Nissan X-Trail
NT30Stock varies — page stays liveThe NT30 chassis code represents the 4WD versions of the first-generation Nissan X-Trail powered by the 2.0-liter QR20DE naturally aspirated engine, combining everyday utility with light off-road versatility.
Engine
QR20DE Inline-4
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Nissan X-Trail — representative 1st gen (T30) imageDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,455 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Weight
1,430 kg
Shipping volume
13.17 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
NT30-0XXXXXXNov 2000 – May 2003Pre-facelift (Phase 1)
NT30-2XXXXXXJun 2003 – Aug 2007Facelift (Phase 2)
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NT30 was produced 2000–2007; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the NT30
What is the difference between T30 and NT30 chassis codes?
The T30 chassis code denotes the 2WD (front-wheel drive) variant, whereas the NT30 represents the 4WD version equipped with the 2.0-liter QR20DE engine.
What 4WD system does the NT30 Nissan X-Trail use?
It features Nissan's All Mode 4x4 system, allowing the driver to select between 2WD, Auto (on-demand AWD), and Lock (50:50 torque split for low-speed off-road driving) via dashboard buttons.
Does the NT30 X-Trail have a low-range transfer case?
No, the NT30 uses an electronic multi-plate clutch system and does not feature a traditional dual-range transfer case with low range gears.