Along with a very honorable mention
by Billy Caluag
The legacy Japanese hybrid compact SUV showdown
The resurgence of the legacy Japanese brands in the compact SUV segment continues. Mazda Philippines has finally launched the new-generation CX-5. For this spec-sheet brawl, we've selected electrified models priced closest to Mazda's new compact SUV, so
Our biggest ‘Big Test’ to date
Over the years, we've shot episode after episode of The Big Test-some bigger than the others. Our latest one, however, is the biggest to date.In this latest comparo, we've done a full-on five-way featuring the compact-
A little too late, or just in the nick of time?
The Nissan X-Trail has finally been electrified. It would've been such a good headline for a local news story had it arrived maybe just a few years earlier. But it's 2026, and it's only now that this SUV
The two previously worked together back in February for Nissan Festival
Nissan recently reunited with Filipino artist Quiccs Maiquez for another reimagining of the Japanese brand's models. This time, the renowned designer transformed Nissan's 2026 Philippine International Motor Show lineup in the image of his iconic TEQ63 art toys."Each vehicle
by Angelo Nieto
Nissan Philippines has finally launched the X-Trail
After years of speculation, Nissan Philippines has finally brought back the X-Trail. The crossover made its formal return at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show, debuting with a hybrid e-Power system and a P2.29 million price tag.That single
by Billy Caluag
An HEV, PHEV, and BEV—Nissan has a bet for each one
Nissan Philippines made a bold announcement today confirming its lineup of models on display at the upcoming 2026 Philippine International Motor Show. In a manga-inspired key visual, the four models will be the X-Trail e-Power, the Kicks e-Power,
by Angelo Nieto
Sales will begin in the US in late 2026
The current Nissan X-Trail hasn't even reached our market yet-though there are signs that it's due to arrive in the near future-and now the all-new model has been unveiled in an 'early preview' of the brand'
The Department of Energy recently added it to the list of recognized EVs
The electrified Nissan X-Trail e-Power has just been added to the Department of Energy's list of recognized electric vehicles. This signals a prospective Philippine launch in the near future, but that's something we've been expecting for almost
by Billy Caluag
Is it time for the X-Trail to return to the Philippines?
The Nissan X-Trail officially turns 25 years old. If your knees crack while bending, then you'll remember the first-generation X-Trail from the early and mid-2000s. They were spec'd with either a 2.0-liter or 2.
by Lije Martin
Maybe this time, they’re finally launching it?
It might seem like you've read this before, and if you feel like it, then you probably already have: Nissan Philippines has previewed the next-generation X-Trail.This isn't the first time we're seeing the new X-Trail
The new X-Trail looks like a baby Patrol Nismo, and we love it
The new Nissan X-Trail Nismo has debuted in Japan, looking like the smaller sibling to the full-size Patrol Nismo. While the powertrain has been left untouched, Nissan's performance division has modified the X-Trail's e-4ORCE AWD system
by Billy Caluag
It’s expected to debut along with other X-Trail variants
The Nissan X-Trail is scheduled for a comprehensive facelift, and key among its suspected updates is a new Nismo variant. This comes after a report from Creative Trend described what the new X-Trail Nismo could be outfitted with.On the
by Billy Caluag
Yes, already
We've been clamoring for the fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail for quite some time already. It might not have been the biggest seller in its segment locally, but we reckoned the e-Power version had a good chance at success in
It’s make or break for the brand
The next couple of years will be crucial for embattled Japanese automaker Nissan. With profits and margins in the red, the company desperately needs a shot in the arm to turn its fortunes around.Of course, Nissan isn't just sitting there
From family vans to Nismo-edition cars, Nissan’s got it all
Nissan is bringing something for everyone at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS). Scheduled to take place from January 10 to 12 in Chiba, the TAS is a yearly showcase of the most historic and innovative cars, along with some futuristic concepts
by Billy Caluag
The compact crossover would fit right in
Hold your horses now. The X-Trail was previewed at the 2024 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), but it's not available in our market just yet. What I was recently able to try out was the Japan-spec model which we
It’s a packed show, for sure
The Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) is finally back and this year's running comes out swinging. Opening its doors on October 24, there's a whole deluge of new cars and concepts that will be displayed at the World Trade Center
It sure looks like it
The compact crossover market tends to be overshadowed by the pickup-based midsize SUV. That said, that segment is filled with some of the most sensible cars to buy today.It could be said that the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V
We’re still hoping for an X-Trail revival
When the facelifted Nissan X-Trail-known in some markets as the Rogue-made its North American debut late last year, it again reminded us what the local compact-crossover market is missing. At the time, we preferred the updated version's
Remember, the engine here doesn’t actually drive the wheels
I've been threatening it for a while now, but I'm finally getting around to talking about how the Nissan X-Trail drives.You won't be surprised that this isn't going to be some great revelation about how it
