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Nissan X-Trail road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Nissan X-Trail? 75% of the 4 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Nissan X-Trail?

Most used Nissan X-Trail in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 75% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (100%)
From April 2017
75% of stock
Median CO₂
136 g/km

There are 4 used Nissan X-Trail models currently listed on Motoring Today, ranging from 2016 to 2018 model years. When buying a used car, understanding Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, is crucial. For cars registered before 1 April 2017, VED is calculated purely based on the car's CO2 emissions and fuel type. Generally, lower CO2 figures mean a lower tax band. For Nissan X-Trails registered from 1 April 2017 onwards, the VED system changed significantly. These cars incur a first-year rate based on their CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate for subsequent years. Additionally, cars with an original list price exceeding £40,000 face an extra annual surcharge for the first five years after their initial registration, though this does not apply to zero-emission vehicles. The exact VED amount for a used Nissan X-Trail will vary depending on its specific registration date, CO2 emissions, and fuel type. Fully electric cars have historically been exempt from VED, but this exemption is changing from April 2025. As the VED rate is individual to each vehicle, please check the specific details provided on each Nissan X-Trail listing to confirm its annual road tax cost.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

100% of Nissan X-Trail

Expensive-car supplement
440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Nissan X-Trail road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • 440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

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£200/yr
£161/mo
£6,995
cash

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£200/yr
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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Nissan X-Trail (Petrol, Diesel, Petrol/Electric Hybrid), across 396 recorded variants.

Performance
112–210 bhp
Power
6.8s
0–60 mph (fastest)
127 mph
Top speed
1,332–2,488 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
28–57 mpg
Fuel economy
129–237 g/km
CO₂
£190
Road tax (VED)
15–36 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,640 mm
Length
1,830 mm
Width
1,710 mm
Height
2,705 mm
Wheelbase
1,580 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
4★
Adult
4★
Child
2★
Pedestrian

The Nissan X-Trail (07-14) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

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TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.5 E-Power E-4orce 213 N-Trek 5dr [7 Seat] AutoAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid210 bhp44.1 mpg14536
1.5 E-Power E-4orce 213 Acenta Premium 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid210 bhp45.6 mpg14128
1.5 E-Power 204 Acenta Premium 5dr XtronicAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid201 bhp49.6 mpg12924
1.5 MHEV 163 Visia 5dr [7 Seat] XtronicAutomaticPetrol160 bhp39.2 mpg16422
1.3 DiG-T 158 Visia 5dr [7 Seat] DCTAutomaticPetrol155 bhp38.9 mpg16517
1.3 DiG-T 158 Tekna 5dr [7 Seat] DCTAutomaticPetrol155 bhp36.3 mpg17719
1.7 dCi N-Tec CVT 5dAutomaticDiesel147 bhp40.3 mpg18420
1.7 dCi N-Tec 4WD 5dManualDiesel147 bhp45.1 mpg16420
1.7 dCi N-Tec 4WD CVT 5dAutomaticDiesel147 bhp37.3 mpg19921
1.7 dCi N-Tec CVT [7 Seat] 5dAutomaticDiesel147 bhp39.5 mpg18820
1.7 dCi N-Tec 4WD [7 Seat] 5dManualDiesel147 bhp44.6 mpg16621
1.3 DiG-T Acenta [Smart Vision Pack] DCT 5dAutomaticPetrol156 bhp44 mpg145

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Nissan X-Trail?
A Nissan X-Trail registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Nissan X-Trails pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Nissan X-Trail?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars first registered from April 2017 onwards, VED involves an initial first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate, with an additional surcharge for cars that had a list price over £40,000 when new. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many used Nissan X-Trails are currently available?
There are 5 Nissan X-Trails for sale, ranging from model years 2016 to 2018.