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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. Electric X-Trails now pay road tax too (the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025) — the same £200 standard rate. 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

rate. However, cars with an original list price exceeding forty thousand pounds carry an additional annual surcharge for five years following the

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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2016 Tekna Dci Cvt

DieselAutomatic52,796 mi2016
Band E · £200/yr
£230/mo
£10,196
cash

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Fair price

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£200/yr
£244/mo
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£200/yr
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Fair price

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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:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £16,595
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 registered before April 2017, road tax is based on CO2 emission bands. Cars registered from April 2017 onwards pay a first-year rate based on CO2, followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies for vehicles with a list price over £40,000 when new, for five years from the second year of registration.
How many Nissan X-Trails are currently for sale?
There are 3 Nissan X-Trails currently available, ranging from model years 2016 to 2017. This stock information was updated on 5 October 2026.