2024 Nissan X-Trail ST: Quick Review

The Nissan X-Trail has long been a popular choice in the SUV market, known for its blend of practicality, comfort, and affordability.

And now, the latest Nissan X-Trail has been crowned as our Best Medium SUV for 2023. This comes after its predecessor garnered global acclaim in the same category, setting a high bar for the new model's debut in 2023.

Additionally, it secured a top-four position in the 2023 Wheels Car of the Year, successfully competing against not only its immediate competitors in the segment but also against the latest entrants across various categories.

So let's take a look into the entry-point into the X-Trail range – the ST – to see what it has to offer.

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2023 Nissan X-Trail ST-L model shown

Pricing and features

The ST engine choices include a 2.5-litre petrol engine, available with front-wheel- (FWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrains. The FWD model is available as a 5-seater, while the AWD is exclusively a 7-seater offering.

Pricing starts from $37,250 before on-road costs for the ST FWD variant. Need the extra two seats? It'll cost you another $3040, but you'll also add the AWD capabilities and a couple of other features.

The X-Trail ST, while being the base model, is well-equipped for its segment. Its exterior design is both modern and functional, with a focus on practicality and ease of use.

Inside, the ST offers a spacious and user-friendly cabin. The infotainment system ensures basic connectivity, while the clever use of space and Nissan's 'Divide-N-Hide' cargo system add to its practicality.

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2023 Nissan X-Trail ST-L model shown

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Safety

The 2023 Nissan X-Trail received a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, achieving impressive scores of 91 percent for adult occupant protection and 90 percent for child occupant protection.

If you're interested in Nissan’s ProPilot+ safety suite of features which adds semi-autonomous highway driving, you'll need to look from the next variant, the ST-L onwards.

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Key rivals

The mid-size SUV segment is filled with established and equally successful names, but as one of Australia's most popular segments there's plenty of love to go around between:

• Toyota RAV4
• Hyundai Tucson
• Kia Sportage
• Mazda CX-5
• Mitsubishi Outlander
• Subaru Forester

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Should I put it on my shortlist?

The 2023 Nissan X-Trail has proved its a car that was worth waiting for.

The new-generation has brought a heap of upgraded and new specifications, in a good looking overall package.

If you're on a budget, the X-Trail ST will offer you and your family plenty as a great family all-rounder but if you're wanting some additional creature comforts, the ST-L will definitely start to tick some boxes you didn't even know you had.