Nissan X-Trail 2.2 dCi Sport (136ps) 5d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Surprisingly ill-equipped compared to my previous Nissan - a Primera. Considering the price of the car, I would have thought a trip computer would have been a standard feature, while you have to lean forward and manually change the dashboard info.
Costs
I wasn't expecting it to be cheap to run, but it is relatively frugal. It's small tank costs about £50 to fill up and I can usually get about 450-500 miles on it.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable position with an excellent standard-issue cruise control that I use a lot more than I expected. It soaks up miles on long journeys with ease. Good visibility, although I've had to have a few parking dents repaired to the rear bumper!
Performance
It's fast. This dCi engine is much more refined than the old Di.
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Living with it
Reliability
I have been surprised by this. A leaking intercooler needed replacing after 15k but, more significantly, the clutch burned out at 12k and 7 months old!
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You feel you are driving a good compromise between a family car and a 4x4. It's refined and has a good reputation. It's like a chunky estate car rather than an 'in-your-face' off-roader.
Comfort
Very comfy and spacious. Seats are just right and the driving position is multi-adjustable.
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Security and Service
Security
The car alarm system is very unreliable. I've returned it twice because it has needed to be re-set. I've now given up and have to manually lock the car.
Service
Nissan would not accept responsibility for a clutch and flywheel that burned out after 12k and 7 months. They claimed it was my driving style (despite 26 yrs experience and no replaced clutches throughout my extensive car ownership. Cost me nearly £1000!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
leaking intercooler had to be replaced after 15k.
Other
Clutch system burned out after 12k.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No