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Nissan X-Trail – Versatile SUV

ft of torque. Kitted out in desirable vehicle had a very good six speed
Tekna trim and with the addition of manual gearbox which would be my
an extra pair of seats (optional) in preference over the CVT automatic.
the substantial boot that fold dead The 1.6L diesel isn’t quick but is full
flat when not in use. Handy. of punchy purpose.
There’s also a 2.0L diesel which The current model Nissan X-Trail
would be my choice for a bit of is thus the most efficient yet and
extra grunt or alternatively a 1.6L the company believe that well over
petrol motor. 50mpg is achievable thanks to stop/
I often say that to me, many SUV start and a 90kg weight saving. This
/ crossover models are beginning mileage will of course depend upon
to look the same. I guess it is the how the car is driven, inevitably.
nature of the beast. The Nissan The Nissan X-Trail as tested had
X-Trail also joins this fashionable the whole set of safety equipment,
Geoff Maxted of Drivewrite.co.uk takes the Nissan X-Trail for a spin trend but is at least curvy with nice variously standard or optional.
styling touches. The proximity warning is a bit
Nissan X-Trail is not a silly or who appreciate the Nissan way and Sitting Comfortably over-anxious but otherwise it all
meaningless name for a car – unlike it remains a hugely competent car The interior is also stylish and has worked seamlessly whilst on test.
some I could mention. It conjures up to this very day. obviously been given some thought. This sort of kit is pretty much tried
an image of the great outdoors and All-Wheel Drive Sit back and enjoy tasteful touches and tested now and, even if it
of rugged exploration. Like almost The X-Trail’s all-wheel-drive like a powered panoramic roof sometimes seems a bit over-the-
every other car in these lifestyle set-up is an adaptive 4x4 system. It which really brightens the interior top, has got to be worthwhile on
days, or so it seems to me, it is now can be switched between the more while double stitched leather our busy roads.
softer in its approach to the SUV economical front-wheel drive only abounds. LED interior lighting, gloss The car driven here cost the thick
market. set up or an auto mode, which will black trim and all the usual toys end of £35k being so fully featured
In fact, not so much Texas Ranger only send power to the back wheels creates a really nice environment but prices start from around
as Park Ranger, if you will. All in under hard acceleration or in risky for all. It’s all there: navigation, £23,000 for base two-wheel drive
all it has been a popular choice road conditions where more grip Bluetooth, Aux, CD and USB and it models.
in various iterations since 2000, is called for. For the worst weather is all straightforward to use. Although not a vehicle for raising
which, if you remember, was the and off-road situations there’s a I was pleasantly surprised by the the pulse I can certainly recommend
year when nothing went wrong 4x4 lock. overall comfort of this vehicle. the Nissan X-Trail for its quality
after all. During that time it has The model tested and pictured was It is effortless to drive; just like fit and finish and an effortless,
been a consistent seller with buyers a 1.6L dCi with 128bhp and 236lb/ piloting a regular hatch. The test comfortable drive.

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