You’ve read the launch story. You’ve seen the walk-around video. Now, join us as we put the 2015 Nissan X-Trail through its paces in the third instalment of our new video review series to find out just how effective all that fancy onboard tech is.
Featured here is the top-spec 2.5 litre variant with Nissan’s All Mode Intelligent 4X4-i system. The QR25DE-k2 mill, which pumps out 171 PS at 6,000 rpm and 233 Nm at 4,000 rpm, is mated to Nissan’s Xtronic CVT transmission. If all that sounds a bit too familiar, the 2015 Nissan X-Trail features an Active Chassis Control platform that includes Active Ride Control, Active Trace Control and Active Engine Brake.
The first feature is designed to limit torque output and braking to maintain a smooth ride over undulations while Active Trace Control works to reduce understeer by automatically braking individual wheels. Active Engine Brake, on the other hand, introduces the notion of engine braking to the CVT gearbox – a world’s first for such a transmission, according to Nissan.
So all this adds up to quite a car, on paper at least. Now join us as we put the 2015 Nissan X-Trail through its paces to see whether all the fancy tech really do add up to a proper competitor to the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. If you like what you see, give us a thumbs up and be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel.
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Feedback to the team:
The background music during cut ins in your recent videos are a lot more louder than the reviewer’s voice and I have to keep adjusting the volume – cranking it lower when the music plays and higher when he speaks.
Otherwise, good job guys keep it up
great point “2 airbags in a 7 seater?”…Duh?
greg should do a video review of his WRX
I see what you did there ;)
PUNCH those poor CVT gearbox manufacturers!!!!
I see what you did there ;)
PUNCH those poor CVT manufacturers!!
AUf wieder sehen!
no money buy mic?
Seriously, the Interior are better design and quality than the BRANDED Honda CRV.
Seriously, the interior Design & Quality are far more better than the Branded Honda Crv.
Too many safety features removed from this model plus a boot lid thats made of plastic. It would have been a good alternative to SUV starved Malaysian public had it not been cannibalised for the sake of huge profit …
2 airbags plus a plastic boot lid..doesnt bode well in terms of safety esp if hit from left/right and behind..imagine your kids sitting on the +2 seats with just a piece of plastic separating them from the outside
Plastic not necessarily have less strenght than metal or aluminium. It depends in the design. Im guessing the internal bracing and point of impact vs crumple zone has been given a reasonable thought.
If only it looks better…with better legroom on the last rear seats..even for a kindagarden its to cramp..
I would consider buying it over Honda CRV or Mazda CX-5 if only it has more than 2 airbags and higher output than 169hp.
is there any chance for you guys to do a review (maybe on written form if video is not possible) of the new CR-V 2WD and 2.4 4WD? I am very interested to know if the the 2WD is any good.
Wah, keep using my name all the time.
I will start sending bills to your boss.
Anyway, this is great news coz used Tucson prices will again double plunge, thanks to the HRV as well
eh you guys don’t plan to do any written test drive review for this X-Trail?
I like this guy.
Paul, pls make it a continuous TV show/ series.
We don’t have any of such program that lasts.
Pretty good review but for some reason the audio was completely off. Kept fading in and out.
On a side note well the X Trail is such a pity considering their idea of democratising safety last year, what happened to thiat?
But I love the old Toyota Harrier! The feature variance between 2.0 and 2.5 is great. Not much was thrown out on the 2.0. But I would have convinced them to keep the power seat and LED lamps. Dont mind paying 150k for it. Thanks Gregory for your opinion. For an uncle like me, I think this car looks great. Thanks Gregory for your opinion on the CVT :-)
But I like the old TOYOTA Harrier tail light. For an “uncle” like me I love this car. Less the crap it comes with justifiable specs for the price. I think in 365 days, I would probably take it off-road maybe 0.5 time? So I really dont need to burn fuel and rubbers for the rest of the 364.5 times . I booked it without testing (strictly for those who know how to read the specs) and maybe check out those international reviews will do. The CRV is better in slaloms, but looses with X-Trail when pulling out of a junction. The CX-5 can take a corner at 160kmh but the X-Trail wont let your kids vomit out their breakfast. Santa Fe is a nice monster but keep topping your wallet and after 3 years. My 2 cents, NISSAN made a right move to slot the X-Trail right in between all the latter models. And thanks Greg for your opinion.
Saw it few unit on the road . Nice Design. I can say it is much much better than its rival , CR-V & CX5
Seriously from web news nissan x trail booking no are 1300 unit March and crv 3000 unit march.
In term of features look like x trail bettet but the sporty appearance dont really catch up with fancy urban lifestyle.
In general the second value nissan around 10k and 20k different for 5 years. Go analyze yourself, you. …get your money worth. .
Honda was dumping discounts and overtrade to get rid off their access stock to make way for CRV Facelift and HRV. Do you have a better filtered details – comparing the registration record of CRV Facelift, CX-5 (2.0) and the ALL NEW X-Trail (2.0), how did they fare?
Pls help CRV or XTRAIL
CX5 high spec is my choice if want too keep it for short term. Better built quality than xtrail. But xtrail noise level is damn good, thanks to its tires. Cx5 is old model, xtrail is new kid on the block. All in all, I would go for X-trail
How’s the XTRONIC CVT do in terms of durability?