SUV & Wagon car comparison

Toyota LANDCRUISER vs Nissan X-TRAIL

Both are suv & wagon vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Toyota LANDCRUISER 51,039 on NZ roads
VS
Nissan X-TRAIL 48,707 on NZ roads
$26/week cheaper to fuel — Nissan X-TRAIL at $59/wk vs $85/wk
11.699999999999989 kW more power — Toyota LANDCRUISER at 137.2 kW
Toyota LANDCRUISER 51,039 in NZ
Nissan X-TRAIL 48,707 in NZ
Registered in NZ
51,039
48,707
Fuel Economy
10.8 L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Power
137.2 kW
125.5 kW
Weight
2,807.9 kg
1,972.9 kg
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
8
5
Year Range
1965–2026
2000–2026
Imported New
56%
51%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Toyota LANDCRUISER vs Nissan X-TRAIL: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Toyota LANDCRUISER has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota LANDCRUISER Nissan X-TRAIL
AUCKLAND 13,933 16,463
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 4,937 3,632
TAURANGA CITY 1,436 1,696
HAMILTON CITY 1,070 1,982
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 1,084 1,130
DUNEDIN CITY 1,102 894
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 1,598
WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT 1,577

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Toyota LANDCRUISER or Nissan X-TRAIL?

The Toyota LANDCRUISER is more common with 51,039 registered in New Zealand compared to 48,707 for the Nissan X-TRAIL. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Toyota LANDCRUISER or Nissan X-TRAIL?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Nissan X-TRAIL uses less fuel at 7.5 L/100km compared to 10.8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Toyota LANDCRUISER and Nissan X-TRAIL the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Toyota LANDCRUISER is primarily a diesel vehicle while the Nissan X-TRAIL runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

56% of Toyota LANDCRUISER models were imported new to NZ, while 41% came as used imports. For the Nissan X-TRAIL, 51% were new and 49% were used imports.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026. This covers 3,678,722 registered passenger vehicles in New Zealand.

Data sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026.