The new X-TRAIL ST CVT has just taken out two major motoring awards.

The Nissan X-TRAIL ST CVT auto was named Australia's Best Cars - Best Recreational 4WD as well as Drive's Car of the Year - Best 4WD Under $40,000.

The Australia's Best Car judges stated "Nissan's new X-TRAIL now strikes that often difficult-to-achieve balance between on-road drivability and off-road performance, while providing a high degree of refinement, comfort, safety and quality in a package that abounds in practical features"