Comments on: 2008 Nissan X-TRAIL diesel

By: oduro stephen

oduro stephen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:02:31 +0000

my is question what is the cause of engine oil coming into radiator tank on Yd22t engine manual.thank you

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:23:41 +0000

The petrol X-trail is a better bet than the new diesel version. I own a diesel X-Trail and it has an oil leak which continuously contaminates the EGR valve and air filter, affecting performance. Nissan has been trying to fix the problem for 8 months, but no permanent solution on the horizon.

The Diesel X-trail is a lemon.

By: Tony B.

Tony B. — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:47:06 +0000

Just got mine a week ago. Applied hypermiling driving techniques to see its fuel sipping capacities and boy was I surprised! Coasting in neutral, turning off the engine while waiting at intersections and accelerating very gently and slowly, with car navigation, radio and AC turned off, to my great surprise I got average 25km/liter in a dense city driving conditions (Tokyo). The car is still too new to do its best mpg capacity in hypermiler’s hands, see how it goes after the car has at least 5000 km on its odometer.
Nissan, fabulous ecology car. Hope they could start thinking about X-Trail diesel hybrid plug-in version (phev).
Cheers.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:48:21 +0000

IS THERE A POWER CHIP TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMY OF THE DIESEL X-TRAIL?

By: DoubleDee

DoubleDee — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:44:13 +0000

Friday 25th July 1pm: I have just driven an X-Trail TL Cdi diesel automatic from Northern Nissan in Melbourne, and very, very nice it is. I previously owned the old model 2.5 litre auto and the new diesel has a lot more low revs power and very smooth, with its 6 speed tip-tronic gear system (as reported from overseas sites). I had pre-ordered one (in May) subject to test drive and I can’t wait to take delivery – next week sometime. Getting on for $20,000 less than the Freelander 2 HSE, which it equates too in terms of standard leather trim, huge sun roof etc etc. The Freelander 2 was very nice, but not worth the huge price difference. Currently the X-Trail diesel has no competitor in terms of drive and price. Can’t understand why Nissan has kept so quiet about the diesel version – perhaps they have very few models arriving in July?

By: Glen

Glen — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:21:30 +0000

A comparison of these three diesels would be interesting,
Nissan X-Trail, VW Tiguan and Hyundai Santa Fe.

By: NissanFever

NissanFever — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:42:12 +0000

For all the diesel haters out there I say great – more choice for all of us that love them. I got my hands on the 3rd r51 Pathfinder delivered in Australia and just ticked into 95000km. If this motor is anything to judge Nissan’s commitment to innovation and the development of common rail diesels – then I can’t wait to drive the lighter X-trail with somehitng similar. I mean show me any person who loves Nissans that would not agree there is plenty of grunt i these motors that leaves all toyotas wondering what just passed them. I have found a dealer in Syndey who will have the TL X-trail available this week. I intend to repeat history and purchase one of the first X-trail TL’s in OZ and still keep my Pathy. Sure diesel is more expensive at the moment, but go away and look at consumption rates when towing – something that is important to us who use it as a 4wd should (torque).

By: Glenn

Glenn — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:41:54 +0000

To Xpert, Frugal One et al if, as you say, you can’t see the point in getting a diesel then, just a thought, don’t get one.
Fuel economy is only one consideration: some people just prefer to drive a diesel. If you like the relativly free revving response of a petrol engine, great. If you like the good bottom end torque and tractability of a diesel, great.
I wonder what prompts Frugal One to assert everyone who doesn’t subscribe to his point of view is either a sucker, a fool or a wood duck or possibly all three?
As it happens I drive a ULP vehicle so maybe that makes me as clever as Frugal One and Xpert – theres another valid reason to buy a diesel.
Glenn.

By: Sin

Sin — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:55:50 +0000

Regardless of what negative comments there are. Nissan will set a new benchmark for the Australian compact SUV market. The environment, economy (fuel consumption and hip pocket) and the smile on the owners faces will benefit. To those who praise the new engine, have obviously did their research. Lower emissions and doing the sums by diesel vs petrol per cents a litre and litres per 100kms begins to make sense. To those who oppose, get out from behind the eight ball and see what is ahead. Australia is following the European market trend and disregarding American style attitudes with gas guzzlers. The diesel buyers, Nissan, the greenies and the environment will be the big winners. Just wait and see Toyota, Subaru ,Mitsubishi and others follow. Suzuki, Land Rover, Hyundai,Ssangyong and Kia are already there. However, the 2.0ltr tubo diesel in the manual X-Trail sounds phenomenal and very advanced. Bring it on!

By: Pimpin Nagwan

Pimpin Nagwan — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:45:23 +0000

When will Nissan Diesel be launch in Indonesia,we’re waiting for it

By: Trent

Trent — Mon, 26 May 2008 11:57:15 +0000

Hey John I’m with you mate, I’m going diesel even if diesel is more expensive than petrol. Lets all not forget the prices we pay for the decent premium 95 and 98 octane fuels……….what are they selling for at the moment per litre, Rod, Frugal One!!!

By: Rod

Rod — Sat, 24 May 2008 14:31:32 +0000

I am afraid it is John who needs to stop smoking his bong. There are many reasons for buying a diesel engined car but saving money on fuel is not one of them. You can only expect to get about 30% better mileage and so with the extra cost of the diesel over unleaded and the extra cost for a diesel engine over a petrol engine it takes several years to break even. The reason European manufacturers produce so may diesels is because in Europe diesel is about 30% cheaper than unleaded. I did the sums for a Mazda 6 when they offered both engines and found it would take four years just to recover the extra cost of the diesel engine.

By: Xpert

Xpert — Sat, 24 May 2008 12:43:03 +0000

I cant see the point in getting the diesel. We bought a new Xtrail in February and the worst fuel economy we have had to date is 8.3 L per 100 K.(6 speed manual), usually get 8.1 on open highway and its only done 5K to date.

wWhen you start to do the sums the diesel is way more expensive: higher servicing cost, 20 cents a litre dearer fuel and a mechanic was telling me that the small disel motors rev consistently high and will require overhaul at the 200K mark costing 15K!

By: 4x4 nut

4x4 nut — Mon, 12 May 2008 03:25:43 +0000

Forget all this talk about economy better ULp v Petrol, whatever, if your worried about fuel economy Frugal, buy a suzuki swift! Any 4×4 enthusist will vouch the prefered engine is Diesle , better torque, better towing, less compliacations, and you can get aquatic with them , more confidently than with petrol motor.

Test Drive one of each off road and then get back to us!

By: Pilbara

Pilbara — Sun, 11 May 2008 04:47:01 +0000

G’Day Ian, Yes i agree the new X-Trail does look a tad crook in terms of styling….But hey Good luck to Nissan, we’ll see how they go… they are yet to build a ‘real’ genuine mid size 4WD but hey so is Toyota! Most are only used for the car pool, i guess.

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:33:07 +0000

The new diesels may help halt the sales slide – only 700 odd new X-Trails were sold last month. Its crook looks probably aren’t helping its cause. Good to see Nissan continue to expand their model range though after years of sitting on their hands denying us product.

By: Frugal-One

Frugal-One — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:33:59 +0000

JOHN -

Do the math and get back to us!

Its ok to be WRONG! :-)

Hint, ALWAYS look to the see how the countries taxi-fleet are fueled, because that will always be the cheapest fuel to run overall.

Cheers

F-0

By: Stephen

Stephen — Mon, 05 May 2008 03:44:09 +0000

Gents and gals,

Thanks for the discussion. Good luck to Nissan.

It will be interesting to see when the local manufacturers provide diesel derivatives. Obviously, the sooner the better.

Secondly, it will be interesting to see what Mr Swan presents in next week’s Federal Budget about encouraging cleaner, more economical cars and disencouraging big,bulky vehicles on our city/suburban roads such as 4 wheel drives and the like.

Will there be any revision to current FBT laws which encourage people to do excessive kms?

I concur with John about the European model which would meet our needs, unlike the American one which is really obsolete.

Anyway, just a few thoughts. Hope I haven’t disgressed too much from the X-trail matter!

By: John

John — Sun, 04 May 2008 05:19:21 +0000

Even if diesel is 20 or 30% more than petrol, it’s still cheaper in terms of fuel economy. Driven properly a diesel while returning double the millage on the same size tank as a petrol car. You have massive amounts of torque with a diesel from very low in the rev range, so you don’t need to thrash the crap out of it to get it moving. The torque also allows you to short shift in city driving without it being a pain to drive, thus again saving you even more. Anyone who argues you don’t save money by running a diesel powered car needs to stop smoking their bong. Europeans have adapted to diesels a long time ago it’s about time Aussies woke up to the 21st century too about the advantages of using diesel over petrol. Arguments about diesels being noisy smokey etc don’t hold true with the latest designed engines. IF diesels weren’t the way to go some of the most prestigious and best car manufactures in the world like Mercedes, Audi and BMW wouldn’t be heavily investing in the technology. Driving pleasure comes from torque down low and diesel engines smack petrol engines all over in regards to this and delivering fragile consumption figures at the same time. Audi have also proved with their wins at Le Mans that you can make a diesel move as well!

By: Lightbulb

Lightbulb — Sat, 03 May 2008 08:12:35 +0000

Correction:
Lightbulb should have said TS (& not TL !) compared to ST-L.
Sorry for the mistake.

Cheers !