2023 Nissan X-Trail: A 'Family Adventure Vehicle'

Not an SUV, but a 'Family Adventure Vehicle'
When is an SUV not an SUV? When it's a 'Family Adventure Vehicle' of course. That's the moniker that Nissan applies to the X-Trail instead of the normal one that every other manufacturer uses to signify a 4x4-shaped family car.
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Nevertheless, the X-Trail has proved to be a very popular vehicle throughout the years, with around seven million of them sold worldwide. So, can the latest iteration continue that sort of success?
To find out, Vicky Parrott has a go in the E-Power version of the new car. This has a 1.5-litre petrol engine, but interestingly - not to mention, unconventionally - it never drives the wheels. Instead, it merely generates electricity to power the two electric motors - one on each axle to give four-wheel drive - which combine to deliver 201bhp, and a (surprisingly average) WLTP fuel economy figure of around 45mpg.
The X-Trail can be had with either five- or seven seats, and for the four-wheel-drive E-Power version tested, prices start at around £45,000. But is the car good enough to justify that not-inconsiderable cost?
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00:00 - Introducing the X-Trail
01:36 - Boot space
02:29 - In the back seats
04:12 - In the front seats
05:00 - Driving impressions
09:59 - Verdict
10:36 - Let us know what you think
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[@rahuljayachandran4128]

Love and adore Car reviews by you guys-definitely one of the best in the business- I personally love Nissan so I am naturally drawn towards the X-trail as well lol.

[@CarGurusUK]

Much appreciated!

[@rahuljayachandran4128]

@@CarGurusUK I was only being honest😍you guys are the absolute best in what you do-Love you guys -cant wait for more video's from you😍.

[@oliverstemp9132]

We can opt for this in the UK

[@thomasyoung4804]

Why do car manufacturers think customers in the UK want bland interiors?! The tan leather in this looks good!

[@davidwarnes5158]

How's that for a family and the dog ,

[@Jahdino599]

Hi, I work for Nissan and yes you can spec the tan leather in the uk, my favourite too!

[@UnseenSpirit]

I've always wanted white or tan etc...just looks great. However I use my car for everything and black is the only way for me to keep it cleaner looking

[@roden1834]

Love the interior. Am fed up with car interiors looking like a coal bunker!

[@mahmoodsoleja9068]

Very nice ! 👍

[@98Blackbess]

1:56. I can get my bag in the boot !! What sort of review is that?

[@TheLT704]

Great review 👍 Boring jersey/sweater Tan interior is interesting Slovenia made for an interesting background..

[@ukcarglass]

Looks great :)

[@kokjinus]

What's the rear suspension like? Multi link?

[@teamhandsome1974]

Isn’t the 7 seats the bigger deciding factor for a hybrid like the X-Trail? There’ll be a 5 seater Qashqai version of the w-Power soon.

[@robertlloyd7493]

Interesting...thanks

[@oliverstemp9132]

Spacious and comfortable car, well done.

[@kinocchio]

Does this have a catalytic converter like Prius? Will it be targeted by thieves? Genuine concern.

[@jamesmccormack3229]

Always been a fan of the X-trail, love the fact it has kept manu buttons for functions. Really like the look inside and out, think its a really good improvemnt over the current model. How do you find it compared to your own work horse X-trail Vicky

[@madhushekur515]

Hope same kind of car would release in India without compromise in quality

[@BoopSnoot]

5:30 Its not hard to wrap your mind around, its a simple series vs parallel hybrid. In series the engine is a generator that provides additional current to the motor(s) and/or charges the battery. In parallel, it drives the wheels and the motor is setup as a helper usually in the CVT or in the rear wheels.

[@user-ro9ey3xs8f]

interesting to see range extender type design is making a return. i guess like most countries, the infrastructure/user mentality hasnt adjusted for full electrification just yet. but 46k for a 7 seater....ouch.

[@naferemix]

Does the engine only ever idle then? Or does it increase revs according to how much charge the battery needs? Does the gas pedal still coincide with the revs? I have so many questions 🥲 45mpg is poor though. What’s the point?

[@1958plymouth440V8]

No, as Vicky says it does rev when pushed hard to supply the electric motors with enough charge. It’ll behave akin to a car with a CVT gearbox, i.e it will rarely rev in the same manner as a normal car even though it doesn’t have a gearbox. The concept itself isn’t new, Nissan’s been doing it for a while in the Note E-Power since 2017 and Chevrolet even earlier with the Volt. In fact it’s basically the same principle as diesel-electric locomotives.

[@oliverstemp9132]

Because it will spend most of the time in electric mode, MPG isn’t everything

[@CosyP]

@@oliverstemp9132 You weren’t listening to review. Can only do

[@I_hate_Vegemite]

Most of the time the engine is almost undetectable running at low revs to simply charge the battery. Occasional sprints to 100km/h do not invoke the electric motor - it accelerates just like an EV. Acceleration is exceptional for an almost 2 tonne tank, with a 6.5s 0-100km/h easily achievable. Only after long steep uphill driving when the battery is low does the engine intrude (probably not a car for the Swiss Alps). Best mpg requires city driving with the e-peddle for max regen.

[@I_hate_Vegemite]

@@oliverstemp9132Particularly if it’s replacing a Nissan SUV with the 3.5L V6 with similar real world performance but which struggles to get close to 20mpg. Or instead of a slow gutless 2.5L n/a X-Trail (Australian spec) that might get 25-28mpg. Hopefully the tiny 1.5T will last longer in E:Power as a generator than it will in the normal new X-Trail (UK spec) when it will often be working its little butt off.

[@allwheeldrive]

Thank you for another valuable review, Vicky. Not at all a bad choice for a family hauler. Interesting drivetrain that I think will quickly develop into something of a standard. We'll see if Mazda employs their rotary for the same purposes, and how many other manufacturers will be building hybrids with ICE engines as on-demand generators.

[@martijntreffers49]

Vicky rules!!!

[@katherinepaulson9158]

I have the exact same nissan you have there with same colour and silver rim under the doors and it's E-power

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

Well, I drive a 2 litre diesel Passat dsg and I get 45 mpg out of it, so if the size of this x trail can get 42 mpg and it's petrol, I think that's really efficient and that leather looks fantastic! Really want one

[@anthonystevens8683]

A very informative and balanced review Vicky as always. I really like the concept of using the petrol engine as a generator, I guess in theory it simplifies the mechanicals somewhat in four wheel versions without the need for a prop shaft linking the front to rear. One thing that I'd be curious about though is that battery life under a continuous charge and discharge conditions although it's probably nothing to worry about. I do wonder if that lower than expected MPG might be partly down to those extra two seats and the heavy panoramic roof adding weight. Regardless I'd be very interested in a test along with others as and when I decide to change.

[@TheLT704]

Interesting thoughts 😁

[@jonnyjones5201]

I was sceptical about all this hybrid guff. I currently own a 68 plate xtrail tekna 2.0ltr tdi 190... the day my dealer accounted bookings for test drives, I was the first... I'm glad nissan took their time and made this car amazing and not to rush.. take the badge off this car and it could be a 100k vehicle... Needless to say two hour test drive later and I was sold, I made my order and will arrive in February.... forget another hybrid on the market this is byfar the best other than a tesla.. P.s if I put my xtrail in eco mode I have got 60mpg on multiple occasions... Not in eco I struggle to get anything over 33mpg.. but who wants to stick it in eco 🤣🤣🤣 If I get 50mpg out of this, I will be more than happy... would it be better sticking a 2.0ltr petrol compared to this enforce mode, I highly doubt it... Considering nissan are shying away from diesel engines now.

[@fireblade6756]

Yep me to my tekna eforce comes in june, as u say the badge snobs will still go for BMW, audi and Mercedes, and pay for it, I had my mercs, audi and BMW, test drove them as well but I really preferred the x-trail and kept £20000 in my pocket thanks Nissan!!!

[@oceanthirteen1628]

Better MPG than a Mini 1.5 and carrying a happy family. Not bad

[@alanrutland4424]

“Effortless grace” plus your lovely giggle. Love it 😊. I agree with your regarding the technology. If it was giving say 60mpg it would start to make sense. Otherwise can’t see the point. Great review - as usual.

[@ram64man]

Nissan bring light colour interior options to U.K. not everyone likes a dark interior design

[@noobsvibe8456]

the only thing that puts me off is the mpg,you can get alternatives that are more economical

[@marinoint]

Nissan's e-Power is a brilliant invention, certainly one of the most important in the automobile industry, because it uses less fuel than petrol/diesel cars and fewer batteries than electric cars.

[@mrmawson2438]

Great video love

[@dwftube]

Do they test 7 seaters for being re-ended? If I had kids, no way would I'd put them in the back.

[@malph9216]

Regardless of what car you're driving, a 2.5 tonne EV smacking you in the rear is going to do some serious damage. Whiplash is a problem with an 'ordinary' car rear ending you.

[@dwftube]

@@malph9216 I realise that, but those back seats are so far back they are surely in the crumple zone - in the scenario you describe whiplash would be the least of your worries.

[@adrianbyron-parker5797]

@@dwftube look at any city car for crumple zones...ouch!!

[@Ilay82w]

Does anyone else hear a high pitched sound when the new xtrail is running ?

[@Mr11ESSE111]

it costs basically as Mazda cx60 3,3 liter diesel which overjump this and it consume 5-5,5 liter on 100km in reality average

[@RiverDanube]

It's amusing that you consider it a 'family adventure vehicle' and don't have any one other than the driver reviewing the car. We think the TIL is such a luxurious drive for both the driver and passengers.

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. More stylish than the the current Model 😊

[@tomkcw]

How's chassis, tire noise? The most concern for me.🤔

[@MrAshtonunderlyne1]

What’s that sound?? Generator!!

[@mrmawson2438]

I'm sure I can remember Top Gear doing that with a car

[@StewartP45]

I'd suggest epower setup is more of a replacement for previous gen diesel option ( in this car and Qashqai) as opposed to competing with PHEV's. Low to mid 40's is what you would see in the diesels-bearing in mind last gen and this one in 4wd & 7 seat spec isn't exactly a light vehicle once you've got the extra bits- and with the price diffferential at the moment ( in petrols favour) cost per mile will likely be similar.

[@mrmawson2438]

Them seats look good

[@AR-zr1om]

I really like thus but the economy, performance, price and emissions just makes me think either diesel or a full EV version would be better this seems too compromised.

[@adrianbyron-parker5797]

and a full EV is less compromised with the charging etc? Petrol IN electric out.. no range pressures. A good compromise until the EV infrastructure is good enough.

[@alanwayte432]

Tan interior looks great, shame it’s not coming to UK

[@fireblade6756]

What u talking about its in the UK NOW!!!

[@rjw4762]

The poor economy is less of a problem in countries with cheaper fuel - so that's basically anywhere but UK, then ! As for this car, I am seriously considering it next year -so long as it's not made in communist China (like the new Honda CRV is). ANyone know where this new X-Trail is made ??

[@toth1982]

I do not get it: why don't they put a 10-20 kwh battery and make it a PHEV or an EREV? And it is OK, if they keep this variant, but that can be a new variant as well.

[@MrAshtonunderlyne1]

Better than rav4 no noise… RAV4 gives 35mpg and its all electric in that sense it’s better !!

[@mrmawson2438]

Looks alright

[@funnyfiveminutes]

Nissan Entrails

[@TokyoNinja1467]

That whining sound would annoy me eventually;(

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

Looks pretty smooth if you ask me Vicki but I'm glad the seat coverings will be changed for the UK spec, as tan is a difficult colour to keep clean. Now who can loan me £40K so I can get one in about a years time?

[@peter.russell]

Great review as always, finding the critical positives and negatives in a clear, consise way. As far as X Trail goes, up to 45k for a Nissan, utterly bonkers.

[@fireblade6756]

So u would pay £20000 just for a German badge, its u that is bonkers!!!

[@fireblade6756]

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[@peter.russell]

@fire blade did I say that? No I didn't. Why do you assume what I would or would not do ?

[@adrianbyron-parker5797]

I am comparing this to a £50K Mazda CX60.. Think I prefer the Nissan as the Cost vs Kit for a Tekna is better although it is much worse in TAX as a co car driver. But as the CX60 PHEV does around 30 -35 MPG and the Nissan does 40-45 in 2WD it is closer than the list price would have you believe.

[@peter.russell]

​@Adrian Byron-Parker of Mazda and Nissan I'd go for Mazda every time. Nissan build quality is far poorer: they put a lot of tech in their cars to tempt buyers.

[@davidwarnes5158]

Compare this to the Toyota non plug in , logical way to go , no home charging , less stress on the grid

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

Profile feels too American to me…

[@philipc239]

Beautiful scenery! This drive train however seems really good in theory but in real life, I'd rather have a Korean hybrid SUV (proper 6 speed auto) or a full EV ✌😊

[@oliverstemp9132]

Those Kia and Hyundai feel quite lumpy to drive, definitely not as smooth as others

[@davidwarnes5158]

Thats the same as running a generator

[@LCOF]

It's good to see a manufacturer designing something that doesn't look whacky or left field. It just needs an alternative to that 1.5litre petrol.

[@OutsideYourBox]

Would be perfect if nissan put batteries that would last 50km with an electric plug.

[@simono4991]

Looks like quite a nice car but the powertrain is entirely cynical, and designed to attract people who just think "it's electric so it must be economical". Of course it's not very economical as it's effectively a mild hybrid. The battery harvests energy from braking to give it a little help and even drive fully electric for a mile or two at slow speeds. But all the rest of the tractive power is coming from the petrol engine, just being routed through a generator and inverter to the electric motors rather than a gearbox. It doesn't even run the engine at a constant optimum speed for economy - notice how the engine works harder as Vicky puts her foot down. This is because almost none of the electricity is going into the battery (it can't, because the battery is too small), it's going straight through to the electric motors. The laws of physics have not been suspended in this car - IT RUNS ON PETROL and it's going to use just as much of the stuff as it would if it had a conventional mild hybrid drivetrain.

[@mihailmihov3222]

You make the typical mistake to project your own beliefs to other people. It is certainly not "cynnical". Many people look for EVs not because of economy but for other reasons. Myself for instance - I love the dynamics the Electric powerttrain gives. The lack of gears. The acceleration. And Nissan's e-power gives just that. The ICE does not drive the wheels. Pure electric drive. And that is combined with lack of the major drawbacks of EVs - low travel range, need to find charging stations, long charging time. So it is quite an interesting alternative. Not cynnical. And yes - ity uses petrol to gain electricity. As the electricity in the charging stations also uses many other natural resources, it doesn't fall from the sky. Yet. :)

[@EV6-Gear]

You are spot on Vicky. Shocking fuel consumption for a vehicle that is a non plug in EV. Also still using bulb lights inside and out. MG EVs are far cheaper and use all led lights. X-TRAIL is now off my list.

[@oliverstemp9132]

You definitely can get LED lights, and no MG is this big

[@UnseenSpirit]

If it is a CVT then I'll suggest people avoid it. Nissan has a bad reputation for CVT reliability

[@fernanmarin]

It's no CVT, it is electric

[@sweetfreedomGB]

Awful whiny noise

[@Snowhite808]

so basically its a sad version of a "patfinder for europe". meh. we shall wait for the re-import of some of the new pathfinder.

[@bertie1989]

So it’s not like the Toyota hybrids but is exactly like the Toyota hybrids that rev like a b*stard when you need to accelerate…

[@Daveodaddeo101]

it sounds like a really sad cow 😆

[@johnwet6969]

OMG! Another so called PRO reviewer or "GURU" with no idea how this drivetrain works... Only telling lots of BS to potential customers. So sad. This car is NOT! powered by it's small battery most of the time!

[@abinam2255]

Not a good episode. Can't drive, think, and talk. Too much 'you know' and 'ehhh' ....

[@davidcurry4433]

Absolutely garbage. It sounds like the 1.5 engine is whining on all the time

[@garyrea2320]

What the hell nissan, I drive a 2004 x-trail and I can tell just at first glance the vehicle I drove would destroy that new vehicle off road. Why are manufacturers constantly loading 4 wheel drive cars with all this pointless crap. Less tech and more capability it’s that simple. Why would anyone buy a car like this and not go off road. Pointless vehicle.

[@fireblade6756]

I suggest u utube x trail off road review and just c how good it is off road!!!!

[@garyrea2320]

@@fireblade6756 yeah but it’s more to go wrong, a off road vehicle doesn’t need all this crap installed. If anyone buys these things just to drive about town there nuts.