The Nissan X-Trail Thread

Nissan X-Trail (2017) Specs & Price

There’s a new Nissan X-Trail on the block, and although it’s only a facelift, the new crossover does boast a considerable array of useful new tech and a sensible set of practical, aesthetic and safety enhancements.

The facelifted X-Trail was revealed in June and officially launched in South Africa this week - look out for our full review coming soon.

Nissan features prominently in the crossover segment and continues to offer versatile vehicles that are equally happy on the urban weekday commute as they are on off-the-beaten-track weekend adventures with the family (and dog).

In terms of its siblings, the X-Trail is Nissan’s flagship premium crossover (dwarfed only by the Patrol, a new version of which is also due soon), while the Juke remains a popular small SUV and the Qashqai continues to do duty as Nissan’s mid-sized crossover.

New tech

The around-view monitor makes parking much easier.

The new X-Trail features Nissan Intelligent Mobility enhancements which will alert the driver when things seem a little precarious, like when there’s another vehicle in the blind spot, or when straying from a lane, or when backing out of a parking around other moving cars.

There’s also automatic emergency braking, potential collision warning, automatic high/low beam headlights and what Nissan calls an Intelligent Around View Monitor, allowing for drivers to park more easily by having a better awareness of the vehicle’s surroundings.

Interior upgrades

Inside things have been taken up a notch with an upmarket design featuring new styling for the steering, the door finishes and the console wrap, with a plusher material for the seats (which you can have seven of, as an option). The black leather trim has also been enhanced and now features white stitching while the steering wheel is D-shaped. The centre console and the console lid have also been improved, while the NissanConnect touchscreen satellite navigation system now features a new interface that’s more user-friendly.

Exterior enhancements

New grille and headlight arrangement allows it to pull a boat –​ at speed, out of a jetty.

On the outside, there’s a new “V-Motion” grille and bumper, revised headlights and signature day-time running lights, with the choice between 17- or 19-inch alloys and new exterior colours like Orange Pearl, Red Pearl, Blue Pearl Metallic and Dark Brown Pearl. The front also features integrated fog lamps while the rear has LED boomerang taillights and the rear bumper has been freshened.

Pricing

The new Nissan X-Trail comes with Nissan’s class-leading 6-year/150,000km warranty, a 3-year/90,000km service plan and 24-hour roadside assist.

Service intervals are at 15,000km and the new X-Trail is priced as follows:

2.0 Visia R369 900
2.0 Visia 7 seater R374 900
1.6 dci Visia 7 seater R392 900
2.5 Acenta CVT 4WD R425 900
2.5 Acenta CVT 4WD 7s R429 900
2.5 Acenta Plus CVT 4WD 7s R444 900
1.6 dci Tekna 4WD R457 900
2.5 Tekna CVT 4WD 7s R469 900

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/nissan-x-trail-2017-specs--price/44128/
 
Nissan X-Trail moves upmarket with new look, tech

Nissan has updated its top-selling X-Trail SUV for 2018 with a freshly restyled front end, upgraded interiors, and the first generation of what it calls Nissan Intelligent Mobility, an interesting mix of existing driver-aid technology with some new tweaks in its applications.

Nissan SA boss Xavier Gobille confirmed at the SA launch this week that Nissan, along with every other manufacturer on the planet, has accepted the reality that some day all cars will drive themselves, but explained that for now ‘intelligent mobility’ means helping you to be a better and safer driver without taking over your job.

The only autonomous functions on the new X-Trail are emergency braking and automatic headlight dipping when it detects oncoming traffic, backed by a host of warning and driver info functions, including blind spot warning (alerts you to the presence of vehicles in blind spots diagonally behind the car), lane departure warning (discreet little beep when you stray over the lane markings), cross traffic alert (warns you of oncoming vehicles while you’re backing out of a parking space or driveway) and and forward collision warning, which warns you of an impending rear-ender with a slower moving or stationary vehicle.

A four-camera around view monitor with moving object detection shows you nearby obstacles or peoples and uses the familiar park assist direction lines to show you exactly where the car is going to go with the steering in its current position, accurately enough to navigate a maze with the windshield blacked out - once you’ve learned to trust the system!

At the same time, Nissan SA has extended the local line-up from six to eight derivatives covering three engines, two transmissions, front or all-wheel drive, five or seven seats and four levels of interior trim. All of which, other than the trim levels which we’ll unpack in detail later, are self-explanatory if you look at the price chart below, and remember that CVT stands for constantly variable belt transmission.

What’s new, Pussycat?

The front-end facelift emphasises Nissan’s bold new ‘V-Motion’ tapered grille and bumper shape, extending at the top to the inner edges of the re-shaped headlight clusters, with their distinctive LED daytime running lights. Integrated front fog-lights, LED tail-lights and a new rear bumper complete the look.

The interior has been restyled to give it a more classy look and feel, with more upmarket materials on the places you touch, such as the steering wheel, door panels, centre console and seat fabric.

Upscale leather-trimmed models get a new flat-bottomed steering wheel with enough satellite controls to confuse a shuttle pilot, white contrast stitching and a revised centre console and decadently luxurious new padding under the leather trim of the centre armrest.

What you get:

The entry-level Visia trim comes with a tilt and reach adjustable steering column, manual aircon, electric windows and mirrors, electric parking brake, hill hold a four-speaker radio/CD/MP3 player with USB and AUX ports, heated/cooled front cupholders, three 12-volt sockets, a rear centre armrest with cupholder and new 17 inch alloy rims.

The Acenta specification adds front fog lights, roof rails, leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear knob, upmarket six-speaker sound, dual-zone climate control, hill descent control and 19 inch alloys.

The Acenta Plus trim has all that plus leather upholstery with four-way power adjustment for the driver’s seat, while the range-topping Tekna ices the cake with the intelligent mobility package and an 18cm centre colour display for the satnav and around view cameras.

Motorvation

The engines are unchanged from the previous model, starting with the two-litre petrol four, rated for 106kW at 6000 revs and 200Nm at 4400, driving the front wheels via a six-speed manual ‘box.

The 1.6 dCi turbodiesel four is good for a quoted 96kW at 4000 revs and 320Nm at 1750rpm, still with noticeable turbo lag even at the coast, channeled through a six-speed manual to either front-wheel (Visia) or all-wheel (Tekna) final drive.

And the raage-topping 2.5 petrol four, dishing out 126kW at 6000 revs and 233Nm at 4000 rpm, still drives all four via CVT, with a sport setting that holds at predetermined points to make it feel like an auto transmission.

PRICES:

2.0 Visia R369 900
2.0 Visia 7-seater R374 900
1.6 dCi Visia 7-seater R392 900
2.5 Acenta CVT AWD R425 900
2.5 Acenta CVT AWD 7-seater R429 900
2.5 Acenta Plus CVT AWD 7-seater R444 900
1.6 dCi Tekna AWD R457 900
2.5 Tekna CVT AWD 7-seater R469 900

These include a six-year or 150 000km warranty and a three-year or 90 000km service plan

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...il-moves-upmarket-with-new-look-tech-11714337

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DRIVEN: NISSAN X-TRAIL 1,6 DCI TEKNA 4×4

Nissan has refreshed its popular X-Trail range and released some pretty keen pricing to boot.

The name has been firmly established from it inauguration back in 2001. External changes are subtle, with a new V-shaped grille, headlamps with daytime running lighting and darker rear lenses the main updates. A flat-bottomed steering wheel and a shark-fin radio antenna are further additions to the package.

There is a worldwide move towards safer driving, reducing emissions and reducing crashes and injuries in motoring. Nissan has thus introduced a number of high-end features to the X-Trail in the form of what it calls “Nissan Intelligent Mobility”. Cameras around the vehicle now give you an all-round view for avoiding obstacles when parking, while auto dimming lights, blind-spot warnings and collision warnings (with emergency braking) are also offered.

Some improvements to upholstery and the quality of the interior trimmings have also been effected. What has not changed is the generous comfort and support of the seats. This is a decided advantage of larger vehicles where there is no need for compromise.

The expanded line-up of eight models includes three 4x4s and you even have a choice of five or seven seats in certain derivatives. A strong point of the design is the amount of rear legroom available. To fully utilise this, Nissan has allowed the rear seating to slide so you can increase the size of the boot in the five-seat version or provide more space for the two rearmost occupants in the seven-seat option.

As before, there are three engine choices: 2,0- and 2,5-litre petrols and a 1,6-litre turbodiesel. Slight re-mapping and tuning has squeezed out a few extra kW and N.m, so the 2,0-litre now has 106 kW with a maximum torque of 200 N.m. This entry-level model is supplied with the super-slick six-speed manual gearbox.

The second petrol engine that is not used in any other Nissan products in South Africa is the naturally aspirated 2,5-litre four-cylinder, tuned to 126 kW and 233 N.m. This gets the CVT treatment for a wide spread of variable ratios for its four-wheel-drive layout. We drove both the 2,5-litre CVT and the 1,6-litre turbodiesel 4x4s and our preference is certainly the diesel.

While the petrol comes in at a keener price, the diesel uses much less fuel and is both quiet and smooth (just don’t let the revs drop below 1 500 r/min when on the move). And, of course, there’s that great six-speed gearbox. It is always a sign of a good design when you manage not to stall a turbodiesel that you don’t drive every day. And this is one such design. A touch of clutch-slip on the way out and the rest falls neatly into place.

The ride is on the soft side as befits a spacious SUV but the new wheels fitted to the top-spec Tekna versions are now 19 inches in diameter. This, coupled with 225/55 section tyres, means that harsh gravel roads are a bit hard on the system. Having said that, the X-Trail takes smoother gravel roads in its stride. The use of electrically assisted steering has resulted in a small reduction in road feedback, but it is acceptably user-friendly.

The features list for the top-spec model is impressive: dual climate control, electric adjustment for both fronts seats, sat-nav (although the screen isn’t very large), rain-sensing wipers and a big sunroof with a full-length powered screen. A healthy six-year/150 000 km warranty, meanwhile, is supported by a three-year/90 000 km service plan.

While many would opt for the entry-level Visia front-wheel-drive 1,6 dCi manual (with seven seats) for a competitive price of R392 900, the added features of the Tekna are certainly appealing.

FAST FACTS

Model: Nissan X-Trail 1,6 dCi Tekna 4WD
Price: R457 900
Engine: 1,6-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel
Power: 96 kW @ 4 000 r/min
Torque: 320 N.m @1 750 r/min
0-100 km/h: 11,0 seconds
Top Speed: 186 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 5,3 L/100 km
CO2: 139 g/km
Transmission: six-speed manual
Maintenance Plan: 3-year 90 000 km service plan

http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/nissan-x-trail-16-dci-tekna-4wd/

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DRIVEN: Nissan's refreshed X-Trail in SA

'Get inside. Go out there.' - that's Nissan South Africa's newly adopted tagline for the #TheNextX - X-Trail crossover SUV. And, that's exactly what we did during its launch in and around Port Elizabeth and Jefferey's Bay on earlier this week.

Nissan has been relatively quiet on the local front with a couple of launches here and there - four in total for the year, all which have been facelifted models. But now, says managing director Xavier Gobille, that the automaker will be launching seven cars locally in the next six months: five passenger vehicles and two in the light commercial vehicle segment.

Sport utility vehicles has taken the South African market by storm, and Nissan reckons they're the guys who pioneered the SUV in the first place.

The X-Trail was first launched here in 2001 with the second-generation making its local debut in 2014. Nissan SA says more than 36 000 units have been sold here to date and that the X-Trail is the fifth global top-selling model in its segment, with more than 766 700 units sold in 2016.

So what's new?

Nissan SA claims the X-Trail is for families with an adventurous spirit and their vehicle is a portal to get into that space.

It comes loaded with new Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology and active safety equipment such as active safety features like around-view monitor cameras and intelligent 4X4.

It comes with a 7-seat option - the only vehicle in the C-SUV segment to do so. It has a spacious interior which in turn makes for great comfort. And, what makes the X-Trail even more versatile is that it has movable rear seats.

How does it drive?

At first glance, the refreshed styling looks are awesome and I was excited to find out if the new X-Trail was vastly improved compared to its second-generation version launched in 2014.
We climbed into an automated 7-speed CVT Tekna model, powered by a 2.5-litre engine good for 126kW/233Nm. Usually CVT gearboxes battle to find the right gear and its searching is more annoying than anything eslse, but not on the X-Trail.

Shifting is smooth, torque is suffice to overtake and the ride is completely solid. Where the X-Trail lacked previously in driving pleasure, it has made up for it leaps and bounds in the updated version.

The vehicle, which is surprisingly spacious, and comfortable, is as at home on gravel, or off-road surfaces, as it is cruising on the tar, thanks to features such as its 5-link coil rear suspension.

The two extra seats (third row) at the back however is more like booster seats for kiddies than room for two adults, just something to keep in mind. However, with the X-Trail being the only vehicle in itsC-SUV seggment to be a seven-seater, that's pretty impressive anyway.

Nissan set up each vehicle to suit differnt lifestyles to really showcase that the X-Trail is genuinely made for adventerous families. One vehicle had a bicycle mounted to the roof, along with a cool poitjiekos stand while another had a doggy-kit with a dog basket, safety 'pet' nets and an adorable pet ramp for your pooch for ease of getting into the vehicle without leaving any scratches on the body of the car.

With pricing starting at only R369 900, it truly is a car to 'Get inside and go out there'.

http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/driven-nissans-refreshed-x-trail-in-sa-20171026
 
Nissan X-Trail (2017) Launch Review

The Nissan X-Trail crossover SUV returns with a sharper aesthetic, a bit more pace, grace and technology in spades. We took it for a drive...

It's finally over! No longer will I confuse the X-Trail with its slightly smaller sibling the Qashqai. You did too, right? Personally, I'd need to get in real close, badge-reading distance if you will, to really be sure. Am I looking at an X-Trail in the distance or a Qashqai just a couple metres away? Now, especially when resplendent in the launch car's metallic orange, it has more chances of being mistaken for a bloated GT-R.

I joke, but really, with this sharply chiselled update to its aesthetic, the MY18 X-Trail has completed its transformation from ladder-frame hero to the kind of animal you'd park alongside your Japanese supercar in your suburban double garage.

No loss of traction

The success of the X-Trail is set to continue thanks to a much-improved package and attractive pricing structure.

Historically, Nissan's X-Trail has been well received by the public and continues to increase its market share, now by 12% in the passenger SUV segment. It originally debuted in South Africa in 2001 as the aforementioned box-shaped, ladder-framed SUV that gained favour among gravel enthusiasts of which there are plenty. Internationally it wears the Rogue badge and was one of the five top sellers in the USA.

In South Africa, 2014 saw the arrival of the new Qashqai - whoops, I mean new X-Trail, which while a looker, had lost its literal edge - soft in profile and bereft of its ladder-frame chassis, making way for a modular platform and independent suspension, endearing but not relegating it to the asphalt. This update doesn't attempt to disrupt, but rather sharpen the package considerably while prices remain unchanged, or even lower than the outgoing model.

A revised cabin makes the X-Trail more appealing and it comes equipped with a range of useful features.

It can be had in an array of petrol and diesel models, mated to either a manual 6-speed transmission or CVT auto (sadly, not paired with a diesel) from the entry-level 2.0 Visio (R369 900) to range-topping 2.5 Tekna CVT 4WD 7-seater at R469 900. I spent most of my journey from Port Elizabeth to Jeffrey's Bay in the flagship derivative and quickly began to experience the wealth of upgrades to the exterior and cabin. That includes cosmetic and functional upgrades such as updated running lights, new side skirts and bumpers and revised fog lamp housings giving it added menace.

You also now have an option of larger 19-inch alloy wheels at each corner and they are bigger than ever before. There's more in the shape of a shark-fin antenna, darkened rear lights and a bolder V-motion grille. Clamber aboard and you’ll encounter new dashboard inserts and leather trim, a flat-bottomed steering wheel and premium-finish gear-knob and wrap-around armrest make for happier hands. It’s cleverer than before too, thanks to Nissan Intelligent Mobility (NIM) – essentially the full suite of electronic aids including cross traffic alert, intelligent blind spot intervention, cross traffic alert, emergency braking and auto headlights. You also get active safety, ‎intelligent 4-wheel drive and now for the first time, what the marque calls 'around view monitor', essentially a 360 camera solution to assist in your parking efforts.

The driving bit and more

The range-topping X-Trail 2.5 Tekna CVT 4WD 7-seater delivers good performance and can accommodate 7 passengers.

The 2.5-litre petrol engine churns out a respectable 126 kW and 233 Nm of torque and as a result, you can't accuse it of being unresponsive, not even when mated to Nissan’s Xtronic CVT auto. CVTs live in infamy due to their characteristic sluggishness, but here the marriage between it and the engine feels wholly complementary.

I enjoy the engagement of a Nissan helm, even in something as large as this – here it doesn’t disappoint allowing me to carve up sinewy tarmac when required and gravel just as voraciously when the route allowed it. The independent suspension soaks up bumps, ruts and camber indiscriminately. Performance is rated at 10.5 seconds in the sprint to 100 kph with a maximum speed of 190kph, whilst combined fuel economy (perhaps a more relevant statistic here) sits at a fair 8.3 L/100km.

The interior is practical and perfectly suited to active lifestyle buyers with a range of customisation options available.

Overall, and you can partly thank the tactile cabin for this as well as the creamy smooth drivetrain, the experience feels premium, which makes the sub-R500k sticker price quite a shocker. With this range-topping Tekna priced at R469,900 you’ll struggle to find a more complete ownership prospect, especially when you start factoring in the third row of seats, the wealth of customisation options for those with active lifestyles, and then of course Nissan’s impressive 6-year/150 000km warranty and 3-year/90 000km service plan with 24 hour roadside assistance.

Should you not require seats 6 and 7, you can enjoy similar performance in a 5-seater Acenta CVT 4WD for R425 900 – my favourite petrol prospect in the range. Again, it’s a pity that the diesel doesn’t come with the auto but if you don’t mind rowing your own, you get identical performance but with a much greener eco-footprint with a combined consumption figure of 5.1l/100km while carbon emissions drop from 197 g/km to 134. You can get an X-Trail with entry specification with 7 seats for under R400k if you’re looking for sensible wheels. Just pick one

Nissan X-Trail – Price in South Africa (November 2017)

2.0 VisiaR369 900
2.0 Visia 7sR374 900
1.6 dci Visia 7sR392 900
2.5 Acenta CVT 4WDR425 900
2.5 Acenta CVT 4WD 7sR429 900
2.5 Acenta Plus CVT 4WD 7sR444 900
1.6 dci Tekna 4WDR457 900
2.5 Tekna CVT 4WD 7sR469 900

The Nissan X-Trail is sold with a 6-year/150 000km warranty, 3-year/90 000km service plan a24-hour roadside assistance.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/nissan-x-trail-2017-launch-review/44146/

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DRIVEN: Nissan X-Trail 2,5 Acenta AWD CVT

Five weeks ago, Nissan South Africa launched its facelifted X-Trail range. Colleague Peter Palm attended the launch and sampled the 1,6 dCi Tekna 4×4 (you can read his first impressions here).

During a recent visit to Johannesburg, we had the chance to drive a more affordable derivative: the 2,5 Acenta AWD CVT.

What’s that sticker on the rear?

Called the “dog pack” (one car enthusiast we met suggested Nissan call it the “Paw Pack” instead), this package comprises a raft of accessories aimed at canine-lovers. These include a fold-up, grippy walkway to allow short-legged hounds easy access to the luggage (doggy?) compartment, along with an X-Trail-branded, soft-padded sleep basket, an even softer blanket, a play ball, a stainless steel bowl and even a bone. Underneath all of this you’ll find a sturdy rubber carpet to keep your luggage compartment protected.

Another addition, which is handy even if you don’t have dogs, is the fixed luggage grid that keeps various items (and, of course, pets) from entering the passenger compartment. All of these accessories are available through Nissan’s dealerships.

Behind the wheel

Additional equipment aside, this X-Trail is powered by a 2,5-litre, naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine. Connected to a CVT transmission, the car is effortless to drive whether pottering around in traffic or cruising on the highway.

At an indicated 120 km/h, the rev-counter settles just below 2 000 r/min. Although there are steps built into the transmission, the gearbox is a true CVT in its operation, which does result in that tell-tale “droning” noise when the throttle is pinned for rapid overtaking manoeuvres. At times, I found myself considering that a turbodiesel derivative would be a better choice, delivering an even more relaxed driving experience.

Both the ride quality and noise insulation are impressive. During three days of driving in Gauteng, which included some slow-moving traffic as well as a spot of highway driving, the average fuel consumption came in at 8,8 litres per 100 km. That’s fairly impressive, considering that the Honda CR-V 1,5-litre turbopetrol I’m currently running as part of CAR‘s long-term fleet manages only marginally better consumption.

Summary

Priced at R425 900, this variant in the facelifted Nissan X-Trail line-up represents good value, particularly when measured against a competitor such as the aforementioned Honda CR-V. Although the CR-V has more interior room, a decent equipment level and better perceived trim and finishes, you have to ask yourself if you’re willing to pay some R200 000 more for these added features and space.

Ultimately, the X-Trail is spacious enough, relatively light on fuel and offers all the comfort you need at this price point, with the added benefit of being able to venture off-road. And, of course, you can take your dogs with you.

FAST FACTS

Model: Nissan X-Trail 2,5 Acenta AWD CVT
Price: R425 900
Engine: 2,5-litre, four-cylinder petrol
Power: 126 kW at 6 000 r/min
Torque: 233 N.m at 4 000 r/min
0-100 km/h: 10,5 seconds
Top Speed: 190 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 8,3 L/100 km
CO2: 197 g/km
Transmission: CVT
Maintenance Plan: 3-years/90 000 km
*Claimed figures

http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-nissan-x-trail-25-acenta-awd-cvt/

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DRIVEN: Nissan X-Trail 1,6 dCi 4×4 Tekna

Have you ever met up with an old friend after a long break and chatted away as if you last saw each other just yesterday? Well, this was the feeling I got when I jumped into the facelifted Nisan X-Trail 1,6 dCi 4×4 Tekna. The reason for this is that I spent a year and 20 000 km behind the wheel of the the previous version, creating some frankly unforgettable family memories (watch a video wrap-up of my adventures here).

So, what is new?

Well, not a lot, to be honest. But Nissan has managed to give the X-Trail a fresh look on the outside by adding a new front grille, more modern headlamps and stylish 19-inch alloys. Inside, the steering wheel has also been updated and there have been small changes made to the facia, door panels and leather seats. The result is a cabin that feels more upmarket than I remember.

The good memories

Stepping inside, one soon realises that this is one of the larger vehicles in the overly crowded SUV segment. Rear legroom is plentiful as is space in the boot. If a holiday adventure requires more loading space, then the rear bench can slide to increase load capacity at the expense of rear legroom.

The driving position is excellent, with plenty of soft-touch areas serving to increase overall comfort levels. The supple ride (to the detriment of some dynamic ability) and good cabin insulation endow the X-Trail with true distance-devouring potential, both on- and off-road.

The 1,6-litre turbodiesel powertrain is smaller in capacity than most engines used in rival products, but punches above its weight. It has sufficient oomph once in the meaty part of the torque band and rewards with excellent fuel consumption. A weekend’s worth of driving returned an excellent figure of 6,3 L/100 km.

The X-Trail comes with plenty of safety features and the infotainment system, while slightly outdated, is easy to use.

The quirks

As with any individual in a friendship, there are some personality traits that can lead to irritation. One is the fact that the top-of-the-range turbodiesel 4×4 variant does not come with the seven-seat option available on other derivatives.

I furthermore found the turbodiesel engine to be quite peaky, which, in combination with a tall first gear, makes stalling a very real possibility when pulling away. This is also a limiting factor when attempting any semi-serious 4×4 driving, although to be fair this Nissan already falls squarely in the “soft-roader” category.

Summary

I feel that the updated Nissan X-Trail still offers excellent value for money and should be on any family-minded buyer’s shortlist. But my advice would be to opt for the 4×2 turbodiesel version (which is thankfully available with seven seats) and save yourself some R70 000. Take it from an old friend of the X-Trail…

Fast facts

Model: Nissan X-Trail 1,6 dCi 4x4 Tekna
Price: R457 900
Engine: 1,6-litre, inline four, turbocharged diesel
Power: 96 kW at 4 000 r/min
Torque: 320 N.m at 1 750 r/min
0-100 km/h: 11,0 secs
Top Speed: 186 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 5,3 L/100 km
CO2: 139 g/km
Transmission: 6-spd manual
Maintenance Plan: 3 year/90 000 service plan

http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-nissan-x-trail-16-dci-4x4-tekna/

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So have they decided to give this thing a proper engine yet, or what?
 
Renault/Nissan seem to be afraid of offering Automatic 4x4 Diesels. Honestly how long do I have to wait!?!
 
Peugeot 5008 vs Skoda Kodiaq vs Nissan X-Trail vs Honda CR-V comparison - Drive.com.au

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Nissan X-Trail 1.6dCi 4x4 Tekna (2018) Review

Price and after-sales service

There's a certain peace of mind when buying a Nissan product given that it has one of the best warranties on the market, at 6 years/150 000 km, which is double the length of time offered by brands such as Toyota and Mazda, although in the Mazda's case the 3-year warranty is offered with unlimited mileage.

Keep in mind though that the X-Trail's standard service plan is only valid for 3 years, with a 3-year/90 000 km plan offered as standard, compared to the 5-year/90 000 km offered by Hyundai for the Tucson.

Verdict

The Nissan X-Trail has remained true to its rugged name and offers a package that will facilitate an outdoors lifestyle more than competently. It really does instil that go-anywhere feeling, and we would argue is the best off-roader this side of the bakkie-based SUVs. In reality, if you’re looking to tackle tricky offroad scenarios, you’re better off in a vehicle such as the Ford Everest, but for just about everything else, the 4x4 X-Trail should cope just fine.

The low fuel consumption will certainly save you money on those out-of-town trips and the comfort on badly-surfaced roads and rutted gravel will be appreciated by everyone in the car. The luggage capacity, however, could prove to be this car’s Achilles heel.

At this price-point, given its excellent warranty, the X-Trail is hard to argue against. If you’re looking to make a statement, you’re likely better off in Hyundai Tucson, and if you’re looking for a daily driver, you’re likely better off in the Mazda CX-5. But for real-world ability, especially outside the city, the X-Trail is hard to beat.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/nissan-x-trail-16dci-4x4-tekna-2018-review/44870/

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2018 Nissan X-Trail vs Peugeot 5008 comparison - Motoring Australia

[video=youtube_share;4Qew8dTQNgk]https://youtu.be/4Qew8dTQNgk[/video]
 
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