Overview

• A dimly lit YouTube teaser previews the sporty variant’s face as Nissan prepares a formal unveiling on August 21, with Japanese sales reported to start next month.
• Reports detail Nismo-specific styling with a new grille and bumpers, red accents, 20-inch Enkei wheels on Michelin tires, and optional Recaro front seats.
• Chassis-focused changes include retuned steering and suspension plus revised e‑4orce AWD software, with no increase in output over the standard e‑Power setup.
• The broader X‑Trail facelift is expected to add a black upper dash, USB‑C ports, Google‑integrated infotainment, and a 3D surround‑view camera mode.
• A Rock Creek edition is also reported with rugged styling and five‑ or seven‑seat layouts but no mechanical upgrades, while export plans for the Nismo remain uncertain and a U.S. Rogue Nismo is tied by reports to the next generation due in 2026.