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Nissan X-Trail

NT30Stock varies — page stays live

The four-wheel-drive variant of the first-generation X-Trail, featuring Nissan's electronic All-Mode 4x4 system, which allows drivers to switch manually between 2WD, Auto, and locked 4WD modes.

Engine
QR20DE 2.0L DOHC
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Nissan X-Trail NT30Nissan X-Trail — representative 1st Generation (T30) image

Chassis variants of the X-Trail

T30QR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,998 ccFF4AT / 5MT
NT30QR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,998 cc4WD4AT / 5MT
T31MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 ccFFCVT / 6MTNT31MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 cc4WDCVT / 6MTNT32MR20DD 2.0L Direct Injection1,997 cc4WDCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,455 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Weight
1,410 kg
Shipping volume
13.17 M³

Manufacture year vs. registration year

Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:

Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
NT30-000001XXXXXXOct 2000 – May 2003NT30 Pre-facelift 4WD
NT30-200001XXXXXXJun 2003 – Aug 2007NT30 Facelift 4WD

Import eligibility by country (2000–2007)

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.
ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.

Common questions about the NT30

Can the NT30 be driven continuously in locked 4WD mode?
No, the 'LOCK' mode is designed for low-speed recovery in mud or snow. Driving on dry tarmac in LOCK mode can cause drivetrain bind; the system automatically switches to Auto mode at higher speeds to prevent damage.