Nissan has a all-new X-Trail (aka the Rogue in America) on sale in certain markets all over the world, but not in Australia, where they recently updated the old one in an attempt to keep it competitive in the compact SUV segment.

Offered as standard across the range, the introduction the new 7-inch touchscreen display is one of the novelties for 2021. The SUV also features Android Auto and apple CarPlay on all trim levels, and adds the Intelligent Driving Alert from the ST-L, which also features new 18-inch wheels. The digital radio offered on certain trim levels pretty much rounds out the changes.

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“The addition of new cabin technology and advanced safety equipment further improves the popular X-Trail, and shows the evolution of a vehicle that has played such a key role in the lives of so many Australians”, said the company’s local managing director Stephen Lester. “And in 2021, that story continues with these upgrades ensuring the X-Trail remains one of the most compelling SUV offerings in Australia.”

The 2021 X-Trail family comprises of the ST, ST-L, Ti and TS models. Pricing varies between AU$28,490 (US$22,589) and over AU$44,790 (US$35,513), and depending on which variant suits you best, you can get it with a 2.0- or a 2.5-liter petrol engine, or a 2.0-liter turbodiesel.

The 2.0-liter petrol engine has 106 kW (144 PS / 142 HP) and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) and is offered with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. The 2.5-liter brings 126 kW (171 PS / 169 HP) and 226 Nm (167 lb-ft) and is hooked up to a CVT and FWD or AWD, whereas the oil-burner is rated at 130 kW (177 PS / 174 HP) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) available from 2,000 rpm, and returns 6.0 l/100 km (39.2 mpg US) on average.