Nissan X-Trail 2.2 Di SE+ 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Interior (facia) feels and looks cheap. Looks likes it will not last the wear and tear of hard use.
Costs
Cheaper than other alternatives, but it does show if you look closer (flimsy interior, flimsy bumpers, front wings plastic).
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On the road
Driving
Good road manners (compared to other SUVs), notchy gear change, good 4x4 inteligent system, 6th gear on diesel, but no 4x4 capabilities (forget it). Brakes are good, but no traction control on diesel.
Performance
Excellent diesel engine. Hardly any turbo lag and good accelaration for a diesel (nearly has good as the petrol version). Good top end.
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Living with it
Reliability
I have bought a dog I think. It's been back to dealers on a few occasions (you don't expect this for a £20,000 Nissan). Problems to list: elecric windows seize, alarm problems, suspension rubbers changed.
Image
A bit girly. Not rugged enough.
Comfort
Comfortable on long drives. Engine not intrusive. Plenty of room.
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Security and Service
Security
Excellent alarm, if it works without fail.
Service
Still they have not sorted out a problem I have with the car, which has been going on now for some time (engine rattle on start up) intermittently. Went to garage twice for same problem; rectified.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Still got rattle (intermittent) on start-up.
Other
Suspension rubbers had to be changed on rear (this car has never been off-road). Has only done 20k miles.
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