Nissan X-Trail 2021
The 2021 Nissan X-Trail belongs to a transition period between two generations. In Europe, the 2021 model year mainly refers to the third-generation vehicle, known as the T32, while the fourth generation was unveiled in China on April 19, 2021, ahead of its announced European arrival in summer 2022. The X-Trail remained a practical family SUV, offered in some markets with five or seven seats, several combustion-engine options and, on selected versions, four-wheel drive. The “Base” designation should be treated cautiously because it was not a single, consistently documented European trim name in the sources reviewed. Exact equipment and specifications therefore depended on the country, market year and local Nissan grade structure.

History
The Nissan X-Trail was launched in Japan in 2000 and introduced to several international markets from 2001 onward. The first-generation T30 combined an angular design with a family-oriented layout and useful rough-road capability. The second-generation T31 retained that character while improving comfort, interior space and equipment. Introduced in 2013, the third-generation T32 moved toward a more Qashqai-influenced design and strengthened the model’s role as a versatile family SUV. A third seating row was available in certain configurations. In 2021, this generation was still the X-Trail sold in Europe. Nissan unveiled the fourth generation at Auto Shanghai on April 19, 2021, but its European launch was not scheduled until summer 2022. The replacement introduced the CMF-C platform and a stronger electrification strategy, including Nissan’s e-POWER system. (news.cision.com)
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Technical data
X-Trail is presented here with its key technical data: 113 - 175 ch, 192 - 380 Nm, 9.6 - 13.7 s, 165 - 200 km/h. The recorded setup is Traction / Manuelle, 5 rapports.
| Version | Power | Torque | Gearbox | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 16V 5MT AWD (140 HP) | 138 ch | 193 Nm | Manuelle, 5 rapports | - |
| 2.0L 4AT AWD (140 HP) | 138 ch | 192 Nm | Automatique, 4 rapports | - |
| 2.2L dCi 6MT AWD (114 HP) | 113 ch | 270 Nm | Manuelle, 6 rapports | - |
| 2.5L 16V 5MT AWD (165 HP) | 162 ch | 230 Nm | Manuelle, 5 rapports | - |
| 1.3L DIG-T 7AT FWD (159 HP) | 157 ch | 270 Nm | DCT, 7 rapports | Traction |
| 1.6L DIG-T 6MT FWD (163 HP) | 161 ch | 240 Nm | Manuelle, 6 rapports | Traction |
| 1.6L dCi 6MT FWD (130 HP) | 128 ch | 320 Nm | Manuelle, 6 rapports | Traction |
| 2.0L 6MT FWD (144 HP) | 142 ch | 200 Nm | Manuelle, 6 rapports | Traction |
2.0L 16V 5MT AWD (140 HP)
- Power
- 138 ch
- Torque
- 193 Nm
- Gearbox
- Manuelle, 5 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
2.0L 4AT AWD (140 HP)
- Power
- 138 ch
- Torque
- 192 Nm
- Gearbox
- Automatique, 4 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
2.2L dCi 6MT AWD (114 HP)
- Power
- 113 ch
- Torque
- 270 Nm
- Gearbox
- Manuelle, 6 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
2.5L 16V 5MT AWD (165 HP)
- Power
- 162 ch
- Torque
- 230 Nm
- Gearbox
- Manuelle, 5 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
1.3L DIG-T 7AT FWD (159 HP)
- Power
- 157 ch
- Torque
- 270 Nm
- Gearbox
- DCT, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- Traction
1.6L DIG-T 6MT FWD (163 HP)
- Power
- 161 ch
- Torque
- 240 Nm
- Gearbox
- Manuelle, 6 rapports
- Drivetrain
- Traction
1.6L dCi 6MT FWD (130 HP)
- Power
- 128 ch
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Gearbox
- Manuelle, 6 rapports
- Drivetrain
- Traction
2.0L 6MT FWD (144 HP)
- Power
- 142 ch
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- Manuelle, 6 rapports
- Drivetrain
- Traction
Source: CarData.wiki
Anecdotes
The X-Trail name reflects Nissan’s emphasis on exploration and outdoor travel, matching the model’s adventure-oriented positioning. In 2021, Nissan also marked two decades of X-Trail sales in Australia. The fourth generation later retained the idea of a family SUV capable of carrying up to seven occupants while introducing a stronger electrification strategy through e-POWER and, on selected versions, e-4ORCE all-wheel drive. (nissan.com.au)
Production
No worldwide production figure specifically covering the 2021 Nissan X-Trail Base was identified in the reviewed sources. Production should also be distinguished from sales: when Nissan presented the fourth-generation model in Europe, it stated that almost seven million X-Trails had been sold globally since the nameplate’s launch. That figure covers several generations and cannot be used to calculate production for the 2021 model year, the T32 generation or an entry-level grade. Nissan’s published production results generally provide broader totals by model, country or reporting period and do not consistently isolate this exact combination. Any specific production number would therefore be speculative and has been omitted.
Press reception
Reviews of the T32 X-Trail generally focused on its role as a practical family SUV. Autocar highlighted the spacious, flexible cabin, comfortable ride and predictable handling, while also noting a restrained design, imperfect refinement and engines whose performance depended on the chosen version. Auto Motor und Sport characterized the 2021 update as a rationalized range rather than a major visual transformation. These comments apply to specific markets and powertrains; they are not a dedicated assessment of an unidentified “Base” grade. The T32 feedback should also be kept separate from the Euro NCAP results published for the fourth-generation X-Trail assessed in 2021, since the two generations are not the same vehicle. (auto-motor-und-sport.de)
Evolution
Variants
References
- The all-new Nissan X-Trail comes to Europe next summerNissan Europe
Supports the April 19, 2021 unveiling of the fourth generation, its planned European arrival in summer 2022, the CMF-C platform, five- or seven-seat availability and e-POWER strategy.
- All-new Nissan X-Trail breaks coverNissan Ireland
Supports the European premiere of the fourth generation in September 2022, the five- and seven-seat configurations, e-POWER, e-4ORCE and Nissan’s global sales statement.
- SUV Nissan X-Trail: Modellpflege für 2021Auto Motor und Sport
Supports the German 2021 range structure, entry-level Visia trim, N-Design addition, 1.3-litre petrol engine, 160-hp output and dual-clutch transmission.
- Used Nissan X-Trail 2014-2021 reviewAutocar
Supports the T32 generation’s family-oriented packaging, seven-seat availability, practical interior, comfort and general press assessment.
- Nissan X-Trail assessmentEuro NCAP
Supports the existence of a 2021 Euro NCAP assessment for the fourth-generation X-Trail and clarifies that it should not be treated as a test of the earlier T32 Base vehicle.
- https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/74670/euroncap-2021-nissan-x-trail-datasheet.pdfcdn.euroncap.com
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- https://www.nissan.fr/content/dam/Nissan/fr/brochures/fiches_techniques/fiche_technique_X-Trail.pdfnissan.fr
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- https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/nissan/x-trail?_mout=1autoexpress.co.uk
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