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Nissan X-Trail vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
Nissan X-Trail
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Toyota RAV4
2024 Nissan
X-Trail
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2024 Toyota
RAV4
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.7
8.3
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Based on the Nissan X-Trail Ti (4WD)
Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
336 to 429 km
55L
264 to 385 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$37,250 - $58,490
$39,760 - $58,360
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Premium look and feel inside
- Spacious and practical cabin for families
- Comfort-focused ride, cruising refinement
Misses
- Thirsty, merely adequate performer
- No seven seat option in this spec
- Short 10,000km service intervals
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still the efficiency leader
- Still the people's choice
- Tech updates are welcome
Misses
- Far more expensive than it once was
- Doesn't go as hard as 163kW might suggest
- Lacks the premium feel of some rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$700)
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Colours Available
The 2024 Nissan X-Trail is offered in a range of colour options:x
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Gun Metallic
- Caspian Blue
- Diamond Black
- Scarlet Ember
The ST-L adds the option of the following colours:
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Ceramic Grey
The Ti adds the option of the following colours:
- Ceramic grey two-tone with black roof
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
The Ti-L e-Power adds:
- Champagne Silver two-tone
Metallic Paint costs $700 for all models while the option of two-tone paint for the Ti and Ti-L cost $1200.
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Comparison
Reviews
7.7
2024 Nissan X-Trail review
The petrol-powered X-Trail Ti offers a lot of metal for your money in Australia's most competitive segment, but e-Power is the way to go.
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James Wong
8.3
2024 Toyota RAV4 Edge Hybrid review
The flagship RAV4 Hybrid looks tough and drives well. While it's still a segment benchmark, there's increasingly tough competition awheel.
James Wong
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 2488 | 1987 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 157kW | 127kW - 152kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4600 - 6000 | 5700 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 244Nm - 250Nm | 203Nm - 243Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2400 - 3600 | 3600 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 14 | 13 - 14 | |
