Nissan X-Trail 4x4 full 9 point review

•  Performance
  4 out of 5 stars Every X-Trail has a 2.0-litre diesel engine, but buyers can choose from outputs of 148- and 170bhp. Each is impressively flexible, although the 170bhp model has noticeably more low-down pulling power. A six-speed automatic gearbox is standard with the lower-powered car, while the 170bhp model has a six-speed manual.
  
  
  

  

  
  
  

  

  
   Ride & Handling 
  2 out of 5 stars
  The X-Trail’s suspension provides a reasonably comfortable ride, although the body can bounce around in a rather uncontrolled manner at times, and there’s a lot of lean in corners. The fact that the steering is remote doesn’t help. All models have selectable four-wheel drive, as well as hill-descent and hill-start systems.
  
  
   Refinement 
  2 out of 5 stars
   The good news is that road- and suspension noise are pretty well contained, with little of either reaching the cabin. However, there’s quite a bit of vibration from the engines, and they become loud when you’re sitting in traffic or trying to build speed. The X-Trail’s boxy shape means wind noise is an issue on the motorway, too.
  
  

  

  
  

  

  The interior is well fitted.