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OverviewThe original 2001-2007 X-Trail was a real hit for Nissan, being one of the first off-roaders to
bring decent manners to the on-road experience as well the rough stuff. Originally it was not
marketed as a ‘soft-roader’ (like Nissan’s newer Qashqai) but a properly capable machine in
off-road use, although it also drives much more like a regular hatchback than most of its rivals.
From 2005, Nissan also offered the X-Trail in cheaper, more economical 2WD form.
This is the original X-Trail, offered from 2001 until 2007, when it was replaced by a new
X-Trail. The first series was popular with buyers and there is a decent choice of used examples
on the market.
The X-Trail’s trick is to combine genuine off-road credentials with the refined manners of
a road car. Very few SUVs pull this off successfully - but among the best are the Toyota RAV4
and Subaru Forester.
If you need 4x4 but don’t like the idea of an SUV that drives like a tank, the X-Trail is for
you: it drives very much like a regular hatchback on the road.
Plush versions are well equipped but it’s best to avoid base models which lack air
conditioning and stability control.
The X-Trail has plunged to a very poor one-star reliability rating in the latest Which? Car
Survey, very much bucking Nissan’s generally good record. Braking issues have affected a
huge one in four owners this year, while other problem areas include the washer/wipers, fuel
system, suspension, exhaust, cam belt and lights.
For running costs, the diesel version makes the most sense, but its reliability record
isn’t as strong as we’d like. Go for a high-spec variant like a T-Spec or Aventura for the most
comprehensive equipment.
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Running costs: -(3 yeaRS/36,000 MileS)
Comfortable to drive on the road.
4x4 versions have real off-road ability.
High-spec versions well equipped.
Very poor reliability.
Petrol engines are thirsty.
No ESC on basic models.
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Nissan X-Trail (2001-2007)ON Sale: Oct 2001 claSS: 4x4s/SUVs
NeW pRice: - USed pRice: From £3,495
49%ToTal score: peRFORMaNce:
bOOT & STORage:
Ride cOMFORT:
★★★★
★★★★ ★★★ ★
★★★★ ★★★★SaFeTy:
haNdliNg:
ReliabiliTy:
OwNEr’S ViEwExcellent for towing my caravan. The diesel pulls extremely well and economically. Four wheel drive means no worries off road on caravan sites. The car is comfortable to drive, (I am over 6ft tall), has good rear leg room, and adequate luggage space.
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We use the sophisticated electronic timing
equipment to record standing-start and
in-gear acceleration, and repeat each test
several times.
Ride comfort is assessed by our labora-
tory experts who have driven hundreds of
thousands of miles in a myriad of different
models.
On the roadForget the wallowy, boat-like progress you might have become accustomed to in 4x4 vehicles
- the X-Trail drives like a regular hatchback. Its safe handling, comfortable ride and sense
of refinement make it an attractive choice as an everyday road car, which is still capable of
serious off-roading should the need arise. The 2.5-litre petrol engine provides a good blend of
performance and refinement but the 2.2 diesel is a much more popular option.
performance ★★★★We tested the tractable and torquey 2.5-litre petrol engine, which has excellent performance,
allowing comfortable cruising at low revs and effortless acceleration. It’s a refined unit, too.
Nissan also offered a 2.0-litre petrol, but most X-Trails sold in the UK were 2.2-litre diesels,
which offer excellent pulling power combined with reasonable refinement.
The five-speed manual gearbox is precise, easy to engage and matches the engine’s
performance well. Other transmission options include a six-speed manual and four-speed
automatic.
Model tested acceleration (37-62mph) Rating
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) 7.1 secs ★★★★petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) 6.1 secs ★★★★
Ride comfort ★★★★SUVs usually suffer from lots of body roll, but the X-Trail’s relatively stiff suspension set-up
makes it very well behaved in this respect, without affecting ride quality too much.
Model tested Rating
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) ★★★★petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) ★★★★
how we test
performance
Ride comfort
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On the road continued...
handling ★★★★We tested a 4x4 version of the X-Trail; its inherent stability is boosted by the fact that torque
is automatically directed to the rear wheels when the front ones start to slip. Permanent all-
wheel drive can be selected for off-road driving. Electronic stability control was not fitted to
some base X-Trails, which is a big omission, so ensure your exmaple has this fitted. The X-Trail
behaves very much like most SUVs in our obstacle avoidance test, in that body roll forces you
to fight strong understeer in extreme circumstances. In normal driving, however, the X-Trail is
great, with docile cornering, good chassis feedback and smooth, if a little imprecise, steering.
Model tested Rating
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) ★★★★petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) ★★★
brakes ★★★Our brake test revealed an impressively short braking distance for an SUV. The brakes
respond instantaneously and the driver always feels in control. ABS is standard.
Model tested braking distance (62-0mph) Rating
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) 44.0m ★★petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) 38.5m ★★★★
Refinement and noise ★★★The X-Trail is refined, with little wind noise or engine intrusiveness. Build quality is clearly very
good and the cabin is trimmed with appealing materials. Sturdy side trims protect the main
bodywork from damage caused by other car doors.
Model tested cruising noise Rating
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) 71dB ★★★petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) 69dB ★★★★
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On-the-limit handling is explored well
away from public roads to ensure a fair
test. Our obstacle avoidance test is one of
the harshest tests in the industry..
The Which? Car braking test measures
stopping distance from 62-0mph and is
repeated ten times in quick succession to
highlight any brake fade issues.
The Which? Car experts use a decibel
meter to record interior sound levels
at common UK motorway speeds, and
combine this with subjective assessments
to arrive at an overall score.
how we test
handling
brakes
Refinement and noise
On the road continued...
cabin and controls ★★★The major controls are clearly laid-out and easy to operate. We especially like the dial for
selecting all-wheel drive, the audio system and air conditioning. The height-adjustable steering
wheel is ideally positioned, but its range of adjustment could be wider and its audio/cruise
control buttons are unlit. The position of the instruments in the centre of the dashboard makes
them a little awkward to read. We like the optional sat-nav system, which is one of the best on
the market.
Model tested Rating
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) ★★★petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) ★★★
Visibility and parking ★★★★The X-Trail doesn’t score very highly in the rear visibility stakes because of its wide C-pillars,
small side windows and non-retractable rear headrests. On the plus side, the large exterior
mirrors offer a good view and the relatively compact dimensions make this easier to park than
most SUVs. Options include parking sensors and curious roof-mounted lights.
Model tested Turning circle Rating
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) 12.1m ★★★★★petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) 11.9m ★★★
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We penalise cars with difficult controls,
and we look for things like backlit light
switches and easy-to-use heating and
ventilation adjustments.
Visibility is a major issue for motorists
today, so each car gets a 360-degree
swivel view test to reproduce the driver’s
eye view and any obscured areas.
how we test
cabin and controls
Visibility and parking
We take measurements all around the
driver and passenger’s door apertures
and note the height of the seat, door sills
and step down onto the car floor. The
best cars don’t require too much bending
or stretching to get in and out.
We assess seat comfort subjectively,
using our road testers’ expert knowledge
and experience from thousands of differ-
ent cars. And we measure the head-, leg-
and elbowroom on offer in every seat, to
see how well the car caters for people of
all shapes and sizes.
how we test
getting in and out
Seat space and comfort
comfort and practicalityThe X-Trail is a pretty practical proposition with a roomy, airy cabin and decent-sized boot.
It’s easy to load up, too. Be warned that entry-level models did not have air conditioning as
standard.
getting in and out ★★★★Well positioned seats and a high roofline make for comfortable entry and exit. The high door
sills can mean dirt gets on to your clothes, and the rear wheelhouse intrudes somewhat.
Model tested Rating
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) ★★★★petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) ★★★★
Seat space and comfort ★★★There’s a roomy ambience up front thanks to generous shoulder width and headroom, and
people up to 1.85 metres tall will feel comfortable. The rear seating is contoured for two
passengers, and with the front seats slid right back, there’s enough rear kneeroom for people
up to 1.80 metres tall. The rear backrests are tilt-adjustable, but the seat bases are too softly
padded. The front seats offer firm back support and the driver enjoys a good seating position.
Model tested Rating
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) ★★★★petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) ★★★
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Carmakers give official stats for boot
space, but our tests are more realistic. We
load the boot up with measuring blocks
only as far as the rear window line, so
that luggage is well secured and won’t
obscure rear visibility. We repeat the test
with the rear seats up, and folded down
(where possible).
Feel sorry for the tester who has to warm
each car up from a frosty -10 degrees in
our climate chamber. Starting with a cold
engine, we measure how long it takes to
warm up the front and rear of the cabin.
Diesel cars usually take longer. We also
check the effectiveness of air condition-
ing, where fitted.
how we test
boot and storage
heating and ventilation
boot and storage ★★★★The boot is average sized with 390 litres of space (measured up to the cargo cover). Folding
the 60/40 split rear seats expands capacity to 730 litres (up to the window line). The load floor
is rather high, but overall it’s easy to access and load the boot, which is flat and has a practical,
hard surface. It’s all too easy to bump your head on the protruding lock of the open tailgate,
though. There’s a good range of storage compartments in the interior.
Model tested boot space (seats up/down) Rating
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) 390 litres / 390 litres ★★★★petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) 390 litres / 730 litres ★★★★
heating and ventilation ★★★★Most X-Trails have air conditioning, although the entry-level version did not have this
as standard. When fitted, the air con system works very well, and even includes an air-
conditioned bottle holder and storage compartment on the dashboard. On the downside, the
rear side windows can barely be opened half way.
Model tested Rating
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) ★★★petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) ★★★★
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comfort and practicality continued...
We test fuel economy under strict lab
conditions – using realistic test cycles – to
reveal the facts behind the figures. Our
figures rarely match manufacturer claims
as, unlike the official mpg test, we mea-
sure economy with both a hot and cold
engine, and on the motorway.
how we test
Fuel consumption
Running costs and depreciationThe X-Trail isn’t especially cheap to keep going. Its used values are suffering following the
arrival of more modern and attractive alternatives like Nissan’s own Qashqai, while fuel
consumption is a sore point, even for diesel-engined models. The 2.5 petrol X-Trail also
languishes in the highest car tax band.
Fuel consumption We achieved a miserable average of 28.5mpg for the 2.5-litre petrol X-Trail, well short of the
claimed 30.1mpg. Even the two-wheel drive 2.0 petrol is thirsty at 31mpg, and the 2.2 diesel’s
claimed 37.2mpg isn’t brilliant either.
petrol (combined mpg, claimed) 28.2 mpg - 31.0 mpg
diesel (combined mpg, claimed) 37.2 mpg - 39.2 mpg
Model tested Urban (claimed/tested)
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) 31.4 mpg/30.4 mpg
petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) 21.7 mpg/21.4 mpg
Model tested extra urban (claimed/tested)
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) 45.6 mpg/44.8 mpg
petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) 36.7 mpg/38.7 mpg
Model tested Motorway (measured)
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) 32.8 mpg
petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) 26.2 mpg
Model tested combined (claimed/tested)
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) 39.2 mpg/35.8 mpg
petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) 29.4 mpg/28.5 mpg
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While testing fuel economy, we also
collect exhaust gases to enable us to
measure the amount of carbon dioxide
(CO2) emitted. We also check whether
particulate filters are effective at removing
sooty emissions from diesel engines.
We rate cars for safety using Euro NCAP
crash test scores (where available),
alongside our own comprehensive safety
checklist. Uniquely, we also feed in results
from our accident avoidance test – after
all, it’s far better to steer around a crash
than rely on the airbags...
Security scores come from the security
experts at Thatcham, who break into
hundreds of cars each year. Most modern
cars are very difficult to drive away, but
are still too easy to steal from.
how we test
emissions
Safety
Security
emissions
All versions of the 2001-2007 X-Trail emit more than 200g/km of CO2, which isn’t a record to
be proud of, while the 2.5 version is above the 225g/km threshold - and that pushes it into the
highest VED tax bracket.
petrol (CO2, claimed) 217g per km - 237g per km
diesel (CO2, claimed) 190g per km - 203g per km
Model tested emissions (claimed/tested)
diesel 2.2 (136bhp) manual 5-door (2004) 190g per km/216g per km
petrol 2.5 (165bhp) manual 5-door (2006) 226g per km/228g per km
Safety and securityStability control was only ever offered on T and Aventura versions in the UK; we recommend
finding an X-Trail with one of these badges for maximum safety. Brake assist was standard
on all versions. Isofix was factory-fitted on the outer rear seats, allowing easy child restraint
installation, while the rear seatbelts are long enough to fit ordinary child seats fairly easily. The
front airbag cannot be deactivated, so a rear-facing child seat should never be mounted on the
front passenger seat.
euro Ncap score ★★★★In the Euro NCAP crash test, the X-Trail achieved four out of five stars. The only weakness
was the thorax/head airbag (fully fledged curtain airbags were never available). In the Euro
NCAP pedestrian test, the X-Trail scored two out of four stars, which is an average result.
Adult occupant ★★★★Child protection -Pedestrian protection ★★
Which? safety rating ★★★
Active (crash avoidance) -
Passive (crash safety) -
Child -
Pedestrian -
Security
A solid score for the X-Trail: five stars for ‘theft of’ and four stars for ‘theft from’.
Theft of car: Theft from car:
★★★★ ★★★
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Running costs and depreciation continued...
Everyone who takes part in the Which?
Car survey tells us about their car and
the dealers who sell and service it. We
analyse this feedback across all cars to
give top-level satisfaction ratings for each
brand, including the brand’s reliability
record over the last eight years. All star
ratings are out of five.
These show how owners score this car
in 12 different areas, from performance to
heating. Owners’ ratings are subjective –
so may differ from Which? Car test scores
– but they give a good idea of what the
car is like to live with. Where relevant, cars
are scored against other cars in the same
class (e.g. for space).
about our survey
brand ratings
Model ownership ratings
OwNEr’S ViEwIt is the vehicle we use to pull our our caravan. It always starts, copes expertly with the chore of caravan towing, is warm, comfortable and efficient. It’s easy to drive and never lets us down.
OwNEr’S ViEwBought this to replace a top spec. Range Rover, thought I would hate it but I actually enjoy driving it. Does everything I need, including pulling a livestock trailer. at a fraction of the cost of running a Range Rover.
Which? car Survey resultsThe Which? Car Survey is the UK’s biggest and best reliability and owner satisfaction survey.
In 2013, drivers told us about 57,182 cars, covering more than 450 million miles in the previous
12 months (that’s equivalent to driving 18,398 times around the world). This unique feedback
allows us to rate satisfaction and reliability for hundreds of new and used cars.
Note Star ratings below are from 1-5 (1 is very poor and 5 is very good). Percentages shown
under ‘Most common faults’ indicate the proportion of owners reporting each problem in the
past 12 months.
brand Sample size: 2,068 people
Nissan ratings
Overall owner satisfaction for this brand 79%
Brand reliability -
Dealer Sales Service ★★★
Dealer Servicing & repair ★★★
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Model: Nissan X-Trail (2001-2007) Sample size: 172 people
Ownership ratingsOverall owner satisfaction for this range 78%
Driving enjoyment ★★★★
Ease of driving ★★★
Comfort ★★★
Dash layout and controls ★★★
in-car technology ★★★
Styling ★★★
Build quality ★★★★
Practicality ★★★★
Value for money ★★★★
We split reliability into breakdowns (in-
cluding failure to start), faults (where parts
need replacing) and problems (minor is-
sues e.g. squeaks and loose trim). Where
the car has been on sale for some time,
and we have numerous survey responses
from owners, we also split scores by the
age of car and fuel type. Star ratings are
out of five – the more stars, the more reli-
able the car.
Want to know what’s most likely to go
wrong as the car gets older? These are
the five most common faults reported by
owners, grouped by age into new, recent
and older cars. A score of 40% means
four out of 10 owners reported problems
with that part of the car over the previous
12 months. Engine electrics and non-en-
gine electrics (e.g. windows, stereo) cause
more headaches than mechanical parts in
most modern cars.
about our survey
Reliability ratings
Most common faults
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Reliability ratingsOverall Reliability ★★★
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breakdowns: Percentage of cars suffering a breakdown in last 12 months
average annual repair cost: Average annual cost of repairs (not servicing), in past 12
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Failure rate: The proportion of owners reporting this problem in the last year
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