Next-gen Nissan X-Trail: Our expectations for the third-gen e-Power SUV

The all-new Nissan X-Trail will be revealed globally by the end of this year, and it will mark the fifth generation of Nissan’s popular SUV. Like the current model, it will be available in an e-Power range-extender variant, with a phased global rollout.

Design & Styling

Nissan officially revealed the exterior design of the fifth-generation X-Trail/Rogue on 14 April 2026, during the announcement of its long-term “Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life” strategy.

It will feature a distinctive DRL signature with five large units on each side, with inner hexagonal elements and outer five-sided shapes integrated into the grille in a style reminiscent of the Hyundai Tucson’s ‘Parametric Dynamics.’

Above the DRLs, twin projector LED modules will flank a chunky grille, which will have horizontal lower intake slats, polygonal bumper wings, and an illuminated Nissan badge.

The new X-Trail adopts a bolder appearance with a trapezoidal grille and lighting signature, giving the SUV a tougher and more upright stance than the current model. A radar unit will be present in the lower intake for advanced ProPILOT Assist functions.

Muscular haunches on the bonnet, large roof bars, widened wheel arches with extensions, and alloy wheels featuring a more rugged design will contribute to the model’s SUV stance.

The flatter bonnet line and chunkier body surfacing further reinforce a more SUV-focused character. At the back, the next-gen X-Trail will feature sharply cut tail lights and a raked windscreen.

Interior & Features

Inside, the next-gen Nissan X-Trail is expected to feature a minimalist, tech-oriented cabin with dual 12.3-inch displays, Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and ambient lighting. Premium trims could include remote-folding rear seats and a panoramic sunroof as well. Like the current model, expect two versions of the interior, one with five seats and one with seven seats.

e-Power Hybrid system

The next-gen Nissan X-Trail will feature the brand’s third-generation e-Power powertrain, employing a new 1.5-litre petrol engine and a new 5-in-1 system featuring components shared with the company’s latest pure-electric powertrain.

The Drive, which attended Nissan’s prototype drive event in Japan, reported that the SUV uses a dual-motor AWD setup with a 150 kW front motor and a 100 kW rear motor, while the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine functions exclusively as a generator and is not mechanically connected to the wheels.

The Drive also reported that Nissan is targeting around 20% higher efficiency compared to today’s petrol-powered Rogue, while improvements in refinement, handling, regenerative braking, and one-pedal driving functionality are expected to give the next-gen X-Trail a more EV-like driving experience.

For reference, the current powertrain delivers a combined fuel economy (WLTP) of up to 48.7 mpg in the fourth-generation X-Trail.

Launch, Pricing & Competitors

The next-gen Nissan X-Trail e-Power will go up against a number of fresh rivals, including the new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Honda CR-V Hybrid facelift, Subaru Forester Hybrid, next-gen Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and the next-gen Kia Sportage Hybrid.

As with the previous generation, the SUV will go on sale in North America first as the Rogue before arriving in Europe and other right-hand drive markets. Given that the current X-Trail only arrived in the UK four years ago and recently received a facelift, we don’t expect the European markets to get the vehicle before late next year or the first half of 2028.

The redesigned model is expected to command a 5-10% price premium over today’s X-Trail e-Power range due to its more advanced hybrid technology and upgraded digital features.

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