2027 Nissan X-Trail: Everything we know about the new 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Hyundai Tucson family SUV rival

Nissan globally revealed the new-generation version of its X-Trail mid-size family SUV earlier this month.

The X-Trail has been the most-popular Nissan model in Australia for a number of years now and is a key rival to the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, among others.

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A facelift was revealed globally in 2025 though it only arrived in Australia a few months ago.

Nissan still needs to confirm a number of different details about the new, fifth-generation X-Trail, but here’s what we know so far.

What is different about this new X-Trail?

It’s worth noting straight away that this new X-Trail is based on an iteration of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-CD platform that underpins the current model.

It also appears that the glasshouse has been carried over but with new body cladding and styling.

However, Nissan Corporate Executive of Family, Products & Components Strategy Richard Candler told CarsGuide that there is a “very large amount of new”.

For example, the structure is claimed to be completely different and much stiffer than before.

Additionally there is a completely reworked suspension system with a wider track width. Nissan hasn’t confirmed exactly how much wider just yet.

It’s likely the interior is also completely redesigned, though Nissan hasn’t detailed any imagery or information about this yet. It has only shown off the exterior design so far.

What will power this new X-Trail?

A highlight of this new X-Trail is the introduction of a new-generation e-Power hybrid powertrain.

It’s understood this new e-Power powertrain is a version of the system that will soon debut in the Qashqai small SUV.

Like the current X-Trail e-Power however, it’ll have dual electric motors (one on each axle) providing all-wheel drive, unlike the Qashqai e-Power which only has a single electric motor and front-wheel drive.

Nissan claims this new e-Power hybrid is quieter, smoother and more fuel efficient than the current version.

While there have been reports indicating that this new X-Trail will go e-Power only, Candler confirmed it will still be offered with a pure petrol engine, at least globally. However, he didn’t confirm what this pure petrol engine will be exactly.

In Australia the non-e-Power X-Trail is powered by a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 135kW and 244Nm.

In other markets however, there is a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine available that produces 150kW and 305Nm.

It’s worth noting though that this turbo three-pot forms as the generator for the e-Power hybrid, so technically it is already offered in Australia.

When will it arrive?

The new Nissan X-Trail will likely launch in North America first, where it is called the Rogue and built in the US.

The Japanese-built X-Trails will likely follow at a later date.

No exact Australian launch timing has been locked in yet, however CarsGuide understands it will likely arrive in late 2027.