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		<title>Nissan X-Trail ST-L 2.5L AWD SUV driven for 2026.</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Nissan X-Trail ST-L is a well-rounded midsize SUV that combines comfort, practicality, and modern technology, making it a popular choice for families and everyday drivers. On the road, the X-Trail ST-L delivers a smooth <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://motoringminute.com.au/nissan-x-trail-st-l-2-5l-awd-suv-driven-for-2026/" title="Nissan X-Trail ST-L 2.5L AWD SUV driven for 2026.">[...]</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://motoringminute.com.au/nissan-x-trail-st-l-2-5l-awd-suv-driven-for-2026/">Nissan X-Trail ST-L 2.5L AWD SUV driven for 2026.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://motoringminute.com.au">Motoring Minute</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Nissan X-Trail ST-L is a well-rounded midsize SUV that combines comfort, practicality, and modern technology, making it a popular choice for families and everyday drivers.</strong></p>
<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6553" src="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Front-3-4-alt-2.jpg" alt="2026 Nissan MY26 X-TRAIL - ST-L - White Exterior - Front 3-4 (alt 2)" width="1500" height="1001" srcset="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Front-3-4-alt-2.jpg 1500w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Front-3-4-alt-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Front-3-4-alt-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Front-3-4-alt-2-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" />On the road, the X-Trail ST-L delivers a smooth and composed driving experience. Its suspension is tuned to absorb bumps effectively, providing a comfortable ride around town and on longer highway journeys. The steering is light and responsive, making parking and manoeuvring easy, while the elevated driving position offers excellent visibility for the driver.</p>
<p>In terms of design, the X-Trail ST-L features a modern and stylish appearance. The bold front grille, sleek LED lighting, and sculpted body lines give the SUV a contemporary look that stands out without being overly aggressive.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6548" src="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-8-Touchscreen-Display-1.jpg" alt="2026 Nissan MY26 X-TRAIL - ST-L - Black Interior - 8'' Touchscreen Display (1)" width="1500" height="1001" srcset="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-8-Touchscreen-Display-1.jpg 1500w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-8-Touchscreen-Display-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-8-Touchscreen-Display-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-8-Touchscreen-Display-1-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p>Inside, the cabin is spacious and thoughtfully designed, with quality materials and a practical layout.</p>
<p>The ST-L grade adds premium touches such as leather-accented seats, a large infotainment display, and advanced driver-assistance technologies that enhance comfort and convenience.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6551" src="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Everest-White-Engine-Bay-1.jpg" alt="2026 Nissan MY26 X-TRAIL - ST-L - Everest White - Engine Bay (1)" width="1500" height="1001" srcset="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Everest-White-Engine-Bay-1.jpg 1500w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Everest-White-Engine-Bay-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Everest-White-Engine-Bay-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Everest-White-Engine-Bay-1-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p>Powering the X-Trail ST-L is a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that provides a balance of performance and efficiency. The engine delivers smooth acceleration and enough power for daily commuting, family trips, and highway overtaking.</p>
<p>Paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), the powertrain focuses on refined operation and fuel economy. Overall, the Nissan X-Trail ST-L offers an appealing combination of driving comfort, attractive design, and dependable performance.</p>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6550" src="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-Driving-position.jpg" alt="2026 Nissan MY26 X-TRAIL - ST-L - Black Interior - Driving position" width="1500" height="1001" srcset="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-Driving-position.jpg 1500w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-Driving-position-300x200.jpg 300w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-Driving-position-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-Driving-position-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.anyauto.com.au/?s=x-trail" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Readers can find more details about the <em>X-Trail ST-L</em> – HERE</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/X-TRAIL_Brochure_Amend_WEB-compressed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You can download the full Nissan X-Trail Brochure HERE </a></span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><em>TO LISTEN TO THE Nissan X-Trail ST-L – RADIO REVIEW CLICK BELOW</em></strong></span></h3>
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<p><strong><em> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6549" src="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-compilation.jpg" alt="2026 Nissan MY26 X-TRAIL - ST-L - Black Interior - compilation" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-compilation.jpg 1500w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-compilation-300x200.jpg 300w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-compilation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-Black-Interior-compilation-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></em></strong></p>
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<h3>What is good?</h3>
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<li>Value for money</li>
<li>Spacious interior</li>
<li>Practical family appeal</li>
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<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.ecocarguide.com.au/nissan-x-trail-e-power-with-e-4orce-st-l-joins-the-model-range/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Not the hybrid</a></span></li>
<li>Ride is a little firm with tyre and road noise.</li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.anyauto.com.au/space-saver-tyres-are-not-convenient-for-motorists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No full size spare</a></span></li>
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<p><strong><em> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6552" src="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Driving-12.jpg" alt="2026 Nissan MY26 X-TRAIL - ST-L - White Exterior - Driving (12)" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Driving-12.jpg 1500w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Driving-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Driving-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Driving-12-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></em></strong></p>
<h3><strong><em>Nissan X-Trail ST-L  – Buyers could also look at:</em></strong></h3>
<p>Competition in medium size SUVs is huge.</p>
<p>The X-Trail ST-L  has strong competition with:</p>
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<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.ozroamer.com.au/all-new-subaru-forester-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subaru Forester</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.anyauto.com.au/hyundai-tucson-2025-model-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hyundai Tucson</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.ozroamer.com.au/kia-sportage-updated-for-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kia Sportage</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.anyauto.com.au/?s=rav+4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toyota RAV 4</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.anyauto.com.au/mazda-cx-5-2025-update/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mazda CX-5</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.anyauto.com.au/honda-6th-generation-cr-v-has-arrived/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Honda CRV</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://motoringminute.com.au/mitsubishi-outlander-2025-model-updates/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitsubishi Outlander</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://motoringminute.com.au/best-of-2023-haval-h6-ultra-hybrid-hev-review/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haval H6</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.ecocarguide.com.au/kgm-torres-hybrid-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KGM Torres</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.anyauto.com.au/?s=karoq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Skoda Karoq</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;">VW Tiguan</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.ecocarguide.com.au/the-byd-sealion-6-essential-added-tp-range/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BYD Sealion 6</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;">MG HS</span></li>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6554" src="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Rear-3-4.jpg" alt="2026 Nissan MY26 X-TRAIL - ST-L - White Exterior - Rear 3-4" width="1500" height="1001" srcset="https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Rear-3-4.jpg 1500w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Rear-3-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Rear-3-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nissan-MY26-X-TRAIL-ST-L-White-Exterior-Rear-3-4-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
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