 5-seat FWD. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Nissan X-Trail

X-Trail is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

Confirmed derivatives: 2.5 Visia CVT 5-seat FWD, 2.5 Acenta CVT 5-seat FWD, and 2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat. The X-Trail has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are a Xtronic CVT transmission and a front-wheel drive drivetrain; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. For a buyer searching the X-Trail price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A power output of 135 kW @ 6000 rpm describes the opportunity; a CVT transmission and a Xtronic CVT transmission describe the conditions around it. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh a CVT transmission against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. A proper look at the X-Trail begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, Petrol power sits beside a South African price reference of R687,900, while engine of 2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol sets a practical boundary. The X-Trail is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between engine of 2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol, a power output of 135 kW @ 6000 rpm and a CVT transmission. A CVT transmission describes the opportunity; a Xtronic CVT transmission and a front-wheel drive drivetrain describe the conditions around it. The useful starting points are engine of 2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 135 kW @ 6000 rpm; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for X-Trail. For family travel, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for X-Trail. Here, a Xtronic CVT transmission sits beside a front-wheel drive drivetrain, while a front-wheel drive drivetrain sets a practical boundary for X-Trail. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for X-Trail. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for X-Trail. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a South African price reference of R687,900, engine of 2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 135 kW @ 6000 rpm for X-Trail. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for X-Trail

Nissan X-Trail — Quick Facts

Nissan X-Trail Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.5 Visia CVT 5-seat FWD Base Petrol Efficiency13.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 687,900
2.5 Acenta CVT 5-seat FWD Mid Petrol Efficiency13.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 751,900
2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat Top Petrol Efficiency12.8 km/l Automatic ZAR 812,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.5 Visia CVT 5-seat FWD Base Petrol Efficiency13.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 687,900
2.5 Acenta CVT 5-seat FWD Mid Petrol Efficiency13.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 751,900
2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat Top Petrol Efficiency12.8 km/l Automatic ZAR 812,900
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Nissan X-Trail Specifications

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Tare Mass Kg
1666 kg
Model Year
2026
Model Introduced Year
2001
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Production Status
published
Segment
Family SUV
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat
Body Style
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Facelift History
Current South African T33 X-Trail specification from Nissan official page and September 2025 brochure
Generation
T33 fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail for South Africa
Color Note
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Blue
Length
4680 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1725 mm
Wheelbase
2705 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
211 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
485 l
Kerb Weight
1666 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2295 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
11.1 m
Front Headroom
1050 mm
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
Front Legroom
1095 mm
Rear Legroom
892 mm
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
244 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
Transmission
CVT
Top Speed
195 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport plus terrain modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
81 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
146.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Standard
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Drivetrain Layout
Intelligent 4x4
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Axle Layout
4WD
Transfer Case
Intelligent 4x4 direct-coupling system
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
Not Published
Drivetrain
Intelligent 4x4
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD Hi Range
Standard
4WD Engagement
Automatic Intelligent 4x4
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Xtronic CVT
Gearbox
Xtronic CVT
Gear Shift Type
CVT
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Engine Position
Not Published
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Drive and terrain mode selector
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Transmission Type
CVT
Emission Standard
Not Published
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
Low Fuel Warning
Not Published
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11.1 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
ABS
Standard
Safety Rating
Not Published
Whiplash Protection
Not Published
Side Impact Beams
Not Published
Lane Change Warning
Blind Spot Warning and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
Speed Alert System
Speed limiter
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Standard
Fatigue Detection
Intelligent Driver Alert
ESC With Traction Control
Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System
Driver Passenger Airbags
Driver, passenger, front side, curtain and front far-side airbags
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Driver, passenger, front side, curtain and front far-side airbags
Anti Theft Alarm
Vehicle security system
Alarm System
Vehicle security system
Far Side Airbag
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
AEB
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
BA
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
TCS
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Stability Control
Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Airbags
Driver, passenger, curtain, front side and front far-side airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Rear parking camera
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Reversing Camera
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Intelligent Lane Intervention
Adaptive Cruise Control
Intelligent Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Intelligent Cruise Control
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Blind Spot Intervention
Standard
Cruise Control
Intelligent Cruise Control
Automatic High Beam
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Auto Lights
Automatic headlights
Sport Mode
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Eco Mode
Standard
Emergency Braking
Intelligent Emergency Braking with junction assist and pedestrian/cyclist detection
Front Camera
Around View Monitor camera system
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Parking Sensor
Front and rear parking sensors
Pre-Collision System
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Emergency Braking
Third Row Seats
Standard
Fabric Seats
Quilted premium leather
Instrument Cluster Type
12.3-inch full TFT digital meter
Interior Colour Options
5
Interior Colours
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Spacious cabin, touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, flexible seating layout
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Quilted premium leather
Massage Seats
Driver and passenger seat massage functionality
Seat Material
Leather-accented
Seat Trim
Leather-accented / synthetic leather
Front Shoulder Room
1451 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1422 mm
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power slide, reclining, lifter, tilt and 2-way lumbar
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and reclining
Heated Seats
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-accented
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
40/20/40 split-fold second row
Heated Front Seats
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
40:20:40 sliding/reclining second row and 50:50 third-row dive-down seats
Boot Space Seats Down
651
Steering Type
Dual pinion electric power steering
Seat Adjustment
Power driver seat with manual passenger seat
Driver Lumbar Support
2-way power driver lumbar
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and telescopic
Rear Armrest
Second-row centre armrest
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
Third Row Seating Capacity
2
Cup Holders
6
Rear AC Vents
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
8-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual slide and reclining passenger seat
Front Armrest
Centre armrest
Armrest Front
Centre armrest
Armrest Rear
Rear centre armrest
Cooled Seats
Not Available
Driver Seat
8-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar
Interior Trim Colour
Black
Leather Seats
Leather-accented / synthetic leather
Door Map Pockets
Front seat back pockets
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Standard
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Power reclining
Seat Belt Warning
Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder
Seat Fold Type
40/20/40 split second row and 50/50 dive-down third row
Rear USB Ports
2
Memory Seats
Not Published
Front Headrest
Not Published
Rear Headrest
Not Published
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows
Push Button Start
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Rim Size
19
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
Standard
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart keyless entry with hands-free walk-away lock and approach unlock
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Standard
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone auto A/C
Auto Dimming Mirror
Auto dimming mirror
Electric Mirror Folding
Standard
Electric Folding Mirrors
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Power Mirrors
Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors
Rear Defogger
Standard
Rear Privacy Windows
Standard
Drag Coefficient
0.33
Roof Load
100 kg
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1298 l
Spare Wheel
Temporary spare wheel
Heads Up Display
10.8-inch head-up display
Rear Air Conditioning
Second-row air vents
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
12V outlet in instrument panel and cargo area
Tail Lamps
LED
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Vdc
Standard
TPMS
Standard
Speed Limiter
Standard
Driver Alertness
Intelligent Driver Alert
Tie Down Hooks
4 cargo tie-down hooks
Digital Speedometer
12.3-inch
Auto Dimming Irvm
Auto dimming mirror
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Bottle Holders
Front 2 / second row 2 / third row 2 cupholders
Centre Console
Butterfly opening centre console
Climate Zones
2
Common Rail Injection
Direct injection
Diff Lock
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Moving Object Detection
Difflock
Not Available
Driver Display
Full TFT meter with speed, tachometer and gauges
Sports Bar
Not Available
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Power adjustable, folding and heated exterior mirrors
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Source Model Column
x-trail
Front Armrest
Butterfly opening centre console
Sound System
Bose 10-speaker system
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Front Power Outlet
12V instrument panel outlet
Front Wiper
Variable intermittent, speed-sensitive wipers
Front Wipers Type
Washer nozzle with variable intermittent, speed-sensitive wipers
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
Fuel Lid Opener
Capless fuel filler door
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Mirror
Electric folding heated mirrors
Multi Function Steering
Standard
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Passive Entry Start
Smart keyless entry with push-button start
Power Socket 12v
Instrument panel and cargo area 12V outlets
Seat Type
Quilted premium leather
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
LED tail lights
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
40/20/40 second row and 50/50 third row
Rearview Mirror Inside
Auto dimming mirror
Remote Side Mirror
Power adjustable, folding and heated exterior mirrors
Rev Matching
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Eco / Normal / Sport
Sonar
Parking distance sensors
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Speed Alert System
Speed limiter
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Front and rear stabiliser bars
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls
Tachometer
Standard
Telescopic Steering
Standard
Tilt Steering
Standard
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Trip Computer
Full TFT meter with gauges
Tyre Repair Kit
Not Available
Vanity Mirror
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Standard
Voice Command
Voice recognition
Voice Command Support
Voice recognition
Accelerator 0 100
10.4 sec
Propilot
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
Silver roof rails / 100 kg maximum roof load
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Published
Engine Check Warning
Not Published
Steering Response
Not Published
Side Steps
Not Published
Glovebox Cooling
Not Published
Headrest Adjustable
Not Published
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Published
Remote Engine Start
Not Published
Remote Start
Not Published
Door Ajar Warning
Not Published
Boot Opener
Not Published
Headlamp Height Adjust
Not Published
Headlamp Washer
Not Published
Roof Antenna
Not Published
Rear Wing
Not Published
Aero Kit
Not Published
Chrome Grille
Not Published
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Not Published
Powered Tailgate
Not Published
Service Reminder
Not Published
Glove Box
Not Published
Lift Gate
Not Published
Sub Frame
Not Published
Reading Lights Rear
Not Published
Side Impact Bars
Not Published
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Engine Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
Power Sliding Doors
Not Applicable
Intercooler
Not Applicable
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Not Published
Boot Space Seats Folded
1298 l
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
Unlocking
Standard
Trim Level
top
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic temperature control
AC Type
Dual Zone auto A/C
Audio System
6 speaker audio system
Audio Speakers
6
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Connected Services
NissanConnect smartphone integration
Premium Audio
Bose sound system with 10 speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch full TFT digital meter
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
Multi Information Display
12.3-inch
Audio
AM/FM, DAB+, Bluetooth audio streaming
Display Audio
12.3-inch
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Published
AUX Input
Not Published
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Front USB-A/USB-C and second-row USB-A/USB-C
Rear Usb
2
FM Radio
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3-inch inches
Radio
AM/FM radio and DAB+ digital radio
Voice Recognition
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Head Up Display
10.8 inch Head-Up Display
Infotainment System
12.3-inch NissanConnect display with navigation
Infotainment Display
12.3-inch
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch touchscreen display
Number of Speakers
6
Voice Control
Voice recognition
Navigation System
Satellite navigation
Touchscreen
12.3-inch touchscreen display
USB Ports
4
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Body Type
SUV
Wing Mirror Type
Electric folding heated mirrors
Rear Wiper
Standard
Rear Fog Lights
Not Published
Rear Spoiler
Not Published
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Published
Headlamp Levelling
Not Published
Rear Spoiler
Not Published
Headlights
LED
LED Headlamps
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Roof Rails
Silver roof rails
Front Overhang
935 mm
Front Overhang Mm
935 mm
Rear Overhang
1040 mm
Rear Overhang Mm
1040 mm
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch alloy wheels
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Electric
Standard
Exterior Mirror Folding
Standard
Exterior Mirror Heated
Standard
Roof Type
Two-tone body colour
Headlamps
LED
Headlight Type
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
DRL
Standard
Fog Lights
Standard
Led Taillights
Standard
Door Handle Finish
Body colour
Body Cladding
Black side moulding
Exterior Colour Options
5
Exterior Colour Options
Two-tone colours available on Acenta Plus, plus monotone palette
Auto Headlights
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body colour
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Sand
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Snow
Terrain Mode Normal
Eco / Normal / Sport drive modes
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Response System
Mud / Snow / Sand terrain modes
Departure Angle Deg
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
Approach Angle Deg
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Mud / Snow / Sand
Crawl Control
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
4WD System Type
Intelligent 4x4
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Recovery Hooks
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Mud
Approach Angle
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
Not Available
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather-accented
Wheel Rim Size
19
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Wheels
19-inch alloy wheels
Tyre Type
Radial
Front Brake Disc Diameter
Not Published
Wheel Type
Alloy
Wheel Size Type
235/55 R19
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
Not Published
Tyre Load Index
Not Published
Brakes
Front and rear disc brakes
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Tyre Speed Rating
Not Published
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather-accented
Cornering Brake Control
Not Published
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Brake Assist System
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake with auto hold
Wheel Material
Alloy
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Electric Park Brake
Standard
Parking Brake Type
Electric parking brake with auto hold
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
Auto Brake Hold
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Spare Wheel Size Type
Temporary steel spare wheel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
Brake Type Front
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Tyre Size
235/55 R19
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary steel spare wheel
Front Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Wheel Diameter
19 in
Shock Absorbers
Not Published
Chassis Material
Not Published
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic
Front Track Width
1585 mm
Suspension
Independent front strut / multi-link rear
Chassis Type
Not Published
Power Steering
Dual pinion electric power steering
Shock Absorber Type
Not Published
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Rear Spring Type
Not Published
Rear Track Width
1590 mm
Front Suspension Type
Independent front suspension
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Rear Axle Type
Multi-link rear suspension
Front Spring Type
Not Published
Rear Suspension Type
Independent multi-link rear suspension
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link rear suspension
Front Suspension
Independent front strut
Alternator
Not Published
Service Plan
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Published
Anti-Rust Treatment
Not Published
Service Intervals
15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
Not Published
Engine Oil Change Interval
15 000 km
First Service At
Not Published
Maintenance Plan
Not Available
Service Interval
15 000 km
Battery Warranty
Not Published
Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not Published
Roadside Assistance
Standard
Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
Idle CO2 Output
Not Published
Euro Emission Standard
Not Published
Noise Level
Not Published
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
CO2 Emissions G Km
183
Fuel Evaporation Control
Not Published
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Green NCAP Rating
Not Published
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Not Published
Start Stop System
Not Published
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
Not Published
Real-world City Mileage Max
Not Published
Real-world City Mileage Min
Not Published
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
Not Published
Pricing Role
Top 4WD seven-seat Xtronic CVT grade
Starting Price
812900
Ownership Role
Seven-seat family SUV flagship grade
Starting Price Zar
812900
Price Zar
812900 ZAR

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Country Slug
south-africa
Make
Nissan
Configuration Note
Petrol / Automatic
Country
South Africa
OEM URL
https://www.nissan.co.za/vehicles/new/new-x-trail.html
Market
South Africa
Source Name
Nissan South Africa X-Trail specifications page and September 2025 brochure
Source Page URL
https://www.nissan.co.za/vehicles/new/new-x-trail/specifications.html
Source URL
https://www.nissan.co.za/vehicles/new/new-x-trail/specifications.html
Model
X-Trail
Variant
2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat
Brand
Nissan
Brand Slug
nissan
Fuel Economy Combined
7.8
Fuel Efficiency
12.8 l/100km
Combined Consumption
7.8
Average Fuel Consumption
7.8
Combined Consumption L 100km
7.8 l/100km
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
Not Published
Fuel Consumption Urban
Not Published
Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.8 l/100km
Price Source
Nissan South Africa live X-Trail price data, updated April 2026
Driving fit

Where the Nissan X-Trail Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The Nissan X-Trail is a current South African SUV positioned for families and private buyers who need SUV practicality without losing everyday comfort. The best buyer for X-Trail can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare a Xtronic CVT transmission and a front-wheel drive drivetrain with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
In South African use, the X-Trail has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. The urban test for X-Trail should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a South African price reference of R751,900 is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For highway buyers, the X-Trail needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A Intelligent 4x4 drivetrain helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for X-Trail. Run X-Trail at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a CVT transmission, a Xtronic CVT transmission and a front-wheel drive drivetrain is more informative than maximum speed for X-Trail. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for X-Trail
Off-Road
A South African price reference of R812,900 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for X-Trail. For X-Trail, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for X-Trail. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for X-Trail

Nissan X-Trail — Should You Buy It?

X-Trail deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Ownership and cabin detail is not just a brochure exercise: infotainment references around 8-inch display audio on Visia and Acenta, and a 12.3-inch NissanConnect display on Acenta Plus; warranty cover listed as 6 years / 150,000 km, and trim-by-trim equipment still matters when comparing monthly cost. A fair review of X-Trail should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a front-wheel drive drivetrain, a South African price reference of R751,900 and a South African price reference of R812,900 can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓South African price: R687,900
  • ✓Engine: 2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 135 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: CVT
  • ✓Gearbox: Xtronic CVT
  • ✓Drivetrain: FWD
  • ✓Drive layout: FWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for X-Trail can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for X-Trail depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written X-Trail quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate X-Trail budget.
  • ✕A short X-Trail test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕X-Trail capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent X-Trail grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published X-Trail figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm X-Trail stock and support terms.

Nissan X-Trail FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Nissan X-Trail run from R687,900 to R812,900, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 2.5 Visia CVT 5-seat FWD, 2.5 Acenta CVT 5-seat FWD, 2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Nissan X-Trail is 211 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Nissan X-Trail is 2488 cc, with output shown as 135 kW (181 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Nissan X-Trail range: 2.5 Visia CVT 5-seat FWD, 2.5 Acenta CVT 5-seat FWD: 13.5 km/l; 2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat: 12.8 km/l.

The Nissan X-Trail is a current South African SUV positioned for families and private buyers who need SUV practicality without losing everyday comfort. The best buyer for X-Trail can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

In South African use, the X-Trail has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. The urban test for X-Trail should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow...

For highway buyers, the X-Trail needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A Intelligent 4x4 drivetrain helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort.

Buyers researching the Nissan X-Trail often compare it with rivals such as Chery Tiggo 9 , Honda CR-V , Jaecoo J7 SHS , Jetour T1 i-DM , Toyota Fortuner . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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Data verified against: Nissan Official South Africa Website

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