One of the things often overlooked in these reviews as the driver comfort for tall people. I'm a big guy, well over 6ft tall. The x-trail was the ONLY 4x4 I tested which didn't have me sitting with my knees in my armpits. I couldn't even get behind the wheel of an X5 or Toyota Fortuna, the driver space was so limited. I bought the x-trail and I am still very happy with the comfort. Can even wear a hat while driving. No way I could do that in a CR-V or Hyundai ix35.
We bought an used T31 4x4 2007 for my wife when she was pregnant. Now my daughter is 13 and I still love this car. This summer the engine broke (damned Renault engine) and I decided to put a new motor on and make this car my road trip car because the driving is really pleasant on road and off road too. You have also a lot of space in it. My wife has a new car of course but I can see she regrets a little bit this wonderful T31. I think that this T31 is the best version of the X-Trail because when Nissan decided to do it, they asked to the prospect and Nissan T30 owners what they imagined for its remplacer and they said they would like a « real » 4x4, with off road capabilities and a look corresponding to it. That’s why this T31 is great because he is not a SUV like the T32 and the new one.
These 2.0 litre dCi REnault engines have proven to be incredibly reliable with many people getting moonshot mileages out of them. How did you break the engine??
Sadly Nissan has ruined the latest X-Trail by making it a sort of elongated version of the Qashqai. According to a dealer it isn't selling as well as this model.
I agree.. i have the first gen. Its really good off and on road. Driving off road in the country side, i never hit its under side of its front bumper when im traversing a rough terrain. its more of an SUV than a crossover. Unlike the new one, the front bumper will definitely will hit the ground unless you some modification. I love mine its really good for out door activities.
2 months using it and I am very satisfy with it. Lot power and torque. steeringwheel is very accurate and the back space is the best you can get on this class.great suv.
I have an xtrail classic 2012, and it's awesome. For me the biggest problem is engine/suspension rubbers. I do rough my van up a bit, so engine mounts and rubbers need to be changed fairly often, but they're cheap and quick to change. The van is going on 8 years now and no engine, transmission or major suspension issues.
I can't believe people are still complaining about Rebecca's reviews At this point it's definitely just hate for the sake of it, there's absolutely nothing wrong with this review.
I like how she reviewed this car in a new place! Not the same old country road.. Oh, and she provided useful info on depreciation. Don't overlook that! Rebecca is a car dealer by the way, so she knows quite a bit about cars.
i watched this video not long ago, and last week i accidentally rented an X-trail during my trip to australia. its the 2.5L 4WD with CVT transmission. it's a very good car.
crap@@PorkysnewTeeth could only make like 310kms per tank I sold it and now I have a 2023 tucson turbo. the xtrail was fun tho. excelent strong car with lots of space
Two things: 1. She's stunning and makes amazing reviews!! 2. Are these videos specifically for the UK? If not, it would be great if they made reviews of the petrol versions of all these SUVs as well... out of Europe petrol engines are much more common than diesel...
She is tiny though, and she meant against the competition. The competition also don't have that old fashioned boxy design so I'd expect the X-Trail to have a lot more leg room than that.
They could've put extra 2 seats where those boot drawers were, then I would definitely acquire one. Considering they have done well with their Infinity trademark, for a company that created the GTR supercar...why did they create the worst designs with Juke and Qasqai? God knows...Nissan let themselves down with these little but important factors.
It is a fantastic car that is much more comfortable than the Honda CR V. and have less noise a Toyota rav 4 and we have a 170 horsepower manual transmission and ceiling light formulas Thank line as it is called, and we have towed 2.2 tonne anything and everything it is a nice car and drive and site in and it is also a great car to use in town and on country roads
I actually own an xtrail exactly like the one you showed and I regret my purchase, it was nice at first but then reliability problems started to show. All important pieces started to get worn out really fast and had to replace them just 3 years after I purchased it.
Thanks for your review. Helps me to decide to buy a petrol version X-Trail, wich can develope more power than the diesel one and excelent manubrability, I'm very happy with it.
Had a 2013 X-trail, very cheap build quality. Practical for sure but cheap and flimsy cabin and interior. The footwell for the rear passengers has no floor its just carprt that streches when you stand on it. Disconcerting when it's aimed for off road usage..,
+Shem Mac yeah man it bigger by a long shot. One of these was in a car yard next to a Landrover Discovery, a Prado a vitara and Escape and a Freelander and an Outlander and it was bigger and better layed out by far which is why I want one of these SUV's.
I am getting this car later this month or early may. Really exited about it. They are a long car when you drive them, but they do the job. I need it to pull my horse float and it is a good price. Im getting a 2012 brand new model.
Nice, informative review- but can we please see a Big Fat Rugby Forward (with size 13's) get in- then enagage the 4wd system and drive in the mud/snow....?
Great review! She is right, the Xtrail wont win any point in the beauty department, I actually see like too long, like a an ambulance hahah! It is very practicall and roomy, but I would preffer a Forester. BTW, that color on the test car is not very favorable for the car lines.
Yet another video where you gloss over the boot and don't show the seats folding down. In an SUV that's like reviewing a sports car and not mentioning the performance. Useless
This indeed feels more like a sales rep trying to sell the car to you, than a review. I mean, where are the disadvantages? Where is the section about road handling? A hugely practical car with so few places to store things in the back and just a mere mention? This review is seriously substandard to regular CarBuyer reviews.
Why you guys always argue about who is reviewing rather than talking about the car they review? So anyone has one? I have been quite interested of this X-Trail (also older and used versions), it seems pretty good package in terms of offroading and still able to drive on the road and city traffic.
from my own experience, you are going to love the car if you like the way it looks in the video, however many find it unsuitable from the design point of view + great reliability, huge trunk, never breaks down, good mpg, nice off road capabilities, comfy for long journey - space in back seats (I am 6'4 and my head touches the roof, but I mostly drive it and in front it's alright, note that roofwindow reduces the head space by approximately 2cm), in manual gearbox the clutch is hard to get used to (still would recommend it more than automatic)
It is definitely better than RAV4, and about the maintanance, nothing I can really say, the car has been working just fine for 5-6 years now. Also, I have been driving in different cars now, and what I noticed is that the engine is a little bit louder than competition (we got the 180bhp diesel, manual). No biggie though ;)
Michal Jurík thanks for the info , I always had the confusion between Rav4 CRV and XTrail. I like the optional 4x4 in xtrail whereas the rest are just AWD. Honda ruled out because no diesel variant. Btw how is the space at the back ? I hear people claim it's not big enough though the video shows very roomy. May I know which year model you are having ? Sorry for too many questions :)
No worries, I am glad to help. Of the three you mentioned (CRV, RAV4 and Xtrail), the Nissan is undoubtely the roomiest- tallest and widest. We have the 2007 model, but now there is the new Xtrail; don't know about that one. I sat in all of them, and in my opinion, the CRV is just too small- more like Qashqai. Off-road capabilities are as well better on the Nissan- higher ground clearance and great 4x4. Regarding the space in the back, none of these are very spacious- I am really tall (just got new car- Skoda Superb, which has tons of space all around). Xtrail is alright in the back regarding leg room, the head room is not so good for tall people. Cannot say about the other ones; the older Rav4 was a little bit better regarding head space in the back. Once again, new the Xtrail might be better in all of these fields. Would be my choice no doubt!
Michal Jurík I got the 2010 model which is this generation. I now regret buying it since the new generation looks more exciting. I don't know why they don't offer rear AC in my region (Middle East) where it is highly needed!! Yet the video shows that they do provide Rear AC vents in europe. That sucks.
It’s pants in snow, traction is terrible,not bad in mud,great on The motorway,looks terrible no low down Power,i have one it’s made memories good one at that,it’s being reliable because I look after it, would have another one?no I buy a 80 Lang cruiser
I had X-trail older version t30. Nice car but quite expensive in drive. Gasoline version burnt a masive petrol liters in the city and not less i the highways.
@NathanaelsFilms Just the other day I saw one of these on the street... well, an older model. I was a little surprised, because I didn't think Nissan sold it in the U.S. ... might have been someone who moved Stateside from Canada. It had Massachusetts plates IIRC.
The reason why I am watching this is that I want a change of the reviewer - a different face, a different voice and a different way of getting the car reviewed!
I think this car is great, it looks good, not great though, it's reasonably priced, and is very practical. I do get a bit concerned NIssan have used Renault engines in them though.
I got tailgated by a guy in one of these in my Jaguar, I stopped and let him pass then blasted him when he held me up, so he chased me and said he would kill me next time time he saw me; need I say I sat quiet at home after for for a while lol
One of the things often overlooked in these reviews as the driver comfort for tall people. I'm a big guy, well over 6ft tall. The x-trail was the ONLY 4x4 I tested which didn't have me sitting with my knees in my armpits.
I couldn't even get behind the wheel of an X5 or Toyota Fortuna, the driver space was so limited. I bought the x-trail and I am still very happy with the comfort. Can even wear a hat while driving. No way I could do that in a CR-V or Hyundai ix35.
Thanks for this info, happy to hear (i'm 6'4")
I agree, it's surprisingly spacious for its size!
Im also a tall guy(193cm)and I'm looking for a reliable SUV.What are the common problems of this car?can you help me with a review.?
We bought an used T31 4x4 2007 for my wife when she was pregnant. Now my daughter is 13 and I still love this car. This summer the engine broke (damned Renault engine) and I decided to put a new motor on and make this car my road trip car because the driving is really pleasant on road and off road too. You have also a lot of space in it. My wife has a new car of course but I can see she regrets a little bit this wonderful T31. I think that this T31 is the best version of the X-Trail because when Nissan decided to do it, they asked to the prospect and Nissan T30 owners what they imagined for its remplacer and they said they would like a « real » 4x4, with off road capabilities and a look corresponding to it. That’s why this T31 is great because he is not a SUV like the T32 and the new one.
These 2.0 litre dCi REnault engines have proven to be incredibly reliable with many people getting moonshot mileages out of them.
How did you break the engine??
My only take away from this comment was, “omg… 2007 was 17 YEARS ago!!”
how much did it cost you to replace the engine?
@@tfntz Around 4500€.
@@og2716 that doesn’t seem bad at all! Can totally understand why you decided to do that
Sadly Nissan has ruined the latest X-Trail by making it a sort of elongated version of the Qashqai. According to a dealer it isn't selling as well as this model.
it drives nice though im currently hiring a brand new one with only 2300 miles on the clock
I agree.. i have the first gen. Its really good off and on road. Driving off road in the country side, i never hit its under side of its front bumper when im traversing a rough terrain. its more of an SUV than a crossover. Unlike the new one, the front bumper will definitely will hit the ground unless you some modification. I love mine its really good for out door activities.
2 months using it and I am very satisfy with it. Lot power and torque. steeringwheel is very accurate and the back space is the best you can get on this class.great suv.
She makes me so happy and just makes me smile. I would watch her anytime, anywhere.
I have an xtrail classic 2012, and it's awesome. For me the biggest problem is engine/suspension rubbers. I do rough my van up a bit, so engine mounts and rubbers need to be changed fairly often, but they're cheap and quick to change. The van is going on 8 years now and no engine, transmission or major suspension issues.
actually it can't tow much
Is it diesel or gasoline, CVT or Manual?
I can't believe people are still complaining about Rebecca's reviews
At this point it's definitely just hate for the sake of it, there's absolutely nothing wrong with this review.
I like how she reviewed this car in a new place! Not the same old country road..
Oh, and she provided useful info on depreciation. Don't overlook that!
Rebecca is a car dealer by the way, so she knows quite a bit about cars.
I'm so mad they didn't sell these in the USA. I'll have to import one from mexico.
Or Canada
i watched this video not long ago, and last week i accidentally rented an X-trail during my trip to australia. its the 2.5L 4WD with CVT transmission. it's a very good car.
I have the 2009 version and I love it.
how about the fuel consomtion?
my mum has a 2009 and I love it. tomorrow I am buying a 2010 and couldnt be happier!
@@josedrumerwhat's the fuel consumption like
crap@@PorkysnewTeeth
could only make like 310kms per tank
I sold it and now I have a 2023 tucson turbo.
the xtrail was fun tho. excelent strong car with lots of space
Two things:
1. She's stunning and makes amazing reviews!!
2. Are these videos specifically for the UK? If not, it would be great if they made reviews of the petrol versions of all these SUVs as well... out of Europe petrol engines are much more common than diesel...
Just purchased a 63 plate manual tekna -- GREAT SUV!!
contact me whenever youre interested in selling it
Think it’s one of the better looking suvs out there
Thx , my choice now is Nissan X-trial
She presented that rather well I thought. Better than some of the men who drone on, and compare every car on how fast it is..
the nissan xtrial is a fantastic car!!!
True
4:20 not enough space in the back . Seriously !!! The footage shows tons of space.
agreeee!
maybe she was drunk.
She is tiny though, and she meant against the competition. The competition also don't have that old fashioned boxy design so I'd expect the X-Trail to have a lot more leg room than that.
Billy Johnson the new one is not boxy. ..unfortunately, yet even less spacious interior..IMO
srinivasan krishnamoorthy X-TrIl owner here and I can tell you the boot is pretty big. Double if you can fold the seats.
They could've put extra 2 seats where those boot drawers were, then I would definitely acquire one. Considering they have done well with their Infinity trademark, for a company that created the GTR supercar...why did they create the worst designs with Juke and Qasqai? God knows...Nissan let themselves down with these little but important factors.
I completely agree with you about the Juke and the Qashqai, they are two of the ugliest cars out there at the moment.
It is a fantastic car that is much more comfortable than the Honda CR V. and have less noise a Toyota rav 4 and we have a 170 horsepower manual transmission and ceiling light formulas Thank line as it is called, and we have towed 2.2 tonne anything and everything it is a nice car and drive and site in and it is also a great car to use in town and on country roads
with a very good oil, CASTROL TITANIUM, you will have more horses and better motor else!! This kind of motor need the best one.
Rebecca. Superb review!!!! Congratulations! Great job!
1:56 Nice uphill :P Just tilt the camera and it looks like climbing a hill!
i LOVE THIS CAR
This will be my next Nissan car soon.
i got a 2011 one and i love this suv
How much you pay? I saw one for £4600, 1 owner with all service history, great condition, but 160k miles.
I have just emitted a massive thunderclap fart. It's all those pickled mussels I eat.
I have a 2003 model... and love it... but would love this one even more, especially in this colour.
I like this car, the bonnet visibility is amazing ! Ride is soft n pretty quiet though interior's kinda boring sometimes and not really that spacious.
It's not spacious ? It seems big enough ...
She is a great reviewer. Haters gonna hate.
'it has one engine'....... i think most cars do xD
I think she’s referring to the fact that the engine does the same horsepower and pound feet of torque
@@carsandrides732 Well I guess than that was a joke, or that's what I want to believe
You never know, maybe she knows cars that have 2! Lol 😆
I actually own an xtrail exactly like the one you showed and I regret my purchase, it was nice at first but then reliability problems started to show. All important pieces started to get worn out really fast and had to replace them just 3 years after I purchased it.
Nice review Becca, very objective and really helpful. Congrats sweetheart!
I have the 2002 X-Trail and seriously want to upgrade to this model. And the model that was driving it.
A model she may be but she's also a top class racing driver.
The girl is fantastic! Actually Nissan is good too.
I have my for 7 years simply great car. Traditional 4WD look never age, not like new curvy crappy look , they all look the same ,but not my Xtrail
good to know..thinking of buying one myself
I totally love this car!
very specific drink huh.. great review am loving carbuyer!!
lovely and very beautiful
The car's not bad either!
I have a 2004 2.5 automatic Xtrail and l love it...
@Black Brain Absolutely. I have had one for 7 years now and travels to far places. Just don't skip on maintenance!
Nice skirt and shoes.
This car is also nice.
Thanks for your review. Helps me to decide to buy a petrol version X-Trail, wich can develope more power than the diesel one and excelent manubrability, I'm very happy with it.
The 2.0 petrol or 2.4?
Torque is what gets you down the road my friend.
And petrol versions (unlike the diesel variants) come with the horrid CVT.
I had no point - I was just asking ! (I was considering both Nissan X-Trail and Hyundai Santa Fe for my next purchase.)
What was Nissan thinking when they decided not to offer the 171bhp engine with an automatic ‘box?!
Keep the good work ! Could you please do a review of the Alfa Mito QV ?
There's not much room in the back?! What the hell does she want to do, throw a party?!
i like this review. mat was never keen on Nissan models, it's great Becca can be objective!
I could just listen to her all day long
yes..... nissan x-trail is more reliable and better in off roading but hyundai santa fe has more room and more comfort
Do the back seats fold down in the diesel version like the previous Xtrail models?
yes
How does the Nissan X-Trail compare with the Hyundai Santa Fe, would you say ?
Great car. I had the 2010 one
Had a 2013 X-trail, very cheap build quality. Practical for sure but cheap and flimsy cabin and interior. The footwell for the rear passengers has no floor its just carprt that streches when you stand on it. Disconcerting when it's aimed for off road usage..,
I think miss Jackson is growing in confidence,different to Matt but i like her style. Keep it up.
Great review. Keep up the good work. Please review some sport cars in the future. I would like you to show off your driving ability :)
This model has the best boot out if these size SUV's
+Shem Mac yeah man it bigger by a long shot. One of these was in a car yard next to a Landrover Discovery, a Prado a vitara and Escape and a Freelander and an Outlander and it was bigger and better layed out by far which is why I want one of these SUV's.
@@Palpac Do the seats fold flat? Or do they fold up behind the front seats like on the outlander?
someone loves their coffee.. I enjoyed the review...
I didn't hear her say the word 'Manual', but she did say "Auto" as a gas-guzzler. Only 'city' people get Autos.
Why don't you review Mitsubishis?You have reviewed only one Mitsubishi.You left that brand behind...Very Good Review :)
The X-trail is getting on a bit, they've slowly tarted it up over the years but it really needs replacing now
Fantastic Rebecca! Thank You!!
I am getting this car later this month or early may. Really exited about it. They are a long car when you drive them, but they do the job. I need it to pull my horse float and it is a good price. Im getting a 2012 brand new model.
Nice, informative review- but can we please see a Big Fat Rugby Forward (with size 13's) get in- then enagage the 4wd system and drive in the mud/snow....?
"refined and well put together " .....yes
Great review.
At wich angle did you hold the camera at 1:57 to make it look like a hill that car is climbing?
Great review! She is right, the Xtrail wont win any point in the beauty department, I actually see like too long, like a an ambulance hahah! It is very practicall and roomy, but I would preffer a Forester. BTW, that color on the test car is not very favorable for the car lines.
Yet another video where you gloss over the boot and don't show the seats folding down. In an SUV that's like reviewing a sports car and not mentioning the performance. Useless
This indeed feels more like a sales rep trying to sell the car to you, than a review. I mean, where are the disadvantages? Where is the section about road handling? A hugely practical car with so few places to store things in the back and just a mere mention?
This review is seriously substandard to regular CarBuyer reviews.
@firminization I chuckled at that. As if nobody would notice all the trees "growing" sideways. :)
Why you guys always argue about who is reviewing rather than talking about the car they review? So anyone has one? I have been quite interested of this X-Trail (also older and used versions), it seems pretty good package in terms of offroading and still able to drive on the road and city traffic.
4WD switch is the same as the one in the Dacia Duster.
did you notice they didnt let her do any reversing ?
Now I know what to order for Rebecca when we go out for coffee.
i bought for 11500$ and sold for 7800$ after 1 year!!!
I'm glad it's your money...
Ouch 😅 what made you sell it?
from my own experience, you are going to love the car if you like the way it looks in the video, however many find it unsuitable from the design point of view
+ great reliability, huge trunk, never breaks down, good mpg, nice off road capabilities, comfy for long journey
- space in back seats (I am 6'4 and my head touches the roof, but I mostly drive it and in front it's alright, note that roofwindow reduces the head space by approximately 2cm), in manual gearbox the clutch is hard to get used to (still would recommend it more than automatic)
so should be a perfect car for some one less than 6 foot then ! how about the maintenance ? Is it as good as a toyota ?
It is definitely better than RAV4, and about the maintanance, nothing I can really say, the car has been working just fine for 5-6 years now.
Also, I have been driving in different cars now, and what I noticed is that the engine is a little bit louder than competition (we got the 180bhp diesel, manual). No biggie though ;)
Michal Jurík thanks for the info , I always had the confusion between Rav4 CRV and XTrail. I like the optional 4x4 in xtrail whereas the rest are just AWD. Honda ruled out because no diesel variant. Btw how is the space at the back ? I hear people claim it's not big enough though the video shows very roomy. May I know which year model you are having ? Sorry for too many questions :)
No worries, I am glad to help. Of the three you mentioned (CRV, RAV4 and Xtrail), the Nissan is undoubtely the roomiest- tallest and widest. We have the 2007 model, but now there is the new Xtrail; don't know about that one.
I sat in all of them, and in my opinion, the CRV is just too small- more like Qashqai. Off-road capabilities are as well better on the Nissan- higher ground clearance and great 4x4.
Regarding the space in the back, none of these are very spacious- I am really tall (just got new car- Skoda Superb, which has tons of space all around). Xtrail is alright in the back regarding leg room, the head room is not so good for tall people. Cannot say about the other ones; the older Rav4 was a little bit better regarding head space in the back.
Once again, new the Xtrail might be better in all of these fields. Would be my choice no doubt!
Michal Jurík I got the 2010 model which is this generation. I now regret buying it since the new generation looks more exciting. I don't know why they don't offer rear AC in my region (Middle East) where it is highly needed!!
Yet the video shows that they do provide Rear AC vents in europe. That sucks.
I still love it
The 2.0 dci is from Renault?
Fold the damn seats!!!
Sugary caramel frappachinos and race cars = an eclectic combination!!
Somehow... she did not do justice to the x-trail... i think that boot was massive had she properly showed us... but any how she is improving... a lot.
My advise is that upon commenting on the boot the presence and type of a spare tyre should be mentioned in every review.
It has a spare? I brought 2008 and can’t find it!
What about negatives?
I'm in love with this woman's accent. Anyone can distinguish where the accent is from? Oh, nevermind, it seems british.
2008 xtrail or 2008 mitsubishi outlander ?
wow she can explain very well!
It has one engine: nissan has one type engine for the range, with two variants. You're so smart you must make your mum so proud.
Mat, you've now got a tough competitor mate!!
It’s pants in snow, traction is terrible,not bad in mud,great on The motorway,looks terrible no low down Power,i have one it’s made memories good one at that,it’s being reliable because I look after it, would have another one?no I buy a 80 Lang cruiser
I had X-trail older version t30. Nice car but quite expensive in drive. Gasoline version burnt a masive petrol liters in the city and not less i the highways.
she starts every review the samee!!! change it up love
@NathanaelsFilms Just the other day I saw one of these on the street... well, an older model. I was a little surprised, because I didn't think Nissan sold it in the U.S. ... might have been someone who moved Stateside from Canada. It had Massachusetts plates IIRC.
I like how she says "here".
@Wash9102 she had a modified impreza, just check her old cars videos. she sold the scooby to sponsor her racing season.
The reason why I am watching this is that I want a change of the reviewer - a different face, a different voice and a different way of getting the car reviewed!
She nailed the cappucino description like she was in the kitchen. err.. no pun intended...
I think this car is great, it looks good, not great though, it's reasonably priced, and is very practical. I do get a bit concerned NIssan have used Renault engines in them though.
Why?
The Renault 2.0 dci has proven to be incredibly reliable.
My Dad has a 06 plate Aventura dci 2.2 Diesel and we really like it but someone said it might have a Renault engine, anyone know is that true???
It is
Alexandre Lebeau Thanks for that info mate, I wasn't sure.
from 07 was a Renault engine
1:22 the way she says 'here' - Ahhhh my ears
It might sound stupid but where does the key go in??????????
Where is the door storage test with the volvic bottle?
I got tailgated by a guy in one of these in my Jaguar, I stopped and let him pass then blasted him when he held me up, so he chased me and said he would kill me next time time he saw me; need I say I sat quiet at home after for for a while lol