2025 Mahindra XUV700 AX7L vs Nissan X-Trail ST-L comparison: Spec battle
Nothing signifies the changing demands better than these two models, the 2025 Mahindra XUV700 and 2025 Nissan X-Trail – a pair of high-riding, seven-seat mid-size SUVs, a vehicle type that has essentially replaced the station wagon as the default choice for suburban runabouts.
Both cost just over $40k and offer spacious, flexible cabins that feature modern tech, and are fitted with the latest in automated safety systems. But which is best? Let's find out…
There's only a handful of mid-size SUVs that offer a third-row option, which puts this pair among a select group for Australian families that need space for seven – especially if they're on a tighter budget.
The Mahindra is the most accessible of these two, with a starting price of just $39,990 drive-away for the entry-level AX7, while the flagship AX7L we're testing here costs an additional $3000.
Nissan offers a wider variety of models across its X-Trail range, with the choice of both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants, as well as the groundbreaking e-Power hybrid powertrain.
But even the most affordable – the entry-level five-seat, front-drive ST – will cost around the same as the range-topping XUV700 on the road, with a starting price of $38,025 plus on-roads.
If you're after the seven-seat option, it is exclusively available with all-wheel drive in the two mid-level model grades, including the ST-L we're comparing here and the N-Trek, which cost $47,565 and $52,160 plus on-roads respectively.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Standard equipment common to both vehicles includes:
However, the Mahindra extends its value for money philosophy even further with with a few more features, such as a panoramic glass sunroof, a fully digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats and a 12-speaker premium audio system compared to the X-Trail's six-speaker unit.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
The Mahindra hasn't been tested by ANCAP, and therefore does not have an independent safety rating to match the X-Trail's five-star result from 2021, when this current generation first arrived in Australian showrooms.
Standard safety features in both vehicles include:
Both also feature seven airbags including dual front, side and curtain airbags that cover all three rows, with the Nissan having an extra airbag between the front seat passengers while the Mahindra has a knee airbag for the driver.
They each also have a reversing camera, but the Mahindra offers a wider perspective with a 360-degree view.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
The XUV700 and X-Trail plant an almost identical footprint on the road with roughly the same dimensions. The Mahindra is a fraction longer and taller with more space between the axles, but not by much.
What that translates to inside the cabin is generous space for five with decent cargo storage for everyday family duties in both vehicles. But they also have the added flexibility of a third row, which is best suited to small kids or occasional use only.
The Mahindra fuses its modern tech, with twin 10.25-inch digital displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment touch screen, into a more conservative dashboard design with a dark colour palette and piano black highlights with chrome trim elements.
The X-Trail, on the other hand, has more conventional tech – a larger 12.3-inch tablet-style touchscreen and analogue gauges with a 7.0-inch display between the tacho and speedo – incorporated into a modern dashboard design with a high-set, floating centre console, stubby gear lever and two-tone colour scheme.
Both cars offer plenty of headroom for front seat occupants and an array of convenient storage solutions with twin cupholders and bottle holders in the door pockets.
While the X-Trail has a handy hidden tray under the console that keeps the overall aesthetic a bit cleaner, the lidded bin between the front seats in the XUV700 is ventilated, which is a cool feature (literally). The glovebox is also massive.
For those in the middle row, both cars boast rear vents and USB power outlets, as well as enough space for three across the rear bench with decent legroom.
Access to the third row in either isn't as easy as it is in larger, dedicated seven-seaters, and the space is best left to small children. Both have cupholders, but the Mahindra makes it more bearable with additional air vents.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Here's where these two cars diverge the most.
First of all, the XUV700 is only available as a front-driver, while the seven-seat option in the X-Trail is exclusive to AWD variants – if that matters to you.
The Mahindra produces significantly higher outputs too, thanks to its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 150kW of power and 380Nm of torque to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Nissan has a larger-capacity engine and it isn't turbocharged: a 2.5-litre normally aspirated four-cylinder delivering 135kW and 244Nm to all four wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
Both engines are optimised to run on the most affordable 91-octane standard unleaded, but the Mahindra uses slightly more with a combined average of 8.3L/100km compared to Nissan's 7.8L/100km claim.
If you're towing a small trailer or caravan, the X-Trail has a little extra headroom in terms of its maximum braked towing capacity (2000kg versus 1500kg) and also includes specific safety features such as Trailer Sway Control.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Both Mahindra and Nissan provide excellent long-term ownership benefits with these cars.
At face value, the XUV700 comes out on top with a seven-year factory warranty that includes roadside assistance (the first year is free and renewed each time you visit an authorised service dealer for scheduled maintenance) with longer service intervals in terms of mileage.
But it limits the coverage to 150,000km and its capped price servicing scheme is more expensive and is only offered for the first four years.
Nissan's standard five-year/unlimited-km warranty is on par with most other mainstream brands, and it has more affordable service pricing.
But the Japanese brand goes further by adding an extra year of warranty coverage – and roadside assistance – for every scheduled service within its dealer network, providing up to an unrivalled 10 years and 300,000km of coverage.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
It's a tight race between these two, as both the Mahindra XUV700 and Nissan X-Trail deliver where it counts. Both have spacious and flexible cabins, and the latest in safety tech and digital conveniences, and both are affordable to run.
The Nissan has a slight advantage if you're more adventurous, with better light-duty off-road potential and a higher towing capacity thanks to its AWD configuration.
But for growing Aussie families on a shrinking budget, the Mahindra offers more features for less.
Interested in buying a Mahindra XUV700? Let CarExpert find you the best deal here
Interested in buying a Nissan X-Trail? Let CarExpert find you the best deal hereMORE: Explore the Mahindra XUV700 showroomMORE: Explore the Nissan X-Trail showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The typical Australian family car is evolving all the time.
Nothing signifies the changing demands better than these two models, the 2025 Mahindra XUV700 and 2025 Nissan X-Trail – a pair of high-riding, seven-seat mid-size SUVs, a vehicle type that has essentially replaced the station wagon as the default choice for suburban runabouts.
Both cost just over $40k and offer spacious, flexible cabins that feature modern tech, and are fitted with the latest in automated safety systems. But which is best? Let's find out…
There's only a handful of mid-size SUVs that offer a third-row option, which puts this pair among a select group for Australian families that need space for seven – especially if they're on a tighter budget.
The Mahindra is the most accessible of these two, with a starting price of just $39,990 drive-away for the entry-level AX7, while the flagship AX7L we're testing here costs an additional $3000.
Nissan offers a wider variety of models across its X-Trail range, with the choice of both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants, as well as the groundbreaking e-Power hybrid powertrain.
But even the most affordable – the entry-level five-seat, front-drive ST – will cost around the same as the range-topping XUV700 on the road, with a starting price of $38,025 plus on-roads.
If you're after the seven-seat option, it is exclusively available with all-wheel drive in the two mid-level model grades, including the ST-L we're comparing here and the N-Trek, which cost $47,565 and $52,160 plus on-roads respectively.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Standard equipment common to both vehicles includes:
However, the Mahindra extends its value for money philosophy even further with with a few more features, such as a panoramic glass sunroof, a fully digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats and a 12-speaker premium audio system compared to the X-Trail's six-speaker unit.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
The Mahindra hasn't been tested by ANCAP, and therefore does not have an independent safety rating to match the X-Trail's five-star result from 2021, when this current generation first arrived in Australian showrooms.
Standard safety features in both vehicles include:
Both also feature seven airbags including dual front, side and curtain airbags that cover all three rows, with the Nissan having an extra airbag between the front seat passengers while the Mahindra has a knee airbag for the driver.
They each also have a reversing camera, but the Mahindra offers a wider perspective with a 360-degree view.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
The XUV700 and X-Trail plant an almost identical footprint on the road with roughly the same dimensions. The Mahindra is a fraction longer and taller with more space between the axles, but not by much.
What that translates to inside the cabin is generous space for five with decent cargo storage for everyday family duties in both vehicles. But they also have the added flexibility of a third row, which is best suited to small kids or occasional use only.
The Mahindra fuses its modern tech, with twin 10.25-inch digital displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment touch screen, into a more conservative dashboard design with a dark colour palette and piano black highlights with chrome trim elements.
The X-Trail, on the other hand, has more conventional tech – a larger 12.3-inch tablet-style touchscreen and analogue gauges with a 7.0-inch display between the tacho and speedo – incorporated into a modern dashboard design with a high-set, floating centre console, stubby gear lever and two-tone colour scheme.
Both cars offer plenty of headroom for front seat occupants and an array of convenient storage solutions with twin cupholders and bottle holders in the door pockets.
While the X-Trail has a handy hidden tray under the console that keeps the overall aesthetic a bit cleaner, the lidded bin between the front seats in the XUV700 is ventilated, which is a cool feature (literally). The glovebox is also massive.
For those in the middle row, both cars boast rear vents and USB power outlets, as well as enough space for three across the rear bench with decent legroom.
Access to the third row in either isn't as easy as it is in larger, dedicated seven-seaters, and the space is best left to small children. Both have cupholders, but the Mahindra makes it more bearable with additional air vents.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Here's where these two cars diverge the most.
First of all, the XUV700 is only available as a front-driver, while the seven-seat option in the X-Trail is exclusive to AWD variants – if that matters to you.
The Mahindra produces significantly higher outputs too, thanks to its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 150kW of power and 380Nm of torque to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Nissan has a larger-capacity engine and it isn't turbocharged: a 2.5-litre normally aspirated four-cylinder delivering 135kW and 244Nm to all four wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
Both engines are optimised to run on the most affordable 91-octane standard unleaded, but the Mahindra uses slightly more with a combined average of 8.3L/100km compared to Nissan's 7.8L/100km claim.
If you're towing a small trailer or caravan, the X-Trail has a little extra headroom in terms of its maximum braked towing capacity (2000kg versus 1500kg) and also includes specific safety features such as Trailer Sway Control.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Both Mahindra and Nissan provide excellent long-term ownership benefits with these cars.
At face value, the XUV700 comes out on top with a seven-year factory warranty that includes roadside assistance (the first year is free and renewed each time you visit an authorised service dealer for scheduled maintenance) with longer service intervals in terms of mileage.
But it limits the coverage to 150,000km and its capped price servicing scheme is more expensive and is only offered for the first four years.
Nissan's standard five-year/unlimited-km warranty is on par with most other mainstream brands, and it has more affordable service pricing.
But the Japanese brand goes further by adding an extra year of warranty coverage – and roadside assistance – for every scheduled service within its dealer network, providing up to an unrivalled 10 years and 300,000km of coverage.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
It's a tight race between these two, as both the Mahindra XUV700 and Nissan X-Trail deliver where it counts. Both have spacious and flexible cabins, and the latest in safety tech and digital conveniences, and both are affordable to run.
The Nissan has a slight advantage if you're more adventurous, with better light-duty off-road potential and a higher towing capacity thanks to its AWD configuration.
But for growing Aussie families on a shrinking budget, the Mahindra offers more features for less.
Interested in buying a Mahindra XUV700? Let CarExpert find you the best deal here
Interested in buying a Nissan X-Trail? Let CarExpert find you the best deal hereMORE: Explore the Mahindra XUV700 showroomMORE: Explore the Nissan X-Trail showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The typical Australian family car is evolving all the time.
Nothing signifies the changing demands better than these two models, the 2025 Mahindra XUV700 and 2025 Nissan X-Trail – a pair of high-riding, seven-seat mid-size SUVs, a vehicle type that has essentially replaced the station wagon as the default choice for suburban runabouts.
Both cost just over $40k and offer spacious, flexible cabins that feature modern tech, and are fitted with the latest in automated safety systems. But which is best? Let's find out…
There's only a handful of mid-size SUVs that offer a third-row option, which puts this pair among a select group for Australian families that need space for seven – especially if they're on a tighter budget.
The Mahindra is the most accessible of these two, with a starting price of just $39,990 drive-away for the entry-level AX7, while the flagship AX7L we're testing here costs an additional $3000.
Nissan offers a wider variety of models across its X-Trail range, with the choice of both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants, as well as the groundbreaking e-Power hybrid powertrain.
But even the most affordable – the entry-level five-seat, front-drive ST – will cost around the same as the range-topping XUV700 on the road, with a starting price of $38,025 plus on-roads.
If you're after the seven-seat option, it is exclusively available with all-wheel drive in the two mid-level model grades, including the ST-L we're comparing here and the N-Trek, which cost $47,565 and $52,160 plus on-roads respectively.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Standard equipment common to both vehicles includes:
However, the Mahindra extends its value for money philosophy even further with with a few more features, such as a panoramic glass sunroof, a fully digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats and a 12-speaker premium audio system compared to the X-Trail's six-speaker unit.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
The Mahindra hasn't been tested by ANCAP, and therefore does not have an independent safety rating to match the X-Trail's five-star result from 2021, when this current generation first arrived in Australian showrooms.
Standard safety features in both vehicles include:
Both also feature seven airbags including dual front, side and curtain airbags that cover all three rows, with the Nissan having an extra airbag between the front seat passengers while the Mahindra has a knee airbag for the driver.
They each also have a reversing camera, but the Mahindra offers a wider perspective with a 360-degree view.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
The XUV700 and X-Trail plant an almost identical footprint on the road with roughly the same dimensions. The Mahindra is a fraction longer and taller with more space between the axles, but not by much.
What that translates to inside the cabin is generous space for five with decent cargo storage for everyday family duties in both vehicles. But they also have the added flexibility of a third row, which is best suited to small kids or occasional use only.
The Mahindra fuses its modern tech, with twin 10.25-inch digital displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment touch screen, into a more conservative dashboard design with a dark colour palette and piano black highlights with chrome trim elements.
The X-Trail, on the other hand, has more conventional tech – a larger 12.3-inch tablet-style touchscreen and analogue gauges with a 7.0-inch display between the tacho and speedo – incorporated into a modern dashboard design with a high-set, floating centre console, stubby gear lever and two-tone colour scheme.
Both cars offer plenty of headroom for front seat occupants and an array of convenient storage solutions with twin cupholders and bottle holders in the door pockets.
While the X-Trail has a handy hidden tray under the console that keeps the overall aesthetic a bit cleaner, the lidded bin between the front seats in the XUV700 is ventilated, which is a cool feature (literally). The glovebox is also massive.
For those in the middle row, both cars boast rear vents and USB power outlets, as well as enough space for three across the rear bench with decent legroom.
Access to the third row in either isn't as easy as it is in larger, dedicated seven-seaters, and the space is best left to small children. Both have cupholders, but the Mahindra makes it more bearable with additional air vents.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Here's where these two cars diverge the most.
First of all, the XUV700 is only available as a front-driver, while the seven-seat option in the X-Trail is exclusive to AWD variants – if that matters to you.
The Mahindra produces significantly higher outputs too, thanks to its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 150kW of power and 380Nm of torque to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Nissan has a larger-capacity engine and it isn't turbocharged: a 2.5-litre normally aspirated four-cylinder delivering 135kW and 244Nm to all four wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
Both engines are optimised to run on the most affordable 91-octane standard unleaded, but the Mahindra uses slightly more with a combined average of 8.3L/100km compared to Nissan's 7.8L/100km claim.
If you're towing a small trailer or caravan, the X-Trail has a little extra headroom in terms of its maximum braked towing capacity (2000kg versus 1500kg) and also includes specific safety features such as Trailer Sway Control.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Both Mahindra and Nissan provide excellent long-term ownership benefits with these cars.
At face value, the XUV700 comes out on top with a seven-year factory warranty that includes roadside assistance (the first year is free and renewed each time you visit an authorised service dealer for scheduled maintenance) with longer service intervals in terms of mileage.
But it limits the coverage to 150,000km and its capped price servicing scheme is more expensive and is only offered for the first four years.
Nissan's standard five-year/unlimited-km warranty is on par with most other mainstream brands, and it has more affordable service pricing.
But the Japanese brand goes further by adding an extra year of warranty coverage – and roadside assistance – for every scheduled service within its dealer network, providing up to an unrivalled 10 years and 300,000km of coverage.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
It's a tight race between these two, as both the Mahindra XUV700 and Nissan X-Trail deliver where it counts. Both have spacious and flexible cabins, and the latest in safety tech and digital conveniences, and both are affordable to run.
The Nissan has a slight advantage if you're more adventurous, with better light-duty off-road potential and a higher towing capacity thanks to its AWD configuration.
But for growing Aussie families on a shrinking budget, the Mahindra offers more features for less.
Interested in buying a Mahindra XUV700? Let CarExpert find you the best deal here
Interested in buying a Nissan X-Trail? Let CarExpert find you the best deal hereMORE: Explore the Mahindra XUV700 showroomMORE: Explore the Nissan X-Trail showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The typical Australian family car is evolving all the time.
Nothing signifies the changing demands better than these two models, the 2025 Mahindra XUV700 and 2025 Nissan X-Trail – a pair of high-riding, seven-seat mid-size SUVs, a vehicle type that has essentially replaced the station wagon as the default choice for suburban runabouts.
Both cost just over $40k and offer spacious, flexible cabins that feature modern tech, and are fitted with the latest in automated safety systems. But which is best? Let's find out…
There's only a handful of mid-size SUVs that offer a third-row option, which puts this pair among a select group for Australian families that need space for seven – especially if they're on a tighter budget.
The Mahindra is the most accessible of these two, with a starting price of just $39,990 drive-away for the entry-level AX7, while the flagship AX7L we're testing here costs an additional $3000.
Nissan offers a wider variety of models across its X-Trail range, with the choice of both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants, as well as the groundbreaking e-Power hybrid powertrain.
But even the most affordable – the entry-level five-seat, front-drive ST – will cost around the same as the range-topping XUV700 on the road, with a starting price of $38,025 plus on-roads.
If you're after the seven-seat option, it is exclusively available with all-wheel drive in the two mid-level model grades, including the ST-L we're comparing here and the N-Trek, which cost $47,565 and $52,160 plus on-roads respectively.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Standard equipment common to both vehicles includes:
However, the Mahindra extends its value for money philosophy even further with with a few more features, such as a panoramic glass sunroof, a fully digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats and a 12-speaker premium audio system compared to the X-Trail's six-speaker unit.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
The Mahindra hasn't been tested by ANCAP, and therefore does not have an independent safety rating to match the X-Trail's five-star result from 2021, when this current generation first arrived in Australian showrooms.
Standard safety features in both vehicles include:
Both also feature seven airbags including dual front, side and curtain airbags that cover all three rows, with the Nissan having an extra airbag between the front seat passengers while the Mahindra has a knee airbag for the driver.
They each also have a reversing camera, but the Mahindra offers a wider perspective with a 360-degree view.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
The XUV700 and X-Trail plant an almost identical footprint on the road with roughly the same dimensions. The Mahindra is a fraction longer and taller with more space between the axles, but not by much.
What that translates to inside the cabin is generous space for five with decent cargo storage for everyday family duties in both vehicles. But they also have the added flexibility of a third row, which is best suited to small kids or occasional use only.
The Mahindra fuses its modern tech, with twin 10.25-inch digital displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment touch screen, into a more conservative dashboard design with a dark colour palette and piano black highlights with chrome trim elements.
The X-Trail, on the other hand, has more conventional tech – a larger 12.3-inch tablet-style touchscreen and analogue gauges with a 7.0-inch display between the tacho and speedo – incorporated into a modern dashboard design with a high-set, floating centre console, stubby gear lever and two-tone colour scheme.
Both cars offer plenty of headroom for front seat occupants and an array of convenient storage solutions with twin cupholders and bottle holders in the door pockets.
While the X-Trail has a handy hidden tray under the console that keeps the overall aesthetic a bit cleaner, the lidded bin between the front seats in the XUV700 is ventilated, which is a cool feature (literally). The glovebox is also massive.
For those in the middle row, both cars boast rear vents and USB power outlets, as well as enough space for three across the rear bench with decent legroom.
Access to the third row in either isn't as easy as it is in larger, dedicated seven-seaters, and the space is best left to small children. Both have cupholders, but the Mahindra makes it more bearable with additional air vents.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Here's where these two cars diverge the most.
First of all, the XUV700 is only available as a front-driver, while the seven-seat option in the X-Trail is exclusive to AWD variants – if that matters to you.
The Mahindra produces significantly higher outputs too, thanks to its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 150kW of power and 380Nm of torque to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Nissan has a larger-capacity engine and it isn't turbocharged: a 2.5-litre normally aspirated four-cylinder delivering 135kW and 244Nm to all four wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
Both engines are optimised to run on the most affordable 91-octane standard unleaded, but the Mahindra uses slightly more with a combined average of 8.3L/100km compared to Nissan's 7.8L/100km claim.
If you're towing a small trailer or caravan, the X-Trail has a little extra headroom in terms of its maximum braked towing capacity (2000kg versus 1500kg) and also includes specific safety features such as Trailer Sway Control.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Both Mahindra and Nissan provide excellent long-term ownership benefits with these cars.
At face value, the XUV700 comes out on top with a seven-year factory warranty that includes roadside assistance (the first year is free and renewed each time you visit an authorised service dealer for scheduled maintenance) with longer service intervals in terms of mileage.
But it limits the coverage to 150,000km and its capped price servicing scheme is more expensive and is only offered for the first four years.
Nissan's standard five-year/unlimited-km warranty is on par with most other mainstream brands, and it has more affordable service pricing.
But the Japanese brand goes further by adding an extra year of warranty coverage – and roadside assistance – for every scheduled service within its dealer network, providing up to an unrivalled 10 years and 300,000km of coverage.
To see how the Mahindra XUV700 stacks up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
It's a tight race between these two, as both the Mahindra XUV700 and Nissan X-Trail deliver where it counts. Both have spacious and flexible cabins, and the latest in safety tech and digital conveniences, and both are affordable to run.
The Nissan has a slight advantage if you're more adventurous, with better light-duty off-road potential and a higher towing capacity thanks to its AWD configuration.
But for growing Aussie families on a shrinking budget, the Mahindra offers more features for less.
Interested in buying a Mahindra XUV700? Let CarExpert find you the best deal here
Interested in buying a Nissan X-Trail? Let CarExpert find you the best deal hereMORE: Explore the Mahindra XUV700 showroomMORE: Explore the Nissan X-Trail showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
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Tesla had a solid month for deliveries last month. According to figures shared with the Electric Vehicle Council, Tesla delivered 4589 vehicles in Australia in June, marking its biggest month for new-vehicle registrations so far this year. However, Tesla deliveries were down 2.0 per cent compared with June 2024. Tesla not only delivered more vehicles than in May 2025 – when 3897 reached customers, up 9.25 per cent year-on-year – it also posted its biggest month of deliveries since June 2024, when 4683 Teslas found new homes. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. But the brand's deliveries from January to June were still down 38.8 per cent on the same period last year, to 14,146 units. Sagging Model 3 sales are dragging down Tesla, despite the mid-size electric sedan (pictured above) receiving an extensive update early in 2024. Deliveries of the Model 3 were down 36.3 per cent on June 2024 to 1132 units, and down 64.9 per cent year-to-date to 3715 units. In contrast, the recently updated Model Y mid-size electric SUV (pictured below) is helping propel the brand. Its sales were up 19 per cent year-on-year to 3457 units, though year-to-date sales are down 16.7 per cent to 10,431 units. The Model Y's year-on-year bounce in June wasn't as large as the one it enjoyed in May, when deliveries soared by 122.5 per cent. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is responsible for the Australian auto industry's monthly VFACTS sales report. June sales results are set to be published tomorrow, when we'll be able to see how close rival brands like BYD have gotten to Tesla. Some challenger brands like Xpeng, however, don't yet report to VFACTS or the EV Council. Apart from Tesla, Polestar is the only other brand to report its sales to the EV Council, and its June deliveries were down 4.8 per cent year-on-year to 339 units. The Geely-owned brand, however, is up 23.6 per cent year-to-date to 1173 units, thanks to the arrival of the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 (pictured above) electric SUVs, helping to offset sagging sales for the Polestar 2 fastback. Despite its recent sales slump, the Tesla Model Y will likely maintain its stranglehold on the title of Australia's top-selling EV – an impressive feat given its ever-growing contingent of rivals. Here's a breakdown of Tesla's monthly sales volumes so far this year. MORE: Is Tesla's sales slump in Australia over? Content originally sourced from: Tesla had a solid month for deliveries last month. According to figures shared with the Electric Vehicle Council, Tesla delivered 4589 vehicles in Australia in June, marking its biggest month for new-vehicle registrations so far this year. However, Tesla deliveries were down 2.0 per cent compared with June 2024. Tesla not only delivered more vehicles than in May 2025 – when 3897 reached customers, up 9.25 per cent year-on-year – it also posted its biggest month of deliveries since June 2024, when 4683 Teslas found new homes. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. But the brand's deliveries from January to June were still down 38.8 per cent on the same period last year, to 14,146 units. Sagging Model 3 sales are dragging down Tesla, despite the mid-size electric sedan (pictured above) receiving an extensive update early in 2024. Deliveries of the Model 3 were down 36.3 per cent on June 2024 to 1132 units, and down 64.9 per cent year-to-date to 3715 units. In contrast, the recently updated Model Y mid-size electric SUV (pictured below) is helping propel the brand. Its sales were up 19 per cent year-on-year to 3457 units, though year-to-date sales are down 16.7 per cent to 10,431 units. The Model Y's year-on-year bounce in June wasn't as large as the one it enjoyed in May, when deliveries soared by 122.5 per cent. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is responsible for the Australian auto industry's monthly VFACTS sales report. June sales results are set to be published tomorrow, when we'll be able to see how close rival brands like BYD have gotten to Tesla. Some challenger brands like Xpeng, however, don't yet report to VFACTS or the EV Council. Apart from Tesla, Polestar is the only other brand to report its sales to the EV Council, and its June deliveries were down 4.8 per cent year-on-year to 339 units. The Geely-owned brand, however, is up 23.6 per cent year-to-date to 1173 units, thanks to the arrival of the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 (pictured above) electric SUVs, helping to offset sagging sales for the Polestar 2 fastback. Despite its recent sales slump, the Tesla Model Y will likely maintain its stranglehold on the title of Australia's top-selling EV – an impressive feat given its ever-growing contingent of rivals. Here's a breakdown of Tesla's monthly sales volumes so far this year. MORE: Is Tesla's sales slump in Australia over? Content originally sourced from: Tesla had a solid month for deliveries last month. According to figures shared with the Electric Vehicle Council, Tesla delivered 4589 vehicles in Australia in June, marking its biggest month for new-vehicle registrations so far this year. However, Tesla deliveries were down 2.0 per cent compared with June 2024. Tesla not only delivered more vehicles than in May 2025 – when 3897 reached customers, up 9.25 per cent year-on-year – it also posted its biggest month of deliveries since June 2024, when 4683 Teslas found new homes. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. But the brand's deliveries from January to June were still down 38.8 per cent on the same period last year, to 14,146 units. Sagging Model 3 sales are dragging down Tesla, despite the mid-size electric sedan (pictured above) receiving an extensive update early in 2024. Deliveries of the Model 3 were down 36.3 per cent on June 2024 to 1132 units, and down 64.9 per cent year-to-date to 3715 units. In contrast, the recently updated Model Y mid-size electric SUV (pictured below) is helping propel the brand. Its sales were up 19 per cent year-on-year to 3457 units, though year-to-date sales are down 16.7 per cent to 10,431 units. The Model Y's year-on-year bounce in June wasn't as large as the one it enjoyed in May, when deliveries soared by 122.5 per cent. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is responsible for the Australian auto industry's monthly VFACTS sales report. June sales results are set to be published tomorrow, when we'll be able to see how close rival brands like BYD have gotten to Tesla. Some challenger brands like Xpeng, however, don't yet report to VFACTS or the EV Council. Apart from Tesla, Polestar is the only other brand to report its sales to the EV Council, and its June deliveries were down 4.8 per cent year-on-year to 339 units. The Geely-owned brand, however, is up 23.6 per cent year-to-date to 1173 units, thanks to the arrival of the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 (pictured above) electric SUVs, helping to offset sagging sales for the Polestar 2 fastback. Despite its recent sales slump, the Tesla Model Y will likely maintain its stranglehold on the title of Australia's top-selling EV – an impressive feat given its ever-growing contingent of rivals. Here's a breakdown of Tesla's monthly sales volumes so far this year. MORE: Is Tesla's sales slump in Australia over? Content originally sourced from: Tesla had a solid month for deliveries last month. According to figures shared with the Electric Vehicle Council, Tesla delivered 4589 vehicles in Australia in June, marking its biggest month for new-vehicle registrations so far this year. However, Tesla deliveries were down 2.0 per cent compared with June 2024. Tesla not only delivered more vehicles than in May 2025 – when 3897 reached customers, up 9.25 per cent year-on-year – it also posted its biggest month of deliveries since June 2024, when 4683 Teslas found new homes. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. But the brand's deliveries from January to June were still down 38.8 per cent on the same period last year, to 14,146 units. Sagging Model 3 sales are dragging down Tesla, despite the mid-size electric sedan (pictured above) receiving an extensive update early in 2024. Deliveries of the Model 3 were down 36.3 per cent on June 2024 to 1132 units, and down 64.9 per cent year-to-date to 3715 units. In contrast, the recently updated Model Y mid-size electric SUV (pictured below) is helping propel the brand. Its sales were up 19 per cent year-on-year to 3457 units, though year-to-date sales are down 16.7 per cent to 10,431 units. The Model Y's year-on-year bounce in June wasn't as large as the one it enjoyed in May, when deliveries soared by 122.5 per cent. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is responsible for the Australian auto industry's monthly VFACTS sales report. June sales results are set to be published tomorrow, when we'll be able to see how close rival brands like BYD have gotten to Tesla. Some challenger brands like Xpeng, however, don't yet report to VFACTS or the EV Council. Apart from Tesla, Polestar is the only other brand to report its sales to the EV Council, and its June deliveries were down 4.8 per cent year-on-year to 339 units. The Geely-owned brand, however, is up 23.6 per cent year-to-date to 1173 units, thanks to the arrival of the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 (pictured above) electric SUVs, helping to offset sagging sales for the Polestar 2 fastback. Despite its recent sales slump, the Tesla Model Y will likely maintain its stranglehold on the title of Australia's top-selling EV – an impressive feat given its ever-growing contingent of rivals. Here's a breakdown of Tesla's monthly sales volumes so far this year. MORE: Is Tesla's sales slump in Australia over? Content originally sourced from:
