Nissan has revealed two of its most globally important models at an event in Japan, unveiling the next generation of both the X-Trail medium SUV and Juke small SUV. New generations of the Skyline sedan and XTerra off-roader were also teased, confirming their release over the next couple of years. The reveals come at a time where the brand is consolidating its global line-up from 56 to 45 models to focus on growth.

Revealed as the North America-spec Rogue – the name the X-Trail uses in that market – the next-generation X-Trail is one of the brand’s most popular models globally. Due for release at the end of the year in North America (with Australian timing yet to be confirmed) the new X-Trail appears to be a more angular and sharper evolution of the current model with the brand’s latest design theme applied at the front and new joined tail-lights at the rear.

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The interior is yet to be revealed, but we expect a more modern and even higher-quality cabin than the current model.

The new X-Trail will feature Nissan’s next-generation e-Power hybrid system, which is about to launch locally in the updated Qashqai range. In that car, it will produce up to 150kW of power and is rated at just 4.1L/100km on the combined cycle, with X-Trail-specific figures yet to be revealed.

The new Juke was also revealed, a model that’s not expected to come to Australia for this generation, unlike the previous two. Even more angular than the current model, the new Juke is powered only by electricity, with the hybrid and pure-petrol drivetrains of the old model shelved.

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Also in images released by Nissan, its global line-up has been divided into four areas: growth models, heartbeat models, core models and partner models. Growth and partner models include the Chinese Dongfeng-sourced NX8 electric SUV, N7 electric sedan and Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute, with the partner model section also including the Renault 5-based Micra small car.

The brand’s heartbeat line-up is aimed at enthusiasts and includes the Z, Z Nismo, Patrol and Leaf, while the core models include the aforementioned new X-Trail and Juke, as well as cars like the Sentra sedan, Roox kei car and Note hatchback.

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Nissan also teased a new generation of Skyline sedan, and XTerra off-road SUV, which will sit underneath the Patrol and offer a new hybrid V6 drivetrain. It’s not yet known if these models will be sold in Australia.

Local timing and specifications for the next-generation Nissan X-Trail will likely be revealed later in 2026.