Nissan X-Trail (01-07) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 2001 Last Updated: 05 April 2007 X-Trail is better in most areas than most of its rivals. It goes up against the Honda's CR-V and Land Rover's Freelander in the soft-roader category. It cuts the mustard against both of them on the road and has a good range of engines and trim levels. Standard equipment could be better for the price (but there again, so could that of its rivals). 4 out of 5 Other Nissan reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Performance Originally launched with 2.0 petrol and 2.2 Di diesel engines. Both were adequate, though the diesel lacked power and refinement. The larger 2.5-litre petrol was added in late 2002 and the more modern 2.2 dCi replaced the 2.2 Di in December 2003. The 2.0 is a relaxed performer with excellent mid-range pull. The 2.2 Di engine is lively, but not quite as refined as German and French units. Go for the dCi unit if you can. View full gallery 3.5 out of 5 Handling X-Trail is surprisingly easy to drive for a large 4x4: it’s stable on the road, grips well and handles confidently. At speed, the steering is responsive, gearchanges are precise and the engines deliver good performance. The handling is heavy at low-speeds however, and drivers require surprisingly strong arms to park or manoeuvre the off-roader. View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Nissan X-Trail cars for sale We have 164 models like this for sale. Find Nissan X-Trail cars for sale Previous: Equipment Next: Comfort