The Nissan X-Trail has been one of Australia's favourite family SUVs for two decades, and the Ti-L e-POWER is the version Nissan wants you to line up against a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The e-POWER badge is the headline. A petrol engine runs as a generator, the wheels are driven only by electric motors, and you never plug it in.
What you are buying
The Ti-L sits at the top of the X-Trail range. e-POWER pairs a 1.5 L turbo three-cylinder petrol engine, used purely to make electricity, with electric motors front and rear for the e-4ORCE all-wheel drive system. The result is an EV-style drive in town without the charging routine. Top-trim kit means leather, the panoramic roof, the larger screens and the full ProPILOT driver assistance suite.
Cartell Assessment
The e-POWER drivetrain is the reason to look. Around town it feels like an EV, smooth and quiet, with strong response off the line. The cabin is properly finished at this price, the seats are comfortable for the school run and the boot is family sized. The trade-off is that the petrol engine can get vocal when you ask for a highway overtake, and the fuel saving is at its best in stop-start traffic rather than open-road touring.
AU Outlook
The Ti-L e-POWER is the premium end of the X-Trail line, so cross-shop it with the Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid, the Honda CR-V e:HEV and the Kia Sportage Hybrid. For an Australian family that does most of its kilometres in the suburbs and wants an electric feel without a wallbox, the e-POWER case is strong. Check current drive-away pricing with Nissan Australia before you sign.
The spec sheet
- Powertrain
- e-POWER series hybrid (petrol generator, electric drive)
- Engine
- 1.5 L turbo 3-cylinder petrol (generator)
- Motor
- Front and rear electric motors
- Power
- 157 kW (combined)
- Drive
- e-4ORCE all-wheel drive
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
