buying new car--which is the most silent one (least road noise)--nissan rogue, toyoya rav4 or mazda cx-5?

Which is the most silent car (least road noise)--Nissan Rogue (UK Nissan X-Trail), Toyota RAV4 or Mazda CX-5?

Best seven-seater SUV - what would you recommend?

Can you please advise which of the following is likely to have the most boot space when all seven seats are in use:Mitsubishi Outlander,Kia Sorento,Hyundai Santa Fe. Also which model is best suited for...

Nissan X-Trail xtronic

Hi. I am wondering about your opinion of the X-Trail 1.6dci x-tronic. From your other posts I see you rate the 1.6dci and I think it's one of the better engines for not having DPF issues. What is your...

7 Seater with some off-road capability

Hello HJ - With 5 children between 8 and 12 years old on an in town school run would appreciate your advice regarding vehicle options to accommodate them and large dog with regular trips along farm tracks...

Choosing new alloys and either winter or all-season tyres?

I have a 2015 2WD Nissan X-Trail n-Tec on 19 inch rims. I will be driving round the UK and want to improve winter driving safety. Would a winter package of 17 inch rims be best with winter/all season tyres?...

Buying a used SUV - X-Trail or SX4?

I am planning to buy a 2007/2008 Suzuki SX4 and want your opinion on whether to go for two-wheel drive or the 4grip version. A mate of mine has a Nissan X-Trail and says the four-wheel drive has been handy...

Will the X-Trail get the Renault 1.6 DCI engine?

A while back you mentioned that Renault had just introduced a twin turbo version of the 1.6 dci engine - producing 160PS. You thought that it might find its way into the Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail. I'm...

Can a Nissan X-Trail tow a horse trailer?

We want to buy a Nissan X-Trail 2.2 diesel. Would it be able to tow a single horse trailer with a small horse/pony in it weighing about 450kg? We would be towing only to local events no longer than an...

Replacement for Honda CR-V?

I very much like my Honda CR-V 2006 model automatic which has done 63,000 miles. I do about 11,000 miles per year and need to tow a 1346-kg MTPLM. At what mileage do you advise I change the vehicle? Later...

Buying a used 4x4 for £15k - which model is best?

I am looking for a second hand 4x4 for about £15,000 as I spend a few months each year in the Alpes for skiing. I am considering the Nissan X-Trail or Hyundai Santa Fe. Both seem reasonable 4x4s, but I...