Comments on: 2008 Nissan X-Trail TS dCi Review

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:59:38 +0000

Our TS Diesel 6 speed manual has not had this problem & is great.
Diesel engine blows the petrol version away.

By: matthew hosking

matthew hosking — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:55:43 +0000

we get our petrol version in a couple of days im really looking forward to it. took it for a test drive today and it really handled like a dream, heaps of room for the kids, smooth riding, feels like a 4wd but easy to handle. LOVES IT!!!! and i think it looks good also. the inside is very poshy! comfortable, easy and overall seems very nice.

By: james

james — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:28:56 +0000

Mine is arriving tomorrow! hooraay!! got the 2.5L Petrol. got all the bells and whistles….but 2wd…no 4wd over here:(

By: talitha

talitha — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:41:09 +0000

Just trying to get track of Tony Lindley (a NZ’er I met way back in 1989 in Melbourne) – is it you?

talitha

talitha.guittin@gmail.com

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:27:41 +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 Lindley

Tony Lindley — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:32:47 +0000

I purchased the Xtrail Ti recently and took it to Double island point last weekend. I got on the sand fine but getting off at DI in very soft sand, the new rear bumper design which covers the tow bar and looks much neater acted like a scoop. I was half way through the exit when the rear dropped a little, scooped up the sand, ripped two tears in my rear bumper and locked me seriously deep in sand.

I got clear returned to the exit throught the camp ground and even though i returned to full tyre pressure for the 20 km trip throught he bush to Rainbow beach, i still bottomed out in the ruts and had to travel at 15km ph.

The xtrail needs more height and needs to revert bsack to the old high bumper.

Cheers

Tony – Off to pedders!

By: ChrisJ

ChrisJ — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:02:08 +0000

I have the TL manual, and it rocks. The manual produces more power and torque than the auto, and it is fantastic to drive. The gearbox is very smooth and light unlike other cars in the class like the forrester which is notchy.

Agree the looks aren’t for everyone, but once you’ve driven one you’ll have to agree that it’s something you can get past. Stick a nudge bar and some roof bars on and they look great.

The manual diesel will go 0 – 100 in about 10secs, which is the fasted diesel SUV on thhe market.

Cheers,

Chris.

By: LN

LN — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:29:11 +0000

Cameron, if you need a 7 seater diesal 4WD then you might as well go for the Nissan Pathfinder or a Patrol.

By: SteveV

SteveV — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:22:48 +0000

Cameron, if you’re after a better diesel in an SUV with 7 seats and IMO better looks and fit, buy a Santa Fe!

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:44:57 +0000

i don’t actually mind the looks too much. Seriously, there isn’t a good looking compact SUV anyway