Nissan Australia has announced a significant price reduction for the 2025 Nissan X-Trail, the country’s top-selling model from the brand. These cuts come in response to intensifying competition in the mid-size SUV market and aim to reverse the steady price increases that have occurred since the vehicle’s latest generation was launched. Starting from July 1, 2025, all X-Trail variants will see prices fall by between $1000 and $3000, depending on the specific model. For instance, the base ST front-wheel-drive, five-seater now starts at $36,990 before on-road costs—$1035 less than its previous price.
However, despite this new reduction, the entry-level model is still $240 more expensive than it was at its 2022 launch.
One of the standout changes is the X-Trail ST all-wheel-drive variant, which is now priced at $39,990. This makes it one of Australia’s most competitively priced seven-seat SUVs, second only to models like the Mahindra XUV700, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, and Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. Notably, it becomes the most affordable all-wheel-drive seven-seater currently available in the country. In contrast, the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander, which shares its platform with the X-Trail, now starts at $43,290 following the removal of its third-row seats in the base AWD trim.
Other models in the X-Trail lineup have also seen significant price reductions. The ST-L and N-Trek variants, for example, are now $3000 cheaper. This includes the hybrid ST-L e-Power all-wheel-drive, which is now priced at $47,765. This positions it below the Toyota RAV4 GXL AWD, which retails for $48,810. Higher-end trims such as the Ti and Ti-L e-Power have also dropped in price by $2200—bringing them below their original 2022 launch pricing. Meanwhile, the petrol-powered Ti and Ti-L models are now $1000 less expensive. As a result, the price gap between the petrol and hybrid versions has shrunk from $5000 to $3800.
While no new features have been added with this price adjustment, Nissan did introduce several updates earlier this year for the 2025 model range. These include a new 12.3-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging for the ST-L, a walk-away locking feature for all trims, and the relocation of the Ti-L e-Power’s 20-inch alloy wheels to the optional extras list.
Andrew Humberstone, Nissan Oceania’s managing director, highlighted that the changes coincide with the X-Trail's 23rd anniversary in Australia. He emphasized that these pricing revisions enhance overall value and make the vehicle more attainable for a wider range of buyers.
Despite these efforts, sales figures for the X-Trail have declined. Between January and May 2025, 7209 units were sold—a 10 percent drop compared to the same period in 2024. Still, the X-Trail remains Nissan’s top-seller in the country, ahead of models such as the Navara, Patrol, Qashqai, and Pathfinder. Overall, Nissan has sold 17,136 vehicles in Australia so far in 2025, representing a 17 percent year-over-year decrease.
In the broader market, the Toyota RAV4 leads the medium SUV category with 21,613 sales, followed by the Mitsubishi Outlander, Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, and then the Nissan X-Trail. To boost appeal, all new Nissan vehicles sold from January 1, 2025, are eligible for a 10-year or 300,000-kilometre warranty, provided they are serviced annually at a Nissan dealership. This extended warranty has been met with very positive feedback from customers.
Globally, however, Nissan is facing challenges. The company recently reported its largest net financial loss in a quarter-century. In response, Nissan has initiated restructuring measures that include job cuts, plant closures, and deferred payments to suppliers as part of a broader strategy to improve cash flow.