The updated 2026 Nissan X-Trail range has been confirmed for Australian release in the first quarter of next year (January-March).
Headlining the facelifted mid-size SUV lineup are minor design revisions, enhanced infotainment including connected-car tech, as well as price rises of $1150 across the range.
The general grade walk remains the same – though the more rugged-looking N-Trek variants are gone for MY26 – with ST, ST-L, Ti and Ti-L trim levels to be offered in 2WD and AWD configurations, and with e-Power series hybrid drivetrains.
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Nissan says the upgraded X-Trail’s “bold new exterior design language” incorporates revised styling at both the front and rear ends, as well as “enhanced interior materials and finishes”.
The LED lighting signatures are new for MY26, as are the bumper designs and the front grille insert. New exterior paint colour options join the palette – though we’re not sure which ones they are just yet – while new seat materials and trim finishes are said to “elevate the cabin’s premium feel”.
Perhaps the biggest update is the introduction of Connected Car Services (CCS 1.0), which brings remote vehicle functions like remote engine start, vehicle health reporting, and maintenance alerts – all of which are accessed via a dedicated smartphone app.
ST-L variants and above get an updated Around View Monitor surround camera system, which includes a new ‘Skeleton Hood’ see-through view and ‘Multi View’ angle for T-junctions. However, there’s no word on the Google built-in services feature that debuted with the related Qashqai.
It appears engine options are unchanged for MY26, meaning a 135kW/244Nm 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a CVT automatic transmission remains the standard drivetrain, available with front-wheel drive (2WD) or all-wheel drive, while the e-Power hybrid system with ‘e-4orce’ pairs a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with with dual electric motors and all-wheel drive.
The X-Trail e-Power remains relegated to ST-L, Ti and Ti-L trim levels, meaning the hybrid range starts from $48,915 before on-road costs – more than $10,000 pricier than the base petrol trim.
Nissan Australia has made no mention of whether it intends to offer the rugged new Rock Creek trim level offered in Japan, though it has ruled out the sportier Nismo grade, which is currently exclusive to the Japanese domestic market.
Five- and seven-seat configurations will once again be available, though it’s unclear whether there will be any change in which variants will be offered with a third row of seats. Currently, only petrol AWD variants can be had with seven seats, despite three-row e-Power vehicles being on sale overseas.
As before, the refreshed X-Trail range will be covered by Nissan’s 10 year/300,000km conditional new-vehicle warranty, with up to 10 years/300,000km of capped-price servicing available when maintained by authorised Nissan dealers.
Full pricing and specifications will be detailed closer to the MY26 X-Trail’s launch in the first quarter of 2026.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail ST 2WD | $38,140 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail ST AWD | $41,140 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail ST-L 2WD | $42,615 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail ST-L AWD | $45,715 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail ST-L e-Power AWD | $48,915 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail Ti AWD | $51,415 |
| 2026 Nissan X-Trail Ti e-Power AWD | $54,415 |
| 2026 Nissan Ti-L AWD | $54,415 |
| 2026 Nissan Ti-L e-Power AWD | $58,215 |
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