Nissan X Trail 2017 Review Australia | Features, Specification, Price

• Car Reviews,
• Mar 04, 2021

 

 

We can say Nissan’s X-TRAIL is undoubtedly a capable on-road as well as off-road compact crossover SUV. Overall, it comes in a family-friendly design keeping thoughtful flexibility in mind.

 

As it has been upgraded in 2017, now it comprises all-new, more refined safety and improved motor equipment kit. With an exterior freshened look, the inside is also detail-oriented. Once you are seated inside, you would feel how sophisticated it is. The most convincing features of this SUV are the money value and maximum practicality, regardless of the trim level.

 

Nissan X Trail 2017 has received a few neat touches to make it a more impressive suite in terms of visual appeal, power, road performance, and comfortability. Nissan is installed with up to 7 seats. This 5-door SUV is genuinely a good option.

 

Engine:

The thing that makes Nissan X Trail 2017 desirable is the petrol engine that is not only extremely responsive but also satisfactorily quiet. If you are looking for a thrilling, race-track ride, you must not expect it from X-TRAIL, because it is no fun to drive but only pleasant, smooth, and reliable. It might lack certain driving dynamics but once it is on the road, you might like its steering and speed handling.

 

Another greatest disadvantage is the lack of engagement of the steering. Precisely, NO FUN! The body roll is acceptable due to the installed LSD and compatible 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes. At highway speeds, the ride will give a bit firmer feel. Well, the road grip and traction are just amazing. MacPherson strut suspension in the front and multi-link independent suspension at the rear make the best out of every situation.

 

You will get Nissan X Trail 2017 variants in the configuration of a 2.5L 4-cyl petrol engine capable of producing 126kW power@6000rpm with a torque of 226Nm @4400rpm. Mated with the automatic CVT, it gives the best ride. Well, if you prefer a manual gear-shifter, you can have it only on the basic trim called ST. Nissan X Trail ST 2017 has the same power and torque as well as the engine size but is offered with the 6-speed manual.

 

The engine is styled to balance out the car’s performance as well as fuel economy. If you push it harder, beyond the limits, the engine will definitely outburst and make disturbing noise and might lose the balance. Otherwise, at the higher accelerations, the engine stays stable.

 

Design:

From the outside, Nissan X Trail 2017 has made it visually more aggressive and stylish but adding up a few fancy touches. The addition of the dandy LED projector dual headlights and rear-lights has made it look better. Where in the entry-level variant with a Premium Package (SL) you will be getting high-class LED DRLs, on S and SV trims, as well as on the SL trim excluding the Premium Package, you will get Halogen headlights with LED DRLs.

 

LED taillights are standard on all. Upfront, a robust-looking grille is installed with a widened and more distinguishing chrome clasp. The squared fog lights are a big plus. The chassis is made strong and lengthy that gives an edge in enhanced boot space. Cargo Volume is known to be 565L to rear seats and 945L to front seats. The insulation is done on the floor and pillars with sound-deadening materials which successfully reduces the engine noise and lets you enjoy a quieter ride.

 

You will be impressed with its attention-grabbing front fascia. The company has kept a simpler layout to double fold the practicality. The muscular lining and sculptured door panels give a real combatant look.

 

The inside is pretty well-laid-out of a new Nissan X Trail 2017. Plus, the wide-opening doors and hidden storage compartments have their perks. The cabin has picked up on stylistic details along with making it lighter. A central panoramic roof is optional, but it would not harm you to be a little more fashionable. If you are willing to pay extra, you can get an electrically assisted tailgate, too. The seats are not only comfortable but also collapsible (2nd and 3rd row). Minimalist 3-spoke steering with all-fresh soft-touch dash pad is definitely incredible to see.

 

Standard Equipment:

✓ Leather-trimmed seats

✓ Powered front seats

✓ Heated seats (front and rear)

✓ Heated and leather-wrapped steering

✓ Dual-zone climate control

✓ Auto-dimming mirror (rearview)

✓ Remote entry and start

✓ Sensor-controlled tailgate

✓ Automatic lights

✓ Auto-sensing wipers

✓ Adaptive LED headlights

✓ 19’’ alloy wheels

✓ 7.0-inch high-resolution touchscreen with impressive graphics

✓ Satellite navigation

✓ CD player

✓ AM/FM/DAB+ with radio

✓ Responsive Bluetooth connectivity

✓ USB portals

✓ Top class 8-speaker stereo system

 

Safety features:

✓ Full-length curtain 6 airbags (dual front, front-seat side)

✓ Vehicle stability and traction control

✓ ABS brakes

✓ Forward collision warning

✓ Autonomous emergency braking

✓ Pedestrian detection/alert

✓ Lane departure warning

✓ Blind-spot monitoring

✓ Rear cross-traffic warning

✓ Radar cruise control

✓ Surround-view camera

 

Cons/Problems of buying Nissan X Trail 2017:

✓ The rear seats especially the last row seems and feels very restricted inside Nissan X Trail 2017

✓ Cramped legroom with limited headrest space at the rear

✓ The interior feels slightly underdone when compared to the competitor cars

✓ A bit of outdated infotainment system

✓ Tire sound over gravel and uneven road surfaces

✓ Inside might gbit of some cheap vibes due to the use of plastic

✓ Most of the driver assistance and advanced features are only reserved for higher-spec models of the 2017 Nissan X Trail.

✓ The basic model lacks hi-tech specs as well as automatic transmission

✓ Disengaging driving dynamics

 

Final verdict:

If we sum up, Nissan X Trail 2017 can be defined as a practical, affordable and reliable family car. And, remember, affordability is an aspect that plays to Nissan’s fortes. It comes with utmost comfort due to the spacious cabin. The facelift of the 2017 models brings looks. The ST and ST-L trims offer solid value. Keeping the simplistic and minimum layout, the seats are made ultra-supportive along with a powerful engine.

 

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