All-New Nissan X-Trail
October 5, 2007 by George Skentzos
The all-new Nissan X-Trail is set to make its debut in the coming week at the Australian International Motor Show where from October 11-21 where it will also go on-sale.
It still boasts the same qualities which made its predecessor so successful, but it is now larger in all dimensions.
For the first time, the X-Tail is available with an optional CVT automatic transmission which increases drivability and reduces fuel consumption.
Don’t think for a moment, this is just another soccer-mum taxi, the X-Trail also features an “intelligent” ALL MODE 4×4-i four-wheel drive system as well as a revised version of the proven 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine which is a complimentary balance of power and efficiency.
Power may have only slightly increased to 125kW and 226Nm, however it is the revised torque curve which improves power delivery and mid-range response whilst maintaining fuel efficiency.
The X-Trail is available in three model grades – ST, ST-L and range topping Ti – all of which feature ESP and Stability and Traction Control with Active Brake Limited Slip for safety on road, as well as hill descent control and hill start assist when tackling rough terrain.
All models are equipped with four-wheel disc ABS brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).
Passive safety is enhanced with dual front, front side and full-length curtain airbags on all models, along with front active headrests, side intrusion bars and a collapsible steering column.
MacPherson strut suspension at the front, and a multi-link system at the rear offers a more refined, comfortable ride, while efficiency and handling are assisted by the adoption of electric power steering. Despite the larger body, the new X-TRAIL retains the same 10.6-metre turning circle as the previous model.
There is space for five passengers as well as a luggage area that can be expanded to a maximum of 1773 litres when the new 40/20/40 rear seats are folded and the clever two-level floor with its sliding drawer is removed.
Standard creature comforts in the all new X-TRAIL models are a trip computer, exterior temperature gauge, cruise control, height-adjustable driver’s seat, air conditioning, power windows, keyless entry, 12-volt cargo area power outlet, cargo area tie-down hooks and roof rails.
ST-L and Ti models gain 17-inch alloy wheels, climate-control air-conditioning, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and a six-speaker sound system with six-stack, in-dash MP3-capable CD player, while the Ti comes with a glass sliding power sunroof, heated front leather seats with power adjustment and rear parking sensors.
Pricing
X-Trail ST $31,990 Manual $33,990 CVT Auto
X-Trail ST-L $35,990 Manual $37,990 CVT Auto
X-Trail Ti $38,990 Manual $40,990 CVT Auto
ALBORZ…could you get a few more front shots in? Any other pics like back or side on?
Klink: Haha, yeh when I was putting the pics in I was thinking that too… alas thats all the press shots we were given.
Lol must have an ugly rear if they just gave out 50 front shots.
Agree with last comment, it would be an ugly rear if can only have same same front look which they try to say is all new. LOL! Nissan makes it easier for people to go to the spunky Kluger and that is much better vehicle!
Anyhow, how many more of these do we need on the road seriously….
Mate deadset Nissan are so stupid, they say this is an all new car??? Looks the same dished up entree as the last effort and others leapfrog ahead with much better style (i.e. Toyota Kluger). People reckon that the Kluger looks not real nice, I say get real as it is vastly stylish and light years ahead of most as dam nice allrounder with an immaculate inside (dash configuration).
the back of the new X is very similar to the old one, the overall design is very similar to the old X.
Couldnt have said it better myself Klink !
My other half had one from new being a 2003 Ti and the idiots had NO idea how to fix defective rear seat backrest rattle as ancient cheap construction to fit it off. Useless service and useless car. Ugly as and looked like it was carved out of granite. Want style look at Kluger! Now that is all new!
can we get some interior shots?
Someone clearly fell asleep designing the new model.
Josh, these are the only press shots made available before the car launches next week.
Don’t worry we will bring you lot more photos and a road test once its actually released
If you don’t want the “optional CVT automatic” what the manual box you get, 5 speed or 6 speed?? I think they are playing it safe style wise, not going to hard on the restyle which is good… not like the “proboscis monkey” CRV honda… that looks crap, so good one nissan for keeping it simple yet different…
Dam well agree with the weirdo Honda CRV, that car looks hideous on front yet rest of car is nice. Begs the question how that was missed as FUGLY 100%.
Had 2 of these in our family, never missed a beat
Thinking of getting a CX7 [waiting for test here] or that new Dualis
So many choices!!
Cheers
F-0
This is so bluddy ugly the headlights are hideous, not much body shape change either.
Frugal One – get a CX7 as if lined up to X-trail it is like comparing a Ferrari to a Tata! Go the CX7 as X-trail is FUGLY AS!
Klink, have to agree with you again, the phrase “all-new” is thrown around all too liberally in recent times.
We will definitely have plenty more photos after the Motor Show, hopefully they have fixed that fugly centre dash.
George, mate why stop at the dash! I was thinking from the wheels and upwards… i.e. the whole shebang.
Klink you moron, you obviously know nothing about style. The Kluger is more aimed at the Pathfinder than the Xtrail. The Rav 4 is the Xtrails competition from Toyota, so how about learning your product before you open your gob? Just for the record moron, the xtrail tows 2000kg(braked) from a 4 cyl engine due to its remarkable light weight. Try towing with the Kluger and se what he economy is like. if you want to drive a real car instead of a princess ( which you’re obviously used to driving), try a Pathfinder! But at least compare apples to apples, not pears to oranges.
Not sure about the towing claims, being rated for a certain weight and actually doing it in comfort are two different things. Id expect a 4 cylinder to have a major deficiency in torque, even the Kluger would have an advantage in this area… and its not know for being an exceptional tower.
Nissan Troy, mate you are a unit! Comparing the angular straight Pathfinder with the angular straight X-Trail states you are a fairdinkum moron. It does not just come down to lightweight pee brain; but chassis set up or using lightwieght panels as in X-Trail (due to weight saving), motor, gearing ratios, etc. So how about getting a PHD in brains mate. It is small minded people like yourself who go on about others trying to make views of things you barely grasp. Hey you unit, reality is X-Trail I can say is butch utilitarian FUGLY – why as driven one extensively Mr Know-It-All. Style….hmm look no further then well put together style bucko then KLUGER!
I thought you got banned Klink?
Man, this car is soooo new and beautiful. I just love the dash, too.
Huh, oh – pfarck, oops, sorry guys, wrong thread…..
any negative comments on the Nissan X-Trail2006 sun roof?
interested in buying one
we live in Townsville so weather is a big problem (rain and heat)any comment will be appreciated
cheers
Also remember Nissan had very cheap ST models for a long time (recently) including on road costs which impact resale values (my other half had hers sold being 2003 old Ti and it was 45K new and sold for 18,150 recently with 150K kms. If you are looking at buying now is good time to buy as at runout mode and not much change in look to the new model so should haggle a REAL great deal! Do not buy before 2004 as the backseat rattles bad in previous models. Not sure how door trim and dash is in current model, all I know is 2003 scratched very very easily yet was very tough and strong plastics.
Hey guys,
If you want a bubble for a car get the Kluger, It will cost you $40,000 for the base model and you only get 2 wheel drive. The X-trail has 4×4. It’s not a real four wheel drive but it can sure do quite a bit. We have a 2007 model, it’s a cheap car but it does very well, The box on wheels gives it alot of room inside. For those people that don’t like the look of them thats fine, we don’t all want to drive a bubble. I like something with lines, the boxier the better for me. The CX7 is one of the ugliest cars I have ever see and would never buy one. Dosen’t mean you can’t. I think you guys forget that different things appeal to different people. Boxers or Briefs? Stop being so stupid. Have a real argument, stop putting everything down because it’s not to your taste. How would you feel if we all had to drive A Ford KA2?
I know its only your opinion, but CX7, ugly… you have got to be kidding. Same with the Kluger. They all own the Xtrail.
I feel Nissan’s getting lazy with their products and going backwards. The Tiida is a complete mess up of a car which Nissan is throwing money away to sell them, the new X-Trail doesn’t seem like much of a leap forward in design. Who wants to buy a car that looks the same?
I’m glad I work for Mazda.
We almost got the Tiida, rented one and was amazed at how well it went, but wanted a 4×4 and something with a little more room. Also don’t forget that Renault ownes Nissan now.
Boxy – Yes, Fugly – perhaps, but have just purchased a runout model and did a road trip from Melb to Gold Coast and back in 8 days. Comments:- Economical with a tight motor returned 9.1 l per 100K and it was driven moderately hard.
Ran like on rails dropping from New England to the coast in heavy rain and near zero visability. Confortable – longest time spent was 17 hours in the saddle and did not find this uncomfortable. Like the more boxy shape [and would prefer it to be more so] as you can fit larger square things – inside unlike the egg cars of today.
Like the sunroof and it didn’t leak even in the heaviest rain. Don’t mind the centre instruments – reminds me of my old morrises of yesteryear and is great at night having a black area directly in front of you.
Also seems to handle steep wet grassy paddocks in the Dandenongs quite well.
Towing and four cylinder motor: I have towed my double horse float behind: Volvo 2L 4cy. Citroen DS 2L 4cy.[and you thought the X-trail was weird and Fugly!], 9 seat Ford Van 2L 4 cy. All did this quite OK albeit not quite as effortless as my 3.8L 6cy Fairmont/Berlina/Statesman (supercharged)[And I live in the Dandenongs so it is NOT flat country driving]. I anticipate that the x-trail 2.5L 4Cy will be adequate to the task. [long stroke torquie four!]
Hates:
Stupid ADR [i.e. Non-x-trail problem] diminishing mirrors. Almost had two prangs misjudging car approach speeds in them. Difficult backing with them.
Awful reversing lights – will have to fix!
Trying to find it in car parks – so many other X-trails out there!
I got this vehicle as I wanted to downsize from my real 4wd and so – far I am not disappointed.
Ideally, I would have preferred a diesel as my specks were; a comfortable economical automatic dirt roader that can tow 2000K with cruise control and, preferably, climate control.
I note that the new beast can only tow 1400Kg with the CVT Auto?????? Any ideas as to why?
Ian [5000k in two weeks]
We have just traded our 2003 5 speed manual Ti with 133,000klms for a brand spanking new hot off the showroom floor new model CVT Auto Ti.
Although, cosmetically – yes it does look similar, yet the changes Nissan have made, look great – remember, never judge a book by its cover, however, it by far, is an outstanding vehicle and there are variances nontheless and overall the vehicle in my opinion is fantastic. It is larger and offers better fuel economy – we get terrific fuel consumption now in our current X-Trail and I am absolutely smitten that we will be getting even better fuel consumption with the new model. At the end of the day it all depends on what you want in a vehicle – personally for us, we have three small children and this new model is absolutely perfect and meets with our criteria – we have test driven the new model – certainly put it through its paces, strapped all of the children in very comfortably with room to move, checked out and tested everything that opens and shuts – typically something the Wife would do! so much space in the rear, boot is bigger for all of that shopping, the slide out drawers – excellent!
We have never ever had a problem with our existing 2003 X-Trail and it has never ever missed a beat, not one rattle, not one issue with sunroof NOTHING – this made our decision remarkably easy when looking for a replacement. Although everyone is entitled to their own opinion – the true misanthropists drive other vehicle types and of course will have negative things to say about the new X-Trail(Kluger, Mazda – please!).
If you truly enjoy driving a Nissan, then I assure you, you will be pleasantly surprised with the new X-Trail – it is truly an outstanding vehicle.
Anyhow, we look forward to picking our new X-Trail up tomorrow and could not be happier – the fantastic service we received from Macarthur Nissan should be commended – thanks Darryl you are terrific! We received top dollar for our trade-in and a great deal on the new vehicle. Any wonder Macarthur Nissan is a platinum dealer!!!
We certainly look forward to continued hassle free driving in yet another great faultless X-Trail by Nissan.
Hats off to you Nissan!
Cheers, Donna.
DONNA… sorry that is crap you never had one rattle. What does back seatrest do as we had EXACT same model and that 2003 model could not be fixed and it rattled ALWAYS. So would like your comment truthfully please!
DONNA – also too bare in mind the car dealership under warranty could NOT fix it (it was changed in 2004model and perfect then). Dealership just tried to stick some foam in around locking pin on seat backrest. So I would like to know the facts as you CANT 100% be stating fact and I question without any doubt the authenticity of your post!
BASED ON MY FACT AND YOUR SALES PITCH LIE…beware as would not buy another but would plonk for a Kluger.
CX7 is nice, but gee back side windows look weird as in my opinion. Choice is clear for me and it will age gracefully. Buy Kluger as the rest LOOK MILES RUDE-R!
I think your right NM…….this is some free advertising by some dealer!!! Not one rattle ..yer right!
OH DONNA YOU COULD NOT GO ANY WITH YOU SALES PITCH RUBBISH REALLY ANY LONGER! Do you think nobody one here is smart enough by not having and may I clearly quote “EXACT SAME MODEL”. When you want to challenge me let me know Miss Nissan as will confirm VIN number for you! Bloody salesmen all similar most cases as more hot air in this one then in hot air balloon…………
DONNA!!!! your the best! i agree with you, the all new xtrail is amazing, and the t30 model isnt too bad either.
maximus,….. you are an absolute toolbox! this young lady has posted her opinion and you slander it just because you had a bad experience!! your an idiot!
i hope you enjoy your new xtrail donna, enjoy. Dazz.
Nothing to do with NM having a bad experience , it is to do with the way the promotion comes accross of the car! It clearly sounds like a car yard promoting themself not a DONNA!
No rattles………please!!!!!!!!!!
A Nissan X Trail would be my last choice over a Kluger a CX7 or a CR-V . If I had to chose one of these waste of time compact size sedans with a lift kit!
naughtymaximusisatoolbox, what do you have against other people?
Oh my goodness!
Donna here again (yes, I am a Donna) – I am completely floored by Naughtyius Maximus (3 goes at hammering me) and whomever else wants to slander my personal opinion here – I am a very sincere person who just wanted to voice my opinion and let the true Nissan appreciator know how I felt about MY X-Trail and MY new purchase of my brand new vehicle today. I believe that I did say that we are all entitled to our own opinion, but to directly insult my character and integrity to the “authenticity” of my previous note and boldly call me a liar is really below the belt. I certainly stand behind not having a problem with my previous X-Trail – hence me having no hesitation to buy the new model. Naughtyius Maximus – you do not know me, nor do you have the right to judge me, you may have had issues with your previous vehicle, but I have not with mine.
I reiterate that I am not a dealer or an other hideous interpretation of whom exactly you think I might be.
I am merely a very happy Nissan X-Trail customer wanting to share my very pleasant experiences.
DONNA…why I commented strongly was we had exact same vehicle and you never had same problem as what inflicted ours – yet it was design fault that was on all 2003 Ti models. Please comment clearly why yours was perfect and ours was bad as I do not believe your comment. I have asked for a comment and yet you still SKIRT away and just say you still have no problems.
She gets a spotter fee from the yard if she sells one on Caradvice maybe NM! hahaha
Outstanding vehicle is a big word for a very average and butt ugly compact try hard FWD !
So you is Dazz??????? Your salesman???????
DONNA…when backseat rest was grabbed and lightly pushed around a bit it would vibrate on pins that lock into mounting mechanism on body of car – yet yours had a superior mechanism when EXACT same model as we had. You are funny! This was a clear problem with car and your responses back (AND SOME CROONIE USING PART OF MY NAME) sounds like a politician. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR SPIEL / COMMENT OUT OF IT AND ANSWER FAULT ON WHY NOT IN YOURS!
Naughty Max – SKIRTING not me!
How many times do I have to repeat myself, my vehicle did not rattle. I truly feel for sad for you that you purchased a seat rattling X-Trail that clearly has YOU rattled.
In all honesty, I could not care less whether you believe me or not!
BM…no crap of a lie, fact we got rid of it as useless vibration on roads. We had to put incline further back so as noise was dampened against car body (cause it used to touch trim). The idiots at Nissan put blue foam inside pin to try to dampen it and could do NO more. Gee that Donna sounds like PETER GARRETT today as simply believes something inside even if untrue!
OK DONNA EXPLAIN WHY OUR MODEL CLEARLY DID AND YOURS DID NOT….no good just saying it did not as it was exact same fitting on car til 2004 update.
So your telling us after 13000ks it had not one fault or rattle? What was you vehicle set up for blind and deaf people? I am yet to be in ANY car after 130000ks and not hear a rattle! Did you do 130000 ks on a rolling road? hahaha
Sorry but I don’t believe you either ,I guess some people are just fussier about cars than others,which is why I wouldn’t have bought one in the first place.Honda Toyota and Mazda are all over Nissans styling and quality,always have been!
DONNA – Irrelevant comment of yours as you just move goalposts away from facts at clear hand KINDLY REFER 8.41pm / 8.34pm / 8.26pm comments. Why did yours not rattle when as I clearly said when I pushed Bellbowrie Motors at Coffs Harbour and Nissan direct it was acknowledged it was a fault. Did you buy your car at 133,000kms speedo reading and sell it some time later at 133,000kms as that must be the case!
DONNA…keep wording on level playing field to clear problem on our car and nothing else as your comments are clearly DIVERSION away from issue.
COMMENT PLEASE AND LEAVE SECOND AND THIRD PARAGRAPHS OUT OF YOUR RESPONSES (as per your post 8.37pm) OUT OF ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS.
AWAITING COMMENTS ON “CLEAR MANUFACTURING PROBLEM” OF THIS MODEL AND NOT YOUR PERSONAL COMMENTS ON THAT WARM FUZZY FEELING YOU HAVE ON CAR!
Had to post anti spam word was BMWM5……hehehehe
So I guess Dazzaaaaaaaaa……..will be back next with yet another oooooo so convincing story! Oh thats right he was the salesman! Anyone going to ring her dealership tomorrow to see if Dazz works there?? Or Donna hahaha
Max & Missile,
How would someone know why your car rattled and their’s didn’t???
Give it a rest. Good for her that she’s happy with her purchase, and had a good run out of her old model.
We are not talking of sqeaking trim or rattle in dah wherever. My point is the seat backrest pin that locked onto body mechanism had very sloopy tolerance as pin was lot less diameter then inside of locking mechanism and this finish is identical in her X-Trail.
You would clearly make sense if it was a rattle in dash. Then I would not comment once!
typo…. dash wherever
Guys just let it go . . .
Im still standing in the corner like a good girl though !!!
I am watching collectors!!!
AMUSED ONLOOKER….gee have sighted you on other posts, you seem to hover around Donna’s great review…….LOL
…typo. That is have NOT sighted you on other posts
Geeze theres some knobs on this site. More than just something loose on your car.
please this is tragic.cars do lots of things to lots of people.bit like a great burger or not getting one!very personal. U tools(and everyone knows who you are!) are being foolish and sould like you have no life.I want facts about the Xtrail not views that are unfounded or personal.It is very offensive what you have said bout Donna,she seems to be in a better place anyway.Kluger is dearer than the xtrail ti,and I mean by thousands.sure it is a good car but people do have a budget.I personally can choose from a wide price range.I just keep going back to the fantastic,comfy interior of the Xtrail.None of them are really pretty,yes the mazda is a great car but looks like a cane toad and Honda is a sleek machine but visually dull.In all honesty don’t all cars go in the year 2008? I just want a normal review please, is there anybody out there…………….
NM, big man, hassling chicks over your rattly seat. Hop on an ant and ride away.
The design looks like 20 years old car. Maybe they’e going for that “vintage” fashion look.
I have a xtrail ti 2003 no rattle in rear seat at 76000klms 1 rattlein dash under left air bag. only other problem slight shudder when braking from about 100 klm even after changeing front rotors wondering if in abs sytems. as for fuel consumption may as well own a v8 8.6klm per lt 6.5klm towing a lightweight van 950kgs other than that a very nice vehicle to drive ps its an auto.
No doubts, the new x-trail has come out with some nice new features like diesel 6MT option. However, the eye stabbing ugliness of the headlights simply can’t make me “feel” any respect for this vehicle. Take a look at new audi suv or Touareg, the whole suv made so smooth and pleasing to eyes.
Nissan x-trail must redesign their super ugly headlights and make them a bit narrower, slantier and more stylish if they want more buyers for this vehicle which is awesome by all means except for the ugliest headlights ever seen…
HORACE FROM JAMAICA: OWNS X TRAIL SINCE 2003. A GREAT VEHICLE OVERALL. CHANGED RADIATOR UNDER WARRANTY IN 2005, WHEEL BEARING 2008; NO OTHER REPLACEMENT APART FROM REGULAR SERVICING. JUST COMPLETE 85,000KM. RECENTLY STARTS TO VIBRATE WHENEVER REVERSE OR DRIVE IS SELECTED ESPECIALLY WHEN THE AC IS ON.HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM? ANY ADVICE AS TO THE POSSIBLE CAUSE?
Good day
Here in Nhill, Vicx, Austrlai, been looking at the Nissan X-trail, first “4×4″ Would appreciate some comments re oil and petrol consumption please. Any takers and any other comments. Thank you.