History and trivia
The X-Trail arrived in 2000 as a compact SUV with a distinctly utilitarian design — boxy lines and a cargo area built with outdoor activities in mind — which set it apart from most urban off-roaders of the era. Its ALL MODE 4x4 drivetrain, which lets drivers switch between front-wheel drive, locked four-wheel drive, and automatic torque distribution based on grip, became one of its defining features and helped build a reputation for off-road reliability without sacrificing everyday comfort.
In North America the model is sold as the Rogue, a naming decision Nissan uses to differentiate its SUV lineup across markets. The latest generation introduces e-Power technology, a hybrid system in which the combustion engine never drives the wheels directly but instead acts as a generator charging the battery, delivering the instant throttle response of an electric motor without needing to be plugged in.