Verdict
The Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen Facelift costs RM4,598 more at RM133,888, but keeps the same 1,997 cc petrol engine, 142 hp, 200 Nm output, front-wheel drive and 550-litre boot as the RM129,290 Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen. Its case rests on a seven-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, LED combination tail lamps, an electronic parking brake and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The older car counters with a better 7.1 L/100 km rated consumption figure against 7.5 L/100 km and remote boot release.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen if its 7.1 L/100 km rated economy, remote boot activation and lower purchase price matter more than smartphone connectivity and longer warranty cover.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen Facelift if you want Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, LED tail lamps, an electronic parking brake and five years of unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM129,290 versus RM133,888, a RM4,598 gap.
- Rated economy: 7.1 L/100 km versus 7.5 L/100 km.
- Warranty: three years/100,000 km versus five years/unlimited mileage.
- Audio: five-inch CD/MP3 Bluetooth unit versus seven-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- Dimensions and weight: 4,650 mm long/1,715 mm tall/1,541 kg versus 4,690 mm/1,740 mm/1,558 kg.
- Lighting and parking brake: bulb tail lamps and foot-operated brake versus LED combination tail lamps and electronic brake.
3rd Gen
- Better 7.1 L/100 km rated fuel consumption.
- Remote-control boot activation.
- Three years of free service.
- Three-year, 100,000-km warranty versus five years with unlimited mileage.
- Five-inch audio unit lacks Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- Normal-bulb tail lamps and no rear foglamp, against LED combination lamps and a rear foglamp.
3rd Gen Facelift
- Seven-inch touchscreen supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- LED combination tail lamps, rear foglamp and electronic parking brake.
- Worse 7.5 L/100 km rated economy versus 7.1 L/100 km.
- Manual boot operation replaces the older car's remote-control boot activation.
- 17 kg heavier at 1,558 kg versus 1,541 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,290✓ | RM133,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 142 hp | 142 hp |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | XTRONIC CVT with 7-speed Manual Mode | XTRONIC CVT with 7-speed Manual Mode |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.1 L/100 km✓ | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,650 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,715 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Weight | 1,541 kg | 1,558 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 550 litres | 550 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/65R17 | 225/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/65R17 | 225/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 | Continental ContiCrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Five Twin-spoke Alloy | 17" Five Twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Five Twin-spoke Alloy | 17" Five Twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Active Engine Braking, Active Trace Control, Active Ride Control | Intelligent Ride Control, Intelligent Engine Brake, Intelligent Trace Control, Active Brake Limited Slip |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Driver and front passenger only | Driver and front passenger only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Manual reclining and sliding middle row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding | Manual Reclining and Sliding Middle Row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Boot | 2 Front, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 5” Radio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | 7" Touchscreen Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Support |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Around View Monitor (AVM) | Yes, with Around View Monitor (AVM) |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Foot-operated | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | 5" Advance Drive Assist Display (ADAD) within Instrument Cluster, Under-boot Tonneau Cover | 5" Advance Drive Assist Display (ADAD) within Instrument Cluster, Under-boot Tonneau Cover |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year free service | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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3rd Gen vs 3rd Gen Facelift FAQ
Is the Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen or Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen Facelift better?
The Facelift is the better-equipped choice, adding Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, LED tail lamps, a rear foglamp, electronic parking brake and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Choose the 3rd Gen instead if its better 7.1 L/100 km rated economy and remote boot release are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen Facelift costs RM4,598 more than the Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen.
Do they have the same engine and seating?
Yes. Both use a 1,997 cc direct-injection petrol engine producing 142 hp and 200 Nm through an XTRONIC CVT to the front wheels. Both are seven-seat SUVs with a 550-litre boot and a 60-litre fuel tank.