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#1 of 331 let's get the ball rolling! by artdecho Nov 06, 2001 (6:57 am)
I've gotta get this started here because this could be a welcome competitor in the ever-expanding SUV market and it would be an important vehicle for Nissan, who would finally get a player in the car-based crossover SUV market (a segment that they are totally absent from). Here are a couple of links that suggest the car-based entry-level SUV market might just have a new, formidable competitor. http://forums.vmag.com/suvcrv0999/messages/3060.html and an update: http://forums.vmag.com/suvcrv0999/messages/3075.html hope it's all true, Nissan, 'cause we(you) need this vehicle now!
#2 of 331 I'd love to see the X-Trail over here. by cb70 Nov 06, 2001 (10:00 am)
I think with Nissan's current SUV lineup the addition of the XTrail would be great. I would personally be interested in this as right now I am shopping the Xterra, Vue, and CRV.
#3 of 331 cb70 by artdecho Nov 06, 2001 (10:54 am)
If you're shopping Vue and CR-V (as I am) then I would think the X-Trail would suit your needs better than the X-Terra. Things I like about the X-Trail: "just right size"....not too big, not too small superior AWD system - FWD only for economy, AUTO for set & forget traction....it's also more pro-active than re-active in that it coumes into play before wheel slippage (e.g. during acceleration) and it has a "LOCK" feature for when the going gets really tough. Good balance of economy/power....the Altima 4 is all I need....top of the class 4cyl power with near top of the class economy....the V6 (also from the Altima, I assume) should satisfy any power freaks. Washable luggage area - beats the heck out of carpeting A proper Swing Up Hatch....my big beef about the CR-V is it's damage-prone, inconvenient, rear-view-blocking, curb blocking side swinging door external spare combo. If it's marketed as it is in Australia, should offer more features for less $$$ than the competition. I expect the CR-V (esp.2002) will have the edge in room and possibly refinement....would expect both to be quite reliable
#4 of 331 I agree with all you said artdecho, although my wife by cb70 Nov 06, 2001 (11:53 am)
just LOVES the Xterra. Any chance we will see the X Trail in the US?
#5 of 331 cb70 by artdecho Nov 06, 2001 (12:05 pm)
As long as she doesn't mind paying the gas bills and the truck-like ride and the part-time 4WD, there's nothing wrong with the X-terra, and it does look cool......just not what me and my family need at this point. As for the X-Trail, your guess is as good as mine but the links seem to indicate it will come here in Feb/Mar of 2002. That's partly why i started this thread....to try and drum up some more information.
#6 of 331 The only thing that bothers me about the Xterra by cb70 Nov 06, 2001 (1:31 pm)
is piglike fuel mileage with low horses to boot. Put the 3.5 in it.
#8 of 331 Towing capacity by gsogymrat Nov 07, 2001 (6:30 am)
Anyone know the towing capacity of the X-trail?
#9 of 331 more info by artdecho Nov 07, 2001 (5:25 pm)
the exact #'s are at work but size-wise, it x-Trail is about an inch shorter and an inch narrower than the x-Terra and a few inches lower (doesn't have that stepped roof). It's also a whopping 900 lbs lighter and horsepower-wise, the X-Trail four has 175-180 vs. the X-terra's 190? hp six. Needless to say, gas mileage is far superior. Towing capacity is 15-1600 lbs for unbraked trailers and I think about 3500 lbs for braked trailers......these are New Zealand Nissan figures btw......they have a great pdf format downloadable brochure.....you have to convert the figures from metric though. http://www.nissan.co.nz/nissa_bin/model_core.html?dealer=&id=11 .....some great pix and info
#10 of 331 Thanks a million artdecho! by cb70 Nov 08, 2001 (5:34 am)
I believe that this mini SUV would kick every competitors butt that is out there right now. I hope we do get this option. I for one am very intrigued right now.

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