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331 messages, Last post on Jul 10, 2007 at 12:06 PM
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Replying to: wheelz4 (Feb 13, 2004 1:11 pm)
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Replying to: marstonb (Aug 06, 2006 4:57 am) The Nissan Canada site (link) compares the X-Trail's interior capacity to the Liberty, Tribute and RAV4.
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I am a US citizen living in Mexico. I want to buy a 2006 X-Trail. If I decide someday to return to the US to live, will I be able to bring it in and register it in a US state? Will it pass emission/safety regs? Has anyone done this? Mtnpelican
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Replying to: mtnpelican (Aug 18, 2006 6:29 pm) I don't know if the X-Trail does; it might and it may be an economic decision by Nissan not to sell them in the US to avoid cannablizing other Nissan SUV sales. Canadian standards are similar to the US I think and they sell them up there. There may be some help in the Importing Canadian Vehicles to the U.S. discussion too. |
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"News of the crash-test program was reported by Xinhuanet, which said the first vehicle to be tested will be the Nissan X-Trail, assembled locally by Dongfeng Automobile." 'Breaking' News: China To Begin Vehicle Crash Testing (Inside Line) |
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I purchased a Nissan X-Trail SE in March(I live in Winnipeg, Canada where it snows 80% of the year), and upon visiting my sister in Minneapolis I found it quite odd that they did not sell these vehicles in the states, glancing over this forum I want to answer some of the questions and concerns other have expressed. I believe the only reason they don't offer X-Trails in the US is because it would cause a belly-flop in sales of the Nissan XTerra, its a great vehicle and for the cost its a great value. Just off the top of my head to answer some questions, those who wonder about its cargo abiility and interior space, the vehicle has much more interior space than the current Honda CR-V( I previously owned one in 2003) and the new RAV4, the step in height is relatively low which makes entrance very easy. The one great thing you'll notice is the low beltine in which the windows begin which gives a clear view of the road, and the driver seat is height adjustable which gives you a commanding view of the road. Head room and leg room is ample(compared to the Honda CR-V which had my knees hitting the dashboard), and where the vehicle really shines is in the backseat were there is there is plenty of legroom and the back seats can recline using the locking mechanism. My friends who are over six feet fit comfortably into the backseats, and reclining feature is always an added bonus. The cargo capibilities of the car are great, it has more storage area than the CR-V, and about as same as the new RAV4, and a useable feature it has is a washable cargo area that when it gets dirty you can hose down. The seats fold flat, and as well with the 60/40 folding rear seat has a pass through capability. I'll just highlight some pros and cons of the vehicle off the top of my head. Pros: -Its a good looking SUV which doesn't have the toy truck look of the RAV4, and you don't have to pay extra to get rid of the plastic molding on the CR-V, it comes with chrome door handles fog lights and in a way looks like a X-Terra with some Land Rover styling ques. -On the SE and LE models(XE, SE, and LE trims) you get a huge one touch openning sunroof. -The audio system is actually really good you get a 6CD in-dash CD changer, and the sounds quality is much better quality than I expected and the sound really fills the cabin well. -Everyone fits in the car, with room for five adults(I carpool 5 full size passengers to school and back). -The cargo area is good for its size, and the washable cargo area is very useful. -You get a very commanding view of the road in this vehicle with such a low beltline for the windows and even more viewing area since the gauges are mounted in the center of the vehicle. -The fenders are bendable so its good for when you accidently nips your vehicle -The fabric for the seats can really take a beating(I've been on numerous campingand kayaking trips), and are very hard to stain(as proven by my 1 year old niece). -The 4wd drive system works great in the winter with auto and full time 4 wheel locking options(just look up Winnipeg, Manitoba its covered in snow 3/4 of the year). And during the summer the 2wd option is great for saving gas. -You get good fuel economy, pretty much identical to that of the other vehicles in its class. -The engine and transmission are great, theres plenty of torque from the engine at a low 2500 RPM, and unlike the other 4 cylinder engine offerings from the Honda and Toyota you don't get the underpowered feeling from a lack of torque. The transmission is smooth(not quite as smooth as the CR-V but it doesn't buckle like the Toyotas when you push the car). -The car has a very nice ride, almost identical to that of the CR-V's(which is very car-like) but when you push the car it handles well and the sterring gives you more feedback than that of CR-V and the RAV4's (which can put you to sleep). Cons: -The center mounted gauges are hard to get used to at first, once you get comfortable with them there fine but switching back and forth from a Infinity G35 back to the X-Trail is little tiresome. -Side airbags do not come standard nor does traction control/stability system, but ABS and vented breaks come standard as well as brake assist. -The fit and finish quality of the vehicles interior isn't as good as the RAV4 or the CR-V, its good but not quite up to the other manufactures standards. -The ride is smooth and car-like but in a positive and negative way the steering gives you more feedback than the Honda's or Toyota's which compared to those may even be considered a little harsh(I like it, but I drive my Infiniti hard so I'm accustomed to it). -There's plenty of power in this car for everyday driving conditions, but it doens't offer a V6 like its Toyota and Hyundai counterparts for added performance. -The engine vibrations when idiling aren't the greatest especially when stopped at an intersection. -The car doesn't offer an auxilary jack for MP3 players, nor does the CD player support MP3 or WMA music. -The cup holders are on the opposite sides of the dash, and are tiny, only small drinks(i.e pop cans) fit in it, and if you decide to get a large coke good luck trying to fit it in, plus on taller drinks the most common problem is hitting the A-pillar of the front windshield. -Orange lighting for the gauges and the dash aren't for everyone. -The suspension is good, but for off-roading it won't exactly soak up the bumps like a RAV4 or Hyundai Sonata as its a little firmer and gives more feedback than either. -Oh yeah and when you purchase one all your neighbours are going to want one(which for people living in the US is an added bonus since its not marketed there), and your friends are going to stick their heads out of the massive sunroof embarassing you, and the odd time you forget to close your sunroof admidst a weather storm you'll be spending alot of time cleaning up. I definately recommend this vehicle as you can see by all my postive reviews its not perfect but its a great value, heck my barber just bought one because of all my gloating. I will get pics as soon as I get a digital camera(I know it's sad).
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Replying to: tdang (Aug 29, 2006 7:10 pm) 
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 29, 2006 7:47 pm)
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Replying to: marstonb (Aug 30, 2006 1:17 am) I'm going to borrow my friends digital camera and try to get in some pics, but the car won't be very clean(it rarely is). |
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Folks, Nissan just officially unveiled the Qashqai "crossover" SUV in Europe. This is the reason we'll never see the X-Trail in the USA--the Qashqai is better-suited for American buying tastes. Put in the 2.5-liter 175 bhp I-4 from the Altima, JATCO CVT automatic and ALL-MODE 4WD system, and the Qashqai would be Nissan's competitor against the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, something Nissan really needs for the American market.
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