Why the Nissan X-Trail is a CarExpert choice winner
The mid-size SUV segment is teeming with compelling options, so why did we choose the Nissan X-Trail as the best in our inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards?
Simple: it's an extremely capable all-rounder with all of the latest safety and tech features, and offers not only benchmark refinement and ride/handling but a wide range of configurations. You can get it with front- or all-wheel drive, five- or seven-seat configurations, petrol or hybrid power, and in multiple model grades.
In short, there's something for everyone.
'The Nissan X-Trail stands out from the plethora of mid-size SUVs on the market with top-class refinement, safety and multimedia, plus great packaging, competitive pricing, a very long warranty and a unique range-extender hybrid powertrain that none of its many rivals can match,' explained managing editor Marton Pettendy.
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Here's what other members of the CarExpert team had to say about our pick for Best Affordable Mid-Size SUV:
'The latest Nissan X-Trail is a world away from its predecessor, and the new e-Power hybrid is my personal pick of the bunch,' said marketplace editor James Wong.
'Punchy yet refined performance from its electric motors, and improved fuel-efficiency bolster the X-Trail's strong suits which include a premium and practical cabin.
'In what is the most competitive new vehicle segment in Australia, the X-Trail e-Power stands out as a front-runner, and an easy recommendation to buyers.'
'The X-Trail is kind of at 'ol' faithful' status – it's been around a long time, it does the job well and you know what to expect with it,' said video producer Sean Lander.
'With this latest iteration, Nissan injected a lot of 'premium' into its trusty SUV, with even the lower-spec models getting nice exterior styling and a much-needed interior upgrade.
'Then there's the introduction of e-Power, Nissan's answer to Toyota's ever popular hybrids. e-Power is closer to an EV than a traditional hybrid, but it's a technology with a lot of promise – the smooth driveability of an EV with the range and ease of use of an internal combustion car.
'I spent six months behind the wheel of a Ti-L e-Power and I thoroughly enjoyed it (full story and video coming to CarExpert soon). Whilst there is some room for improvement with the system that will come with time and development, it's a good middle ground between what you're used to, and where cars are going.
'There may be vehicles in the segment with nicer interiors or more powerful drivetrains or more fuel-efficient engines, but the X-Trail does the best good job combining all three and, in doing so, deserves the award bestowed upon it.'
'In a segment full of unproven challengers, the X-Trail is a trustworthy mainstay that remains highly relevant thanks to recent upgrades,' said deputy marketplace editor Josh Nevett.
'The cabin is user-friendly and well-appointed, there's plenty of room for a growing family, and the e-Power hybrid system combines the quiet refinement of electric mobility with the flexibility of internal combustion power.
'Unlike many rivals, the X-Trail is a proper all-rounder that doesn't force buyers to compromise, and that counts for a lot when you're shopping for a vehicle that'll likely be exposed to the daily commute, school run, and weekend road trips.'
'The X-Trail formula is hard to argue against. It's one of the Japanese brand's best-known nameplates, and is still high on buyers' wish lists despite a flood of new competition and stubborn stalwarts,' said marketplace journalist Max Davies.
'It may not be as modern as some of the others, but that means you get simpler tech that's easier to live with. There's a certain rugged dependability to the X-Trail too, a characteristic Nissan played into with the reintroduction of the rugged-looking N-Trek in recent years.
'The SUV received some minor updates heading into 2025, namely a larger touchscreen infotainment system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These elevated the cabin, which was already a nice place to spend time thanks to strong build quality and top-notch materials.
'Better yet, there's Nissan's clever e-Power powertrain available at the top of the range, which is a thoroughly competent system bringing fuel economy and driveability benefits. If that's too much to spend, there's plenty of value to be found across the range, which has a whopping 10 variants to choose from.
'There's a lot to like about the X-Trail, and it's undoubtedly capable of standing the test of time well into the later years of ownership.'
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Australia's cheapest PHEV ute gets even cheaper
GWM is offering even sharper pricing on its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute. The entry-level GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux is now available from $57,490 drive-away. Private buyers usually have to pay between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away, depending on their state or territory, which means there's a saving of up to $7100 on offer. The top-spec GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra (pictured) is also being offered for $64,490 drive-away, when it usually available to private buyers for between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These new prices are for a limited time only, with the offer running until September 30, 2025 or while stocks last. GWM is contacting buyers who purchased a Cannon Alpha PHEV in recent months to offer them five scheduled services for free as a gesture of goodwill. After an initial 12-month/10,000km service, servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The total value of the first five scheduled services is $3070. The new pricing is even sharper than that introduced for ABN holders in May, when the Lux was reduced to $60,490 drive-away and the Ultra to $67,490 drive-away. GWM says it has introduced this sharper pricing to celebrate the Cannon Alpha PHEV being the first electrified ute to conquer notoriously steep and difficult Beer O'clock Hill, and to take out the 2025 CarExpert Choice Award for Best Electrified Ute. The Cannon Alpha PHEV battles the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV in the nascent dual-cab PHEV ute segment. The Shark 6 is priced from $57,900 before on-road costs, though BYD Australia is offering $4000 cashback on in-stock utes ordered before July 31, 2025 and delivered by August 31, 2025. The Ranger PHEV is the priciest of the trio, starting at $71,990 before on-road costs. All Cannon Alpha PHEVs are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated with an electric motor and a 37.1kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. Total system outputs are 300kW of power and 750Nm of torque, with 115km of claimed electric driving range under the NEDC cycle, combined fuel consumption of 1.7L/100km, and payload and braked towing capacity figures of 685kg and 3500kg respectively. GWM had originally announced a base price of $63,990 drive-away in February for the Cannon Alpha PHEV, before switching to state/territory-based drive-away pricing in April that saw the cost of entry reduced for some buyers to as little as $61,490 drive-away. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom Content originally sourced from: GWM is offering even sharper pricing on its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute. The entry-level GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux is now available from $57,490 drive-away. Private buyers usually have to pay between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away, depending on their state or territory, which means there's a saving of up to $7100 on offer. The top-spec GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra (pictured) is also being offered for $64,490 drive-away, when it usually available to private buyers for between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These new prices are for a limited time only, with the offer running until September 30, 2025 or while stocks last. GWM is contacting buyers who purchased a Cannon Alpha PHEV in recent months to offer them five scheduled services for free as a gesture of goodwill. After an initial 12-month/10,000km service, servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The total value of the first five scheduled services is $3070. The new pricing is even sharper than that introduced for ABN holders in May, when the Lux was reduced to $60,490 drive-away and the Ultra to $67,490 drive-away. GWM says it has introduced this sharper pricing to celebrate the Cannon Alpha PHEV being the first electrified ute to conquer notoriously steep and difficult Beer O'clock Hill, and to take out the 2025 CarExpert Choice Award for Best Electrified Ute. The Cannon Alpha PHEV battles the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV in the nascent dual-cab PHEV ute segment. The Shark 6 is priced from $57,900 before on-road costs, though BYD Australia is offering $4000 cashback on in-stock utes ordered before July 31, 2025 and delivered by August 31, 2025. The Ranger PHEV is the priciest of the trio, starting at $71,990 before on-road costs. All Cannon Alpha PHEVs are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated with an electric motor and a 37.1kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. Total system outputs are 300kW of power and 750Nm of torque, with 115km of claimed electric driving range under the NEDC cycle, combined fuel consumption of 1.7L/100km, and payload and braked towing capacity figures of 685kg and 3500kg respectively. GWM had originally announced a base price of $63,990 drive-away in February for the Cannon Alpha PHEV, before switching to state/territory-based drive-away pricing in April that saw the cost of entry reduced for some buyers to as little as $61,490 drive-away. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom Content originally sourced from: GWM is offering even sharper pricing on its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute. The entry-level GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux is now available from $57,490 drive-away. Private buyers usually have to pay between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away, depending on their state or territory, which means there's a saving of up to $7100 on offer. The top-spec GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra (pictured) is also being offered for $64,490 drive-away, when it usually available to private buyers for between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These new prices are for a limited time only, with the offer running until September 30, 2025 or while stocks last. GWM is contacting buyers who purchased a Cannon Alpha PHEV in recent months to offer them five scheduled services for free as a gesture of goodwill. After an initial 12-month/10,000km service, servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The total value of the first five scheduled services is $3070. The new pricing is even sharper than that introduced for ABN holders in May, when the Lux was reduced to $60,490 drive-away and the Ultra to $67,490 drive-away. GWM says it has introduced this sharper pricing to celebrate the Cannon Alpha PHEV being the first electrified ute to conquer notoriously steep and difficult Beer O'clock Hill, and to take out the 2025 CarExpert Choice Award for Best Electrified Ute. The Cannon Alpha PHEV battles the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV in the nascent dual-cab PHEV ute segment. The Shark 6 is priced from $57,900 before on-road costs, though BYD Australia is offering $4000 cashback on in-stock utes ordered before July 31, 2025 and delivered by August 31, 2025. The Ranger PHEV is the priciest of the trio, starting at $71,990 before on-road costs. All Cannon Alpha PHEVs are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated with an electric motor and a 37.1kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. Total system outputs are 300kW of power and 750Nm of torque, with 115km of claimed electric driving range under the NEDC cycle, combined fuel consumption of 1.7L/100km, and payload and braked towing capacity figures of 685kg and 3500kg respectively. GWM had originally announced a base price of $63,990 drive-away in February for the Cannon Alpha PHEV, before switching to state/territory-based drive-away pricing in April that saw the cost of entry reduced for some buyers to as little as $61,490 drive-away. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom Content originally sourced from: GWM is offering even sharper pricing on its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute. The entry-level GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux is now available from $57,490 drive-away. Private buyers usually have to pay between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away, depending on their state or territory, which means there's a saving of up to $7100 on offer. The top-spec GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra (pictured) is also being offered for $64,490 drive-away, when it usually available to private buyers for between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These new prices are for a limited time only, with the offer running until September 30, 2025 or while stocks last. GWM is contacting buyers who purchased a Cannon Alpha PHEV in recent months to offer them five scheduled services for free as a gesture of goodwill. After an initial 12-month/10,000km service, servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The total value of the first five scheduled services is $3070. The new pricing is even sharper than that introduced for ABN holders in May, when the Lux was reduced to $60,490 drive-away and the Ultra to $67,490 drive-away. GWM says it has introduced this sharper pricing to celebrate the Cannon Alpha PHEV being the first electrified ute to conquer notoriously steep and difficult Beer O'clock Hill, and to take out the 2025 CarExpert Choice Award for Best Electrified Ute. The Cannon Alpha PHEV battles the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV in the nascent dual-cab PHEV ute segment. The Shark 6 is priced from $57,900 before on-road costs, though BYD Australia is offering $4000 cashback on in-stock utes ordered before July 31, 2025 and delivered by August 31, 2025. The Ranger PHEV is the priciest of the trio, starting at $71,990 before on-road costs. All Cannon Alpha PHEVs are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated with an electric motor and a 37.1kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. Total system outputs are 300kW of power and 750Nm of torque, with 115km of claimed electric driving range under the NEDC cycle, combined fuel consumption of 1.7L/100km, and payload and braked towing capacity figures of 685kg and 3500kg respectively. GWM had originally announced a base price of $63,990 drive-away in February for the Cannon Alpha PHEV, before switching to state/territory-based drive-away pricing in April that saw the cost of entry reduced for some buyers to as little as $61,490 drive-away. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom Content originally sourced from:
