Nissan's likeable X-Trail was first introduced in 2001, so the mid-life facelifted model you see here didn't take long to come around.
Swing bang ouch! : Nissan approached customers when re-designing the X-Trail and asked them what they wanted. More of the same, was the general answer, with a few minor changes: such as a rear door that opens higher so is less likely to crack an owner on the forehead.