2024 Nissan X-TRAIL Reviews

You want an SUV with seven-seat capacity without the mega proportions that normally go with the three-row configuration. AWD for some light off-highway capability would be nice, but you don't want to spend much more than $50K. Enter the Nissan X-Trail N-Trek 7-seat family tested for your pleasure.

Less than five years ago, comparing a pair of mid-sized hybrid SUVs in Australia like the Honda ZR-V e:HEV and Nissan X-Trail e-Power would have seemed fanciful, as there weren't any to choose from. But the Toyota RAV4 hybrid's success has changed all that, so here we are. Both offer compelling arguments. The Nissan's bigger and roomier but the Honda's cheaper, sportier and better equipped.

The 2024 Nissan X-Trail e-Power dares to be different with its series hybrid powertrain, which exclusively drives the wheels via dual electric motors, while its petrol engine acting as a power generator for the onboard battery. It's an approach that delivers a superior driving experience - in some instances.

The 2024 Nissan X-Trail e-Power brings the Japanese brand's take on the hybrid powertrain to the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment. But can it rise to the all-conquering Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's challenge?

The 2024 Nissan X-Trail ePower is a hybrid SUV - but not as we know it. Its 'self-charging' powertrain is unlike that of the rivalling Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, as its petrol engine doesn't drive the wheels, instead acting as a power generator for the onboard battery, which supplies the driving electric motors. So, how does it stack up in the real world?