Nissan X-Trail ProsHandsome-looking SUV with a perfect blend of conventional & modern styling1.5L turbo-petrol with variable compression is refined and offers decent performanceSmooth CVT combined with a light steering makes the X-Trail a good urban car585 litres of boot space (3rd row folded) is accomodating enough for family holiday luggage3rd-row of seats gives it an advantage over 5-seater competitorsFeatures such as the panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, paddle shifters, drive modes, fully digital instrument cluster, etc.5-star Euro NCAP & ANCAP rating. Safety features such as 7 airbags, ESP and brake limited slip differential among others210 mm of ground clearance is great for tackling bad roadsNissan X-Trail ConsMissing features in what’s pitted as a premium SUV – lacks leatherette seats, ADAS, a spare wheel, powered and ventilated seats, ambient lighting, connected car tech, hands-free tailgate, rear sunblinds, wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, etc.20-inch alloy wheels and shorter tyre sidewalls make the ride firm. Should’ve had smaller wheels as an optionSince this is a direct import / CBU, the X-Trail will be expensive. Not many people would be willing to pay big money for a NissanSingle variant and single powertrain on offer. No turbo-diesel, no AWDCramped 3rd row has very limited usability & is best for kids. This is more of a 5+2 seater SUV than a 7-seaterNot as engaging to drive as the Kodiaq or TiguanNissan’s tiny dealership network & poor after-sales serviceRead Team-BHP’s detailed Nissan X-TrailReview.
