2010 Nissan X-Trail Review
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2010 Nissan X-Trail at a glance
The boxy, tough looks may not appeal to everyone, but the 2010 Nissan X-Trail's good ride comfort and class-leading refinement combined with the high-quality cabin will. What's more, the 2010 Nissan X-Trail is composed on-road and decent off-road, too.
2010 Nissan X-Trail quick specs
| Body Style | SUV |
| Class | Mid-size Utility |
| Assembled | - |
| Engine Range | - |
| Fuel Options | - |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
2010 Nissan X-Trail ratings (overall rating : 3.5/5.0)
| Styling | |
| Handling | |
| Comfort | |
| Quality + Reliability | |
| Performance |
| Roominess | |
| Running Costs | |
| Value for Money | |
| Equipment | |
| Environment |
Styling
Boxy is the obvious word to describe the Nissan X-Trail. Among the crop of road-biased mid-size SUVs nowadays, the 2010 Nissan X-Trail is easily the toughest-looking. Styling-wise, it sits at the opposite end to the rounded, curvy Honda CR-V.
Handling
Safe, predictable and composed on-road, the 2010 Nissan X-Trail is tuned for ride comfort than agile handling. Body roll is pronounced but the grip levels are decent. The nicely-weighted steering can provide more feedback. Off-road handling is, as expected, not outstanding. The four-wheel-drive Nissan X-Trail however performs better than many direct rivals on mud-tracks.
Comfort
Ride comfort is good over urban bumps and rough surfaces. Noise insulation is similarly well-done, with little wind or road noise at cruising speeds, giving the 2010 Nissan X-Trail class-leading refinement. The driver's seat does not adjust for height, while the steering column does not adjust for reach. But the driver seat is supportive and the neatly-placed controls are easy to use. Front view out is unhindered, but rear view is limited due to the thick rear pillars.
Quality + Reliability
Although short on flair, the 2010 Nissan X-Trail's cabin is high on quality. The well-finished, solidly-assembled cabin uses high-grade materials throughout. As for all cars wearing the Nissan badge, we expect the X-Trail to be reliable mechanically in the longer run.
Performance
There are two available engines: a 2.0-litre with 148 bhp and 200 Nm, and a 2.5-litre with 178 bhp and 245 Nm. The 2.0-litre engine puts up a quick performance on the roads. The more powerful 2.5-litre engine is faster, but not significantly so. For most city-dwelling buyers, the 2.0-litre engine should prove adequate. Both engines are paired to a smooth-shifting four-speed automatic transmission. The Honda CR-V, however, has one more gear ratio.
Roominess
Front room is excellent, but rear legroom clearly lags the best in the class. The rear can seat four occupants in comfort, and five at a squeeze, with the rear middle occupant having to content with a raised rear middle floor section. The boot capacity is generous, and can be enlarged using the 60:40 split fold-down rear seats. What's more, Nissan claimed that the X-Trail has class-leading cargo-carrying capacity.
Running Costs
Fuel economy for both engines is about average in the mid-size SUV class. The 2.0-litre engine finds the better balance between fuel economy and performance. We expect both servicing bills and depreciation to be reasonable. The popular Nissan brand, while still not as strong as Honda or Toyota, will help the Nissan X-Trail maintain fairly competitive second-hand values.
Value for Money
The great thing about the 2010 Nissan X-Trail is how consistently it performs across the various criteria. While only its refinement is class-leading, the Nissan X-Trail also performs admirably in other areas such as off-roading, ride comfort, cabin quality and cargo-carrying capacity. Price-wise, the 2010 Nissan X-Trail undercuts key rival Honda CR-V significantly, too.
Equipment
The 2.0-litre variant comes with 15" alloy wheels, front fog lamps, reverse sensor, central locking, power windows, electric door mirrors, manual air-conditioning, leather steering wheel, fabric seats, 1-Din AM/FM/MP3/WMA/CeNet player and 4 speakers. The 2.5-litre variant adds 16" alloy wheels, xenon headlamps, roof rails, automatic air-conditioning, and 6-CD in-dash auto-changer. Safety kit for both variants includes ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), BA (Brake Assist), and dual front SRS airbags.
Environment
Both engines have carbon dioxide emissions in excess of 200 grams/km and fuel economy that is merely class-average. The 2010 Nissan X-Trail's numbers may stand up well against SUV rivals, but in absolute terms, the Nissan X-Trail and most other SUVs are more polluting than other car types.
Live Life Drive Verdict
Good ride and refinement
High-quality cabin
Decent off-roading ability
Rear legroom lesser than rivals'
Only four gear ratios
Rivals are cheaper to run
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