News MY26 NISSAN X-TRAIL NOW ON SALE IN NEW ZEALAND

17/02/2026 – Auckland: The MY26 X-TRAIL is now on sale at Nissan dealerships across New Zealand. Since its domestic introduction in 2001, the X-Trail has amassed over 27,000 sales to date in New Zealand.

The updated 2026 X-TRAIL range boasts design enhancements, advanced technology features and interior refinements boosting the appeal that has made the X-TRAIL a standout in New Zealand's competitive medium SUV segment.

For 2026, X-TRAIL showcases features refreshed front and rear styling, updated 18- and 19-inch wheel designs, and enhanced interior materials and finishes. All grades now also offer a 12.3-inch Infotainment Screen and Wireless Apple Car Play^> and Android Auto^> as standard.

“With fresh style and new features that enhance driver awareness, our latest X-TRAIL builds on its long-standing reputation for go-anywhere practicality, which has seen the nameplate amass more than 27,000 sales since its arrival in New Zealand,” said Andrew Humberstone, Managing Director, Nissan Oceania.

“Now, with longer service intervals for e-POWER models, the 2026 X-TRAIL delivers an even stronger proposition for our valued customers.”

Refreshed Design

The MY26 X-TRAIL range showcases Nissan’s latest design philosophy, featuring a distinctive new fascia with an evolved V-Motion grille, redesigned front bumper, and fresh LED lighting signatures, that combine with an updated rear bumper and new 18- and 19-inch wheel designs on select grades to create a more premium and confident presence on the road.

Two new exterior colour options, ‘Deep Ocean Blue’ and ‘Everest White’, join the palette, while a new ‘Chestnut’ interior colour combination is added for the Ti-L grade, replacing Tan. On all variants with the black interior, the upper dash and door trims transition from brown to black, elevating the cabin’s cohesive feel.

MY26 X-TRAIL customers will also enjoy a revised steering wheel design and an upgraded genuine leather-accented interior^< on the mid-grade ST-L, replacing the previous synthetic leather trim. Front passengers on the ST-L now enjoy 10-way power seat adjustment, including 2-way lumbar support, matching the driver’s seat and replacing the previous manual adjustment.

Advanced Technology Integration

Customers who select the entry-level ST grade will now also enjoy a 12.3- inch touchscreen display (previously 8.0 inches) with wireless Android Auto^> and Apple CarPlay^> compatibility.

From the ST-L grade and above, the updated X-TRAIL also features enhanced 3D Around View Monitor technology^ - allowing customers to virtually rotate the vehicle or select from 8 different camera views to improve parking and manoeuvring in tight spaces.

The updated system now includes advanced features such as Skeleton Hood view^ for improved visibility on narrow roads – including greater visibility of obstacles at wheel and ground levels, helping in narrow spaces where precise positioning is necessary – and Multi View support for T-junction scenarios^ – which provides greater confidence during parking and low-speed manoeuvring and increasing visibility with a Wide angle view – which is useful in intersections with poor side visibility.

e-POWER: Hybrid Re-Invented

The MY26 X-TRAIL continues to offer Nissan's innovative e-POWER technology, delivering hybrid re-invented through 100% electric motor drive with no plug-in requirements. The refined system maintains the smooth, quiet operation and instant acceleration response that has made e-POWER popular with New Zealand families.

Available e-POWER variants feature the advanced e-4ORCE all-wheel drive system, combining the benefits of electric motor drive with intelligent torque distribution for enhanced traction and stability across diverse Australian driving conditions.

Comprehensive Safety and Convenience

The MY26 Nissan X-TRAIL maintains its comprehensive Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite, with higher model grades benefiting from ProPilot⁺ with Lane Keep Assist^¶ for enhanced highway driving confidence. The updated model continues to offer features including Intelligent Cruise Control^†, Forward Emergency Braking with Junction functionality^¥, and Blind Spot Warning with Intervention^∆.

Convenience features, such as the hands-free power tailgate (on Ti-L grades), wireless charging~, and dual-zone climate control (with tri-zone control in Ti-L grade), ensure the X-TRAIL continues to meet the practical needs of busy New Zealand families.

Grade Structure and Availability

The MY26 X-TRAIL will be available across ST, ST-L, and Ti-L grades, with both conventional ICE and e-POWER e-4ORCE variants offered. The range continues to provide five-seat and seven-seat configurations to suit varying family requirements.

Nissan X-TRAIL MY26 prices (excluding ORC):

Prices below are base price only and do not include on-road costs.

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