News NISSAN X-TRAIL TAKES TOP HONOURS IN THE 2025 CAREXPERT CHOICE AWARDS

Melbourne, Australia (23/06/2025): Nissan Australia is celebrating a double achievement in the prestigious 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards, with the Nissan-TRAIL claiming victory in the Affordable Mid-Size SUV category and the Nissan Patrol earning finalist recognition in the Off-Road SUV category.

The Awards see the CarExpert.com.au editorial team evaluate all vehicles in each segment to select those they would recommend to readers, friends, and family, making the recognition particularly meaningful for everyday Australian drivers.

The winning Nissan X-TRAIL impressed judges with its combination of practical packaging and efficient drivetrain options, including Nissan's innovative e- POWER technology.

The CarExpert judges noted: "The 2025 X-TRAIL delivers both excellent packaging and the availability of an efficient drivetrain. The latest infotainment offering and interior fit and finish propel the X-TRAIL to the top part of the segment as a complete offering."

Commenting on the awards, Andrew Humberstone, Vice President & Managing Director of Nissan Oceania, said: "The CarExpert Choice Awards represent genuine recognition from automotive experts who evaluate vehicles based on real-world benefits for Australian drivers. To have the X-TRAIL win the Affordable Mid-Size SUV category demonstrates the strength and diversity of Nissan's SUV line-up.”

“This award also validates our commitment to bringing innovative technology like e-POWER to Australian families. Delivering the smooth, quiet and responsive benefits like an EV with the convenience and range confidence of a petrol engine, e-POWER is Nissan’s unique reinvention of what hybrid means. I believe it is the perfect technology for our customers in Australia and NewZealand," Humberstone added.

Meanwhile, the 2025 Nissan Patrol earned its finalist position in the Off- Road SUV category through its authentic off-road capability and legendary V8 character.

CarExpert judges commented: "There's not many large SUVs you can buy today that still have some sort of soul left in them. The V8 Patrol still delivers a great driving experience, excellent engine note and one of the best off- road experiences on the market. With its updated interior and availability of the off-road focused Warrior variant, it is a deserving finalist."

Humberstone commented on the acknowledgement of the 2025 Patrol: "The 2025 Patrol's recognition reinforces its position as an authentic and proven off-road SUV.”

“Combined with our Warrior by Premcar program, we're delivering vehicles that don't just talk about capability - they prove it on Australia's toughest terrain while still providing the comfort and technology families expect. We recently celebrated the exciting milestone of selling over 250,000 Nissan Patrols in Australia. And with the 2025 updates, I’m looking forward to another fantastic year for this Nissan icon," Humberstone enthused.

The recognition comes as both the X-Trail and 2025 Patrol continue to benefit from the Nissan MORE Ownership Program, which includes:

- Australia's only 10-year/300,000km warranty^{^} (when servicing with Nissan)
- 5-year flat price servicing^~
- Up to 10 years roadside assistance^∆, providing additional peace of mindfor Australian customers.

Both the vehicles are available now through Nissan's dealer network across Australia, with the X-TRAIL offering multiple variants including the e-POWER option, and the Patrol available in both standard and Warrior configurations for enhanced off-road capability.

DISCLAIMERS

^{^} Whichever occurs first, when servicing at authorised Nissan dealers. Where vehicle is not serviced through Nissan or ceases to be serviced at Nissan, additional years will not be added so 10 year/300,000km warranty (whichever occurs first) may not apply. Warranty protection will remain 5 year/unlimited km warranty, plus any additional service activated years added under the Plan. Conditions apply. Full terms at Nissan.com.au/warranty.

^~ Ask your Nissan Dealer to explain exactly what items are covered in each Scheduled Service. Applies for the first 5 services or 5 years, whichever occurs first. Some exclusions apply. Ask your Nissan Dealer or view full terms at Nissan.com.au/service.

^∆ 10-year/300,000km roadside assistance (whichever occurs first) applies when servicing at anauthorised Nissan dealer. Where vehicle is not serviced through Nissan or ceases to be servicedat Nissan, additional years will not be added so 10 year/300,000km roadside assist (whicheveroccurs first) may not apply. Roadside assist duration will remain as 1 year/unlimited km roadsideassist, plus any service activated years previously added. Conditions apply. Full terms at Nissan.com.au/roadsideassistance.