Which Nissan X-Trail trim depreciates the fastest?
The used car market is a volatile one but this can lay into your hands when shopping for a used car. We look at the depreciation of the Nissan X-Trail over the last year to see which model variant holds its value the best and which depreciates the fastest.
Nissan's latest generation X-Trail was launched in 2017 with new sheet-metal, a fresh interior and a host of new technology to make their popular crossover even more appealing than before. Three engine derivatives, three trim lines and two gearbox choices ensure that you are able to find an X-Trail that best suits your needs.
The Nissan X-Trail is also available with a 7-seater option, as denoted by the 7s moniker. In our comparison below, we've combined some of the 7-seater options with their 5-seat counterparts as this has had little influence on the overall value of the vehicle.
Our look at the depreciation of the models considers the average value of a 2018 model as advertised on Autotrader without taking into account the mileage, condition or service history of the vehicles listed. The below is merely an indication of current retail value and individual vehicles should be considered on their own merits and downfalls.
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Nissan X-Trail 2.0 Visia
Price at launch - R369 900
New price - R401 900
Average current value - R375 500
Percentage value lost - -1.5%
Nissan X-Trail 1.6 dci Visia 7s
Price at launch - R392 900
New price - R427 700
Average current value - R310 000
Percentage value lost - 21%
Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Acenta CVT 4WD
Price at launch - R425 900
New price - R460 900
Average current value - R306 000
Percentage value lost - 28%
Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Acenta Plus CVT 4WD 7s
Price at launch - R444 900
New price - R478 900
Average current value - R350 000
Percentage value lost - 21%
Nissan X-Trail 1.6 dci Tekna 4WD
Price at launch - R457 900
New price - R511 500
Average current value - R376 600
Percentage value lost - 17%
Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Tekna CVT 4WD 7s
Price at launch - R469 900
New price - R523 800
Average current value - R390 000
Percentage value lost - 17%
Verdict
The only model to gain in this evaluation is the base-spec 2.0 Visia model which has seen an increase in overall value since new with a gain of 1.5%. Mid-range Acenta models are the biggest losers here though with the Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Acenta CVT 4WD losing as much as 28% in little over a year. High-end models lose a fair amount but still present great value for money considering the level of tech and convenience contained in these models.
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