Nissan X-Trail Business & Personal Car Leasing Offers

Nissan first launched the X-Trail in 2001 as one of the UK's earliest SUVs, and the model has now reached 25 years on sale. The current, third-generation X-Trail arrived in 2022 and received a substantial update for 2026, sitting above the Qashqai as Nissan's largest SUV. It's available with five or seven seats, suiting drivers who want the space and presence of a full-size SUV without the running costs of a more premium seven-seater, from growing families to company car drivers covering higher mileage. Pre-facelift models remain available as stock, including the mild hybrid petrol variant since discontinued in favour of an all e-POWER hybrid range for 2026.

Every X-Trail now runs on Nissan's e-POWER hybrid system, already used by more than 285,000 customers across the UK and Europe via the closely related Qashqai. The petrol engine works purely as a generator rather than driving the wheels directly, so the X-Trail delivers the smooth, instant response of an electric motor at all times. Nissan covers the hybrid battery and motor for eight years, giving a Nissan X-Trail business lease genuine long-term reassurance, while the sliding second-row seats add flexibility for personal customers on a Nissan X-Trail personal lease.

- Body Type: SUV

- Fuel Type: Hybrid

- Fuel Economy: Up to 49.6mpg (WLTP)

- Number of Seats: 5 or 7 (7 available on e-4ORCE only from 2026)

- Boot Size: Up to 575 litres

Key Specifications

Nissan X-Trail leasing includes four trims: Acenta Premium, N-Connecta, N-Trek and Tekna, all powered by Nissan's e-POWER hybrid system.

- Acenta Premium: Entry-level with 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, dual-zone climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging and a rear-view camera as standard.

- N-Connecta: Adds a 12.3-inch NissanConnect touchscreen with Google Built-In connected services, a powered tailgate with hands-free operation, synthetic leather upholstery, a 3D Around View Monitor and roof rails.

- N-Trek: Brings 19-inch unique N-Trek alloy wheels, water-resistant seat upholstery with heated front and second-row seats, an opening electric sunroof, magma red interior stitching and a heated steering wheel.

- Tekna: Tops the range with 20-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, a 10-speaker Bose sound system, heated front and second-row seats, a heated steering wheel and heated windscreen, an opening electric sunroof and gloss black exterior styling.

Exterior colour choices include Diamond Red as the standard, no-cost finish, alongside cost-option paints such as Diamond Black, Gun Metallic, Champagne Silver, Ceramic Grey, Pearl White, Sukumo Blue and Coastal Dune, the latter two introduced for 2026. Cost-option extras include a factory-fitted tow bar, useful given the X-Trail's towing capacity of up to 1,800kg on e-4ORCE models, reducing to 1,650kg on seven-seat versions, along with roof bars and genuine Nissan accessories such as boot liners and all-weather floor mats. Availability can vary based on current manufacturer ordering options.

Engine & Performance

The X-Trail is available exclusively with Nissan's e-POWER hybrid system, where a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine acts purely as a generator rather than driving the wheels directly. The standard front-wheel-drive version pairs this with a 2.1kWh battery and a single 201bhp electric motor on the front axle, producing 330Nm of torque. The e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive version uses the same 2.1kWh battery but adds a second motor on the rear axle for a combined 210bhp, along with dedicated off-road and snow drive modes not offered on the front-wheel-drive version.

The front-wheel-drive e-POWER reaches 0-62mph in 8.0 seconds, with CO2 emissions from 129g/km depending on trim and up to 49.6mpg on the WLTP combined cycle. The e-4ORCE version is quicker at 7.0 seconds thanks to its extra motor, though CO2 rises to around 141g/km on seven-seat models and combined fuel economy drops to around 43.8mpg. Both versions recharge on the move through the petrol generator and regenerative braking, rather than through an external charger.

Exterior Features

The 2026 update brings a wider, cleaner V-Motion grille alongside new full-LED headlights and taillights, with glossy black detailing added across the lower bumpers, wheelarch surrounds, side sills and door mirrors. Despite the redesign, the boxy proportions and upright stance stay close to the outgoing model, so the X-Trail still reads as the rugged, family-focused sibling of the Qashqai rather than a clean-sheet design.

At 4,680mm long, the X-Trail is more compact than large seven-seat rivals such as the Peugeot 5008. Acenta Premium and N-Connecta ride on 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, N-Trek gets its own black 19-inch design, and Tekna tops the range with 20-inch diamond-cut alloys. 

Interior Features

Every X-Trail comes with twin 12.3-inch screens, one for the central NissanConnect touchscreen and one for the digital driver display, alongside a heated steering wheel and three-zone climate control as standard. Higher trims bring chestnut brown quilted leather or a durable synthetic leather upholstery, and a redesigned brown wood-effect trim runs across the dashboard and centre console.

N-Trek swaps in water-resistant CellCloth upholstery with magma red stitching, chosen to withstand muddy boots and wet kit rather than for outright luxury. Tekna moves the other way, pairing its leather upholstery with a 10-speaker Bose sound system, a head-up display and a digital rear-view mirror.

The second row folds in a 60/40 split on five-seat models, or a more versatile 40/20/40 layout on seven-seat versions, and every X-Trail gets four USB-C ports split between front and rear. The boot holds up to 575 litres with the rear seats in place, extending to over 1,300 litres with them folded, and Nissan's luggage boards offer up to 16 different storage configurations.

Safety Features

The X-Trail carries a five-star Euro NCAP rating, first awarded in 2021 and not retested for the 2026 update, so the score reflects the car's structure and systems as they stood at that test date. It scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 90% for child occupant protection, 70% for vulnerable road user protection and 95% for safety assist, one of the stronger results in the class for that final category.

Automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and traffic sign recognition come as standard across every trim. From N-Connecta upwards, Nissan's ProPILOT Assist adds adaptive cruise control with steering support to help keep the car centred in its lane, refined for 2026 with smoother braking, acceleration and speed sign recognition.

Technology Overview

- Twin 12.3-inch displays, one for the digital driver instruments and one for the central NissanConnect touchscreen

- Google Built-In from N-Connecta upwards, bringing Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Play Store without pairing a phone

- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every trim

- Updated 3D Around View Monitor with wide-angle cameras, including a dedicated T-Junction View and Invisible Hood View

- ProPILOT Assist semi-autonomous driving support, refined for 2026 with smoother lane keeping and speed sign recognition

- Head-up display and a 10-speaker Bose sound system, both exclusive to Tekna grade

- Wireless phone charging as standard from Acenta Premium upwards

Why choose a Nissan X-Trail lease with Synergy?

Nissan X-Trail leasing with Synergy gives you access to Nissan's largest SUV, with a choice of front-wheel-drive or e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive e-POWER hybrid power across four trims. Whether you're looking at a Nissan X-Trail business lease or a Nissan X-Trail personal lease, our team can help you compare trims, mileage terms and initial rental options.

Every Nissan X-Trail lease includes free UK mainland delivery and support from a dedicated account manager. Optional maintenance can also be added to your lease, helping cover routine servicing, maintenance and tyres.

Synergy is one of the UK's leading leasing providers, with an award-winning customer experience. We've achieved the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2026 and were named Broker of the Year at the Broker News Awards in 2024 and 2025.

Business Leasing

A Nissan X-Trail business lease suits company car drivers who need a genuine seven-seat option without moving up to a premium SUV price bracket. The e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive version adds extra traction and a higher towing capacity for field-based roles or drivers who regularly carry equipment, and Nissan's eight-year cover on the hybrid battery and motor gives added reassurance over a typical contract term. Fleet leasing with the X-Trail gives businesses a spacious SUV that can flex between five and seven seats depending on driver and passenger needs.

Personal Leasing

A Nissan X-Trail personal lease is a straightforward way to drive a large, well-equipped SUV without buying it outright. It suits growing families who want the flexibility of seven seats for school runs and weekend trips, as well as drivers who want more boot space and presence than a mid-size SUV without moving up to a premium badge. Fixed monthly payments give you certainty over the cost of your lease throughout the agreement.

Nissan X-Trail lease offers can be built around your annual mileage, contract length and initial rental, giving you a clear monthly cost for the duration of your agreement.

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Looking for Something Similar?

Similar models to our Nissan X-Trail lease deals include:

- Chery Tiggo 8: As a new Chinese brand to the UK, this seven-seat rival leans on strong value and generous standard equipment, alongside a genuine plug-in hybrid option offering up to 56 miles of WLTP electric-only range. It suits drivers prioritising value and low company car tax over the outright polish of a more established brand like Nissan.

- Hyundai Santa Fe: Its boxy, distinctive styling and genuinely premium-feeling cabin make this a strong alternative for drivers who want a more upmarket feel, available as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. It comes at a noticeably higher starting price than the X-Trail.

- Skoda Kodiaq: Practicality is the main draw here, with a five-seat boot of up to 910 litres and seven seats available as an £860 option. Its popularity does mean it's a familiar sight on UK roads, so drivers wanting to stand out may prefer the X-Trail's more distinctive styling.