ULTIMATE Nissan X-trail off-road compilation! Most capable small SUV? 2007 T30 2.5L petrol full Auto
Vložit
- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- ULTIMATE Nissan X-trail off-road compilation! Most capable small SUV?
The mighty X-trail is one of the most under rated soft roaders. It's one of the most practical all around small SUV hence it is popular with backpackers and budget overlanders. Its good 4wd system takes it further despite not having low range gearing. The auto transmission (not CVT) of this model enhances its capability as it acts as a torque multiplier. It gives you the ability to maintain low revs without burning the clutch. It helps maintain slower speeds without stalling the engine despite not having low range gearing.
Despite it's off-road abilities, it is still more of a car than a full size SUV. This makes it a very practical vehicle for all around use. Basically an in between of a car and a full size 4wd.
All modifications done to my vehicle can be found in my MODs playlist below.
• MODs
Check out our online store:
ruggedlifestor...
Welcome to our channel where you will find practical 4wding and camping videos.
Having a less capable 4wd vehicle will not stop us from exploring this beautiful country.
Driver skill is a major limiting factor of a vehicle's capability.
Follow us as we share our knowledge on how to maximize your vehicle's capability as well as learn about the products we use, the campsites we go to, practical camping tips and how to videos.
See you outdoors!
Instagram: / rugged.life
Facebook: / ruggedlife
#ruggedlife #xtrailoffroad #budgetoverland
I bought my XTrail last year, was completely ripped off from the dealers had to spend same amount I paid in repairs but I’m so glad I did. Such a great truck, handles amazingly and is awesome off road. When the back seats are down it has more space than an L200 or any rival. 🎉
Was thinking to replace my 1997 crv with this car.
Great machine man! Good choice!
I'd love to see a super in-depth comparison between the XTrail and the Outlander as softroaders. I have had an Outlander for 6-7 years and have been astonished by the locking SAWD system. It's actually a shame their rallying technology is now being wasted on what are basically family haulers. My only complaint about the Outlander regarding softroading is that is has an unnecessarily long front nose. It reduces the approach angle. Other than that, I'd take it all day long for softroading (even over Subarus because it seats seven/has more storage room). But maybe the XTrail would give it a run for its money.
@zechristzechariah4288 did you do it? Had crv same year and thinking to buy another one (first gen) or should I get the Nissan?
This is the best X trail video so far
Cheers
Video Yep, driver nope.
Poder NISSAN ❤
Exploration is the art of discovering the world, one journey at a time.
I have the same classic manual edition Nissan X-Trail T30, amazing car, greetings from Patagonia Chile 🇨🇱
Awesome 👌
Got one the other day. A 2004 2.2 CDI with only 100k on the meter. I guess it's the one with the unreliable timing chain tensioner? Bo rust and no problems so far. Good to drive and does well on ice and snow. The extra clearance is helpful in the winter :)
really enjoyed that video - as always! really cool to see years of offroad experience in all these maneuvers!
Been thinking about buying an X-Trail. I'm sold after watching this.
Awesome video mate love this. An inspiration for all of us. Before I bought my T31, a video like this would've convinced me in almost a heartbeat. No doubt many people will see this when looking to by an X-Trail in the future. Keep em coming!
Throttle and braking control. Magic.
After watching this video mate I finally convinced the Mrs to buy a T31. Now she has her T31 she couldn't be happier. Thanks for the help mate much appreciated.
Happy to hear that mate.
Great thanks! I enjoyed driving T30 X-trail with an automatic gearbox for 5 years and now have to sell it because last year's repairs cost 3K euros. All was logical, the car is 17 years old. Nevertheless, it was a decent experience that turned me to buy a more usual car for the city residents, the estate body.
What happened? What engine was?
@@pierrejeanes Car works well, engine and gearbox, but body, suspension etc are old and rusty, they need regular service and replacement. Here in Estonia cars are getting rusty with their body in 10 years easily. Also, 12 liters of petrol per 100 km in city, too expensive nowadays
Thinking seriously about buying an X Trail of around the same vintage. My job requires something that can handle some off-road driving, but not enough to warrant purchasing a true 4x4.
Really good to see these videos that prove off-roading has far more to do with driving technique and skills, than the vehicle.
Cheers. The X-trail can serve you well.
Lovely bit of driving!
I have a 2003 2.5 SVE auto with 37k miles on. It's everything I need and nothing I don't.
Barely a rusty nut throughout.
Very lucky, it's not for sale.
Definitely one of the most under rated soft roaders. If you want to modify it to be like a Nissan Patrol, you'd better buy a Nissan Patrol. Great video Marvin as always. (If you are finding this channel for the first time, check out the others. You wont be disappointed). Cheers mate (PS. One of the most disappointing features I found in my T30, was the stupidly dull reversing lights. Just planting the seed for a future episode of 'enlightenment'? hehe)
Haha, never noticed the dull reversing lights until you mentioned it.
The reversing light problem was rectified in the T31
Trevor Nunya
Nissan X trail is a very beautiful car. If you look carefully, it will never leave the road.
Just imagine how much more diesel can do....
Thank you.
I love the video Marvin. I have had no problem with my t31 cvt and done over 100k klm in 4 years. My odometer is at 260000 klm.
We enjoyed watching this video.
Вот это оф роуд мечтаю о такой машине
У меня такая машина. Только в каком месте она внедорожник? Это кроссовер на платформе Альмеры и Премьеры.
I enjoyed watching this video.
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching.
You did a good job in this video.
Cheers
Nice vid Marvin and yes the T30 x trail is a great all round vehicle for touring and off-roading. Having had one I can vouch for that. Unfortunately my vehicle had an head issue and I sold it. I'm now currently in a Honda CRV AWD and I have found it it to be very similar in how it performs off-road, actually I'm very happy with it. Just came back from Gordon County, it did well in the play pen🙂.
Brilliant video my friend!
Cheers mate!
Great pilot man
It is Truly Amazing The Places/ Things You Do With Your X-Trail ... Always, Interesting and Exciting .!! 👍
You seem to use different sets of tyres. Which set is more capable for offroading and why? It's impressive what you do with this car, thank you!
I used to have a 235 70 16 which is a wider profile tyre. I prefer a narrow tyre but didn't realise I can get a narrow profile with the same height as the 235 until after I purchased it. That set is now worn so my recent set is a 205 80 16.
My 01 ford escape does all this stock. Just ashame the gearboxes are made out of glass. Id say the vitara is the best small suv offroad
I've been driving mine in Ukraine, the only thing I don't like is the ride clearance
I like this video. 💛
Glad you liked it!
NISSAN should pay you for this video.
Thanks for those videos!
How much is the ground clearance of this car please?
keep it up.
Cheers mate!
what do you think of X-trail T31? is it as good? I'm asking you because I want one and I don't know what to choose. thanks
From what I know and hear ues they are good. Don't buy the model with CVT transmission.
Great video Marvin.
When do you use the lock??
Cheer mate. I don't use it anymore as didn't notice a difference. Most video you see there is on Auto mode.
Currently searching for a roof basket for my xtrail can you recommend one ?
Are you in Australia? What do you plan to put on it?
@@ruggedlife Yes, im in aus. Looking to add roof box, awning and solar panel
@@rossmoore9330 A roof tray would be ideal. Being flat is more practical as it doesn't have the sides. Depending on budget but a Rola or Rhino would be good.
I was looking for a vehicle to replace my Pajero when I noticed that I had gone over two months between fill ups and I ended up with one of these, this video has given me all sorts of possibly inappropriate confidence.
'Inappropriate confidence'.
Love it 😂
What motivated your buying decision in light of other suv's such as the 2nd or 3rd gen vitara and the pajero io?
At the time of purchase, the X-trail fit the budget. Similar condition Vitara was more expensive. The Pajero io is quite rare here, especially the 5 door.
Vitara would be more capable having low range as well as the Pajero io.
Thanks for the response. Helps a lot
can u do a vid on installing the snorkel
@@nealW2904 I have one. Have a look at my playlists. There is a one called MODs, within that playlist are all the mods ive done including the snorkel.
@@ruggedlifecheers
Have you done anything to it at all e.g. lift kit, any sump guards etc
Yes, all my mods are in my MODS playlist. There is a link in the description of this video.
Amazing. Planning to get one T30 for myself after watching this video, but I am looking at 2.0, does it make a big difference if compare to 2.5?
Not sure as I haven't owned a 2.0.
I know it's less power but you can always compensate with not as big tyres and travel light.
@@ruggedlife thanks for your replied 😊
@@ruggedlife I read your comment but can't find it back. You said xtrail is good but make sure don't go for one varient, vls or what, can't recall now. Appreciate if you can share here i, many thanks.
The one with the CVT transmission.
HI Mate, I have an interesting question. Since t30 4at transmission has proven to be better than the cvt we have on the latest models. Is it possible to replace t31 cvt transmission with t30 4at on a t31 xtrail.
Hey mate. I don't know. The 2.5L petrol is the same QR25DE engine so one would think it is possible but might have to replace all wiring including ECU or probably do an entire engine/trans swap but cost would probably be not worth it.
@@ruggedlife yea thats true may be a manual transmission on a petrol t31 will be better option incase someone may want a t31
@@Tonyskiable what about T31 6 speed automatic 2.0 L, M9R diesel engine with Turbo ?????
Nice but we need to know which mode you have on,on every situation-obstacle.i mean 4wd Auto or 4wd Lock.Nice video btw
90% of that was done in Auto mode. I never use Lock mode since few years ago. Never needed it. Tested it and couldn't see or feel a difference.
@@ruggedlife great!thanks
Useful info. Thanks.
Thank you for the video... please what kind of engine it has?
No worries. 2.5L Petrol
👍😎
Can we shift to auto mode or the lock mode on fly?
Only to auto not lock. I have a video in my Practical 4wd playlist about the modes.
is it like 2 wheel drive? One wheel in the back and one in the front? Quattro has that thing like it stops the free spinning wheel with abs to send some power to another wheel on the same axis. Does this Nissan do something like that? Nice video though.
Is 4wd it has 3 options 2wd, auto and 4wdlocked, the auto mode only kicks the rear wheels when is nessesary, it kicks in a fraction of a second 👍👍I always use auto in snow-ice roads
@@pierrejeanes I understand that, it locks front with back like synchro in VW. But the question is about the same axis wheels - if left is free spinning, does the right one get some power?
@@TomasWatchReviews I don't think so, not sure about that though, so in that case momemtum would be your best friend, so a ggod driver wouldn't completely stop on a slope where one wheel could spin in the air
Don’t think T30 has that. T32 does automatically apply brake the individual wheel that is free spinning. Unfortunately T32 approach angle is much smaller.
What motor is in it? I'm trying to decide whether I should go with the 2.0 petrol or 2.2 dci
It has a 2.5L petrol.
@@ruggedlife and automatic i assume. Better for offroad as it has no low gear. But do not get a T31 with automatic, as it has a CVT that tends to break.
Yes correct. There were T31s that had a full auto from what I heard. Not sure exactly what year.
@@ruggedlife 225000 on my CVT and still going strong. Serviced properly on a regular basis, and its also one of the late ones (series 8).
2.5 auto petrol I can vouch for, mega.
Is your snorkel fit Xtrail T31 ?????
Yes can do.
My channel is about cars. Do you mind if I upload this video in my channel?
I will mention you as the source. I will refer people to your channel too.
Waiting for your positive reply. Thanks
What size are the tires?
Two sizes as I have changed from 235 70 16 to 205 80 16
does this one have traction control?
No it doesn't.
@@ruggedlife Do you know if any of the T30 chassis had traction control? Its hard to find information about them
@austinbauman3818 I may be wrong, but from what I know none of the T30 have it.
What's the biggest tire size you can fit on a stock height t30?
Height? I've seen someone put 235 70 16.
What's the biggest engine you can put in this? My dad has one and one day I'd like to just Mod the hell out of it and turn it into a diesel guzzling monster.
No alot of room in the engine bay, might fit a cummins 4BT in it... might.
@@jasonlavelle3293 What about turbo sizes?
Is the rugged life x trail an automatic
Yes. Full auto not CVT
@@ruggedlife I've gotten a slight slip from 2nd to 3rd... Trying to salvage it with Lucas
@@vicentepallamare2608 manual or auto?
What is your Tyre pressure?
Varies from 14psi (sand) to around 18-20psi. There are a few footages wherein I didn't bother lowering it as the obstacles were only short.
I've heard that Nissan X-trails are the most unreliable cars ever, can you kindly comment for someone who wants to buy one? is it a money throw away venture?
I never had an issue with mine. Also, there's only a hand full of people in the Xtrail Facebook groups that complained about reliability.
@@ruggedlife Thank you
Worst amateur xtrail driver I have ever seen.
Owner T30 2'5 Auto 333:000 KLM best car I've owned put Auto trans cooler bypass radiator $25 cooler from rec yard $12 hose took front bumper Of bolted to crush rail run hose to tran in..out port's working perfectly put 245 x 75 raised 20 mm sits under gaurd fine keep up maintenance don't thrash it takes me surfing and camping proud owner Australia 🦘 26:36