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Nissan X-Trail specs: horsepower, fuel consumption & ground clearance

The Nissan X-Trail in Kenya: 1 version from 2014–2019, 145 hp, 13 km/L, 205 mm ground clearance. Read the Nissan X-Trail buyer’s guide for prices and what to check.

All versions at a glance

VersionPowerTorqueClearanceEconomyFuel / month*Typical price
Nissan X-Trail 2.0 (T32)
2.0L MR20DD inline-4 · CVT · AWD · 2014–2019
145 hp200 Nm205 mm13 km/LKES 26,200KES 2.4M–3.5M

*1,500 km a month at KES 226.96 per litre of petrol (EPRA Nairobi, 15 Oct – 14 Nov 2026) (diesel: KES 227.76/L). Typical factory figures — individual cars vary.

Nissan X-Trail 2.0L 4-cyl (2014–2019)

2014–2019 · typical price KES 2.4M–3.5M · source: GariSpec model library

Power
145 hp
Torque
200 Nm
Engine
2.0L 4-cyl (2.0L MR20DD inline-4)
Engine size
1,997 cc
Cylinders
4
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
AWD
Ground clearance
205 mm
Fuel economy
13 km/L
Fuel tank
60 litres
Seats
7
0–100 km/h
11.1 s
Top speed
183 km/h

Kenya Fit

  • Murram-ready205 mm of ground clearance handles murram, potholes and tall estate bumps.
  • 7 seatsRoom for 7 — school runs, family trips and upcountry visits.
  • Parts easy to findNissan spares are easy to find in Nairobi and major towns, and most mechanics know them.

What it means in plain English

Power — 145 hp, “Confident”. The Kenyan sweet spot: safe, quick overtakes on Nairobi–Nakuru with room to spare when fully loaded.

Torque — 200 Nm, “Moderate”. Pulls a family car well. You will hear the engine work up the Kikuyu–Limuru escarpment.

Ground clearance — 205 mm, “SUV”. Comfortable on murram, rough estate roads and through rainy-season puddles.

Fuel economy — 13 km/L, “Economical”. Easy on the wallet for daily driving. At KES 226.96 per litre of petrol (EPRA Nairobi, 15 Oct – 14 Nov 2026), 1,000 km costs about KES 17,500, 1,500 km about KES 26,200 and 2,500 km about KES 43,600.

Engine — 4 cylinders, “Kenya’s workhorse”. Smooth enough, economical, and strong when turbocharged — especially as a diesel. Parts on every street in Kirinyaga Road, and every mechanic knows them. The safest first-car choice.

Frequently asked questions

How much horsepower does the Nissan X-Trail have?

Depending on the version, the Nissan X-Trail makes 145 hp — 2.0L 4-cyl (2014–2019): 145 hp and 200 Nm. The Kenyan sweet spot: safe, quick overtakes on Nairobi–Nakuru with room to spare when fully loaded.

What is the fuel consumption of the Nissan X-Trail?

2.0L 4-cyl: about 13 km/L (≈ KES 26,200 a month for 1,500 km). Costs use KES 226.96 per litre of petrol (EPRA Nairobi, 15 Oct – 14 Nov 2026) and diesel at KES 227.76/L. Factory figures — Nairobi traffic uses more.

What is the ground clearance of the Nissan X-Trail?

About 205 mm. Comfortable on murram, rough estate roads and through rainy-season puddles.

What engine does the Nissan X-Trail use?

The Nissan X-Trail in Kenya comes with: 2.0L MR20DD inline-4. Parts on every street in Kirinyaga Road, and every mechanic knows them. The safest first-car choice.

Is the Nissan X-Trail 2WD, AWD or 4WD?

Versions sold in Kenya are AWD. AWD adds grip in the rains and on murram, but there is no low range for serious off-roading.

How many seats does the Nissan X-Trail have?

7 seats.

How much is a Nissan X-Trail in Kenya?

Typical Kenyan asking prices for imports in good condition are about KES 2.4M–3.5M, depending on year, mileage, grade and whether duty is paid.

Related

Typical factory figures for each version. Individual cars vary with trim, market and condition — confirm against the car’s documents and auction sheet. Spot a mistake? Tell us.