Nissan Rogue

Nissan is celebrating the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story in theatres with a new show car based on the US-market Rogue SUV, known here as the X-Trail. Shown on the Hollywood red carpet at the new film's world premiere, the Star Wars-themed SUV takes inspiration from the iconic Millennium Falcon space ship from the popular franchise.

UPDATE: the X-Trail's styling update has now been confirmed for Australia. See details at bottom of article. The updated 2017 Nissan X-Trail has been revealed this week, unveiled in the US where it is known as the Rogue. The revised SUV features the bold and broad new version of the company's corporate V-motion grille, as well as revised headlights, new front and rear bumpers, and revised tail-light graphics.

Finalists for the 2014 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year have been announced ahead of the winners' announcements at the Detroit motor show in January next year. The award is split into two categories, one for cars and the other for trucks and utility vehicles (utes and SUVs), with each list having been whittled down to twelve finalists. To be eligible for consideration the vehicles must be new for the 2014 model year.