Nissan Australia has just updated the X-Trail for the 2022 model year and once again, it has tweaked the outgoing version rather than introducing the all-new generation unveiled almost 18 months ago in the U.S. Nissan is celebrating 20 years of the X-Trail, sold in the U.S. as the Rogue, in Australia and the launch of the 2022 model comes just eight months after the 2021 model was announced for the local market. Updates introduced for 2022 are minor.
The most significant change made to the
range is the introduction of a new ST+ model, slotting between the existing ST
and ST-L. It is based on the standard ST and simply adds an around-view monitor
with moving object detection, front parking sensors, rear parking sensors, and satellite
navigation.
Some other tweaks have been made to the
line-up. For example, the X-Trail ST-L now comes standard with front parking
sensors, as does the flagship Ti. These changes come on the back of upgrades
introduced for the 2021 model year that included a new 7-inch infotainment
display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, new 18-inch wheels, and digital
radio.
Standard models come equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine producing 142 hp and 200 Nm of torque. All trim levels can be optioned with a larger 2.5-liter mill with 169 hp and 226 Nm of torque. This will serve as the final update to the outgoing X-Trail, with confirmation that Nissan will finally introduce the new-generation model Down Under in 2022.
