[1] X-raid participated in the 2018 Dakar Rally with two drivers in a new car Mikko Hirvonen and Dakar Rally newcomer Bryce Menzies.

[2] Stéphane Peterhansel, Carlos Sainz and Cyril Despres, who drove in a Peugeot at the 2018 Dakar Rally, moved to the X-raid Mini in 2019.

The 2020 Dakar Rally was driven for the first time in Saudi Arabia, with only Sainz and Peterhansel continuing as drivers.

Sainz took the car's first Dakar Rally victory, having four stage wins during the race.

Teammate Peterhansel finished third, also winning four special stages.