Nissan X-Trail
The Nissan X-Trail is a large five door 4x4. There are two different engine options and two levels of trim; prices range from £23,995 to £28,820.
Both engine options are diesel, with a choice of 170bhp 2.0 litre manual or a 148bhp 2.0 litre automatic in the higher priced Tekna trim. The entry level Acenta trim has a six speed manual gearbox and will do 0 to 60 mph in 10 seconds with a maximum speed of 124mph. Combined fuel consumption is 44.1mpg, which is reasonable for a vehicle of this calibre. The Acenta comes with a good amount of extra kit, including front and rear electric windows, electric mirrors, climate control, multi CD player with MP3 and iPod connection, cruise control and Bluetooth.
The Nissan X-Trail Tekna includes a superior stereo system, a reversing camera to aid parking, sat nav, leather seats; the front ones being heated, plus larger alloy wheels. On the downside, the Tekna costs around £3,000 more than the Acenta, so prospective buyers may want to consider whether it is worth the extra cost. The X-Trail has an intelligent four-wheel drive system and certainly handles the road well. Both engines offer adequate performance and the ride is comfortable. Safety features are first-class, with front, side and curtain airbags, plus ABS and ESP.
It is hard to find many faults of any real significance on the Nissan X-Trail. It is not cheap to buy but if you have the money to spend it is a 4x4 that will give good service and provide plenty of enjoyable driving.
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