Detailed review: 2020 Nissan X Trail/Rogue N-Trek - Once the BEST selling SUV in the world. 4K

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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:57
Interior: 02:11
Infotainment: 03:31
Features: 04:50
Practicality: 05:44
On the Road: 10:19
Verdict: 14:13
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Paul reviews the 2020 Nissan X Trail N-Trek - a car that was once the BEST SELLING SUV in the world! So...what went wrong and why has it fallen out of favour with the car buying world? Paul gets behind the wheel to do a detailed review and fine out!
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Skip Ahead: Exterior: 00:57 Interior: 02:11 Infotainment: 03:31 Features: 04:50 Practicality: 05:44 On the Road: 10:19 Verdict: 14:13

[@afnanekram4087]

XTrail is the best value for money. Nothing in comparison to it. Beast of a car.

[@trethangavelu1634]

by the way I just wanted to say I love your guys videos always packed with loads of information I don't think I've missed a video from this channel

[@vincearteta]

Great comprehensive review ! Especially on the boot space. Thank you.

[@NicholasKuilder]

Cheers for the great review! My wife has the X-Trail on the top of her list at the moment as we are looking to upgrade; would love to see an Outlander review!

[@andriesmahlangu1040]

I like Paul's objectivity, 👍 Good work.

[@Jerome-Philippines]

Nice review I got 2017 X-Trail Tekna Diesel 1.6 4cyl 165HP/370NM. Drives smooth. I came out of a 80K BMW so was spoiled. But I feel very homy/comfy and yes the Entertainment/Nav/Audio could be better but somehow I forgive the car it's flaws and enjoy it much. It is actually quit fast, Great range up to 1.000KM. I love the looks of the car it's not outdated at all even in 2022 (okay on the inside it is). Great steering wheel and easy to manouvre, seats are good. On the back seats it's spacious and moving the seats and angle makes it a nice place to sit on longer trips (I heard :) ). I always see complains about missing USB ports in the back, well Nissan dealer or e-bay etc. can help you it's easy to build in!! Overall; I'm happy with the X-Trail here in the Netherlands...

[@CarExpertAus]

Nissan X-Trail (Rogue) pricing kicks off in Australia from AUD$30,040 (US$19,212) for the X-Trail (Rogue) ST manual and finishes at AUD$48,490 (US$31,000) for the top-specification X-Trail (Rogue) TL diesel. Is it good value for money?

[@andrewpitchford]

A few minor things not picked up. Pull out the divider in the drink area and you can turn it around to allow or block air conditioning flow depending on if you're carrying hot or cold drinks. Also the centre storage has a 12V charging with the lid specially designed for cable management to the rear. The rear seats are offset higher (cinema seating) to let paasengers have a better view. Roll on 2021 for the new version. Looks great and with a decent running gear and media system it will be a winner.

[@bonnybabu6443]

Good one, as always. Also liked the short video run-through of the Nissan infotainment system; if it can be called that anymore!

[@CarExpertAus]

Thank you! Yes, the infotainment system is falling behind rapidly. Let's hope they get themselves into gear quickly!

[@yamKenny]

The touch of the infotainment needs improvement. But I found it easy to use. While to switch during mid of driving compare to other like Toyota

[@dumisanibhengu599]

We bought a 2018 model Ascenta4x4 and it has an electric park brake. It is our first SUV and so far we are enjoying...would we buy it again? yes we would... It has proven to be practical and quite okay on long trips...

[@SamGiles]

Great work, Paul. The good ol' X-Trail - quite the trailblazer! I'm not sure why, but for some reason I have soft spot for this thing (despite being massively outclassed by the competition). It'll be interesting to see the next generation - Nissan have some work to do!

[@CarExpertAus]

It's still a great car in most respects, it just feels like it has been neglected by Nissan, which is a real shame!

[@trethangavelu1634]

would you guys be able to do a review of buying a second hand t31 xtrail with the specs and features or an offroad test I would watch that video time and time again

[@kylelebron631]

I love my xtrail have taken it through all kinds of adventures off-road and on, the car is comfortable and super light on fuel. I would buy another

[@borndiy5490]

The Rogue very much like X-Trail. Neighbor bought new 2019 Rogue SV. On lot was Certified Monarch Orange SL AWD I liked. I enhanced look with X-Trail accessories not sold for Rogue. Their both like twins except Trail is 4WD & Rogue AWD. I like how they ride and happy with my Rogue. I did buy the X-Trail 2-tone orange armrest cover.

[@swapnamolvarghese2503]

HI Paul, NIssan Xtrial ST 2021 or Honda CRV Vi 2021 , Which one is the best in your view?

[@chiristineriley5270]

I have just bought the nissan x trail ti. I am not a young person and don't need a sporty car. I'm yet to experience how it drives in the long term. It has super comfortable seating. I hope I've made the right choice. It wasn't cheap

[@yamKenny]

I owned two. First generation was fun to drive even better than a Ford falcon. Then a 3rd generation it a good work car save me on fuel and feel nice while stuck in traffic even though with the lack of system for age.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for the feedback, @yamKenny!

[@yadsingh58]

I have 2019 x trail love it.

[@pummyy]

Yes not updated but still doesn't look silly like the Rav4. Overall very good looking car .

[@phumelelambelu8358]

its my first time seeing that park brake

[@Norry218]

Almost purchased one of these after the mid cycle update 2 years ago, Decided to hold off for the 2021 T33 spec model. Thankful now that I decided to wait.

[@dragospahontu]

Its 90% RENAUL

[@anteandrovic]

@@dragospahontu the renault is 90 % nissan

[@dragospahontu]

@@anteandrovic i wish 😅, that's not how alliances work. Mercedes use Renault engines now👎

[@trethangavelu1634]

it's not that it's fallen out of favor it's that nissan completely scraped what the xtrail used to be a boxy 4x4 that was designed for a fair amount of offroad and was practical and designed for people with adventurous lifestyle I personally love the xtrail I still own a 2009 t31 xtrail from brand new and never had any issues I would if upgraded I'm nissan kept atleast half the thing we live about the xtrail

[@pngmick]

No Apple Carplay in this 2020 Australian model series 3. Well. Sad, as it is in all the overseas models in the form of an updated head unit. The US Rogue had it last year ,Asia and Europe have it in their xtrail. Please explain Nissan. Strange thing is the Australian Qashqai, 2020, made in England has the new head unit, in Australia. The Rouge is built in the U.S. The European xtrail in England for Europe .While the Asian,includes Australian, Xtrails are built in Japan. Australia is the only country that did not receive the updated head unit, even in the current series 3. What gives Nissan?

[@johankarlsson3880]

Australia .. must be good not to bother about gasprices. Europe has double the price and a lot of penalties on gas or diesel engines. Driving a 2.5 L engine is considered a minor luxury. Therefor also a lot of cars in this size is not very popular.

[@joshbacon8241]

Why aren’t seven-seater versions of the X-Trail offered with all-wheel-drive in Australia?

[@dilipmavireddi]

Yeah, for some reason even Honda CRV does not offer AWD in 7 seater version!

[@stevefrost8789]

nissan xtrail lemon by ex owner.... i bought a 2012 2.4 xtrail and took it to the beach which is the most common off road environment.. it could not drive the wheels out of the sand.. just revd a little and nothing... stuck.. i checked the gear ratio of 1st gear which has an overall ratio of 10 to 1... way to high... other suv are 15 to 1 overall in 1st and can pull out of the sand...i sold this lemon within a month and bought a mitsi outlander... no problem...spins all wheels in the sand.. ....the 2l version xtrail has 15.8 to 1 overall ratio in 1st... same as the 2.4 outlander..overall includes the diff ratio

[@fergspan5727]

How’s the outlander now ? I test drove one put into drive and put the foot down and went backwards it was so slow off the start

[@ABDO-xw9wm]

It’s weird that it doesn’t have apple car play , I live in the Middle East and the Xtrail had it since 2016

[@CarExpertAus]

It looks like they specify them differently around the world. For example, the new Patrol in Australia still has the old interior, while in the Middle East you guys get the updated interior.

[@ABDO-xw9wm]

@@CarExpertAus oh I get it , and thank you so much for replying!

[@dragospahontu]

@@ABDO-xw9wm it's 90% Renault

[@ABDO-xw9wm]

@@dragospahontu im aware of that lol thats why nissan sucks now

[@dragospahontu]

@@ABDO-xw9wm it's crazy, Nissan used to be huge. Apart from the Patrol which is old but at least it's Nissan.

[@trethangavelu1634]

or one where you compare all 4 generations

[@janassyrian3115]

I want to buy a Nissan x trail, what do you recommend, is it comfortable and suitable for the family

[@rejuamathews8372]

is it have electric park break ?

[@deckelpc]

Yep it has electric brake

[@tpv59]

It DOES have a FOOT operated brake. ('hand brake') He shows us in the video.

[@clip4301]

How much for this car?

[@tpv59]

Starts at about $30,000 up to about $49,000 AUD.

[@costaszeimpekis994]

You are forgetting that it has a center diff with low gear, which makes this and Forester one of your best cheap options for off roading, with an SUV. No BMW, Merc, Audi have that and not everyone has money for a Land Cruiser. Sorry I thought you were from Australia.

[@atomikmaster1]

What about 4 wheel driving? It's a 4x4 please test its ability.

[@clip4301]

I bought a Nissan xtrail st the base model it doesn't come with apple CarPlay and navigation so I'm disappointed and regret

[@pammymh9676]

You should see 2021. But not here till 2022 lol

[@harigurung2015]

Why you are not a huge fan of Diesel engine? Any reason

[@danielcottmain4035]

I’m hoping to find out too... I used to always wonder about reliability and economy and now the first thing is DPF problems. Some car makers just let their owners suffer ongoing DPF issues and others get the design, warranty and service correct. I grant it’s probably not easy but it would be nice to know before purchase

[@nodrama490]

Many cars have problems with Diesel engines

[@tpv59]

BASICALY, BETTER for LONG travel. NOT for SHORT trips/school runs/to the shops/etc. Petrol engines are BETTER for this type of environment/living. Diesel engines are BETTER for LONG travel, for 'hundreds of miles'.

[@gertcarelse6983]

Nissan xtrail 2010

[@ruperthollandjkjk4387]

FIL has one. CVT shat itself at 75,000 km. Steering is too light and has no feel. Ride is jittery to the point of being annoying. It’s not that practical, my Kia Cerato hatch can carry more (a trip to ikea proved that). Wouldn’t have one if you have it to me.

[@stingerbruce]

I don't think Nissan is making any quality cars now except the GTR.

[@CarExpertAus]

We are about to shoot a review of the new Qashqai and on the surface it looks pretty good! Fingers crossed.

[@svensti.946]

In Europe the xtrail is more up to date no handbrake with the foot

[@anteandrovic]

electronic handbrake

[@kashsattar2066]

Looks like it has a unibrow

[@brisbanerapstar84]

Nissan CVT transmission is not reliable. My xtrail transmission was broken down with 80,000km. And need to pay $5000 to fix it. And a lot of nissan car owners are suffering with transmission problems. 🙏 🙏 🙏 Google it about nissan CVT before you purchase it.

[@aussie8114]

But it looks nice and a lot of the others look a bit ugly.

[@rafaelgirianelli]

Great car but its suspension is terrible...really hard and uncomfortable

[@AznS0ulja]

Nissan has fallen far far behind the curve.. horrible car

[@pummyy]

Not silly like Rav 4 Forester is way older than this Escape is crap Cx5 is good but expensive CRV offers fake Awd What are you talking abt

[@Rally4Life1982]

@@pummyy Have you actually driven an Escape? Crap is an opinion given by someone that doesn't like the brand. Our base model Ambiante goes ok, handles nicely and didn't cost us the earth. It also has rear air vents that you have to buy the CX-5 Maxx Sport to get which is pretty crap.

[@dragospahontu]

@@pummyy the Kodiaq is awesome. Nissan is 90% RENAULT

[@madhardcorenick]

I can't think of a single redeeming feature of the x-trail whatsoever. This is possibly the worst SUV to buy at the moment, which is a shame as I absolutely loved the first gen x-trail. The only new Nissan I would buy is a Qashaqai with a six speed manual or a GT-R

[@CarExpertAus]

There’s a new one not too far away so hopefully they will have resolved most of this car’s shortfalls.