Nissan X-Trail : Test Drive & Review

Dhar's · 25th October 2009, 11:43

Nice review Rehaan.
X-Trail is a trouble free 4x4 with minimum upkeeping costs compared to other Japanese 4x4s. And we get the latest gen X-Trail even before it is launched in UAE!!!

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

Sedan-like handling and ride quality

Thats good. I never felt confident in previous gen X-Trail in round abouts and sharp corners.

Good to see the instrument cluster in front of steeing wheel. It was difficult to take eye off road and to look at the cluster especially when one has to control speeds within the limit to avoid speed guns.

The steering wheel could have been better with ones from Altima.

Rehaan · 25th October 2009, 15:48

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Originally Posted by rajathv8

....why don't they include an amp and sub woofer with the music system?? i would love a car with a good system rather than an average one for 20l+ cars

I'd still say amp + subwoofer is pretty low down on the list of things they should have provided in a car at this price-point.

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Originally Posted by Matt

....But somehow it looks like Nissan is not that serious about their Indian presence....

Why do you say that Matt? I do agree that it has been a very slow start, but...

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ia-2012-a.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ra-2010-a.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...-2010-cbu.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ps-kerala.html

Etc.

Though time will tell.

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Originally Posted by sandeepmdas

...reduce the savings of a center-mount console in a mixed assembly line where both RHD and LHD vehicles are being assembled.

Interesting point! Hadn't thought of that.

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Originally Posted by Dhar's

....Thats good. I never felt confident in previous gen X-Trail in round abouts and sharp corners....

I haven't driven the previous gen, but i can say that this was more sedan-like in behavior, with no feeling of huge body roll when changing lanes or cornering hard.

cya
R

Ramsagar · 26th October 2009, 16:00

That's a superb review Rehaan.
How is the service intervals, is it for 15K in India.

GTO · 27th October 2009, 16:35

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Originally Posted by sandeepmdas

Maybe the advancements in robotics (esp. six-arm robots) reduce the savings of a center-mount console in a mixed assembly line where both RHD and LHD vehicles are being assembled.

I can totally understand the cost perspective for a cut-cost car (say, a cheap hatch like the Spark) but don't think that's the real reason here. Nissan may have gone center for the point of differentiation, and moved the console back based on market feedback.

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Originally Posted by Dhar's

X-Trail is a trouble free 4x4 with minimum upkeeping costs compared to other Japanese 4x4s. And we get the latest gen X-Trail even before it is launched in UAE!!!

Do they have a good reputation in the middle east? Your post makes me think so.

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Originally Posted by Ramsagar

How is the service intervals, is it for 15K in India.

I hope NOT! I simply don't agree with 15K intervals for any car that runs on Indian roads. 10K is the max service interval that I'd be comfortable with.

Rehaan · 27th October 2009, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Ramsagar

That's a superb review Rehaan.
How is the service intervals, is it for 15K in India.

Thanks Ramsagar,

I am waiting for a response on this from Nissan. Will post here when they revert.

cya
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Dhar's · 29th October 2009, 11:02

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Originally Posted by GTO

Do they have a good reputation in the middle east? Your post makes me think so.

Yes. X-Trail's have good reputation. I know a few owners who are very satisfied with it. Although it doesn't have much fancy gadgets and striking looks like the Murano or CRV, and not a serious off roader, X-Trail's upkeeping is much easy on the pocket.
I know +100K run vehicles used for mild offroading (commuting to construction sites) having done only the regular service at designated intervals.
Several Govt. Agencies also have X-Trails on large numbers. Viz. RTA.
Regards,

Rehaan · 29th October 2009, 11:06

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

....
I am waiting for a response on this from Nissan. Will post here when they revert.
....

Well unfortunately, Ichibaan Nissan hasn't called back as they said they would, two days ago.

I hate to judge an entire dealership / company on one persons lack of follow-up -- but with <60 Nissan cars sold per month across all their dealerships, it's not like they are overloaded with customer inquiries at the moment. With their current position, they should be trying twice as hard, especially since soft-skills play a great part in selling cars in the Indian context.

cya
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PS - I will get the service interval info and update here.

tanwaramit · 29th October 2009, 14:32

Thats a fantastic review Rehaan.

Like the comparison with Elephant & the animated image.

Looks matter and price too. Plus Nissan is yet to be a company who we can trace close to our home/office (dealer network of others are quite widespread)

If they are paying an import duty of 120% since this is a CBU wonder how much will it cost if locally assembled !! (12 Lakhs !!)

Proxima · 14th December 2009, 18:59

This is certainly the best review in TBHP. Simply excellent Rehaan! Other mod's reviews are extremely good as well.

Are there any price cuts owing to the Fortuner effect?

GTO · 15th December 2009, 10:31

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Originally Posted by Proxima

Are there any price cuts owing to the Fortuner effect?

Not yet, none that we know of. Period.

While on the topic, Nissan opened its 9th dealership yesterday Link to Dippy's post

Rehaan · 20th December 2009, 16:32

Thanks tanwaramit & Proxima! As mentioned earlier, as other mods also played a very large role in this review.

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Originally Posted by Ramsagar

That's a superb review Rehaan.
How is the service intervals, is it for 15K in India.

Just spoke to Ichibaan Nissan again. Heres your answer :

24mo / 50,000km warranty is standard.

First Service @ 1,000km / 1month (whichever comes earlier)

Next Services @ 7,500km / 6month intervals (whichever comes earlier)

Regards,
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GTO · 21st December 2009, 10:47

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

First Service @ 1,000km / 1month (whichever comes earlier)

Refreshing to hear that atleast one manufacturer sees the value in changing the oil of a brand new engine at 1,000 kms. I do it for all my cars, irrespective of the brand.

nutcracker · 8th March 2010, 14:40

The X-Trail is a car I'm seriously considering. Apart from the Fortuner.

Ramsagar · 8th March 2010, 15:50

@ Rehaan, Thanks for the update.

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

The X-Trail is a car I'm seriously considering. Apart from the Fortuner.

What is the on road price? How much discount did the dealer promise?

Its absloutely a good machine which can you server well for years. But don't expect any resale value from it. The A$$ also will be light on pocket if you have a service center near-by.

Why can't you wait for Pajero Sport and take a plunge. All the best.

nutcracker · 15th March 2010, 11:27

Umm whay isnt the resale value of Nissan's good? Its Japanese built, so you can expect reliability.
Well basically, my dad wants an SUV, and its going to be majorly chauffeur driven, so whats the best SUV for that?
I keep telling him that most of the SUVs are driver's cars. I told him if he's willing to dish out a few Ls more, then he should go for the 3 series

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Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,398 Thanked: 255 Times View My Garage	That's a superb review Rehaan. How is the service intervals, is it for 15K in India.
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tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,946 Thanked: 514 Times	Thats a fantastic review Rehaan. Like the comparison with Elephant & the animated image. Looks matter and price too. Plus Nissan is yet to be a company who we can trace close to our home/office (dealer network of others are quite widespread) If they are paying an import duty of 120% since this is a CBU wonder how much will it cost if locally assembled !! (12 Lakhs !!)
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Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 934 Thanked: 385 Times	This is certainly the best review in TBHP. Simply excellent Rehaan! Other mod's reviews are extremely good as well. Are there any price cuts owing to the Fortuner effect?
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nutcracker BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 227 Thanked: 442 Times	The X-Trail is a car I'm seriously considering. Apart from the Fortuner.
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15th March 2010, 11:27	#60
nutcracker BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 227 Thanked: 442 Times	Umm whay isnt the resale value of Nissan's good? Its Japanese built, so you can expect reliability. Well basically, my dad wants an SUV, and its going to be majorly chauffeur driven, so whats the best SUV for that? I keep telling him that most of the SUVs are driver's cars. I told him if he's willing to dish out a few Ls more, then he should go for the 3 series
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