Nissan X-Trail
T30Stock varies — page stays liveThe front-wheel-drive base variant of the first-generation X-Trail, featuring a unique centrally mounted instrument cluster and a highly versatile, easy-to-clean cargo area popular with outdoor enthusiasts.
Engine
QR20DE 2.0L DOHC
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Nissan X-Trail — representative 1st Generation (T30) imageChassis variants of the X-Trail
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
T30QR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,998 ccFF4AT / 5MT
NT30QR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,998 cc4WD4AT / 5MTT31MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 ccFFCVT / 6MTNT31MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 cc4WDCVT / 6MTNT32MR20DD 2.0L Direct Injection1,997 cc4WDCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,455 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Weight
1,340 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
T30-000001XXXXXXOct 2000 – May 2003T30 Pre-facelift FWD
T30-200001XXXXXXJun 2003 – Aug 2007T30 Facelift FWD
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 T30
What is the primary difference between the T30 and NT30 chassis?
The T30 chassis designates the front-wheel-drive (FF) configuration, whereas the NT30 chassis specifies the electronic All-Mode 4x4 drivetrain.
Why is the speedometer located in the center of the dashboard on the T30?
Nissan designed the dashboard with a central cluster to allow additional storage space directly in front of the driver and to improve forward visibility.