The Nissan X-Trail was a very important step for the Japanese car-maker.
It was a light, compact, SUV, with a 4x4 system and no low-range gear. It was successful and followed in 2007 by its second generation.

The second generation of the Nissan X-Trail was introduced in 2007 at the Geneva Motor Show and sales started the same year. Even if it featured a similar design language as the first generation, it was a completely new vehicle. But it showed that the designers listened to its customers and the result was very good and it led to big sales all over the world.

The second-generation kept the rugged, boxy, design from the 2000 model, but with rounded corners and bigger headlights. A big and wide D-pillar was a characteristic detail for the second generation of the X-Trail.

Inside, there were important changes. The first generation featured an instrument cluster mounted on the upper side of the dashboard. The customers complained and the designers took notice and replaced them behind the steering wheel. The big interior was fit for five adults and the flat rear floor made more legroom for all three occupants in the back.

Since the Nissan was already in the Renault-Nissan alliance, the car was equipped with engines jointly developed by the two car-makers. The standard transmission was a 6-speed manual and, depending on the engine, a 6-speed automatic or a CVT was offered on the options list.