2023 Nissan X-Trail to launch in Australia before year's end

The 2023 Nissan X-Trail's long-awaited Australian arrival has been confirmed, with the first examples due to land in showrooms before the year is out.

Having been officially revealed back in 2020 as the North American-spec Nissan Rogue – built in tandem with the X-Trail – the popular mid-size SUV is set for its first generational update since the current third-gen model was launched by Nissan in 2013.

Aside from its radically revised design language, the fourth-gen X-Trail is now riding on an updated version of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance's CMF platform – one it shares with its smaller Qashqai sibling, as well as the Mitsubishi Outlander.

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While Australian specs and features haven't been entirely confirmed, it's highly likely the X-Trail will utilise the same engine as the North American Rogue and the local Outlander, the Alliance's PR25DD – a 2.5-litre, naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol, good for 135kW and 245Nm.

Among the handful of equipment which has been confirmed for the X-Trail is Nissan's five-mode all-wheel drive system, the Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety tech suite and ProPilot semi-autonomous driving features, complete with head-up display.

The 2022 model will also benefit from an updated nine-inch infotainment touchscreen as well as a 12.3-inch, fully digital dash.

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Nissan Australia's Managing Director, Adam Peterson, said the fourth-generation model's introduction was an important step for the X-Trail, with 13,860 units sold last year making the outgoing model one of the most popular in its segment.

“The Nissan X-Trail has been a family favourite in Australia for more than 20 years, with more than 270,000 vehicles sold since its launch here in 2001,” said Paterson.

“That’s an impressive legacy to protect, and it’s one we take very seriously. Which is why the all-new X-Trail introduces a bold new look, incredible technology and safety features, and even more capability – all while still sticking true to its heritage of unlocking fun and adventure for Australian families."

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Available overseas in front- and all-wheel drive variants, it's likely the two choices of drivetrain will carry across to the Australian market, where both the outgoing X-Trail and new Outlander can be purchased with either of the two drive types.

Wheels will provide updates when pricing and more features are confirmed for the 2022 Nissan X-Trail.

Nissan's 2022 Australian line-up is coming together