Is This The Best-Value X-Trail Of All? (Nissan X-Trail ST-L 2023 Review)

Detailed review of the 2023 Nissan X-Trail in ST-L petrol trim, including the 2.5-litre engine, ride quality, interior, pricing and specifications.
The E-Power hybrid version of the Nissan X-Trail has dominated headlines about this car of late, but do you really need to spend up on the hybrid system - or is the standard petrol good enough? We test the mid-specification X-Trail ST-L to find out.
Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Pricing & specs
2:34 - Interior
3:50 - Back seats
4:50 - 585L boot space
5:10 - Running costs
6:26 - Driving dynamics
8:31 - Verdict
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[@lukepasqualotto4827]

I have the 2.5L in the Ti variant. I've had it for around 3 months and I've been super happy with it. No issues what so ever. I would splurge for the Ti version over the St-L if you can, it's very well equipt. My fuel economy is averaging 6.5L/100kms, pretty good for a 'normal' car.

[@Shambles7698]

Love the look of Nissan x trail

[@malcolmscott4150]

Ti AWD version the sweet spot with better screen - much more likeable than previous version and likely worth the spend over cheaper models like MG HS which are a bargain in comparison and probably a good buy if want FWD - MG HS X AWD with 2 litre turbo is thirsty but would be good to see a comparison 👍

[@c.s2001]

5 year standard warranty for the Nissan X-Trail. I remember my new Nissan Bluebird had a 1 year warranty back in 1982. Times they are a changing.

[@snoopy13946]

I have a TiL ePower and on highways I get 4.9L/100km. Combined cycle since purchase is sitting at 6.

[@torijaqs2892]

Would you recommend it over the RAV? Is that running it on EV all the time? Thank you

[@snoopy13946]

@@torijaqs2892 I’ve never driven the Rav so I can’t say. My driving is just normal driving.

[@austin.2716]

Rav Hybrid owner here. I’m getting 5.8L/100kms on the combined cycle according to the trip computer. So it probably depends more so on which one you prefer to drive. The Rav dips into EV mode quite easily but also does kick on the engine under light-medium acceleration. Hopefully that’s helpful.

[@torijaqs2892]

Thanks for responding

[@rjbiker66]

How could the epower xtrail get 4.9l/100 km on the highway? I've got video of xtrail epower doing constant speeds on the freeway and the economy comes nowhere 4.9l/100km Constant 90km/h 6.5l/100km 120km/h 9/100km 140 km/h 11.9l/100km

[@lukuscannon9697]

ST review would be great

[@RiverDanube]

Til - love it

[@kanishkajayaweera7882]

However, the Ti-L model does establish a standard for Japanese mid-size SUVs. Very luxurious interior, best in class large panoramic roof, best in class screens and many more useful features. Ti-L is very different from ST-L. So your statement was not entirely accurate.

[@sternwho3932]

Would buy if it didn't have jatco cvt

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

This is the car for people who don’t really like cars.

[@Aussiefilipina70]

Why do you say that just curious

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

@@Aussiefilipina70 because on every criteria that car lovers value, it’s good, but not great. Not as powerful as something like a CX5 turbo. Not as sorted in ride and handling (seemingly) as a Sportage. CVT - great for efficiency, not for driving.

[@kanishkajayaweera7882]

​@@jeremybean-hodges6397ST_L yes. But Ti-L has a very modern interior with bigger screens, heaps of space than any of the mentioned vehicles. If you buy the E-Power Ti-L it's better and powerful than any CX 5 or Sportage

[@nchia]

Rental car spec - OUCH!

[@ironlungthe3rd]

Cant see myself buying an EV until it becomes mandatory, no charger infrastructure and generally low charging times kill them for me.

[@twinrotors]

Nissan? I thought they were bankrupt.