Nissan X-Trail review: what the car critics say
Nissan’s new electric seven-seater may not ‘set the world on fire’ but it has been ‘carefully crafted’
All versions of the new fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail now have some form of hybrid electrification, What Car? said, from the mild-hybrid VC-Turbo, with 161bhp, to the almost fully electric e-Power – the wheels of which are driven solely by electric motors, but get their power from a turbocharged petrol engine, giving 201bhp. There’s also the 210bhp four-wheel-drive e-Power e-4ORCE, which can do 0-62mph in 7 seconds.
The only electric seven-seater in its class, the X-Trail may not “set the world on fire”, but it has been “carefully crafted”, said Top Gear Magazine. The e-Power is “serene” to drive, comfortable at cruising speed, with light steering, drama-free cornering and good body control. Although it puts out 147g/km of CO2, it is pretty efficient – 15-20% more so than the mild-hybrid with average fuel consumption of 43.5mpg.
Its interior is comfortable, spacious and practical, with well-sited controls and clear and concise digital displays, plus Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, said The Daily Telegraph. There’s plenty of room for three adults in the second row; the rearmost seats – which fold out of the boot floor – are more cramped, but fine for children. The Mk4 X-Trail is a viable alternative to the plug-in hybrids currently dominating the SUV sector. Price: from £31,400.
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