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Nissan X-Trail 2.0 dCi CAR review

24 May 2007 08:12

Is Nissan pulling a fast one? This looks the same as the old X-Trail

It’s a dead ringer for the one that's just been discontinued, isn’t it? Incredibly, it’s totally new, right down to the engines. Two new 2.0-litre diesels (150 and 173bhp, both lifted from the Renault Laguna) replace the old dCi unit, while the 2.0-litre petrol and underpinnings come from the Qashqai. You can blame those same-again looks on existing owners. In customer clinics they told Nissan not to meddle with the styling.

Qashqai underpinnings? That sounds like it could struggle off-road

X-Trail may share much with the Qashqai, but it uses a modified version of the platform with Nissan’s new 4x4 system, All-Mode 4x4-i. It’s controlled by a dial on the dash. Most of the time it can be kept in auto – sensors link the ECU, wheel speed, steering angle and yaw rates to anticipate when a wheel will slip and rectify it by applying more torque appropriately. It does such a good job that it only needs to be locked into four-wheel drive for very muddy conditions and to engage hill descent control.

By: Daniel Harrison
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Statistics

How much? £20,395
On sale in the UK: Now
Engine: 1997cc turbodiesel, 150bhp at 4000rpm, 236lb-ft at 2000rpm/173bhp at 3750rpm, 266lb-ft at 2000rpm
Transmission: Six speed manual; six-speed auto optional; four-wheel drive
Performance: 12.5sec 0-62mph, 112mph, 39.8mpg, 190g/km
How heavy / made of? 1711kg/steel
How big (length/width/height in mm)? 4630mm/1785mm/1770mm
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Rated 3 out of 5

Handling

Rated 3 out of 5

Performance

Rated 3 out of 5

Usability

Rated 4 out of 5

Feelgood factor

Rated 3 out of 5

Readers' rating

Rated 3.5 out of 5

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