The Nissan X-Trail model, the photo of which is shown below, is a new, but already well-known car from a Japanese manufacturer. This is a compact crossover. He successfully combined the qualities of an SUV and an ordinary car. At the Russian car market, the model was introduced in 2011, but in a restyled version. The new Nissan X-Trail (2014) was presented in September at the Frankfurt auto show. For the US market, crossovers will be released at the Tennessee car factory. In North America, cars will be codenamed Nissan Rogue. But the usual name for all - X-Trail - will remain.
Crossover Review
The Nissan X-Trail from a Japanese manufacturer performed well in all safety tests. It must be said right away that this crossover is perfectly controllable on off-road surfaces. The test drive "Nissan X-Trail" was 5 stars. Five years, the first generation of this crossover was presented on the Russian market (from 2001 to 2006). The basis for the crossover was the FF-S platform. Novelty is soft in management. The car obeys the driver perfectly - it was also shown by the Nissan X-Trail test drive, carried out almost immediately after the presentation.
Background of the second generation
The second generation of the car was destined to get off the assembly line in 2007. For the new items, they provided a platform from Nissan Qashqai, which has proven itself in the Russian automotive market and has excellent characteristics. As shown by the test drive, Nissan X-Trail, the car keeps excellent road, maneuverability and has all the qualities declared by the manufacturer. In the European markets and car markets of the CIS, the crossover occupies a leading position in sales in its class.
Car interior
Salon Nissan X-Trail meets all the requirements of a modern SUV. As shown by the Nissan X-Trail test drive, excellent cross-country ability is ensured by a high landing. The model features a multifunctional front panel. In previous versions, too hard plastic was used. The car inside looks very decent. The interior of the restyled version is made of better and more expensive materials. The front seats are more like home chairs. Their convenience is confirmed by the test drive Nissan X-Trail. The location of the front seats is high, which creates a good overview, and this is very important when driving an SUV. The rear seats are large and roomy, which pleasantly affects the comfort of passengers.
The trunk is quite large - 603 liters. If necessary, it can be increased to 1773 liters. This is achieved by the folded rear seats.
We can say with confidence that the salon is a large sofa for the whole family. The interior cannot be ignored. A delightful new design pleases the eye. Inside are many soft details. Many will like the upholstery of doors and armrests. The center console has cup holders. In front of the driver is a large dashboard with many different indicators.
The lowest cost of this car in the United States reaches twenty-four thousand dollars. A 5-inch LCD-display, a port for transferring files between gadgets and parking sensors are provided as standard. The luxury versions have a 7-inch display, navigation and an electrically operated door. There is a blind spot control system and a proprietary option that gives a complete overview around.
Third Generation X-Trail
The models of this version are completely different vehicles, because the development was conducted from scratch. The third generation went into mass production thanks to the cooperation of two corporations from France and Japan. The novelty of the third series received another body, which was thought out to the smallest details, this also applies to the interior. A plus is considered moderate fuel consumption.
The new Nissan X-Trail is a worthy competitor to the Honda and Toyota. Models of the third generation X-Trail fully preserved the true Japanese quality and design. This explains the almost absolute popularity of cars among drivers.
Cars are very attractive in appearance. The interior is made in the classic Nissan style. Inside, it is convenient for all passengers, regardless of their height or build. Manufacturers paid special attention to safety. However, providing a comfortable and quiet ride has always been in the first place among the manufacturers of Nissan.
What did the tests show?
According to car owners, the new third-generation Nissan control is similar to the assembly-line fellow Nissan Patrol. It is just as heavy in corners. Poor stability is observed with ravage. If most cars of the same class are capable of stable off-road driving, the new Nissan is more inclined to travel on asphalt. On the direct track he really has no equal. A high clearance of twenty centimeters provides the crossover with excellent road potential. As expected, this solid Japanese "monster" is equipped with the most advanced electronics. For example, proprietary forced locking center distance.
Specifications
In the Russian car market, the X-Trail will be offered in two versions: with a diesel engine and gasoline. Turbo diesel is quite powerful - 150 liters. With., it works with an automatic or manual gearbox. The gasoline power unit is slightly weaker - 141 liters. from. It is paired with a mechanical 6-speed gearbox. The gearbox and engine are slightly modernized, now they comply with the European standard "Euro 5". The Nissan X-Trail version is a bit more powerful than its gasoline counterpart.
Exterior
New in 2014 received a wheelbase of 2,710 mm. The length of the car reaches 4,630 mm, height - 1,680 mm. As experts have already noted, even though the platform is new, the dimensions have remained the same. The latest model still has differences in wheelbase. This is only a plus, as there will be seven seats in the car, and Nissan has no competitors on this basis.
And finally, a few words about the price of the crossover. For domestic connoisseurs of this car, there are three options. The initial price with a complete set of XE is approximately 1 million 93 thousand rubles. The most expensive car from this lineup will cost 1 million 571 thousand rubles.