Nissan X-Trail Review
2017-2023
The Nissan X-Trail (T32 Facelift and T33 4th Gen Series) is a dominant 5/7-seater crossover in Kenya. Featuring 210 mm ground clearance, selectable All-Mode 4x4-i traction, stain-resistant seating, and advanced e-Power e-4ORCE dual-motor hybrid tech, it balances rugged upcountry capability with daily family comfort.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Selectable All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE: Lockable 4WD mode provides excellent mud and sand traction.
- High 210 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep ruts and unpaved upcountry tracks.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: Qualifies for 25% excise duty rate (saving over 3.0L SUVs).
What’s not so good
- Third-row legroom: 7-seater third row is best reserved for children or short trips.
- CVT fluid service interval: Xtronic CVT requires genuine NS-3 fluid replacement every 40,000 km.
Most popular: X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
5 doorsPetrol, HybridAutomatic, CVT
At a glance
- Model
- Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- SUV / Crossovers
- Seating capacity
- 5 or 7
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
- Engine sizes
- 1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
- Transmission
- Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
- Drivetrain
- FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
- Ground clearance
- 210 mm
- Source market
- Japan / UK (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power). Tank: 60 L (about 960 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 1,681 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,247 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 14,185
- Full tank (60 L)
- KES 13,618
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
20X / 20X Emergency Brake Package / e-Power X / e-Power G e-4ORCE
- Setup
2.0L NA petrol (147 hp / 207 Nm) or 1.5T e-Power (213 hp combined), 5 or 7 seats, returning up to 19.8 km/L.
- Why it gets shipped
Highly versatile family crossover in Kenya (KSh 2.4M – 4.5M) offering optional 7 seats and 4WD.
Package tiers
Package options for JDM and UK imports.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| 20X / X | Executive family | Waterproof fabric/leather seats, All-Mode 4x4-i selector, power tailgate, and 18-inch alloys. |
| e-Power G / Extreamer-X | Rugged luxury | Nappa leather, ProPILOT driver assist, 19-inch wheels, e-4ORCE dual-motor AWD, and tough body cladding. |
About the Nissan X-Trail
Kenya enforces an 8-year age restriction from manufacture month and right-hand drive compliance. In 2026, 2019 to 2023 X-Trail models sit comfortably inside the legal import window.\n\nWith engine sizes of 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD) and 1,497 cc (1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power), all variants sit strictly under 2,000 cc to trigger KRA's standard 25% excise duty tax rate.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
