Nissan X Trail New Body test. What is an updated car
Permanent update model Row - Pledge of well-being any automotive company. Our review will be devoted to 2.0-liter diesel x-Trail versionsAs a result of which we will try to understand whether it can satisfy customer requests.
The power supply and torque is especially important for a large all-wheel drive car, so compare a new modification with a base 1,6-liter version that did not differ in outstanding indicators, but was completely balanced.
What is an updated car
Since its appearance in 2014, the current generation Nissan. X-TRAIL got quite widespread and quite often occurs on road road. The popularity of the model contributes to the widest choice of complete sets and additional equipmentthat provides 23 possible options Equipment.
After seven years, it is safe to say that simplicity of maintenance and low operating costs satisfy the requests of most owners. However, based on marketing research, nissan manual It has come to the conclusion that customers want a little more. In particular, they need a more powerful engine to increase elasticity in all modes, as well as the possibility of towing. According to experts, this will allow to expand the target audience inside the segment by 41%. Such high indicators are due to stable demand for powerful versions Medium-sized crossovers.
This, ultimately, was the reason for the appearance new X-Trail 2.0 DCI with a significantly more frilled engine with a capacity of 175 hp and the maximum torque of almost 380 nm, which is 47 hp and 60 nm more than a standard 1.6-liter version. Thanks to the use of more powerful motor The list of options appeared first automatic box Transmissions. This unit, called Xtronic, which from a technical point of view is a variator, but it is the only one affordable option For those who want to abandon the usual clutch pedal.
In addition, for the front-wheel drive modifications it is a non-alternative mechanism. If you prefer a different level of opportunity, then you will be interested in the All-wheel drive version with mechanical box Shift.
In addition to the variator, it is proposed and new system Active Engine Brake, which to increase the stability and predictability of the car reactions smoothly changes the transfer number of the variator when braking the engine.
The car itself has changed quite slightly, so the update is quite falling under the definition of the term "Facelifting". A slightly different form of bumpers, grills of the radiator, as well as a headlight configuration, a list of finishing and upholstery materials is supplemented.
Let's start review
Under the hood of the car installed new diesel engine, but external changes Hardly ever. Appected additional exhaust pipe Rear, but at the same time nameplates indicating a significant increase in power, no. As before, the X-Trail is offered with a set alloy wheels The same dimension, although it is quite obvious that many of the new owners would prefer a slightly large differentiation in the model range.
Run the 2.0-liter engine, and all the hopes for the fact that it will be more refined than a rather noisy 1,6-liter unit with hoarse exhaust, immediately collapsed. Of course, this is not a failure - the engine operation is completely balanced and for its class is quite acceptable, but there are constant vibrations on pedals on idling, as well as a somewhat annoying sound with increasing revolutions.
The engine will pull exactly 1200 revolutions per minute, but in order to feel the increase in power, and also understand what you paid for, it is worth promoting it up to 1800 revolutions, in which the potential begins to completely open.
It is worth noting that in general the motor turned out to be quite highly short, so for a dynamic driving, as well as to tow the trailer, you will need to keep the tachometer arrow in a higher area. However, the 2.0-liter TDI unit from the Volkswagen Group goes to a lower sound tonality with an increase in the load, and is generally more perfect than the predecessor.
It is important to note that in the version with a manual gearbox, the car is capable of towing a trailer, equipped with a weighing of 2 tons, and with a variator - 1650 kg. These are serious indicators that are hardly achievable for less powerful modification.
The X-Trail is driven almost the same as before, with small bodies, sufficient clutch levels and the competent distribution of torque. Steering It is well balanced and allows you to accurately adjust the trajectory of movement, and small steering movements at high speeds allow you to hold the car within the selected strip with the ideal accuracy.
Off-road opportunities are supported by a decent burden in the field of low revolutions, as well as blocking inter-axis differential and the forced distribution of torque equally between the axes. All this makes it possible to easily overcome the broken smart roads And ride deep dirt. However, if you are forced to regularly ride off-road, then you obviously have to choose another car, because the limited moves of the suspension and a small ground clearance It will not allow to ensure the overcoming of problem areas. In other words, this model Nissan. Not much different from most classmates - crossovers.
In order to understand what this conclusion is based on, it is worth considering constructive features transverse location platforms power aggregate. In automatic mode, no more than 20% of the torque is transmitted to the rear axle, which makes the car actually front-wheel drive. No need to forget that the hard lock is not provided, in the off-road mode, the electronics of the car is carefully related to brake system And trying to prevent the overheating of the Viscounts, therefore the time distribution of 50/50 is very conditional.
Riding this car is quite comfortable, regardless of the quality of the road surface, unless, of course, we are not talking about deep off-road. However, large potholes are tangible to the body, which for this price segment it seems a serious shortcoming. This is due to the rather high rigidity of spring suspension, so necessary to hold rolls in a strictly limited range.
It is worth a separately mentioning the system of active suppression of the swing effect - Active Ride Control, which is not bad with the responsibilities with the responsibilities. And 19-inch wheels work out small irregularities, not allowing them through the suspension to be transmitted to the body in the form of vibration.
The interior of the X-Trail will be very familiar to everyone who dealt with more compact Nissan Qashqai.At the same time, most of the architecture of two cars is significantly different. This means that you get an abundance of soft high-quality plastic in the zones of direct tactile contact, which ensures an understanding of what the significant difference in the value of models is due. If you translate the view directly to the dashboard, then you will find and cheaper hard plastic, but the quality of it is fit on high level, so there are no sharp edges and in risen.
In the center dashboard There is either a 5.0-inch touch screen in the ACENTA configuration (starter available with a 2.0-liter engine), or a 7.0-inch multimedia center, which has a radio DAB radio, satellite navigator and 360-degree overview . During operation, the large touch screen pleased with the convenience and good responsiveness to pressing, and the navigation in the menu was significantly easier with the quick access buttons at the edges. The screen resolution is high enough, and the image was saturated and contrasting, but the system in Kia Sorento. and Skoda Kodiaq. More attractive.
The interior of the X-TRAIL is replete with the presence of gloves, shelves and other places to accommodate small items, which in combination with large door pockets allows you to place everything you need for a large family travel.
The middle row of seats is definitely more spacious than more compact Qashqai, and it will easily take a couple of quite high adult passengers. Optional third-party seats are rather designed for short trips and are designed either on children or on low-spirited slender passengers.
Should I buy?
If you like X-Trail, and you decided to buy, then we will always assume that 1.6 DCI is a version that will satisfy most potential buyers. Reducing CO2 emissions and efficiency will delight pragmatic owners, and a significant difference in price with 2.0 DCI will become an additional stimulus to think.
1.6 - The liter version may be noticeably weaker, but if you rarely load the machine along the roof or towing something, it will fine. The two-liter version will certainly please the increased dynamics, extended functionality and potential facilities, but giving preference to the latter, it is necessary to think about how often you need all this. Nevertheless, we still recommend looking at Kodiaq if you still decided to purchase a seven-seater SUV.
Specifications Nissan X-Trail 2.0 DCI 177 4WD N-Vision:
Engine working volume 1995 cm3, four-cylinder, diesel;
Power 175 hp at 3750 rpm;
Torque 379.6 nm at 2000 rpm;
Transmission 6-speed mechanical;
Curb weight 1675 kg;
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h 9.4 seconds;
Maximum speed: 204 km / h;
Fuel consumption 5.3 liters per 100 km of way;
Nearest competitors: Ford Kuga., Skoda kodiaq, Hyundai Santa. Fe.
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Not so long ago, we told you how our test was held - the most-selling crossover in Europe.
Now let's talk about the updates that have undergone the most sold (including the Rogue model in the US) crossover in the world - Nissan X-Trail 2017.
What's new in Nissan X-Trail 2017
It is quite expected to focus on external changes. The updated car has become more expressive due to the new front part, which has become even more embossed and complex in architecture.
The form of LED-running lights changed, but still distinguishes this model from the couch. Iks-Trail had short "boomerangi".
The grille looks notably wider thanks to a wide V-shaped inset combining black gloss and chrome. His exterior has become more. The appropriate linings decorate the bumpers and lining of the new design on the lower doors of the updated Nissan X-Trail 2017 in more expensive equipment.
But I do not like that the doors themselves do not cover the thresholds. In this, I was convinced after a few hours when, choosing from the car after pokatushek off-road, wiped the dirty threshold of the staff.
Polycarbonate pad for which the emblem is hidden, gives the presence of an active cruise control radar in the X-traile. Exceptionally from aesthetic considerations, this solution is also beneficial because the mud will not be clogged into the embossed "icon".
Just like on Casca, the emblem became larger. And the polycarbonate lining says about the presence of an active cruise control of the radar of an active cruise control. Great fit into exterior and new rectangular fog lights. In my opinion, they look more solid than the old round lanterns.
Rear optics in the Nissan X-Trail 2017 familiar form, but now also completely LED. And the bumper began to look more powerful thanks to the developed element from unpainted plastic.
New lining on the lower doors look beautiful, especially for those who love chrome. But the thresholds open to all winds and dirt can cause evacuated clothes.
In general, these changes led to an increase in the body length by 50 mm. The remaining dimensions are unchanged. New body elements did not have any influence and aerodynamics: its coefficient in the updated X-Trailer 2017 is still 0.32.
When the third generation Nissan X-Trail appeared (T32), we. And they advised to easily distinguish the models in front of the LED-running lights.
Machines with information and entertainment system NissanConnect immediately gives "shark fins" antenna on the roof.
The same opinion we adhere to now. Only now at X-Trail left short "boomerangs". The headlights themselves can be completely LED with the Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) Adaptive FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS).
So now and Nissan X-Trail 2017 has learned to turn the light beams behind the wheel. And focusing not only at the angle of rotation of the steering wheel, but also at the speed of movement. Everything is smart! This system Nissan is used for the first time in Europe.
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Refresh car wheel disks New diameter design from 17 to 19 inches, as well as four new shades: orange-pearl (Orange Pearl), Pearl-red (Red Pearl), Pearl Metallic (Blue Pearl Metallic) and Dark Brown Pearl (Dark Brown Pearl ).
New equipment Nissan X-Trail 2017
With the update, the model received a new set of N-Connecta. This is a higher level of equipment than in Visia and Acenta, but easier than in Tekna. All of them are available to Ukrainian buyers of the updated Nissan X-Trail 2017.
The feeling of high quality of the interior is manifested in the finish materials: the skin is sewn the front panel in front of the passenger and pads for the knees on both sides of the central floor console.
The feeling of better quality and expensive interior creates an appropriate finish. New materials are used on torpedo and door cards, leather upholstery covers the panel before the front passenger, the ventilation grilles received glossy inserts, and the CVT Xtronic Variant lever has a new case.
The semi-slip silver vent steering wheel reproduces the shape of the "V-Motion" emblem. The new shape of the steering wheel and central blowing deflectors immediately adds novelty salon.
With such an elegant two-color salon, like on our test car in the most expensive execution, and I don't want to climb into the dirt. After all, the interior of Nissan X-Trail 2017 became more elegant and even ... sports.
Who does not believe, let it look at the new steering wheel with a compact central part, three spokes and thicker "cropped" from the bottom of the rim. With new blocks of switches, it is easier to work with a route computer and cruise control. But personally, the presence of heating steering wheel is most warm.
The new X-Trail has a wider range of internal doors, depending on the configuration. Here are just angular handles from rigid plastic look too cheap elements and not very "grip". In the same nasha, for example, the handles can be wrapped in the skin with a beautiful line and more pleasant when touched.
And passengers in the cold will enjoy heating the rear sofa. It only turns on ... in front. A rather strange decision. But the big scope in the second row is not surprising. As the ability to move the sofa in the longitudinal direction and adjust the tilt of the back.
Another nice option, there was no bark earlier - the "Hands-Free" function for the trunk lid. On the updated Nissan. X-Trail 2017 It is installed, starting with new configuration N-Connecta, along with Intelligent Key, the Intelligent Around View Monitor circular view system, the NissanConnect information entertainment system with a new interface.
Seats comfortable, but personally I always want to sit down below and change the tilt of the pillow, but it is still impossible to make this in the updated Nissan X-traile.
And owners of such cars after the update it is enough to hold the foot under the bumper to open the compartment. Convenient when both hands are busy things. But what to do when you take them from the trunk? After all, the crossover has not learned him in a similar way.
But the updated Nissan X-Trail is able to adhere to the lane, slow down and accelerate. Familiar from 2014, the Intelligent Emergency Braking (IEB) emergency braking system is now supplemented by pedestrian recognition feature.
Places for second-row passengers abound. Rear sofa sections with a rather impressive movement range in the longitudinal direction and adjustment of the back of the back.
But the main thing is that familiar Lane Keep Assist (LKA) strip technology, active cruise control Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and a movement feature in the TRAFFIC JAM PILOT (TJP), are now combined into a common propilot.
True, he will appear on the car only next year, but after all and wait for a long time.
This autonomous driving system complements the Nissan Intelligent Mobility security technologies.
after updating, the crossover appeared heating the rear is glad, but its switching key is in front.
So he became smarter. For example, learned not only to follow the car in dead zones mirrors but also when driving reverse Warning about approaching the side of the objects.
For fans of the BOSE system, the acoustic scene build a couple of 25-mm high-frequency speakers at the base windshield, Subwoofers in the front doors, mid-frequency speakers in the rear and two 115-mm low-frequency - under the hollow of the trunk in the 7.7 liters designed under the order (in the yis). For a digital amplifier with an 8-channel equalizer, there was a place under the passenger seat.
Heated steering wheel leave for autumn-winter tests in Ukraine. But the system of control of the county can be checked now.
Power units Nissan X-Trail 2017
For the test of the updated Nissan X-Trail 2017, we were offered cars with a 2-liter turbodiesel engine with a capacity of 177 hp. with 6-speed mechanics and fully drive. This is the most powerful version of X-Trail, just until Ukraine does not get to Ukraine.
This 2-liter turbodiel engine with a capacity of 177 hp Everything will not get to Ukraine. This is the most powerful version of X-Trail. We have on the test machine with 6-speed mechanics and full drive.
But all competitors in our market have such an aggregate. And Nissan X-Trail 2017 is still. And we already wrote that such a car will be available in Ukraine when they did. That's just until it came true.
So, if Nissan opens a new position for its updated (I hope that this will happen in the near future), then in a couple of 2 liter turbodiesel motors I would advise you to choose cVT variator Xtronic.
The all-wheel drive of the updated X-traile is before, has three modes of operation: front-wheel drive (2wd), with an automatic connection of the rear axle (AUTO) - the process can be observed on the instrument panel, as well as with a blocked inter-screen clutch (LOCK). The process of distribution of traction can be observed on the instrument panel.
Although with the MCP, this is the most dynamic Nissan X-Trail 2017 - to overclocking up to a hundred and 9.4 s. But even with my love for the mechanics, I note that this box was not entirely fitted in the power unit.
And to push in traffic jams with such a transmission will be even "pleasure." I am without complaints about the switching mechanism - the lever moves softly and clearly. But with too early switching to the second stage, you do not get the expected thrust, because the motor is revealed only from 2000 rpm. And it is standing on high revs to squeeze the grip, as I feel the push in the transmission.
Lane Keep Assist Strip Resulting Technologies, Intelligent Cruise Control Cruise Control (ICC) and Motion Assistance Function In the Traffic Jam Pilot (TJP), Nissan X-Trail 2017 is combined into a common propilot. He will also be familiar to us as a security shield (Safety Shield), who debuted on Infiniti.
Every time it is necessary to take a pedal carefully and carefully. However, it does not interfere in the mountain it does not interfere, since all the cars are equipped with a feature of touching on the rise of Hill Start Assist (HSA).
But the updated Nissan X-TRAIL 2017 independently go down the slope and did not learn. And it is also strange, since a similar assistant is used in cars for a long time and successfully, and not necessarily in crossovers. All Mode 4 × 4-i Almost Drive We are also familiar to us.
The second generation of X Trail was represented in 2014, now we have 2017, it means 3 years and it's time to change the car, call it new and climb in price. We still do not know prices, but as far as he is new to check now. It was a discovery, to know that in 2016 the X-Trail turned out to be the most-selling crossover in the world, so it should not be expected that the engineers would venture something seriously change in this car.
Yes, it is just a deep restyling.
- updated radiator grille (V-shaped)
- new front headlights,
- rear lights,
- bumper
- floods,
- thresholds
- antenna shark fins.
External Restayl is designed to raise the level of coolness, and, in principle, the manufacturer succeeded.
As for changes in the interior of Nissan X Trail 2017 everything is quite simple:
- Absolutely new, fully converted steering wheel, including new buttons that are really more comfortable.
- In addition, several more panels of the skin of the skin were added on the torpedo and around the gearbox.
- Also, as in Qashqai now there is a central armrest.
- As for the multimedia, they say that the navigation management interface has been finalized, but only the owner will notice the difference to restyling X-Trail.
- In addition, the coaster cooling switches changed, you can clearly look. In general, everything is in fact this little things compared to a new management system.
It is a pity that the seats remained the same, those who were cool in Cashkaya and looked no worse here.
Place rear
There are no improvements or updates on the second row. There is still a lot of space, because, this series can still move back and forth, as the car may be seventeen. And what can I find face? The armrest did not change, although there were comments. Again, rigid plastic on the doors, although Europeans do not soar about this. But somehow we are accepted to rear in expensive cars It was soft.
Now consider the trunk. What is cool here, the trunk opens, what is called "from the leg", and opens even from the first time. You can not pack your hands, and not throwing the land of the supermarket. Inside added + 15 l volume and are not recognized as, they say due to the compact interior layout. Probably somewhere under falsefol.
The trunk is actually made of plastic, that is, it will be dusty, dirty, scratched, if you carry something in it.
The organizer is very interesting hard, it is an example of many automakers even sometimes luxury. That is, under Falsefol, there is still a decent volume, and under the bottom we have plastic, Zambaiti dock. As in Qashqai, there are now 8 of the dynamics of Bose, that is, the sound quality was to be decently able to grow, because before it could be patched for this money. During the ride, especially by off-road, most likely, in the trunk everything will rattling. This, of course, will upset. The curtain does not look cheap, it is amazing and right. Video trunk review More details you can see in the video at the end of the text.
If you are interested in how the X-Trail car behaves on a plus minus, then it really needs extreme conditions. Now in 2017 the test drive will be off-road. This is such a refined Off-Road. Ground roads, somewhere pebbles, somewhere sand, lifts, up-down, is what the organizers prepared.
It is not known whether there are serious changes in the suspension after restyling, meaning now on these roads. While the Nissan Icstreil car behaves very confident, it even seems too tally.
That is, it is so jumping around the bumps, as on the previous generation, it is impossible here, because the machine strives to draw the bottom, but gently, it is in any case better than hees on our roads.
There were comments for mechanics, more precisely to the engine ligament and box. In Nissan X Trail 2017 new Motor, this is a two-liter turbodiesel at 172 horses, you can see it in the test drive video. Previously, there was no such powerful diesel engine, and for some reason the mechanic was installed in the test car, although I would like to try this motor with the variator. Nevertheless, there were no special claims to the box in the city, here there are a couple of questions on a permanent changeable corner of the road.
- It seems that the car reacts too slowly by pressing the gas, and sometimes this pause is enough so that the car stalls under the slide when you did not raise the revolutions in advance.
- Very long first transmission. In fact, you have to go all the time on it. Somewhere it is very annoying.
As for the diesel engine 3000 revolutions? This is the optimal number to find the torque needed here, you risk less risk. It is not entirely clear with diesel engine. Perhaps the turbine is simply triggered later. This is despite that now in the car two, not seven, and not full trunk. Although, as for the power of the motor itself, I have no complaints. It is more powerful than 1.6 - it is very noticeable.
A pleasant surprise was fuel consumption. Middle consumption Nissan. X Trail 2017 Turbodiesel - 9 l, this is 2 liters in the city. This is a very good indicator, even in comparison with diesel 1.6. And after restyling, the top motor will be already available and with a full drive, and with a variator, that is, is actually unlimited. Not constantly connected four-wheel drive is still not the best way. That is, it's good for the city car, it can be forcibly included only front-wheel drive And prohibit it to turn off, we can enable the "Auto" mode, and we can enable conditional blocking. For a city car, absolutely what is needed, this showed the trail test.
In completing the answer to the question, will restyling affect sales x-Trail? In many opinions, the most significant argument is that the suspension has become more comfortable. The second moment in importance, a more powerful engine appeared. Now the car significantly expands the audience. Moreover, the top-top engine. Two-liter diesel will now be available with a full drive and with a variator, this is a plus.
As for the rest of the chips, each of which is pleasant, but together they should be assessed in the context of the price. They will automatically add to basic configurationWhat will significantly affect the price, towards the increase. Although it is still well bought, but if the price is able to delay in the previous framework, it is impossible to exclude that the X-Trail will be the same as in the world market.
In the video below you can read in detail with the test drive and review of the new car
The constant update of the model range is the key to the well-being of any automotive company. Our review will be devoted to the 2.0-liter diesel version of the X-Trail, as a result of which we will try to understand whether it can satisfy customer requests.
The power supply and torque is especially important for a large all-wheel drive car, so compare a new modification with a base 1,6-liter version that did not differ in outstanding indicators, but was completely balanced.
What is an updated car
From the moment of its appearance in 2014, the current generation of Nissan X-TRAIL got quite widespread and quite often occurs on the roads. The popularity of the model contributes to the widest choice of complete sets and additional equipment, which provides 23 possible options for equipping.
After seven years, it is safe to say that simplicity of maintenance and low operating costs satisfy the requests of most owners. However, based on the marketing research, the Nissan leadership concluded that customers want somewhat more. In particular, they need a more powerful engine to increase elasticity in all modes, as well as the possibility of towing. According to experts, this will allow to expand the target audience inside the segment by 41%. Such high rates are due to the stable demand for powerful versions of medium-size crossovers.
This, ultimately, has served as the appearance of a new X-Trail 2.0 DCI with a significantly more jerky engine with a capacity of 175 hp. and the maximum torque of almost 380 nm, which is 47 hp and 60 nm more than a standard 1.6-liter version. Thanks to the use of a more powerful motor in the list of options, an automatic transmission appeared. This unit, called Xtronic, which, from a technical point of view, is a variator, but this is the only available option for those who want to abandon the usual clutch pedal.
In addition, for the front-wheel drive modifications it is a non-alternative mechanism. If you prefer a different level of opportunity, you will be interested in the all-wheel drive version with a manual gearbox.
In addition to the variator, a new Active Engine Brake system is also offered, which to increase the stability and predictability of the car reactions smoothly changes the transfer number of the variator when braking the engine.
The car itself has changed quite slightly, so the update is quite falling under the definition of the term "Facelifting". A slightly different form of bumpers, grills of the radiator, as well as a headlight configuration, a list of finishing and upholstery materials is supplemented.
Let's start review
Under the hood of the car installed a new diesel engine, but there is practically no external changes. There was an additional exhaust pipe from behind, but at the same time nameplates pointing to a significant increase in power, no. As before, the X-Trail is offered with a set of alloy disks of the same dimension, although it is quite obvious that many of the new owners would prefer a slightly large differentiation in the model range.
Run the 2.0-liter engine, and all the hopes for the fact that it will be more refined than a rather noisy 1,6-liter unit with hoarse exhaust, immediately collapsed. Of course, this is not a failing result - the operation of the engine is completely balanced and for its class is quite acceptable, but there are constant vibrations on pedals at idle, as well as a somewhat annoying sound with increasing revolutions.
The engine will pull exactly 1200 revolutions per minute, but in order to feel the increase in power, and also understand what you paid for, it is worth promoting it up to 1800 revolutions, in which the potential begins to completely open.
It is worth noting that in general the motor turned out to be quite highly short, so for a dynamic driving, as well as to tow the trailer, you will need to keep the tachometer arrow in a higher area. However, the 2.0-liter TDI unit from the Volkswagen Group goes to a lower sound tonality with an increase in the load, and is generally more perfect than the predecessor.
It is important to note that in the version with a manual gearbox, the car is capable of towing a trailer, equipped with a weighing of 2 tons, and with a variator - 1650 kg. These are serious indicators that are hardly achievable for less powerful modification.
The X-Trail is driven almost the same as before, with small bodies, sufficient clutch levels and the competent distribution of torque. The steering is well balanced and allows you to accurately correct the trajectory of the movement, and small steering movements at high speeds allow you to hold the car within the selected strip with ideal accuracy.
Off-road capabilities are supported by a decent burden in the field of low revolutions, as well as blocking of the inter-axis differential and the forced distribution of the torque equal to the equalization between the axes. All this makes it possible to easily overcome broken ground roads and ride deep dirt. However, if you are forced to regularly ride off the road, then you will probably have to choose another car, since the limited moves of the suspension and a small road clearance will not allow to ensure the overcoming of problem areas. In other words, this Nissan model is not much different from most classmates - crossovers.
In order to understand what this conclusion is based on, it is worth considering the design features of the platform with a transverse location of the power unit. In automatic mode, no more than 20% of the torque is transmitted to the rear axle, which makes the car actually front-wheel drive. No need to forget that hard lock is not provided, in the off-road mode, the electronics of the car is carefully related to the braking system and tries to prevent the overheating of the Viscounts, therefore the distribution of the torque 50/50 is very conditional.
Riding this car is quite comfortable, regardless of the quality of the road surface, unless, of course, we are not talking about deep off-road. However, large potholes are tangible to the body, which for this price segment it seems a serious shortcoming. This is due to the rather high rigidity of spring suspension, so necessary to hold rolls in a strictly limited range.
It is worth a separately mentioning the system of active suppression of the swing effect - Active Ride Control, which is not bad with the responsibilities with the responsibilities. And 19-inch wheels work out small irregularities, not allowing them through the suspension to be transmitted to the body in the form of vibration.
The interior of the X-Trail will be very well known to everyone who dealt with the more compact Nissan Qashqai, while most of the architecture of two cars differs significantly. This means that you get an abundance of soft high-quality plastic in the zones of direct tactile contact, which ensures an understanding of what the significant difference in the value of models is due. If you translate a look directly to the dashboard, then you will find and cheaper hard plastic there, but the quality of its fitting at a high level, so there are no sharp edges and in riser.
The dashboard center is either a 5.0-inch touch screen in the ACENTA configuration (starter available with a 2.0-liter engine), or a 7.0-inch multimedia center, which has a radio DAB radio, satellite navigator and 360- Sigid overview in parking. During operation, the large touch screen pleased with the convenience and good responsiveness to pressing, and the navigation in the menu was significantly easier with the quick access buttons at the edges. The screen resolution is high enough, and the image turned out to be saturated and contrasting, but the system in Kia Sorento and Skoda KodiaQ are more attractive.
The interior of the X-TRAIL is replete with the presence of gloves, shelves and other places to accommodate small items, which in combination with large door pockets allows you to place everything you need for a large family travel.
The middle row of seats is definitely more spacious than more compact Qashqai, and it will easily take a couple of quite high adult passengers. Optional third-party seats are rather designed for short trips and are designed either on children or on low-spirited slender passengers.
Should I buy?
If you like the X-Trail, and you decide to purchase, then we will also assume that 1.6 DCI is a version that will satisfy most of the potential buyers. Reducing CO2 emissions and efficiency will delight pragmatic owners, and a significant difference in price with 2.0 DCI will become an additional stimulus to think.
1.6 - The liter version may be noticeably weaker, but if you rarely load the machine along the roof or towing something, it will fine. The two-liter version will certainly please the increased dynamics, extended functionality and potential facilities, but giving preference to the latter, it is necessary to think about how often you need all this. Nevertheless, we still recommend looking at Kodiaq if you still decided to purchase a seven-seater SUV.
Specifications Nissan X-Trail 2.0 DCI 177 4WD N-Vision:
Engine working volume 1995 cm3, four-cylinder, diesel;
Power 175 hp at 3750 rpm;
Torque 379.6 nm at 2000 rpm;
Transmission 6-speed mechanical;
Curb weight 1675 kg;
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h 9.4 seconds;
Maximum speed: 204 km / h;
Fuel consumption 5.3 liters per 100 km of way;
Nearest competitors: Ford Kuga, Skoda Kodiaq, Hyundai Santa Fe.
