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Nissan X-Trail

NT31Stock varies — page stays live

The 4WD variant of the second-generation X-Trail. It featured the revised All-Mode 4x4-i system, integrating electronic stability control, hill descent control, and hill start assist for superior loose-surface traction.

Engine
MR20DE 2.0L DOHC
Displacement
1,997 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
CVT / 6MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Nissan X-Trail NT31Nissan X-Trail — representative 2nd Generation (T31) image

Chassis variants of the X-Trail

T30QR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,998 ccFF4AT / 5MTNT30QR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,998 cc4WD4AT / 5MTT31MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 ccFFCVT / 6MT
NT31MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 cc4WDCVT / 6MT
NT32MR20DD 2.0L Direct Injection1,997 cc4WDCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,590 mm
Width
1,785 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Weight
1,500 kg
Shipping volume
13.81 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
NT31-000001XXXXXXAug 2007 – Jun 2010NT31 Pre-facelift 4WD
NT31-100001XXXXXXJul 2010 – Nov 2013NT31 Facelift 4WD

Import eligibility by country (2007–2013)

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).
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 NT31

What is the difference between 'All-Mode 4x4' in the NT30 and 'All-Mode 4x4-i' in the NT31?
The '4x4-i' system in the NT31 utilizes yaw rate, G-sensors, and steering angle inputs to predictively distribute torque before wheel slip occurs, whereas the older system reacted only after wheel spin was detected.