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Nissan Just Converted Its Most Popular SUV Into a Junior Overlander

The Asian-market Rogue Rock Creek gets some neat accessories that could come Stateside.

Front side view of a beige and black Nissan X-Trail Rock Creek edition SUV with roof rack and black fender flares.Nissan
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With the Tokyo Auto Salon just a couple of days away, all the domestic automakers are gearing up for a show, including Nissan. To maximize the spotlight, the company just revealed its latest upgrades for the Rock Creek variant of its most popular SUV, the X-Trail.

But rather than being a new model, the Yokohama-based automaker just unveiled a complete genuine accessory line for its all-terrain-biased version of its compact crossover. To show off the possibilities, Nissan’s design team took the X-Trail Rock Creek (which is basically the Rogue’s Asian-market twin) and threw the latest parts catalogue at it.

And he result is a lot more compelling than one would think.

Embracing the growing popularity of “sleeping in cars”

Beige Nissan X-Trail SUV with black roof rack, black wheel arches, and black alloy wheels viewed from rear side.
The X-Trail Rock Creek gains an extensive list of optional extras aimed at overlanding enthusiasts.
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It’s no mystery that overlanding and even in-car camping (glamping?) have become increasingly popular with today’s influx of SUVs. To take advantage of the trend, automakers have been introducing more all-terrain and off-road-biased variants.

Brown SUV with open rear hatch showing cargo area, parked on rocky terrain with large rock formations in background.
A new factory-backed Multi-Bed Package can transform the X-Trail Rock Creek into an instant overnight accommodation.
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In the case of Nissan, the Rock Creek versions of the X-Trail/Rogue and the Pathfinder are both excellent examples of this.

Car trunk set up for camping with a blue sleeping bag, gray hoodie, lantern, kettle, mug, and organized gear underneath a black platform.
The Multi-Bed created a completely flat space with a fold-out sleeping pad for catching some Z’s and more.
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However, Nissan just took things a step further. Now, one can opt for a new Multi-Bed feature in the X-Trail Rock Creek. Meaning, yes, its rear seat and cargo areas can be converted into a makeshift bed.

Flat black foldable mattress laid out in the rear cargo area of a beige SUV with front seats visible.
With the Multi-Bed Package, Nissan is looking to cater to the growing trend of “sleeping in cars.”
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Thanks to a unique fold-out system, the collapsible bed is designed and shaped specifically to create a completely flat and padded surface for sleeping.

Black metal table legs attached to a black leather surface inside a vehicle between two seats.
The system even comes with retractable legs to maintain a flat and supported surface.
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It also features neat details such as a lining made with water-resistant Cordura and retractable support legs for the front end of the bed where it leads up to the front seats.

What’s more, it can be collapsed to fit in the cargo area of the X-Trail with the rear seats up for easy transport.

Build your own X-Trail (Rogue) Rock Creek overlander

Two-tone beige and black Nissan X-Trail SUV with roof rack and black alloy wheels on a white background.
Nissan threw the new accessory parts catalogue at the X-Trail Rock Creek to show what’s possible.
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The new Multi-Bed system isn’t the only new accessory Nissan is boasting for the X-Trail Rock Creek. The catalogue also includes a comprehensive selection of other genuine factory optional extras, including a new Sotoasobi package.

Close-up of black fabric and leather seat with orange stitching and a Cordura x OGushow label.
Designed in partnership with Cordura, the Multi-Bed fold-out system features a water-resistant covering.
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The latter adds a bunch of exterior appointments that beef up the X-Trail’s exterior appearance. Such includes plastic wheel well extensions, a two-tone color exterior with a matte black-painted hood, and even bespoke badges.

Black metal Terzo roof cargo basket mounted on a gray car roof with crossbars.
The X-Trail Rock Creek also now comes with an optional Roof Carrier Package, adding a Terzo rack system by PIAA.
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Buyers can go even further with the Rock Creek Basic Plus and Roof Carrier Packages. The former adds Rock Creek-branded floor mats, wheel locks, window visors, and more. The latter equips a factory-sanctioned roof rack, compliments of PIAA.

Not for US, but not off the table

Brown Nissan X-Trail Rock Creek SUV splashing through muddy water, front view.
Although these upgrades are for the JDM X-Trail, North America receives the same car, which we get as the Rogue.
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Although Nissan specifically unveiled the new packages for the Japanese Domestic Market X-Trail, our Rogue is essentially the same car, but with left-hand drive and federalized for the US market.

Rear cargo area of a beige SUV with a folded black leather multi-layered mattress or cushion secured with straps.
When folded for transport, the Multi-Bed system fits neatly inside the cargo space of the X-Trail.
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Which means, there’s a chance these upgrades could make their way to the options list on our Rogue Rock Creek. Nissan didn’t disclose if these accessories would come Stateside.

But given the fact that we do get nearly the same SUV (Rock Creek Edition and all), it doesn’t seem like much of a stretch for Nissan to bring it to North America.

About the Author: Chris Chin is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, trucks and anything else with four wheels. He has over a decade of experience writing news and reviews but considers himself an enthusiast first, with a passion for classics and European cars. His daily driver is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL with nearly 250,000 miles (87,000 are his).

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