For more than two decades, the Nissan X-TRAIL has been a familiar sight on Australian roads, earning its reputation as a practical and comfortable family SUV.
Now, the 2026 Nissan X-TRAIL ST e-POWER brings something different to the range – combining the space and versatility X-TRAIL owners know with Nissan’s innovative e-POWER technology and outstanding fuel efficiency.
With combined fuel consumption of just 6.1L/100km, the new ST e-POWER is Nissan’s most fuel-efficient X-TRAIL and an exciting option for East Gippsland motorists looking to reduce their fuel use without moving to a fully electric vehicle.
What makes e-POWER different is the way the vehicle is driven.
Unlike a conventional hybrid, the petrol engine doesn’t directly drive the wheels. Instead, the wheels are driven by an electric motor, while the petrol engine generates electricity for the battery and electric drive system.
The result is a driving experience with many of the characteristics people enjoy about an electric vehicle – smooth, responsive acceleration and quiet operation – without needing to plug the vehicle in to recharge.
You simply fill it with fuel and drive.
That makes e-POWER particularly appealing in regional areas such as ours, where motorists regularly travel between Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Sale and further afield.
The ST e-POWER also makes this technology more accessible to families who may previously have considered electrification out of reach.
And importantly, choosing efficiency doesn’t mean giving up the practicality that has made the X-TRAIL so popular.
You still get the elevated driving position, comfortable and spacious cabin, generous luggage capacity, modern connectivity and comprehensive safety technology expected from a new-generation X-TRAIL.
For families, commuters and regional motorists wanting to use less fuel while retaining the freedom and convenience of a petrol-powered vehicle, the new X-TRAIL ST e-POWER represents an interesting step forward.
There’s no charging cable, no need to plan your journey around charging stations and no major change to the way you use your vehicle.
Just fill up and go.
The 2026 Nissan X-TRAIL ST e-POWER – Nissan’s most fuel-efficient X-TRAIL yet.
Discover the new X-TRAIL ST e-POWER at The Big Garage Nissan, Bairnsdale.
