2.0 dCi 173 Aventura exployer 5dr 4 X 4

Perfect for my hobbies, caravaning and fishing, faultless in snow with standard rubber.

Having had this x-trail near two years now, the reliability has been 100%. And its fitted with a Renault engine!.

Niggles.
Although this version is longer than the last one, the access to the rear seats isn't great, we rarely use the back seats so its not a problem.

The brilliant voice activated sat nav, doesn't have post code entries, VERY inconvenient.

Oh and the rear view mirror would vibrate at certain revs, until i padded it with sponge.

The rear view isn't as good as my previous T30 xtrail, (which again was 100% reliable).
The spare tyre was only rated at 50mph, before i changed the tyre, bizarre as the wheel IS full size.

Likes.
Great tow car, very economical, a go any where car, and has surprising power, the engine revs like a petrol car, watch out for the red line!

Still waiting for a PDF light, after 14k miles, 90% short journeys upto 10 miles.

Reversing camera very useful, and the xenon lights are the best i have ever had on a car, in 40 years driving.

Blue tooth gives hands free driving, this car has everything you could reasonably require from a car, CC, auto wipers, auto lights, panoramic sun roof, headlight washers, leather, heated seats, and the best key less ignition, keys never leave the pocket.

28/5/13

Just thought i would update my post made some years ago.

Over the 4.5 years of ownership this car has been a joy to own, its been 100% reliable, sailed through both MOT's.

all i've had done is a replacement seat swab, as the original had bubbled up a bit, it was changed under warranty, and to be honest i did not expect Nissan to authorise it.
The rear view mirror also can vibrate, but i just live with it.

I would love another Xtrail but the new one isnt out yet, so i'm going to try a Mazda CX-5. 175 AWD sport nav. Now ordered.
It has a hard act to follow, and the reader reviews arn't great, but many others who own them are delighted, so we shall see.

I've test drove the CRV, RAV4, Santa Fe, BMW X3, and prefeer the CX5 package.

So come on Nissan pull your finger out and bring out another Xtrail, with more power.

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