Comments on: 2008 Nissan X-Trail off-road review

By: karl

karl — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:36:39 +0000

Karlo,
Whell I own A Nissan X Trail STL.and
I have A few mates who have done the trip to Cape York,
my advice is Tyres:Good Year,Kevlar.
Suspension:Old Man Emu.
Water:A water pipe about 20-30ml the lenth of your roof rack both ends sealed A fill point at the top and A hose with A tap At the end,for drinking or whatever.

By: Byron

Byron — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:29:55 +0000

I have done 80,000 now in my 2008 X-trail diesel and no problems whatsoever with it. I’m so impressed i’m thinking of trading it in for a new one. It really is the ultimate practicle vehicle with space, economy, reasonable power and some off road ability. I have no problems in recommending the diesel to anyone.

By: Blokie

Blokie — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:55:32 +0000

we have a late 2007 Model T31 (Current shape) CVT 2.5 Petrol.

main reason i bought it was the rear cargo space compared with the Suzuki, I have a soft spot for Suzukis, but they just had a really small boot.

Our Xtrail has been pretty good, i was suprised to see in the review above that build quality got a positive, as mine is a bit slip, slop slap. there are a few rattles and squeaks. Im not real fussy, but they can get annoying.

Nissan dealers are very below average i have found as well.

Economy wise, its been pretty good as well.

By: Blokie

Blokie — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:48:30 +0000

Not sure where you get that from?
the Xtrail is a softroader and Braked towing is 2000kgs, which is actually higher than a lot of V6 SUVs !

Redbooks has the Tiguan as 2000kgs as well

By: jibb-jibb

jibb-jibb — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:47:04 +0000

Is it so that the diesel problem is due driving habits? I’ve read that, only short inner city trips can be the source for the problem mentioned above. The diesel needs to be run for a longer time (maybe over 80km) on a highway for the engine to stay clean and healthy.

I don’t know… but I got cold feet after reading about X-trails diesel problems. Such a shame cause it seem like a really nice car.

Maybe i go for the Tiguan or Hyundai.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 05:42:34 +0000

I’ve had a TL diesel Xtrail since Sept 2008, and haven’t had any issues with the engine. None. Zip. Nothing.

By: maximark

maximark — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:32:20 +0000

Hi ruralreg, the 2.0 litre Xtrail has the same problem here so don’t even touch it.If you google Australian Xtrail forum you will found all the information about the CVT and diesel issues there. I’ve got my CVT petrol one and they have to already replace 3 transmission after it’s only done 30000kms, and I’m still monitoring it because the problem still exist though not as worst as before.

When it comes to warranty back up, Nissan service advisers are the worst ones I ‘ve ever come accross, they try anything not to fix your car and I have to fight really hard with them to have my xtrail fixed. Also the the sixth monthly services are very expensive, it cost around $320 to $360 for the petrol, and the diesel even cost more.

I think it’s better to buy a CX7 diesel, Forester or even the Santa FE (would be my choice out of the 3 due to long warranty and the Hyundai service advisers are very helpul, I used to have a Hyundai so I know.) So to be on the safe side and have better warranty back up and service don’t buy the Xtrail. Hope this helps.

By: Di

Di — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 23:02:30 +0000

Totally agree with Richo. XTrails are not capable of going too far off a road. Where I live it is by no means capable of serious offroad driving.

By: Randell

Randell — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:01:30 +0000

Test location, Pippindinni sand dunes 30 minutes north of Perth.

By: ruralreg

ruralreg — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:16:25 +0000

I’m thinking of buying a diesel x-trail (2010) model as it appears to have what I want, however after reading reviews from overseas owners the diesel seems to have a lot of problems with many owners reporting blown turbos, leaking intercoolers and fuel pump problems which cost heaps to fix.

These reports seem to relate to a 2.2 litre diesel. Is this a different engine from the 2.0 litre diesel in Australia?

Any advice on the reliablility of the 2.0 litre Nissan diesels in Australia, they haven’t been here very long so I may give them a miss and buy something else, perhaps a Subaru Outback