nissan x-trail 2.5 sve auto review

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Average Ratings

Performance	8/10
Practicality	9.5/10
Reliability	10/10
Value for Money	9/10
Overall rating	9.5/10

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By Peter Sarl on 21st Oct 2004

Peter Sarl's Ratings

Year Manufactured	2003
Length of ownership	7 Months
Performance	8/10
Practicality	9/10
Reliability	10/10
Value for money	9/10
Overall value	9/10
Peter Sarl's recommendation

Good Points

Practical and versatile interior (leather).
Comfortable driving position.
Lively performance.
Responsive steerning.
Reassuring brakes.
Smooth auto change.
Relaxed on fast roads.
Very little wind noise.
Brilliant folding mirrors (Guernsey roads are narrow).
Large glass sunshine roof.

Bad Points

Slightly harsher than expected at higher revs.
Difficult to achieve over 30 mpg even on gentle run.

General Comments

This Nissan X-Trail 2.5 SVE Auto 4x4 is an excellent all-rounder. It is rewarding to drive, comfortable, roomy and passengers are well cared for. The 6-disk CD player is very handy and doesn't sound bad. Refrigerated can holders in dash work well, but could cause a problem to the electrics if a can leaked.
Seems good off road, but no serious mud-plugging done. Auto selection 4wd works really well.
The rather boxy shape is very practical, and to my eyes attractive to look at. It is well finished, but the large bumpers seem to be vulnerable to careless parkers (others). Four scratches in 6 months.
The only car I have ever owned that I would not wish to change anything on, except perhaps a little more refinement at higher revs. Would I buy another? You bet!

Total Respect: +3