Verdict
For a Malaysian family buyer, the Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen Facelift is the stronger new-versus-outgoing choice despite costing RM14,927 less at RM133,888. Its 142 hp/200 Nm direct-injection 2.0 litre is only marginally stronger than the Mk2’s 139 hp/198 Nm, but rated consumption falls from 8.5 to 7.5 L/100 km. More importantly, it adds a third row, a 550-litre boot and a 2,705 mm wheelbase. The Mk2 counters with xenon lamps, a powered driver’s seat and a full-size spare, so it remains the better fit for buyers who value those specifics over seven-seat flexibility.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail Mk2 Facelift if xenon projector headlamps, a six-way powered driver’s seat and a full-size spare matter more than a third row.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen Facelift if you need seven seats, a larger 550-litre boot, lower rated fuel use and newer convenience equipment for less money.
Key differences
- Price: RM148,815 versus RM133,888
- Output: 139 hp and 198 Nm versus 142 hp and 200 Nm
- Rated economy: 8.5 L/100 km versus 7.5 L/100 km
- Seating and boot: five seats/479 litres versus seven seats/550 litres
- Wheelbase: 2,630 mm versus 2,705 mm
- Warranty: three years/100,000 km versus five years/unlimited mileage
Mk2 Facelift
- Xenon projector headlamps
- Six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Full-size spare tyre and 65-litre tank
- Only five seats and a 479-litre boot versus seven seats and 550 litres
- Higher rated consumption at 8.5 L/100 km versus 7.5 L/100 km
- No Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, cruise control or Around View Monitor
3rd Gen Facelift
- Seven seats with sliding, reclining second-row seats
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Around View Monitor
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Halogen reflector headlamps rather than xenon projectors
- Manual driver’s-seat adjustment instead of six-way power adjustment
- Space-saver spare rather than a full-size spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM148,815 | RM133,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 142 hp✓ |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 200 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 11.2 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | XTRONIC CVT with 6-speed manual mode | XTRONIC CVT with 7-speed Manual Mode |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8.5 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 168 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,785 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Weight | 1,505 kg | 1,558 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 479 litres | 550 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R17 | 225/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R17 | 225/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental ContiCrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 17" 5 Twin-spoke Alloy | 17" Five Twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 5 Twin-spoke Alloy | 17" Five Twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Intelligent Ride Control, Intelligent Engine Brake, Intelligent Trace Control, Active Brake Limited Slip |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 4 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 | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Driver and front passenger only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Xenon Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Manual Reclining and Sliding Middle Row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Front, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 6" Touchscreen Radio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth | 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 Twist Knob | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Under-boot drawers | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Around View Monitor (AVM) |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 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✓ |
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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Mk2 Facelift vs 3rd Gen Facelift FAQ
Is the Nissan X-Trail Mk2 Facelift or Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen Facelift better?
The Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen Facelift is better for most buyers: it costs RM14,927 less, has seven seats, a 550-litre boot, 7.5 L/100 km rated economy and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Choose the Mk2 only for its xenon lamps, powered driver’s seat and full-size spare.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan X-Trail Mk2 Facelift costs RM148,815, while the Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen Facelift costs RM133,888. The 3rd Gen Facelift is RM14,927 cheaper.
Which X-Trail is more practical for a family?
The Nissan X-Trail 3rd Gen Facelift is more practical, with seven seats, a 2,705 mm wheelbase and 550 litres of boot space. The Mk2 has five seats, a 2,630 mm wheelbase and a 479-litre boot.