With the 2015 Nissan X-Trail still basking in the hype of its recent launch, we can bet that most of you out there are eagerly awaiting a rundown of Nissan’s new seven-seater SUV. In the latest episode of our walk-around series, we delve into what makes the new car tick and what kind of hardware (and software) it’s packing in order to go up against the likes of the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Santa Fe.
The new X-Trail comes in two flavours – a 2.0 litre 2WD variant and a 2.5 litre 4WD version with Nissan’s All Mode Intelligent 4×4-i system. Featured in today’s episode is the range-topper, which possesses a power output of 171 PS and 233 Nm of torque, coupled to Nissan’s Xtronic CVT transmission.
Want to know more, then? Sit back, relax and click on as we explore the new features found on the 2015 X-Trail, inside and out – from its funky Around View monitoring system to whether or not the car really qualifies as a seven-seater per se. As for driving dynamics, stay tuned for our video review coming up soon.
For those who prefer to do the research themselves, be sure to head on over Carbase.my for a comprehensive analysis of its tech specs and equipment. Or better yet, stack it up against its rivals in a side-by-side comparison and decide for yourself which one comes out on top. If you like (or don’t) the video, drop us a comment and subscribe to our Youtube channel!
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So much of money but I only get 2 airbags? seriously?
Paultan.org is good in high-lighting the lack of 2 airbags in a family mover. Wait even the family mover Serena also has 2 bloody airbags hahahaha damn!
Kudos to Paultan.org in highlighting safety issues like airbags and ESP all the time. It will help to raise more awareness in term of safety features.
Here is an example comparing a car with and without side airbags which will make it more apparent for the lack of it in a family mover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzOCzESlLlY&w=200
Fuhh.. all the shards flying to your face.. imagine been hit by a lorry from the side without side/curtain airbag..
But this vid also seem to highlight the importance of full curtain airbag. I would probably prefer them over side airbag. I think in our suv case only cx-5 has that.
I agree with your comment.
I like how the paultan.org team has long since advocated car safety in their works. This is what separates paultan.org from the rest. You guys are not afraid to risk your credibility by emphasising the importance of car safety to a level which could make or break a car, irrespective of the badge. Meaning, that if it’s a Toyota / Nissan / Honda / Mazda etc. and it’s unsafe (no ESC, just 2 airbags even for the top spec), you guys BOLDLY POINT IT OUT (and in some cases, constructively criticise the car / company), while most media just turn a blind eye and don’t outright question the lack of safety because of the Japanese badge.
As always, dua tangan thumbs up for the video !
Yes, Paultan shd stand for something, make its value known, not just kowtow to car sellers that pays for ads. There is a lot of readers here. This can help raise awareness far and wide.
I like this.
Maybe nx time can do a story on difference/impact of having air bags.
I genuinely think paultan.org has reached the level where they no longer solely depend on car companies for ads, but car companies depend on paultan.org for publicity.
That is why paultan.org can criticise car companies for their lack of safety, and get away with it. This was especially clear on the 2015 Perodua Myvi video and this video as well. paultan.org don’t need to worry about what car companies think of them, they don’t need their help, car companies need paultan.org’s help.
paultan like a boss! :D
Ah Chong, ditch that cruise control and replace it with 6 airbags la. Nobody uses cruise control here, not in bolehland traffic anyway.
Cruise control exists way before 6 airbag implementation, therefore, wait another XX years for 6 airbags to be standard in ASEAN market.
Tan Chong, your move to standardise 6 airbags across the Sylphy and Teana ranges WAS great… However, very recently you make removing this very important safety feature (at least fron Serena and Xtrail) for your cost cutting strategy spells wrongly in your branding. It is telling us your would-be customers, that TC is for gaining more revenue by means of sacrificing customers’ safety, that the safety of your customers’ pessengers aren’t important. If you think cutting corners by removing safety features is good for sales, I hope that you think again (or simply read the thread here).
Hyundai Tucson? I thought it go against Hyundai Santa Fe..rite?
Btw I’d seen the All-New KIA Sorento a few times @ Fox Sports commercial/ad. Mind to get some coverage and ”break it down”?
Agreed, santa fe is in the D segment car, tucson is in the correct segment.
The 2.5L 7 seater is in Santa Fe / Sorento territory
Duno about this, but the old model was terrible.
It felt heavy, very heavy fuel consumption and worst, the suspension felt stiff like a sports car….why? So uncomfortable.
You had the 2 air-bags right on the money. No swipe at the minuscule 4 inch screen?
Good review.
Cheapest car with 360 degree view? Have you tried the Great Wall M4 bro?
We don’t want gimmicks, we just want 6 airbags + ESP.
You tell your Boss to omit those ‘active this active that, and auto-this-that’ and give us Malaysians 6 airbags + ESP.
You management and marketing lost directions, it seems like.
Discouraged? Undermined? Poor Teana and Sylphy sales? Find out the reasons. It is not due to their ‘6 airbags + ESP’.
Agreed. ETCM management really lost. Can really make a case study of how not to manage a business in any business school. Totally wrong strategy by any classic accounts. Even a blind fella can read market trend better than them.
In 2014 honda and toyota grew, nissan shrank. And please ETCM fanboys.. dont blame najib on this..
ETCM may be focusing on Renault market now since some Nissan showrooms changed to Renault, the TC Euro.
Proton Preve CFE CVT has already got the engine breaking system.Just to update.
To update again, the Preve Enginer braking is during hill decent. Not during hard breaking.So i guess it is 1st time on a CVT.
Nice one Gregory Sze and your new hair cut too lol.
Anyway plastic rear tailgate? Because racecar!
I can’t brain why they and the Santa Fe offer 2 airbags only.
For goodnes sake this is a family car. It’s because of this the CX5 and CRV appear to be better in my book.
Where’s the powerboot?
The 2WD 2SRS airbags shouldn’t dearer than RM130K simcr both of our neighbors Indonesia and Thailand merely over RM110K.
Rear seating not better than Livina and unless we got dCi diesel as well as 4WD the price must keep below RM140K.
Wait the new Sorento CRDi since Nissan 2.0 gas engine not that economical
Not fond of the transparent tail lamps. They make the car look cheap. Those only suitable for ‘cheap’ cars (Perodua?). And 2-airbags only is such a huge let down.
Please do more of these walk-around videos..! I like the way you guys highlight the special features, shortcomings and how does it stack up to the competition. Keep up the good work!
very disappointing, only 2 airbags!!??
Plastic rear tailgate? Would it affect the safety of the car?
I am driving a “non-mainstream” 7-seater, Sorento, which has 6-airbag. It serves me well for the last 4-year. Might be changing my ride next year and has yet to find a worthy replacement.
How does this X-trail compared to Ford’s Kuga? Kuga’s engine output is slightly better than that’of X-trail’s 2.5.
bersyukurlah folks… got 2 airbags is better than no airbags
Thailand 2.5V CVT 4WD
RM 155,000
Panoramic Sunroof
4 SRS Airbags
18″ Alloy Wheel
And power boot
Yes. And Nissan Connect too.
TCM can take this X-trail an shove it up his….
yes…2 airbags…i cannot brain what carmakers in malaysia are doing. however, step out of paultan website and u realise how many people are not even aware how many airbags their car have….which just makes me sad
first gen Nissan X-trail 2.5 190hp why now 177hp
fuel efficiency is the word. just like how the first gen honda crv is more powerful than its newer siblings.
2 air bag? dont worry bro, u get Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS),Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) with Brake Assist (BA),Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS),Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC),Traction Control System (TCS),
All those features won’t help you save you and your familyat the end of the crash with only 2 airbags.
when u langgar by lori that no Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS),Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) with Brake Assist (BA),Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS),Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC),Traction Control System (TCS),U BARU TAHU!!
Another nice review Greg!
Hope your future video can include text when u read out DI engine output+key feature, X-Tronic CVT, car dimension and other key feature such as ABS, EBD, ESC any?.
Thank you.
Test drive it today , suspension very good and quite responsive, better than CR-V in term of handling
I am completely disappointed with ETCM Nissan’s complete reversal of their policy on safety.
Then again, I am completely disappointed with Malaysians for not buying the 6-airbags-as-standard Nissan Sylphy. Nissan sold only a few hundred of those in 2014, their closest competitor, the Civic, sold about 5,000. The Civic is wayyy worse in almost every aspect, compared to the Sylphy.
Is it because it matches Sylphy with 6 airbags? Or is it because it every other way Civics trumps Nissan’s offering in term of value.
If by saying Sylphy is better you meant it has a 4 inch screen with no Navi, you’ll be right. Sylphy is indeed much better.
Every uncle that wants a Nissan with 2 airbags and 4 inch screen has bought one. New product should be an evolution of the old one. The younger generation wants Nissan Connect, panoramic sun-roof, 6 airbags, etc. In fact, just bring in the same X-trail from Thailand and everywhere and TCM can do well.
The way TCM is pricing and speccing it’s fleet, it’s telling everyone that 1) I do not give a rat’s arse for your safety 2) We are here to line our pocket instead of delighting our customer.
maybe you haven’t realized, buying a car, especially in malaysia, is not just about how many airbags the car has, and how good looking the car is. there are a lot more factors you have to consider as well.
and let’s be honest, sylphy is no better looking than civic in terms of look. and personally i think it’s even blander than the civic.
Finally someone realised the consumer behaviour in Malaysia. End of the day it’s quite contradicting as when all safety features are provided, customers will argue with the add-ons and focus on branding.
So I doubt the carmakers are to blamed, but rather the customers are not providing adequate support.
Sylphy actually not bad at all. However, they should have plonk in a 2.0L engine because the old model came with 2.0L. Civic also not selling well. That is why they upped the accessories. No matter, C segment car sales is dying. People are going for either B segment or D segment. Altis sales is slow too but that is because it is too expensive.
went to see this new x-trail this afternoon…concluded that my decision to buy kia sorento a year ago was definitely right..at least sorento have 6 airbags, full size 7 seater SUV plus all the safety features n gadgets..RV maybe the only setback but going to use that sorento for long time..family ride…so no problem..
are airbags that expensive to fit? Even the new Mazda 2 has only 2 airbags.
Aerodynamics
xtrail® has a coefficient of drag of just 0.33. What does that mean? Technically, it’s kind of complicated, but practically, it means reduced wind resistance, which translates into Best-In-Class 33 MPG on the highway. [*]
Mazda CX-5’s drag coefficient also 0.33
Zero Gravity & Quick Comfort® Heated Front Seats
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The 2 airbags must be a joke lol ~ Come on Nissan !!
hay this is my frinds
I don’t know much abt automobile but 2 airbags in this time n age is unforgiving n a contempt of human safety.
Btw, sze , pl pronounce the name of our country “Malaysia’ correctly. It’s ‘Malaysia’ as spelt n not ‘Malayshia’.