Thinking of buying a used Nissan X-Trail?
The style of the car
The Nissan X-Trail is the world’s best-selling SUV with five doors, style and space. It looks fresh and modern and will appeal to those who want a high-riding vehicle that's both attractive and roomy.
How it drives
The X-Trail is comfortable and easy to drive. There’s a great choice of petrol or diesel engines with the option of manual or automatic gearboxes. You can also choose between front-wheel or all-wheel drive models. Sensors and a reversing camera make parking easy. The diesel versions particularly make good towing cars.
The interior
The Nissan X-Trail is a large five-door SUV that’s available with either five or seven seats. The interior is spacious with lots of head and legroom. It has a big boot that can cope easily with large items, such as a pushchair or several large suitcases. The interior is made of good quality materials and features the latest technology including an infotainment system, lots of storage and a great design.
Entry-level Visia models are well-equipped but the Acenta has greater luxury. Higher-spec models have sat nav and a panoramic roof and the range is topped by the Tekna which is finished with leather upholstery.
Running costs and reliability
A used Nissan X-Trail is a very affordable car, costing less to buy than many of its premium rivals. Engines are very fuel efficient while insurance and road tax costs are competitive. It’s also budget-friendly when it comes to servicing and maintenance. Reliability is excellent with Nissan coming fourth in the JD Power dependability study. Further peace of mind comes with a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
Nissan X-Trail vs rivals
The X-Trail is bigger than the Nissan Qashqai, providing space for up to seven people, a huge boot and four-wheel drive capability. It’s more affordable than the Volkswagen Tiguan and as well equipped as the Hyundai Santa Fe. It’s also won a number of awards around the world, including one from the Sunday Times.
