2010 Nissan X-Trail update

By Brett Davis | September 07th, 2010

Nissan Australia has released the updated 2010 Nissan X-Trail soft-roader. It comes with styling changes, engine revisions which provide improved fuel economy and more equipment and comfort offered inside. There’s a price drop for most variants, too.

The new Nissan X-Trail has received obvious styling changes to the front bumper bar and headlight design, incorporating clearer more powerful Xenon bulbs in the Ti petrol and TL diesel models. LEDs give a modern touch to the taillight cluster as well.

Inside, the car gets a Bluetooth phone connectivity system, keyless start/stop, automatic rain-sensor wipers, a larger instrument cluster with clearer dials and a heater/cooler glove box. There’s also more knee room on offer compared to the existing and previous model as well as an adjustable telescopic steering column.

Underneath the car and inside the engine compartment, the new X-Trail now comes with Advanced Hill Descent Control for auto and CVT models. The engine received tweaks which see the fuel consumption figures drop from 9.4L per 100km to 9.1, using the same 2.5-litre, 125kW/226Nm four-cylinder engine. The 2.0-litre diesel engine also sees fuel economy figures drop from 8.1L/100km to 7.4L/100km.

The new Nissan X-Trail will be arriving in dealerships around the country during the course of this month. Prices and price changes are as follows:
X-TRAIL petrol ST Manual $31,990* -$1,000
X-TRAIL petrol ST CVT $34,490* -$1,000
X-TRAIL petrol ST-L CVT $38,490* -$1,750
X-TRAIL petrol Ti CVT $44,490* -$500
X-TRAIL diesel TS Manual $35,990* -$1,750
X-TRAIL diesel TS Auto $38,240* -$1,750
X-TRAIL diesel TL Manual $42,990* Unchanged
X-TRAIL diesel TL Auto $45,240* Unchanged
*Pricing is RRP and does not include on road costs, metallic paint ($495) or dealer charges

nickdl

The interior is so barren, still looks pretty ugly.
Anthony

This is still by far the ugliest vehicle in its segment.
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Be Realistic

Yes the X-trail is never going win any beauty contest – but really – who cares!
Show me another vehicle on the market for under 40k that can get around the city for 9L/100km, tow 2000kg of float and horse up a steep hill, be simply wiped down after have a couple of wet dirty dogs in the back, and can fit a 2m long book shelf in the back with out the boot hanging open.
So thanks Nissan for recognising that not everyone wants their soft-roader to look like a scaled up hatch-back that can’t fit anything inside and has tiny windows you can’t see anything out of.

Ken

I’d take a base model KIA Sorento Diesel before this for that price. Does all that you said with the 4wd lock, has a fantastic engine and gearbox, more room (7 Seater) with the option of a 6 speed manual that tows 2500kg. My Platinum achieves under 8.0L / 100km and that’s driving from Liverpool to Parramatta everyday in not exactly freeway conditions as most Sydney siders have experienced.

KM

Could someone please explain to me why you would get this over a ix35/sportage?

Dan

Huge boot, but that’s pretty much it.
Roger Ramjet

More interior room, better interior plastics, more larger comfortable seats, better ride, higher tow rating, better off-road capability, 4wd lock mode, standard Bluetooth, steering reach adjustment and Gps option to name a few.
The downside to the KIA/IX is that the Xtrail exterior design has gone backwards and looks dated, inferior handling and French/ Renault influenced issues with the diesel engine!

Crossy

Still too expensive
G220BA

I suppose we now know how to make an ugly car even worse. Seems they taken styling cues from greatwall for the front end.Interior seems very dated in styling.

Basically put the design is not very well executed and has the potential to be so much better.
jojo

First Nissan boast about how the market research told them that customers prefered the boxy/chunky look of the exterior with the revised model, but when sales nosedive they rushout a revised update trying to soften the look.

Park the X-Trail next to the new Kia Sportage and see how dated and how wrong Nissan got it.

JEKYL & HYDE

SPEAKING OF THE KIA SPORTAGE!!!

CLICK +1 IF YOUR SICK TO DEATH OF THE DROP DOWN AD ON THE CARADVICE HOMEPAGE!!!!!!

baaa

the kia sportage ad crashes safari

nickdl

Well get Firefox then
Tomas79

Teaches you right, for using those crappy apple products!

Steve-Poyza

I like it. Okay, so here people are saying that the second generation X-Trail is ugly. I won’t argue with that. But this updated X-Trail in my opinion looks pretty good. Now I know not much has actually changed, but I think the little changes have gone a long way. From the front I really like it, there is something sleek about the headlights and adds a nice finishing touch to what has always been a very distinctive SUV. The tail lights don’t have the same effect for me as the head lights do but I’ve got nothing to complain about. LED’s are a nice addition. The interior is also pretty reasonable, nice and clean (although the Koleos’ would win every time, in my opinion, except for when it comes to space). Overall, a well kitted and very attractive compact SUV.

Only complaint would be those horribly thick and clunky looking roof rails with the built in fog lights, but I presume they’re optional.
Nick K

Wow, I know I’ll design a shoebox on wheels. What are Nissan thinking, what hopelessly wooden styling, FAIL.
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I just wonder how long the update is on the market? Nissan really have to get a new shape on the market quickly to keep up to speed with all the latest designs.
http://streetcarz.net Tony

If you take it on face value or even judge it by just looking at the front. You are misjudging a very capable SUV that comes with lot of features and it just gotten better. SUVS should be user friendly first and looks second. There are too many pointy nose rake rear hatch SUVS around that compromises space and userbility.

The side and rear profiles of the car are quite pleasant with the optional spoiler. The interior is very roomy, laced with tough and easy to clean material, the dash is purposeful and feels solid , unlike some hollow plastic u find in Mitsubishi cars. I find the ride in combination with the well cushioned seats very supple and comfortable on short and long trips. The boot with many storage pockets and slide draws are unique and useful. I use to own a 2008 model, after selling it, I really miss it. The reason for selling is that I wanted a 7 seater. A 7 seater Xtrail would be a good variant. If one can get pass the look then take a test drive. The dynamics and engineering under the boxy shell will surprise many and you can carry alot of stuff!
Byron

I agree with Tony, some of us need vehicles that are actually practical and the X-trail is as practical as they come. The boot space is excellent for this size vehicle, and it is a very comfortable and easy to live with car, as well as pretty decent off road ability too. I average 7.2 litres/100k (diesel manual) driving all around Melbourne.

I think the update looks great and will have a good look at one next time i’m at the dealer
Jack Doff

No-one seems to complain about Range Rovers, and you can’t get more box shaped than that!
LN

Why does it have to AWLAYS be about ‘looks’?

You guys haven’t even driven this car yet and don’t know how it performs both on and off the road and you say you’d rather and ix35/sorrento over this?
shibu jacob

Form follows function,I agree! The advantage it has against its peers is that you can lock the 4wd whereas others which are AWD or optional wont go in AWD mode beyond 30km/h.Yes the shape can do with a bit of contemporary designing.
Marty

I got this car the other day and i love it. The power to start with isnt fantastic but once going its great. Extremely good on fuel 7.8km/100 so far. got roofracks on it and it looks great. I would fully recommend this car. Heaps of room inside with great features inside