All-New Nissan X-Trail

By George Skentzos | October 16th, 2007

The all-new MY07 Nissan X-Trail continues the styling themes set by the previous generation, but is now larger in all dimensions, offering improved refinement, comfort, safety and quality in a practical package.

A first for the new X-Trail is the inclusion of an optional stepless CVT automatic transmission that not only improves driveability in all situations but also helps reduce fuel consumption.

Proving that it is more than just an urban roamer, it also benefits from “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.

Whilst power is only slightly up on the previous model with 125kW, a revised torque curve ensures the 226Nm is used effectively through a sophisticated CVTC (Continuous Valve Timing Control) system to ensure a usable spread of power and torque over a wide operating range that assists performance both on and off-road.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) including Stability Control and Traction Control with Active Brake Limited Slip, hill descent control and hill start assist feature across the three-model X-TRAIL range – ST, ST-L and the range-topping Ti.

Four-wheel disc ABS brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) are also standard across the range.

Passive safety is enhanced with the fitment of 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 keep the 16-inch steel wheels in the ST models and 17-inch six-spoke alloy wheels with 215/60R17 tyres in ST-L and Ti versions firmly adhered to the asphalt.

With enough space for five adults or 1773-litres of luggage the new X-Trail is practical in more ways than one, including a durable and easily washable plastic luggage area.

The centre-mounted gauges in its predecessor have now been relocated to their rightful place directly ahead of the driver.

Standard in 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 remains unchanged from the previous ST model at $31,990 for the manual and $33,990 for the CVT automatic.

The mid-specification ST-L is priced from $35,990 for the manual and $37,990 for the CVT automatic while the range topping Ti is priced from $38,990 and $40,990 respectively for manual and CVT automatic variants.

http://. Naughtyius Maximus

ALBORZ…would like to know when you test 4wd like this could you get team member who carries out test to confirm whether back seat rest rattles as other half had 2003Ti and it rattled every second as bad design. Perhaps in writeup comment whether sqeaks or rattles heard to and grab / shake rear seat rest whether solid or some slack in design that may lead to rattles. Also noticed rear vents in console for rear passengers which is a significant improvement over under seat items they do. Does trim to doors appear the same as previous model as marks very easily and wondering if actual material or finish methods employed during manufacture having changed it to be more durable!
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I’m quickly becoming a fan of the new vehicle models that Nissan is introducing.

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Adam [aka Mada]

I’d take one of these over the new ugly CRV and bloated RAV4.
Nice job Nissan.
Steve V

Same box shape, same interior finish, same old engine. No diesel either. What a missed opportunity!
Steve V

^^^but aleast they worked out where the instrument panel should go.
Myke

I saw one on the road in Melbourne, I had to almost look twice to see whether it was the new or old one.
Allan Garbutt

What a missed opportunity – no diesel. I think this is an irresponsible decision by Nissan given the current concerns over global warming and the cleaner running diesel.
Frugal One

Diesel, you joking

Which part dont you understand?

$3000 more to buy, $0.10cpl more for the fuel than ULP [together with filthy located at rear of servo bowser/concrete etc etc]

PASS on diesel

A nice factory designed/engineered and Aussie fitted LPG [1/3rd the cost of diesel] IS the way to go

Cheers

F-0
http://. Naughtyius Maximus (not KFC or Klink

Everyone jumps on diesel bandwagon. Can see the merit when in non-4WD as better economy and little cars get much further (i.e. Hyundai i30 average 4.7Lm / 100kms is dam great). Sure all will say diesel is better in 4WD; I say times must change due to environment changing and over it…LPG, etc.
Gordon

I am waiting for mine to arrive. I had a miserly test drive (they hate you to put any k’s on the clock) I was pretty impressed although I thought that the clutch and accelerator were too light. I think it is a good move to resite the instrument cluster to its normal position. I am coming from a Mazda SP23 which is a ripper drive but had four punctures in three years and can’t fit a full size spare in the well. Putting a wheel barrow tyre on is not appropriate for Aussie conditions. The Mazda is very noisy on the course chip bitumen and I noticed that the Nissan is much quieter. I am looking forward to its arrival and updating my comments.
Gordon

Its finally arrived and I have had it for about a month. Fuel economy is usually around 9.6 l/100 klm but last fill, the computer showed 8.9 l/100 klms. I have got used to the clutch action and it is much better that first noticed. The windscreen should have a tint band and the driver’s side visor needs to be shorter as it blocks your vision on hills. Short changed over the overseas models with the two action door/then other doors setting on the remote not available. The centre instrument (fuel/temp/distance etc) is unreadable in the sunlight and the numerals need to be bigger so that they can be seen. The lack of steering wheel controls for the radio and trip meter is a pain as you have to put your hand through the steering wheel spokes to press the button to cycle through the settings. Lastly I think that it is stupid that the radio doesn’t show what station you are on. It disappears within a couple of seconds and shows the preset station number. You have to press the selector again to see what station it is on. Other than that I am very happy with the XTrail so far.