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Nissan X-Trail

NT32Stock varies — page stays live

The third-generation 4WD X-Trail abandoned the boxy styling in favor of an aerodynamic crossover profile on the Common Module Family (CMF-C/D) platform. It introduced the direct-injected MR20DD engine, advanced active ride control, and optional 7-seat packaging.

Engine
MR20DD 2.0L Direct Injection
Displacement
1,997 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Nissan X-Trail NT32Nissan X-Trail — representative 3rd Generation (T32) 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 / 6MTNT31MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 cc4WDCVT / 6MT
NT32MR20DD 2.0L Direct Injection1,997 cc4WDCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,740 mm
Weight
1,540 kg
Shipping volume
14.85 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
NT32-000001XXXXXXDec 2013 – May 2017NT32 Pre-facelift
NT32-500001XXXXXXJun 2017 – Jul 2022NT32 Facelift

Import eligibility by country (2013–2022)

KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).
UgandaEligible
Within the 15-year limit from manufacture.
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 NT32

Does the NT32 come with 7 seats?
Yes, under the NT32 model code, Nissan offered both standard 5-seat versions and 3-row 7-seat options with a sliding and reclining second row.
What fuel saving technologies does the MR20DD engine use?
It utilizes direct gasoline injection (DIG), twin variable valve timing control (CVTC), and an idle stop-start system to achieve notably better fuel efficiency than previous generations.