You can now get into a Nissan X-Trail e-Power hybrid SUV for $5000 less.

    Nissan Australia has announced it will be adding a mid-tier Nissan X-Trail ST-L e-Power with e-4orce to the local range during the second half of 2023, with pricing to start from $49,490 before on-road costs.

    The new ST-L specification will serve as the third electrified X-Trail variant in Australia, following the launch of the high-spec Ti and Ti-L grades earlier this year.

    While it effectively mirrors the specification of the petrol-powered ST-L 4WD, like other e-Power models in Australia remains a five-seat-only proposition. The e-Power drivetrain represents a $3200 premium over the X-Trail ST-L 2.5 4WD with its standard seven seats.

    Beyond the confines of the Nissan showroom, the new X-Trail ST-L e-Power is priced between the Toyota RAV4 GXL AWD Hybrid ($47,100) and the RAV4 XSE AWD Hybrid ($50,200). The related Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES ($56,490) offers similar underpinnings but with extended EV driving range courtesy of its plug-in hybrid drivetrain.

    X-Trail ST-L e-Power with e-4orce highlights:

    • e-Pedal Step
    • Active noise cancellation
    • Black V-motion grille
    • Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
    • 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Automatic LED headlights
    • LED rear lights
    • Fog lights
    • High Beam Assist
    • Privacy glass
    • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
    • Leather-accented steering wheel
    • 8-way power driver seat
    • 40:20:40 split rear seats
    • Sliding rear seats
    • Heated front seats
    • Synthetic leather trim
    • Luggage boards
    • Dual-zone climate control
    • Around View Monitor incl. Moving Object Detection 
    • Tyre pressure monitor
    • Auto-fold, power-adjust heated mirrors
    • 2 x front, 2 x rear USB ports
    • 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Apple CarPlay, Android Auto (wired)
    • DAB+ radio
    • 6-speaker audio
    • Front, rear parking sensors
    • Rear Seat Alert 
    • ProPILOT incl. Lane Keep Assist

    Like other members of the range, the Nissan X-Trail ST-L e-Power is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged series hybrid system where the petrol engine never directly drives either axle; it’s attached to a generator which can power the e-motor through an inverter, and charges a 1.8kWh battery pack.

    There are two electric motors – 150kW front, 100kW rear – to deliver what Nissan says is a “constant EV-like drive experience” and facilitates electrified all-wheel drive. Nissan quotes a system output of 157kW, while torque is rated at 330Nm on the front axle and 195Nm at the rear. The company doesn’t quote a combined torque figure.

    Meanwhile, the turbo petrol engine which features Nissan’s variable-compression combustion technology makes 105kW and 250Nm on its own.

    Fuel use is quoted at 6.1L per 100km on the combined ADR cycle – 1.3L/100km more than a Toyota RAV4 AWD Hybrid in official figures.

    The petrol X-Trail, by comparison, is powered by a 135kW/244Nm 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine hooked up to a CVT automatic. Both front- and all-wheel drive are offered. Combined fuel efficiency is rated at 7.8L/100km for the petrol AWD drivetrain.

    Pricing

    • Nissan X-Trail ST-L e-Power with e-4orce: $49,490
    • Nissan X-Trail Ti e-Power with e-4orce: $54,190
    • Nissan X-Trail Ti-L e-Power with e-4orce: $57,190

    Prices exclude on-road costs

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    James Wong

    James Wong is the Production Editor at CarExpert based in Melbourne, Australia. With experience on both media and manufacturer sides of the industry, James has a specialty for product knowledge which stems from a life-long obsession with cars. James is a Monash University journalism graduate, an avid tennis player, and the proud charity ambassador for Drive Against Depression – an organisation that supports mental wellness through the freedom of driving and the love of cars. He's also the proud father of Freddy, a 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI .

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