Nissan X-Trail Rock Creek petrol-only in Australia as hybrid waits
The rugged Rock Creek trim starts at $48,315 with petrol power only; hybrid version available just across the Tasman.
The new Nissan X-Trail Rock Creek is on sale now in Australia with a 2.5-litre petrol engine, all-wheel drive, and a continuously variable automatic transmission. The Rock Creek costs from $48,315 before on-road costs.
New Zealand already has an e-Power hybrid version of the same model. Nissan's Oceania product manager says the hybrid is technically possible here but the company is holding back to avoid overwhelming dealers with too many variants.
A Rock Creek hybrid would cost at least $51,315, sitting just below the standard hybrid Ti model. The Rock Creek effectively replaces the N-Trek in the local lineup, adding rugged styling cues, 18-inch alloy wheels, and an upgraded interior with a head-up display.
- 48,315 dollars
- Rock Creek petrol price
- 51,315 dollars or more
- Estimated hybrid price
- 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol
- Engine
- e-Power hybrid version
- New Zealand has
Why it mattersAustralian buyers wanting a hybrid SUV with the Rock Creek's rugged look will have to buy the pricier Ti hybrid or wait for Nissan to rethink its strategy.
AustraliaAustralians shopping for the new Rock Creek get petrol power only; hybrid lovers must step up to the Ti or look elsewhere.
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