Nissan X-Trail 2000-2007 used car review

The Nissan X-Trail is an excellent all-round family car.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.5 out of 5

The good

Chunky, handsome styling
Reliable, reasonably efficient engine
Good compromise of on and off-road ability

The not-so-good

Front seats feel tall, narrow and unsupportive
Boot shape could be a little awkward for some users

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

New Zealand-new

Japanese models

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2002 Nissan X-Trail S

Price

$6,500 to $11,500 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder110kW/200Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Three-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

10,000km or six months

Spare wheel

Full-size steel wheel

Fuel economy

8.4-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Legnth

4455mm

Width

1765mm

Height

1674mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 2000kg (braked) (2.5-litre model)

Turning circle

11m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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