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Sun 15 Nov 2009 13:32

RAV4 or XTrail diesel auto - Mchenry

I'm considering buying one or other of these vehicles. If you have experience of either, I'd like to hear it.

At the moment I have a 2003 diesel XTrail which I'm well satisfied with, although minor quality problems at 6 1/2 years and 130000 km are making me wonder if Renault quality isn't rubbing off on Nissan.

When I tried the XTrail, I was surprised to find that the transmission didn't change into 6th until 110km/h. Can anyone tell me if this is a 'smart' box which will learn that I have a very light right foot and go into 6th at a lower speed? If not, I'm not interested since I rarely use motorways.

The RAV4, driven gently, goes into 6th before 90km/h and seemed generally to suit me better (example: I don't need the enormous boot of the XTrail). However, my wife's Corolla Verso is presently immobilised for its 5th breakdown caused by the engine and anti-pollution systems since I bought it new 3 years ago. That doesn't inspire confidence.

All remarks welcome.

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Sun 15 Nov 2009 13:40

RAV4 or XTrail diesel auto - Falkirk Bairn

In ANother Sunday paper there is a report on the new RAV4 today - 3 out of 5 stars.

Not a full blown test but another opinion.

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Sun 15 Nov 2009 14:38

RAV4 or XTrail diesel auto - sandy56

I drive a Ford Mondeo with the 2.5 v6 engine petrol . I use sixth gear from about 2000 rpms- 30-35 mph. I cruise at 50mph at 1700 rpm, and it will happile cruise at about 30 mph- 1400 rpm. approx

Whats wrong with the gearbox in diesels?

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