The is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 2000. Since its introduction, the X-Trail is positioned below the truck-based Xterra and Pathfinder. Since the third-generation model, the X-Trail became the same vehicle as the North American market Rogue. For the first time, the X-Trail became available with three-row seating as an option. It also marked a departure in terms of design from a rugged boxy look to a more urban-oriented crossover SUV design. The fourth-generation model introduced an e-Power series hybrid powertrain option, which became the sole option in Japan and Europe. , the X-Trail is positioned between the smaller Qashqai – which the X-Trail shares platform with – and the larger Pathfinder in Nissan's global crossover SUV line-up. First generation (T30; 2000) The T30 series X-Trail was unveiled at the September 2000 Paris Motor Show. It uses the Nissan MS/M&S/FF-S platform, shared with the Almera and the Primera. It entered production in October, and sales in Japan commenced in November 2000. In the United Kingdom and Australia, the X-Trail was launched in October 2001. In June 2003, Nissan gave the car an interior and exterior facelift, while also upgrading the 2.2-litre turbo-diesels with a variable turbocharger (2.2 DCi rather than the earlier 2.2 Di), producing instead of the original . The external differences were slight, although the grille and the bumpers were redesigned and the Nissan logo was updated to the latest design. The X-Trail's All-Mode 4x4 transmission transfer case enables the driver to select between 2WD, 4WD or 4WD Lock through an electronic switch on the dashboard. Nissan offered a hydrogen fuel cell model named the X-Trail FCV on lease to businesses. It was unveiled at the 60th Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2003, followed by the 37th Tokyo Motor Show in the following month. While not marketed in the U.S., the X-Trail was sold in Canada for the model years of 2005 and 2006 until the 2007 calendar, and in Mexico since 2003. Markets Japan In Japan, the X-Trail was equipped with the QR20DE petrol engine, which produces , and the SR20VET petrol turbocharged engine, which produces . In February 2001, Nissan launched a special edition AWD X-Trail equipped with the SR20VET petrol turbocharged engine. Named the X-Trail GT, it was offered only in Japan. This was the first SR20 Nissan ever produced which paired their famous high-flowing VE head (Variable Valve