Wow...not a single word of appreciation or positive statements towards the car. Not mentioning built quality and premium material used.. no words about double gazed glass installed and noise cancallation featute for driving environment.. not mentioning about the practically or space that the cabin provided..wow just 1 way traffic for a car review. 😂
I took delivery of an X-Trail Ti-L e-Power back in August. I was looking for an electrified mid size suv and something not made in China. That scratched most EVs off the list and the Korean twins were out of my price range. I was also looking for specific features like memory seats and adaptive high beams. The Mitsu PHEV fit but was too expensive. Enter the X-Trail Ti-L e-Power. It had all the features i was after and just within my budget. I would say that in this trim level, it is very luxurious inside, like on par with Lexus or BMW. It has excellent sound insulation to keep things quiet inside, and the e-motors just add to the experience. It's a bonus that the car is hot hatch quick (check the carwow review). Ride is good enough for my family. Jack of all trades, master of none. I'm very happy with the purchase, much better than a RAV4 or even the new CR-V.
This reviewer just hates Nissan. The Xtrail is a great car. Smooth, brisk and "efficient" He bangs on about the Rav, an ordinary car. Noisy and intrusive motor and a rubber band CV transmission. Not to mention a infotainment system from the 80's. Xtrail kills the Rav.
I drove one of these the other day and was very impressed with it. Never having driven an EV before I was expecting it to be a learning process but it felt natural straight away and I loved the braking off throttle. It was super quiet, punchy and had good steering and suspension. My current cars are a 370Z and an i20N so to stack up well against those was unexpected. The engine usually runs about 2,200rpm in normal driving and you can't hear it. When you give it some stick it goes to 4,400rpm and you can hear it but it certainly doesn't sound like a lawnmower engine, it's very simliar to the GR Yaris engine but lower revving with less boost. I thought hearing it while accelerating hard was a plus because you get the best of both worlds. To be honest I thought you were very biased and this novel drive train is class leading and a revelation.
I agree. Definitely not a lawn mower starting.. come on... Numerous times under acceleration, I didn't hear the motor kick on at all. The road noise is on par with most new cars, still super quiet. Very nice drive and good visibility which I find alot of cars seem to lack.
I don't believe the current generation RAV4 hybrid is the class leader any more. It may have been when it was first released but others have caught up and gone past it. I test drove an X-Trail Ti-L e-Power in March 2023 and was blown away by its very low NVH levels, acceleration and creature comforts. Like most reviewers have stated, the engine is barely perceptible when it kicks in. To compare it to a lawnmower engine is ridiculous. Suggesting a Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice is very puzzling when the hybrid version is $13,000 more expensive. I've probably read over 40 reviews of the X-Trail e-Power from Australia, Canada, USA, Europe and Britain and the overwhelming view is that it is a very good car.
In all fairness, there is a rough-ish generator sound but it’s only for about a minute and only after a cold start. Ive got the Ti-L e power and it does it each morning but with windows closed , I can barely hear it and once it stops, the remainder of the drive is nothing but pure serenity with the way Nissan have insulated the cabin from outside noise. Im getting 6.5l/100 real world ( dash says 6.0) over first 4000km and thats 95% city suburban driving with hills. On flats roads, I’m seeing high 4’s and low 5’s very regularly For perspective, my 2015 Mazda 3 2.5l would drink 9.5l/100km each tank on same routes so the X-Trail economy is massive improvement for me. For almost 2 tonnes of car that does 0-100 in 7 seconds, with an EV like drive and interior that rivals some more pricier EUR brands, I’m more than happy with my purchase. FTR I ordered a RAV4 hybrid but waited so long that I got the X-Trail and will flip the RAV4 once it arrive shortly after a almost 2 year wait. To me the RAV4 only wins on economy and service costs but they are a non factor as if everyone decided based on those factors, no on would own nice cars and Toyota hybrids would be the only cars on the road.
Great review like a lot of others was hopeful this was going to be a great transition model to all electric especially for rural drivers, but it is just not there yet, it’s a shame I think the drive model concept is tremendous but it needs to work as a complete package, a real shame, but please keep providing the honest reviews 👍🏻
I’ve had my Xtrail Ti for about 6 months now. I like the ePower system, driving like an EV that doesn’t need to plug in. Plenty of performance for a family SUV. Nice ride quality. Fuel consumption is about half my old Subaru Forrester. No regrets at all for choosing the Xtrail.
Hello. Could you please answer, i could not find info? Can I drive 150 km/h on an autobahn for 1-5 hours on this car? And will the battery still have a charge to give a maximum power to achieve 180 km/h? Is there enough power of an electric generator to handle long-term high speed 150-180 km/h?
Does the electric battery need to be changed after a certain period of time? This is the most important question and I have watched dozens of videos and there is no one who explains this issue. There is no information on the Nissan official site. Does the electric battery need to be changed after 10 years?
First negative review of the New X-trail ive seen. it's the best suv in the price range for me and can come with 7 seats for a little extra. the Rav 4 is out dated and the Nissan just drives better in all conditions in my opinion on and off the road and it's quick with a 0-60mph in the low 7's. think this guy just doesn't like X-Trails 😄but he's entitled to his opinion
I have been an owner for the X-trail Epower since October and I was quite inpressed with the vehicle (as well as Nissan), as a pervious owner of a Landover Discovery Sport SE, I found the X-trail has better seats (very comfortable); Slightly narrow cabin but still comfortable; A slightly Lower Power but very Torquey (Torque wins on street as I believe); Very practical make sense interior and control (don't like the left steering wheel control but I can turn off on the Active-system if I wanted). The most impressive is their E-4Force 4WD system as it makes the car concern pretty well for the SUV. I have been running my x-trail on some occasions can outrun most Petrol cars. And in rain I think it handles a lot better than the Teslas (Model 3, Models). I guess the bottom line is how you will like to use your car and it has ticked all the checkmark when I was shoppting (7 seater, simple design, can be abused with less worry, no worry about range anxiety when I can top up in 5min?). Just my 2cents. :)
I received delivery of a top spec X-Trail in September, previously I bought new Mercs GLC and GLE diesel SUV`s. Luxury, build quality, comfort and tech are on par, acceleration and drivability is not noticeably much different (I don`t tend to push the car hard) however, more importantly value for money is far superior as I feel you get a lot of car for a fraction of the cost. The only other vehicle that came close was the Mazda CX 60 but the price of the Nissan pipped it for me.
Completely agreed, CX60 is a ripper, but enjoyed the X Trail more. Still haven't ordered a car yet, but always good to hear the comments by owners, over internet channels that live on kickbacks.
Just watched your Kia Sportage hybrid review. You achieved a fuel efficiency of 6L per 100km however you were pretty complimentary to it's efficiency and said it was on par with others. So, how is 6.4L not on par?
What is this youtuber saying? To be honest it is the opposite of what he is saying. I did test drive the Nissan Xtrail TiL epower and it was the best driving experience I had. I compared it with other SUV like rav4, santa fe and sorento. I ended up buying the Nissan Xtrail TiL because of the driving experience and all the features it has. Now im enjoying the real SUV ride:)
Not really agreeing with Matt here as I own one TI-L model since last March and done around 14k on it. It is a fantastic car to drive around town with silky smooth feel. I do hear the engine noise when it’s cold. Once the engine warmed up you never hear it. I am sure it will be similar to RAV4 in fuel efficiency if it is similar weight. I can get 5.8L/100kms around town. If you drive harder you may not get that. I also have a Toyota Corolla hybrid ZR hybrid which I love and very fuel efficient. No comparison between them as Xtrail is a large SUV great on family trips.
That’s fine, we can disagree. But I’ve driven everything in this segment (and thousands of cars in my career) so I have a fair point of view to justify my comments.
Test drove the top spec e power back to back with the just released (in New Zealand) Kia Sportage hybrid. Admittedly the Kia was 2WD so a major consideration is if you want or need $WD but in terms of ride quality and handling you can really notice the Nissan's extra 200 kg's. Body control in corners, bumpy roads and speed bumps was noticeably better on the Kia and only average in the e power. The other thing is the e power, when you factor in it needs 95 Octane fuel, uses 35% more fuel than the Kia. On the other hand the top spec e power has a lot of equipment and the 525 nm's of torque from a standstill is fun. You pays your money and makes your choice...I'm probably headed down the Kia Sportage hybrid route. Just found it a much nicer drive.
Purchased an xtrail epower st-l - drives beautifully. Crv is $10k more, outlander PHEV doesn’t drive as well and is $10k more. RAV4 isn’t even an option. What are the other options???
Hello. Could you please clarify? Can I drive 150 km/h on an autobahn for 1-5 hours on this car? And will the battery still have a charge to give a maximum power to achieve 180 km/h? Is there enough power of an electric generator to handle long-term high speed 150-180 km/h?
No sorry this car would blow up driving at 180 km per hour on the autobah for more than 5 minutes 🤭?. What's wrong with you, what sort of a question & query is that?. How could someone intelligently answer such idiocy🤔, give you autobah alright🤣!!.
I don’t care about Christmas cards. I care about telling people what they need to know, and hopefully helping them have the context they need to figure out if a car is right for them or not. Clearly this one isn’t right for me, but it might be right for plenty of customers out there.
@@therightcarI have a RAV4 top spec hybrid, but yah it certainly needs a big refresh in more ways than one. Let’s hope in 2025 this happens. Belated New Year from across the ditch.
Agree - X Trail E Force is a wonderful drive, quiet and responsive. Well finished and equipped. I am very impressed by my brother's Ti - better value than the TiL or 2 wd Qashqai TiL.
has the potential to be better than the rav4 but its just not fuel efficient enough. great concept though and bonus marks for thinking outside the box. a bit more development and this could be a winner.
Hi Matt - really enjoy your reviews and have been watching all your uploads around medium SUV’s and would like to see one on the Škoda Karoq if you can? Keen to get your take on it. Keep up the great work!
I bought two of epower variant for our company. I normally drive a M550i BMW. The x trail epower is surprisingly easy to drive fast around corners quickly. And handles lot of tight roads as well as my Bimmer. Also visibility is good, and not too much blind spot. It is an easy daily driver and car for going to shopping centre.
I am very happy with my Xtrail epower Ti. I don't know why you are promoting the Rav 4 when you can't get one for at least a year if you ordered it today.
It is the best choice for urban driving only. I managed average 5.5l consistently with eco , B and e-pedal mode. It’s EV like smooth, NVH is excellent and use electric only a lot under urban conditions. It’s a not so good choice for country road driving. But why do you expect an affordable hybrid heavy tall SUV to be exciting? That is BMW territory I think
The Right Car but the Wrong review(er)! First review I watch from this guy and probably the last one! Not only for what looks very biased but it goes against every other review I've seen both from Latin America, Australia and not sure if UK. I like Toyotas and have own a few but this X-Trail is superior. My brother owns one and I'm waiting for mine to be delivered.
It's important to have a breadth of opinions in the landscape. This car is fine, but it's not as good as I know it could be. I stand by my take on it, and you're welcome to have your opinion, too.
strange about the one pedal driving not stopping. Mine does. You have to get better at gauging when to lift off pedal it takes a bit of practice, not much mind and it will stop every time if in the right drive mode.
Locomotives Mining haul trucks Modern ships Are all Diesel electric, electric driven, generator powered, nothing unconventional at all. Nothing new just new to Automotive, taking on industrial design and efficiency and that's a damn good thing what ever side of the fence you sit on.
I owned a rav 4 hybrid for lease now swapped to a nissan x trail st L e ,for something different i have to say i like the nissan x trail more better deivers feel more power and yeah a little more fuel usage but nothing major the rav 4 was not as low as it said either
Brakes are fine, it's a great car. Driving one for a year now, went with top of the range, and I love it, didn't think I'd like it as much as I do, coming from a Mazda RX8.
Harse and not accurate. JFYI, most people who have $60k to spend do end up driving all variants available from all other manufacturers. This is how most people make an informed decision.
Hi Matt I agree 100% with what you said about the way it drives,I drove it 3 times because I really wanted to buy this car even took it back after test drive and got the dealer to check the tyre pressures as it was so fidgety on the road ended up buying a kia sportage diesel and gets better fuel consumption plus much nicer all round to drive
This is the first review that I have seen being so negative. Ok for the fuel consumption, everybody agrees that it is not so fuel efficient like a RAV4 (but between us, 6 l/100km is so terrible for a 2 tons SUV nowadays ?). But what about driving? So bad? Because all the reviewers seem to enjoy a lot. Ok, probably they are paid to say positives about every car, but what about average people, consumers, etc.
Like I said, I’ve driven every car in this segment and it doesn’t excite me, and nor is the ride comfort and handling as good as others for this type of application. I’m entitled to my opinion. You don’t have to agree with it, and nor do any of the other reviewers. I’m being honest with you and everyone else. This wasn’t as good as I hoped it would be, in terms of the drive experience.
I’ve had an ST-L for near on a month and about 700km, so early days. When I test drove the X-Trail it was a Ti and immediately fell in love with the car and ordered my one. Now I don’t know if it is because I have a lower grade and they have less sound deadening material, but I’m not happy with the noise when the motor kicks in (it is thrashy) especially when cold, but that I can live with, but also occasionally when driving at operating temperature, which I don’t want to live with. That is my biggest bugbear, this could have been a perfect car if they could have subdued that noise. The ride is okay, though it doesn’t like some types of speed bumps. The brakes could also be a little better, but not a deal breaker. The economy isn’t too bad because I think it is also heavier than the RAV4, I’m at a little under 6l/100km which I think is mid 6’s if calculated using the bowser measurement. In the end I doubt I would buy this again, mainly because of the thrashy motor, everything else I’d be okay with. So if they could quieten down that motor from inside the cabin, then I’d consider it again.
I picked up my new Ti-L last week and I'm blown away with its smooth power delivery and quietness. I can just barely hear the engine if/when it does kick in - sometimes I'm not sure and have to look at the instrument panel to confirm. Nissan have done an amazing job with sound deadening, acoustic glass and noise cancelling in the cabin. It would be disappointing if the ST-L did not have these features.
Bought this car after comparing it to the Honda CRV hybrid which has poor interior quality and is boring to drive. The Xtrail is so much more fun to drive; it's really zippy due to the EV drive experience and the mrs loves how responsive and nimble it is to drive for a large car. The RAV 4 hybrid is unavailable and Outlander is another 10K and is PHEV tech so it's in a different category altogether. The Xrail sweet spot, the interior is high quality, the tech is great, it's available now and it also has 4wd. Its 300kgs heavier than the competition so the fuel efficiency is relative it's weight which reviewers never bother to consider.
Matt, has China passed Japan in functionality and value? Is it better than the Tank 300 hybrid or the conventional Tiggo 7 Pro AWD? Japanese Hybrid cars are way too expensive!
Good question. There’s an argument that “value” is different to “affordability”, and I subscribe to that mindset. Affordable models are those you mentioned, the Chinese models. Value still seems better in Japanese cars, generally. I wouldn’t have a Tank hybrid. Tiggo? It’s decent, but if I had to choose a hybrid SUV it’s a RAV4 or Corolla Cross, and if budget and timeliness of arrival are the biggest factors, a GWM Haval H6 hybrid would be the other choice.
@@rossappleton9758 watch all the other reviews on CZcams, this guys views are in the minority, nearly everyone else loves the new X-Trail, i traded in my Rav for the 7 seat 4wd Epower, drives so much better but test drive them both and see what you think if your in the market for a new SUV
This really looks like the bigger brother of my Nissan Kicks E-power. Unfortunately, we don't have this Xtrail E-power available in the PH. Would have been nice though...I'd like to see a comparison between this and the Xpander HEV.
Early Leaf models were renowned for degrading bad. You only need to look at the classifieds to see cheap Leaf models with like 60km of range remaining.
Did you really drive the xtrail e4orce. This is very easy to drive with a very novel drivetrain. Guess you are used to jerky transmissions that push you back when it transitions from electric to ice.
I had a trst drive..he is absulately right..surprising very bumpy and shakes you more than shakira does on a small bump. There were also.considerable outside noise inside the cavin which i was disappointment with - its not bad but i was expecting more..opted out
If it was a PHEV, it would require a larger battery and likely be much more expensive. The equivalent PHEV Outlander is 10k - 15k more than the non PHEV version.
Fair and good review. I agree on wind noise, pretty poor in a $60k car. Car is quite nice looking but agree it's not a class leader. I reckon the subaru outback drives better but hey, that's my opinion, just like his opinion the xtrail is not that great. No need for so many people to get upset and throw tantrums because not everyone likes your car.
I’m so conflicted with the xtrail (ice) vs the outlander. The glass house and forward visibility is so much better than the high bonneted low windscreened outlander, but just doesn’t stack up.
the problem is Nissan hybird like other europe or Kia Hyundai hybird. It is not around the market long enough to prove is reliable. whereas Toyota or Honda is prove to be reiable.
This review is confusing. So my brother has had the RAV4 Hybrid for a little under a year and I have driven it a few times. He told me he wouldn't get it again and if he was in the market right now he would be looking at the X-Trail Ti e-Power. So fast forward I was in the market for a new mid sized hybrid SUV. I test drove them all. By far the Outlander plug in had the worst ride quality without a doubt, no questions. Anyone who claims otherwise either hasn't test drove all the cars or just doesn't understand dynamics. I was left with the RAV4 and X-Trail in the end. To me the RAV looks boring and the interior looks like poo and the fit and fitment quality and materials used just isn't there. I had no problems waiting for a RAV4 if needed but it is just sh1t. My partner and I just couldn't understand reviewers who like the RAV and why some many like sheep are lining up to by such a sub-par car (Oh and I'll get to fuel economy). So on fuel economy. As many test have shown the Toyota's claims are way off and the car burns more fuel that stated. My brother also warned me that on a long trip which most reviewers don't do his RAV4 really guzzles the fuels. Then if you go to a plug in like the Outlander which at best on a unicorn day you might get 70ks and then you are out of battery power the Outlander will obliterate any fuel economy on an open road in the country where you are desperate to find a plug in station that actually works whilst you wait hours and hours and hours to charge the car only to get another 70k's of range again. The outlander is a FAIL! Yes I did purchase the X-Trial e-Power. The brakes are not wooden, if you think that you have to be kidding yourself or maybe Nissan hasn't paid enough marketing money for youtubers to rate the car higher than an ugly RAV4. Who knows. The ride on the Nissan is better than the Outlander and build quality is superior to the Toyota. But don'[t believe me. If you are truly in the market for these cars. Do NOT be a sheep. I seriously advise you to test drive them all and then make the decision objectively. I would be surprised if you went with the RAV4 until you are just a Toyota sycophant sheep like these youtubers.
For the price its not the best hybrid(because they decided to put a 1.5L NA 3 cylinder in there for reasons best known to them), but other than the Rav4(which you cant get and dont say you can wait because that is a exercise in futility) they all dont make that much sense. Personally I would rather have the regular H6 and just go to the servo a little more often because at least I know that I would get a spare wheel and a smaller loan.
@@johanmarnfeldt5262 while the engine doesnt pull the wheels it still has to power the battery that powers the motor that does. Comprised of an anemic engine, small battery and small ice motor that has to work harder to meet the demands of the drivetrain leads to real world fuel consumption figures that do not justify the asking price over the already gas guzzling regular X Trail.
@@mindfreeze0838 You've obviously never driven one. I went on a road trip in mine on the weekend and average 5.6 litres per 100 kms. But it's the smooth power delivery and quiet ride that impresses me the most.
I don't know Matt, I have the petrol version (Ti NA Petrol CVT AWD) and I find the steering to be acceptable (for electric steering) and ride balance better than what I previously had but to be fair the previous car did have a reworked sports suspension from the factory (ZG Escape ST-Line) Just a few things you also have to remember: the X-Trail has a multi-link coli / strut IRS set up whereas the Rav4 has double wish bone IRS, also rims and tyre size, things like that do play a part in feel to the driver and passengers, again the ride and steering in the X-Trail are fine erring on understeering (safety) but you can find a good balance as the driver, about the only thing that irks me about the X-trail are the weak feeling brakes, don't get me wrong they are fine and work well enough but feel is simply not there, lol my old AU Falcon E:Gas has better feeling brake pedal compared to the X-Trail.
It’s fine to disagree. But across the same roads and driving that I do in all the cars I review, this one disappointed me. It isn’t good for ride comfort or quality and the steering is fine, but not fun or as enjoyable as a CR-V or RAV. Other SUVs on bigger wheels do a better job of it. It’s just not as well tuned as other SUVs in the segment. Like, the Qashqai shows Nissan can do it right. Oh, the Escape ST Line had a terrible ride.
@@therightcar just a direct comparison: ZG Escape ST-Line*: 19x8 rims - P235/45/19 Continental Sport Contact 5 All season / Multi Link Coil Strut IFS with thick sway bar lowered springs (from factory) / Multi link Coil Strut IRS with thick sway bar with lowered spring (factory). Mechanical AWD, kerb weight 1,750kg (yeah its a heavy SUV for its size) * The ZH Escape ST-Line which is almost identical in terms of running gear (2L turbo petrol i4 but with 8speed ZF clone torque converter and the same mechanical AWD) actually has smaller rims and tyres 18x7.5 rims - P225/55/18 Continental Eco Sport tyres, but kerb weight is 1,650kg (100kg less than the previous generation). T33 X-Trail Ti AWD: 19x7.5 rims - P235/55/19 Dunlop Grand Trek H/T M+S rated / Multi Link Coil Strut IFS with / Multi link Coil Strut IRS Mechanical AWD, kerb weight 1,615kg (decent enough for SUV AWD) my understanding is that the E:Power version has 20x8 rims (for Ti & Ti-L and I think the same size rims for ST-L as the petrol Ti so 19x7.5), not sure what the tyre sizes are. kerb weight is 1,980kg (yep its heavy, but better than Outlander PHEV) Rav4 FWD Hybrid: 17x7 - P225/60/17 Bridgestone Alenza All season Multi Link Coil Strut IFS / Double Wish bone IRS, kerb weight, 1750kg.
@@351tgvthe ZH Escape’s 8 speed auto is not a ZF clone. ZF doesn’t make an 8 speed auto for transverse applications. The 8 speed in the Escape is based on the previous 6 speed auto (it’s nearly identical in fact) which was a Ford/GM codevelopment. Nothing to do with ZF
The secret to rav4 success Is system absolute reliability ,efficiency and relative affordability Homda crv hybrid is not affordable Nissan xtrail is not known to be reliable yet and nissan does not have rue best reputation as a dealership Once crv corrects its pricing and nissan proves it reliability the rav 4 will have a new generation and so on
@@therightcar yes as this fix the affordability issue in context of already proven reliability and efficiency But knowing honda Australia with what they did with the civic hybrid and accord i would say they will not do it anytime soon or at least not quick enough They need to use the fact that rav supply is problematic and it is getting old I dont know how in earth is honda Australia profitable?!! Abysmal sales despite good products
My sister's owned an X-Trail for 10 years and it has never missed a beat. She loves it. Like most cars, have them properly serviced and don't mistreat them, and they give you many years of reliable motoring.
I don’t think the 18s are too big. I think it hasn’t been as well tuned to suit different road surfaces. Other brands put in more effort - Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, VW, Skoda, Honda!!
damn, disappointed. the nismo note e-power (i think the first to do this sort of drive) is, from my brief dalliance, such an unexpected little ripper. I guess im saddened, that the tech just doesnt work here...but its such an elegant solution....is this a weight thing perhaps and a consequence of our SUV addiction?
I looked at the X-Trail e-Power before buying my Tesla. It simply didn’t meet the standards I wanted. I decided not to waste my money on a not very good pretend EV, and the tiny battery in the thing means the rattly noisy petrol motor will have to work with far too much frequency. It somehow seems stupid to me to use a petrol engine to charge a battery to provide power to electric motors, but Nissan clearly disagrees with my view. You’ve provided your usual fair and balanced review of the e-Power. Now I drive an EV that has excellent range and fast charging I don’t have much regard for ‘hybrids’, although I agree if you want one, and can wait a long, long time for delivery, the Rav 4 makes the best case if you want a hybrid that’s capable. BEV’s are increasingly capable and the fact I live regionally and manage perfectly well with my Tesla LR shows range isn’t an issue any more. Driving enjoyment is a critical factor in my choice of cars and always has been. The very ordinary driving dynamics of the X-Trail E-Power made me strike it off my list very quickly! Thanks for another great review.
I have to fully agree with you as well. I upgraded from a hybrid RAV4 AWD to a Tesla Model Y last year and I haven't looked back. Sure it can't go 1000km without recharging, but how often do people need to do this? I've taken the MY on a few long road trips and it's really not a major issue having to recharge every 300km or so for 20 mins. You have to stop for a toilet break, food, and to just generally relax anyway. I think this X-Trail is a "pretend" EV, no idea why you would want to go with one. If you want a car with electric motors just get a proper EV, not a fake one.
Burning petrol to charge batteries is better than burning coal to recharge your Tesla. Imagine the noise made by those steam turbines only for you to drive a measly 200km. Tesla's are just steam trains that have outsourced their coal burning ability
So basically it's an intelligence test if you buy this. Bad to drive, not as fuel efficient for a hybrid AND expensive. Just the regular ST-L at 43k is much more a fitting choice.
Hi Matt I am looking for an SUV and have just about gone thougth all your video's which are very well done. I live in the country and have no accese to any of these car unless I Drive for 3 hrs, Which I will do when I can decide on a SUV to get or a bunch to try. But before I do can you,Tell me how wide across the shoulders you are please ? I am quite broad across the shoulders at 22.5 inches/58cm and this would help me out immensely. I am 6.3ft and I dont fit in a lot of cars.😪 Thank you Very Much.😃
Hi mate! Thanks for that, really appreciate the comment and the feedback. I have just measured it up and I’m 50cm across the shoulders. Hopefully that helps! Let me know if I can help in any way!
I had a Nissan xtrail ...7-8 yrs back.... beautiful little thing with a huge sunroof..euro styling.. PERFECT... This thing looks like very Oldsmobile type... That MUV was radical. People always asked me about the car...this thing looks sad ... Like A Winters boobs...
Wow...not a single word of appreciation or positive statements towards the car. Not mentioning built quality and premium material used.. no words about double gazed glass installed and noise cancallation featute for driving environment.. not mentioning about the practically or space that the cabin provided..wow just 1 way traffic for a car review. 😂
I took delivery of an X-Trail Ti-L e-Power back in August. I was looking for an electrified mid size suv and something not made in China. That scratched most EVs off the list and the Korean twins were out of my price range. I was also looking for specific features like memory seats and adaptive high beams. The Mitsu PHEV fit but was too expensive.
Enter the X-Trail Ti-L e-Power. It had all the features i was after and just within my budget. I would say that in this trim level, it is very luxurious inside, like on par with Lexus or BMW. It has excellent sound insulation to keep things quiet inside, and the e-motors just add to the experience. It's a bonus that the car is hot hatch quick (check the carwow review). Ride is good enough for my family. Jack of all trades, master of none. I'm very happy with the purchase, much better than a RAV4 or even the new CR-V.
As long as you’re happy that’s all that matters.
This reviewer just hates Nissan. The Xtrail is a great car. Smooth, brisk and "efficient"
He bangs on about the Rav, an ordinary car. Noisy and intrusive motor and a rubber band CV transmission. Not to mention a infotainment system from the 80's.
Xtrail kills the Rav.
Well, read his comments, yep he was happy 😊
I drove one of these the other day and was very impressed with it. Never having driven an EV before I was expecting it to be a learning process but it felt natural straight away and I loved the braking off throttle. It was super quiet, punchy and had good steering and suspension.
My current cars are a 370Z and an i20N so to stack up well against those was unexpected.
The engine usually runs about 2,200rpm in normal driving and you can't hear it. When you give it some stick it goes to 4,400rpm and you can hear it but it certainly doesn't sound like a lawnmower engine, it's very simliar to the GR Yaris engine but lower revving with less boost. I thought hearing it while accelerating hard was a plus because you get the best of both worlds.
To be honest I thought you were very biased and this novel drive train is class leading and a revelation.
I agree. Definitely not a lawn mower starting.. come on... Numerous times under acceleration, I didn't hear the motor kick on at all. The road noise is on par with most new cars, still super quiet.
Very nice drive and good visibility which I find alot of cars seem to lack.
I don't believe the current generation RAV4 hybrid is the class leader any more. It may have been when it was first released but others have caught up and gone past it. I test drove an X-Trail Ti-L e-Power in March 2023 and was blown away by its very low NVH levels, acceleration and creature comforts. Like most reviewers have stated, the engine is barely perceptible when it kicks in. To compare it to a lawnmower engine is ridiculous. Suggesting a Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice is very puzzling when the hybrid version is $13,000 more expensive. I've probably read over 40 reviews of the X-Trail e-Power from Australia, Canada, USA, Europe and Britain and the overwhelming view is that it is a very good car.
In all fairness, there is a rough-ish generator sound but it’s only for about a minute and only after a cold start. Ive got the Ti-L e power and it does it each morning but with windows closed , I can barely hear it and once it stops, the remainder of the drive is nothing but pure serenity with the way Nissan have insulated the cabin from outside noise.
Im getting 6.5l/100 real world ( dash says 6.0) over first 4000km and thats 95% city suburban driving with hills. On flats roads, I’m seeing high 4’s and low 5’s very regularly
For perspective, my 2015 Mazda 3 2.5l would drink 9.5l/100km each tank on same routes so the X-Trail economy is massive improvement for me.
For almost 2 tonnes of car that does 0-100 in 7 seconds, with an EV like drive and interior that rivals some more pricier EUR brands, I’m more than happy with my purchase.
FTR I ordered a RAV4 hybrid but waited so long that I got the X-Trail and will flip the RAV4 once it arrive shortly after a almost 2 year wait. To me the RAV4 only wins on economy and service costs but they are a non factor as if everyone decided based on those factors, no on would own nice cars and Toyota hybrids would be the only cars on the road.
That’s fine. You can believe whatever you want. I’m just telling potential buyers that it’s a nice effort but needs improvement.
ah, the irony!
I agree, X-Trail is just a better car in the majority of people's opinion's
Great review like a lot of others was hopeful this was going to be a great transition model to all electric especially for rural drivers, but it is just not there yet, it’s a shame I think the drive model concept is tremendous but it needs to work as a complete package, a real shame, but please keep providing the honest reviews 👍🏻
I’ve had my Xtrail Ti for about 6 months now. I like the ePower system, driving like an EV that doesn’t need to plug in. Plenty of performance for a family SUV. Nice ride quality. Fuel consumption is about half my old Subaru Forrester. No regrets at all for choosing the Xtrail.
Glad you’re happy with it!
Hello. Could you please answer, i could not find info? Can I drive 150 km/h on an autobahn for 1-5 hours on this car? And will the battery still have a charge to give a maximum power to achieve 180 km/h? Is there enough power of an electric generator to handle long-term high speed 150-180 km/h?
@@BobriksInTheHouse The highest speed limits in Australia is generally 110kph. No issue with that sort of speed.
Does the electric battery need to be changed after a certain period of time? This is the most important question and I have watched dozens of videos and there is no one who explains this issue. There is no information on the Nissan official site. Does the electric battery need to be changed after 10 years?
@@ericmartines4373 good question. Becouse battery is small. And getting a lot more cycles then battery in a full electric car..
First negative review of the New X-trail ive seen. it's the best suv in the price range for me and can come with 7 seats for a little extra. the Rav 4 is out dated and the Nissan just drives better in all conditions in my opinion on and off the road and it's quick with a 0-60mph in the low 7's. think this guy just doesn't like X-Trails 😄but he's entitled to his opinion
This is his 5th hate video on nissan xtrail. He's clearly running out of ideas 😂
@@TENZINGAMERHD wow, something fishy going on here lol. he must work for Toyota 😂
The Rav 4 looks 15 years old, if I was buying purely on looks it's dead last in the range IMO
@@davidwgrainger It drives like a tank too, glad i sold mine
I’m left wondering how much Toyota paid him to promote their outdated RAV4 and run down the ePower . I don’t think he understood the Xtrail at all.
Your review is completely false.
I don’t believe it.
Looks like you are a hater of Nissan 😂😂
I have been an owner for the X-trail Epower since October and I was quite inpressed with the vehicle (as well as Nissan), as a pervious owner of a Landover Discovery Sport SE, I found the X-trail has better seats (very comfortable); Slightly narrow cabin but still comfortable; A slightly Lower Power but very Torquey (Torque wins on street as I believe); Very practical make sense interior and control (don't like the left steering wheel control but I can turn off on the Active-system if I wanted). The most impressive is their E-4Force 4WD system as it makes the car concern pretty well for the SUV. I have been running my x-trail on some occasions can outrun most Petrol cars. And in rain I think it handles a lot better than the Teslas (Model 3, Models). I guess the bottom line is how you will like to use your car and it has ticked all the checkmark when I was shoppting (7 seater, simple design, can be abused with less worry, no worry about range anxiety when I can top up in 5min?). Just my 2cents. :)
I received delivery of a top spec X-Trail in September, previously I bought new Mercs GLC and GLE diesel SUV`s. Luxury, build quality, comfort and tech are on par, acceleration and drivability is not noticeably much different (I don`t tend to push the car hard) however, more importantly value for money is far superior as I feel you get a lot of car for a fraction of the cost. The only other vehicle that came close was the Mazda CX 60 but the price of the Nissan pipped it for me.
Completely agreed, CX60 is a ripper, but enjoyed the X Trail more. Still haven't ordered a car yet, but always good to hear the comments by owners, over internet channels that live on kickbacks.
Just watched your Kia Sportage hybrid review. You achieved a fuel efficiency of 6L per 100km however you were pretty complimentary to it's efficiency and said it was on par with others. So, how is 6.4L not on par?
What is this youtuber saying? To be honest it is the opposite of what he is saying. I did test drive the Nissan Xtrail TiL epower and it was the best driving experience I had. I compared it with other SUV like rav4, santa fe and sorento. I ended up buying the Nissan Xtrail TiL because of the driving experience and all the features it has. Now im enjoying the real SUV ride:)
What is this commenter saying? Literally… I don’t understand the first part of your comment.
But that’s great you’re happy.
Not really agreeing with Matt here as I own one TI-L model since last March and done around 14k on it. It is a fantastic car to drive around town with silky smooth feel. I do hear the engine noise when it’s cold. Once the engine warmed up you never hear it. I am sure it will be similar to RAV4 in fuel efficiency if it is similar weight. I can get 5.8L/100kms around town. If you drive harder you may not get that.
I also have a Toyota Corolla hybrid ZR hybrid which I love and very fuel efficient.
No comparison between them as Xtrail is a large SUV great on family trips.
That’s fine, we can disagree. But I’ve driven everything in this segment (and thousands of cars in my career) so I have a fair point of view to justify my comments.
@@therightcar other reviewers have driven thousands of cars too and they happen to like the x-trail.
Test drove the top spec e power back to back with the just released (in New Zealand) Kia Sportage hybrid. Admittedly the Kia was 2WD so a major consideration is if you want or need $WD but in terms of ride quality and handling you can really notice the Nissan's extra 200 kg's. Body control in corners, bumpy roads and speed bumps was noticeably better on the Kia and only average in the e power. The other thing is the e power, when you factor in it needs 95 Octane fuel, uses 35% more fuel than the Kia. On the other hand the top spec e power has a lot of equipment and the 525 nm's of torque from a standstill is fun. You pays your money and makes your choice...I'm probably headed down the Kia Sportage hybrid route. Just found it a much nicer drive.
So well put. Thanks for the context and your comment.
Purchased an xtrail epower st-l - drives beautifully. Crv is $10k more, outlander PHEV doesn’t drive as well and is $10k more. RAV4 isn’t even an option. What are the other options???
Hello. Could you please clarify? Can I drive 150 km/h on an autobahn for 1-5 hours on this car? And will the battery still have a charge to give a maximum power to achieve 180 km/h? Is there enough power of an electric generator to handle long-term high speed 150-180 km/h?
Try a German channel.
No sorry this car would blow up driving at 180 km per hour on the autobah for more than 5 minutes 🤭?. What's wrong with you, what sort of a question & query is that?. How could someone intelligently answer such idiocy🤔, give you autobah alright🤣!!.
Guess this guy didn’t get a Xmas card from Nissan. Lots of good reviews on this car but this review was just so negative!
I don’t care about Christmas cards. I care about telling people what they need to know, and hopefully helping them have the context they need to figure out if a car is right for them or not. Clearly this one isn’t right for me, but it might be right for plenty of customers out there.
Mind you it’s a change from what most reviewers do as in gushing and boot licking every car that comes your way.
@@therightcarI have a RAV4 top spec hybrid, but yah it certainly needs a big refresh in more ways than one. Let’s hope in 2025 this happens.
Belated New Year from across the ditch.
Still salty that he and that bald twat didn't get invited to the launch in Europe :)
Agree - X Trail E Force is a wonderful drive, quiet and responsive. Well finished and equipped. I am very impressed by my brother's Ti - better value than the TiL or 2 wd Qashqai TiL.
Great stuff!
has the potential to be better than the rav4 but its just not fuel efficient enough. great concept though and bonus marks for thinking outside the box. a bit more development and this could be a winner.
Mate of mine has a Rav hybrid… it’s getting 8L/100km. So it might pay to check Toyotas real world numbers before praising it too much.
@@Rabsallawah does he drive on the fwy alot? if so, fuel econ is not as good as running around town.
Hi Matt - really enjoy your reviews and have been watching all your uploads around medium SUV’s and would like to see one on the Škoda Karoq if you can? Keen to get your take on it. Keep up the great work!
I bought two of epower variant for our company. I normally drive a M550i BMW. The x trail epower is surprisingly easy to drive fast around corners quickly. And handles lot of tight roads as well as my Bimmer. Also visibility is good, and not too much blind spot. It is an easy daily driver and car for going to shopping centre.
I am very happy with my Xtrail epower Ti. I don't know why you are promoting the Rav 4 when you can't get one for at least a year if you ordered it today.
I’m glad you’re happy with it.
You can find RAV4s out there. And even there’s a wait, it doesn’t make it a worse car.
It is the best choice for urban driving only. I managed average 5.5l consistently with eco , B and e-pedal mode. It’s EV like smooth, NVH is excellent and use electric only a lot under urban conditions. It’s a not so good choice for country road driving. But why do you expect an affordable hybrid heavy tall SUV to be exciting? That is BMW territory I think
I expect it to at least be enjoyable. It’s just not.
How much is Toyota paying you bro?
The Right Car but the Wrong review(er)!
First review I watch from this guy and probably the last one! Not only for what looks very biased but it goes against every other review I've seen both from Latin America, Australia and not sure if UK. I like Toyotas and have own a few but this X-Trail is superior. My brother owns one and I'm waiting for mine to be delivered.
It's important to have a breadth of opinions in the landscape. This car is fine, but it's not as good as I know it could be. I stand by my take on it, and you're welcome to have your opinion, too.
strange about the one pedal driving not stopping. Mine does. You have to get better at gauging when to lift off pedal it takes a bit of practice, not much mind and it will stop every time if in the right drive mode.
Locomotives
Mining haul trucks
Modern ships
Are all Diesel electric, electric driven, generator powered, nothing unconventional at all. Nothing new just new to Automotive, taking on industrial design and efficiency and that's a damn good thing what ever side of the fence you sit on.
I don’t get that new grey that a lot of companies are using now - it reminds me of undercoat/primer lol
Yep, it’s a look. It was special on Porsches and Audis. Not so much on these sorts of cars.
My Dad (in his 80’s) said ‘his’ Dads first car in the 1940s was a similar colour. *I don’t mind it:)
I owned a rav 4 hybrid for lease now swapped to a nissan x trail st L e ,for something different i have to say i like the nissan x trail more better deivers feel more power and yeah a little more fuel usage but nothing major the rav 4 was not as low as it said either
Fair enough!
Brakes are fine, it's a great car. Driving one for a year now, went with top of the range, and I love it, didn't think I'd like it as much as I do, coming from a Mazda RX8.
Harse and not accurate. JFYI, most people who have $60k to spend do end up driving all variants available from all other manufacturers. This is how most people make an informed decision.
Hi Matt I agree 100% with what you said about the way it drives,I drove it 3 times because I really wanted to buy this car even took it back after test drive and got the dealer to check the tyre pressures as it was so fidgety on the road ended up buying a kia sportage diesel and gets better fuel consumption plus much nicer all round to drive
Thanks mate! Plenty of people have bought them and they're CONVINCED I'm wrong. But I'm not.
This is the first review that I have seen being so negative. Ok for the fuel consumption, everybody agrees that it is not so fuel efficient like a RAV4 (but between us, 6 l/100km is so terrible for a 2 tons SUV nowadays ?). But what about driving? So bad? Because all the reviewers seem to enjoy a lot. Ok, probably they are paid to say positives about every car, but what about average people, consumers, etc.
Like I said, I’ve driven every car in this segment and it doesn’t excite me, and nor is the ride comfort and handling as good as others for this type of application.
I’m entitled to my opinion. You don’t have to agree with it, and nor do any of the other reviewers.
I’m being honest with you and everyone else. This wasn’t as good as I hoped it would be, in terms of the drive experience.
I’ve had an ST-L for near on a month and about 700km, so early days.
When I test drove the X-Trail it was a Ti and immediately fell in love with the car and ordered my one.
Now I don’t know if it is because I have a lower grade and they have less sound deadening material, but I’m not happy with the noise when the motor kicks in (it is thrashy) especially when cold, but that I can live with, but also occasionally when driving at operating temperature, which I don’t want to live with. That is my biggest bugbear, this could have been a perfect car if they could have subdued that noise.
The ride is okay, though it doesn’t like some types of speed bumps. The brakes could also be a little better, but not a deal breaker.
The economy isn’t too bad because I think it is also heavier than the RAV4, I’m at a little under 6l/100km which I think is mid 6’s if calculated using the bowser measurement.
In the end I doubt I would buy this again, mainly because of the thrashy motor, everything else I’d be okay with. So if they could quieten down that motor from inside the cabin, then I’d consider it again.
This is great consumer advice from an actual customer. Thanks!!
I picked up my new Ti-L last week and I'm blown away with its smooth power delivery and quietness. I can just barely hear the engine if/when it does kick in - sometimes I'm not sure and have to look at the instrument panel to confirm. Nissan have done an amazing job with sound deadening, acoustic glass and noise cancelling in the cabin. It would be disappointing if the ST-L did not have these features.
We had our.for a while.its been awsome.😊
Nice!
Bought this car after comparing it to the Honda CRV hybrid which has poor interior quality and is boring to drive. The Xtrail is so much more fun to drive; it's really zippy due to the EV drive experience and the mrs loves how responsive and nimble it is to drive for a large car. The RAV 4 hybrid is unavailable and Outlander is another 10K and is PHEV tech so it's in a different category altogether. The Xrail sweet spot, the interior is high quality, the tech is great, it's available now and it also has 4wd. Its 300kgs heavier than the competition so the fuel efficiency is relative it's weight which reviewers never bother to consider.
Wow. I disagree with you so much.
@@therightcar I thought you would haha. It's this car or the CRV for anyone wanting to buy family hybrid today from a well established manufacturer.
I think you’ll find the wait times for the RAV4 Hybrid will go down significantly in NZ & Australia in 2025.
@@johnmartin7158 that's a long way off for anyone needing a family hybrid today. And the new model will be a consideration by then.
Different points of view are great!
The issue here is in Norway x trail cost 58k$ and the Toyota RAV4 is 70k$ both r base trims
Matt, has China passed Japan in functionality and value?
Is it better than the Tank 300 hybrid or the conventional Tiggo 7 Pro AWD? Japanese Hybrid cars are way too expensive!
Good question. There’s an argument that “value” is different to “affordability”, and I subscribe to that mindset.
Affordable models are those you mentioned, the Chinese models. Value still seems better in Japanese cars, generally.
I wouldn’t have a Tank hybrid. Tiggo? It’s decent, but if I had to choose a hybrid SUV it’s a RAV4 or Corolla Cross, and if budget and timeliness of arrival are the biggest factors, a GWM Haval H6 hybrid would be the other choice.
Think I’ll buy the Rav.
😉🍻
Once again, another informative review. 👍
Thanks mate!
You will regret it, the X-Trails miles better
@@NordicMeatShield
Didn’t sound that way in the review.
@@rossappleton9758 watch all the other reviews on CZcams, this guys views are in the minority, nearly everyone else loves the new X-Trail, i traded in my Rav for the 7 seat 4wd Epower, drives so much better but test drive them both and see what you think if your in the market for a new SUV
@@rossappleton9758 Try them back to back. The xtrail feels so much nicer to drive.
Not a great car by any means but still better to drive than the boring Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid 😴😴😴
Disagree. You’ve clearly not spent time in a RAV4 hybrid.
best trusted channel for car review. carry on
Thanks!
Agree and us Aussies & Kiwis prefer no fluff in the reviews.
This really looks like the bigger brother of my Nissan Kicks E-power. Unfortunately, we don't have this Xtrail E-power available in the PH. Would have been nice though...I'd like to see a comparison between this and the Xpander HEV.
Given that electric batteries degrade over time, even hybrid ones, what are the likely replacement cost in year 4-5?
It will last a lot longer than 5 years
@@TheMelbournelad True perhaps but second hand values of anything electrified orbit battery degradation, not mileage.
@@peoplelikeus3684 Indeed but anything made last couple of years, especially LFP, will max out with 20% loss at worst after 10 years
They will totally last longer than five years. There’s an eight year warranty on them, for a start.
Early Leaf models were renowned for degrading bad. You only need to look at the classifieds to see cheap Leaf models with like 60km of range remaining.
Did you really drive the xtrail e4orce. This is very easy to drive with a very novel drivetrain. Guess you are used to jerky transmissions that push you back when it transitions from electric to ice.
I had a trst drive..he is absulately right..surprising very bumpy and shakes you more than shakira does on a small bump. There were also.considerable outside noise inside the cavin which i was disappointment with - its not bad but i was expecting more..opted out
Thanks mate.
What about the outlander phev
Yep, it’s a good option, but the price is much higher spec for spec.
If it was a plug in hybrid it would make sense.
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is what this Nissan should have been.
I hear you. I think if you could plug this in, it would be a lot smarter.
If it was a PHEV, it would require a larger battery and likely be much more expensive. The equivalent PHEV Outlander is 10k - 15k more than the non PHEV version.
Fair and good review. I agree on wind noise, pretty poor in a $60k car. Car is quite nice looking but agree it's not a class leader. I reckon the subaru outback drives better but hey, that's my opinion, just like his opinion the xtrail is not that great. No need for so many people to get upset and throw tantrums because not everyone likes your car.
Haha yep, well said. Outback would be a great alternative!
I’m so conflicted with the xtrail (ice) vs the outlander. The glass house and forward visibility is so much better than the high bonneted low windscreened outlander, but just doesn’t stack up.
Forester? 😎
the problem is Nissan hybird like other europe or Kia Hyundai hybird. It is not around the market long enough to prove is reliable. whereas Toyota or Honda is prove to be reiable.
2022 model broke down at at 5k In dealership 5weeks not impressed back to diesel kodiaq next time
Sorry to hear that.
The only battery in a car i buy is there to start the ICE , which has a spare wheel as a non-negotiable item.😊
Hahahahaha classic.
The Note e-Power is a winner. The X-Trail e-Power doesn't quite come together.
I hear you on that Note.
@@therightcar heheheheh
This review is confusing. So my brother has had the RAV4 Hybrid for a little under a year and I have driven it a few times. He told me he wouldn't get it again and if he was in the market right now he would be looking at the X-Trail Ti e-Power. So fast forward I was in the market for a new mid sized hybrid SUV. I test drove them all. By far the Outlander plug in had the worst ride quality without a doubt, no questions. Anyone who claims otherwise either hasn't test drove all the cars or just doesn't understand dynamics. I was left with the RAV4 and X-Trail in the end. To me the RAV looks boring and the interior looks like poo and the fit and fitment quality and materials used just isn't there. I had no problems waiting for a RAV4 if needed but it is just sh1t. My partner and I just couldn't understand reviewers who like the RAV and why some many like sheep are lining up to by such a sub-par car (Oh and I'll get to fuel economy).
So on fuel economy. As many test have shown the Toyota's claims are way off and the car burns more fuel that stated. My brother also warned me that on a long trip which most reviewers don't do his RAV4 really guzzles the fuels. Then if you go to a plug in like the Outlander which at best on a unicorn day you might get 70ks and then you are out of battery power the Outlander will obliterate any fuel economy on an open road in the country where you are desperate to find a plug in station that actually works whilst you wait hours and hours and hours to charge the car only to get another 70k's of range again. The outlander is a FAIL!
Yes I did purchase the X-Trial e-Power. The brakes are not wooden, if you think that you have to be kidding yourself or maybe Nissan hasn't paid enough marketing money for youtubers to rate the car higher than an ugly RAV4. Who knows. The ride on the Nissan is better than the Outlander and build quality is superior to the Toyota.
But don'[t believe me. If you are truly in the market for these cars. Do NOT be a sheep. I seriously advise you to test drive them all and then make the decision objectively. I would be surprised if you went with the RAV4 until you are just a Toyota sycophant sheep like these youtubers.
Okay champ. Do you feel better about being wrong now?
For the price its not the best hybrid(because they decided to put a 1.5L NA 3 cylinder in there for reasons best known to them), but other than the Rav4(which you cant get and dont say you can wait because that is a exercise in futility) they all dont make that much sense. Personally I would rather have the regular H6 and just go to the servo a little more often because at least I know that I would get a spare wheel and a smaller loan.
The 3 cyl petrol engine only powers a generator that powers the battery, it doesn't drive the car so being small is irrelevant.
@@johanmarnfeldt5262 while the engine doesnt pull the wheels it still has to power the battery that powers the motor that does. Comprised of an anemic engine, small battery and small ice motor that has to work harder to meet the demands of the drivetrain leads to real world fuel consumption figures that do not justify the asking price over the already gas guzzling regular X Trail.
The e-Power has a 1.5L 3cyl turbocharged and variable-compression engine. Not NA
@@mindfreeze0838 You've obviously never driven one. I went on a road trip in mine on the weekend and average 5.6 litres per 100 kms. But it's the smooth power delivery and quiet ride that impresses me the most.
50 percent efficient turbo charged variable compression engine...what are you talking about?
I miss the old xtrail exterior design
I guess you could buy an old X-Trail? 🫣
I don't know Matt, I have the petrol version (Ti NA Petrol CVT AWD) and I find the steering to be acceptable (for electric steering) and ride balance better than what I previously had but to be fair the previous car did have a reworked sports suspension from the factory (ZG Escape ST-Line)
Just a few things you also have to remember: the X-Trail has a multi-link coli / strut IRS set up whereas the Rav4 has double wish bone IRS, also rims and tyre size, things like that do play a part in feel to the driver and passengers, again the ride and steering in the X-Trail are fine erring on understeering (safety) but you can find a good balance as the driver, about the only thing that irks me about the X-trail are the weak feeling brakes, don't get me wrong they are fine and work well enough but feel is simply not there, lol my old AU Falcon E:Gas has better feeling brake pedal compared to the X-Trail.
It’s fine to disagree. But across the same roads and driving that I do in all the cars I review, this one disappointed me. It isn’t good for ride comfort or quality and the steering is fine, but not fun or as enjoyable as a CR-V or RAV.
Other SUVs on bigger wheels do a better job of it. It’s just not as well tuned as other SUVs in the segment. Like, the Qashqai shows Nissan can do it right.
Oh, the Escape ST Line had a terrible ride.
@@therightcar just a direct comparison:
ZG Escape ST-Line*: 19x8 rims - P235/45/19 Continental Sport Contact 5 All season / Multi Link Coil Strut IFS with thick sway bar lowered springs (from factory) / Multi link Coil Strut IRS with thick sway bar with lowered spring (factory). Mechanical AWD, kerb weight 1,750kg (yeah its a heavy SUV for its size)
* The ZH Escape ST-Line which is almost identical in terms of running gear (2L turbo petrol i4 but with 8speed ZF clone torque converter and the same mechanical AWD) actually has smaller rims and tyres
18x7.5 rims - P225/55/18 Continental Eco Sport tyres, but kerb weight is 1,650kg (100kg less than the previous generation).
T33 X-Trail Ti AWD: 19x7.5 rims - P235/55/19 Dunlop Grand Trek H/T M+S rated / Multi Link Coil Strut IFS with / Multi link Coil Strut IRS Mechanical AWD, kerb weight 1,615kg (decent enough for SUV AWD)
my understanding is that the E:Power version has 20x8 rims (for Ti & Ti-L and I think the same size rims for ST-L as the petrol Ti so 19x7.5), not sure what the tyre sizes are. kerb weight is 1,980kg (yep its heavy, but better than Outlander PHEV)
Rav4 FWD Hybrid: 17x7 - P225/60/17 Bridgestone Alenza All season
Multi Link Coil Strut IFS / Double Wish bone IRS, kerb weight, 1750kg.
@@351tgvthe ZH Escape’s 8 speed auto is not a ZF clone. ZF doesn’t make an 8 speed auto for transverse applications. The 8 speed in the Escape is based on the previous 6 speed auto (it’s nearly identical in fact) which was a Ford/GM codevelopment. Nothing to do with ZF
2:34 Does Australia get the 7 seat xtrail?
We do. But not as an e-power model.
The secret to rav4 success
Is system absolute reliability ,efficiency and relative affordability
Homda crv hybrid is not affordable
Nissan xtrail is not known to be reliable yet and nissan does not have rue best reputation as a dealership
Once crv corrects its pricing and nissan proves it reliability the rav 4 will have a new generation and so on
If Honda had a $50k hybrid CR-V (which they will, at some point) they will be onto a winner.
@@therightcar yes as this fix the affordability issue in context of already proven reliability and efficiency
But knowing honda Australia with what they did with the civic hybrid and accord i would say they will not do it anytime soon or at least not quick enough
They need to use the fact that rav supply is problematic and it is getting old
I dont know how in earth is honda Australia profitable?!!
Abysmal sales despite good products
My sister's owned an X-Trail for 10 years and it has never missed a beat. She loves it. Like most cars, have them properly serviced and don't mistreat them, and they give you many years of reliable motoring.
Nissan loves to fit cars with too big wheels and cheap harsh suspensions. Real showroom queens.
I don’t think the 18s are too big. I think it hasn’t been as well tuned to suit different road surfaces. Other brands put in more effort - Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, VW, Skoda, Honda!!
And there's at least a 12 month wait for the ti-l epower
And Toyota says RAV4 supply is easing up… 😎
I waited 18 months for a RAV and gave up. Glad too, because the X-Trail Ti-L is a superior car.
I just ordered my X-Trail Ti-L and delivery is 2-3 weeks - Guess it depends where you live!!?
damn, disappointed.
the nismo note e-power (i think the first to do this sort of drive) is, from my brief dalliance, such an unexpected little ripper. I guess im saddened, that the tech just doesnt work here...but its such an elegant solution....is this a weight thing perhaps and a consequence of our SUV addiction?
It undoubtedly makes sense in the Note. And maybe it will in the lighter, smaller Qashqai too…!
@@therightcar@therightcar IS THERE A REVIEW FOR THAT COMING??? OMG I CANT WAIT
Subaru forester hybrid?
Another decent option. Considered adding it but the hybrid isn’t terrific -I would just buy the petrol Foz. It’s a goodn.
Thanks for responding, as you had mentioned on any car which might had been missed as alternative I thought forester might be the one
I don't like baseball caps on full grown adults can't take them seriously.
You poor soul.
I looked at the X-Trail e-Power before buying my Tesla. It simply didn’t meet the standards I wanted. I decided not to waste my money on a not very good pretend EV, and the tiny battery in the thing means the rattly noisy petrol motor will have to work with far too much frequency. It somehow seems stupid to me to use a petrol engine to charge a battery to provide power to electric motors, but Nissan clearly disagrees with my view. You’ve provided your usual fair and balanced review of the e-Power. Now I drive an EV that has excellent range and fast charging I don’t have much regard for ‘hybrids’, although I agree if you want one, and can wait a long, long time for delivery, the Rav 4 makes the best case if you want a hybrid that’s capable. BEV’s are increasingly capable and the fact I live regionally and manage perfectly well with my Tesla LR shows range isn’t an issue any more. Driving enjoyment is a critical factor in my choice of cars and always has been. The very ordinary driving dynamics of the X-Trail E-Power made me strike it off my list very quickly! Thanks for another great review.
Thanks mate. Always great to get your thoughts!!
@caljeff2427 pure idiocy. Perhaps you’ll turn to ash in a much more prevalent ICE fire.
@caljeff2427 your CZcams comment certainly suggests idiocy.
I have to fully agree with you as well. I upgraded from a hybrid RAV4 AWD to a Tesla Model Y last year and I haven't looked back. Sure it can't go 1000km without recharging, but how often do people need to do this? I've taken the MY on a few long road trips and it's really not a major issue having to recharge every 300km or so for 20 mins. You have to stop for a toilet break, food, and to just generally relax anyway. I think this X-Trail is a "pretend" EV, no idea why you would want to go with one. If you want a car with electric motors just get a proper EV, not a fake one.
Burning petrol to charge batteries is better than burning coal to recharge your Tesla. Imagine the noise made by those steam turbines only for you to drive a measly 200km.
Tesla's are just steam trains that have outsourced their coal burning ability
So basically it's an intelligence test if you buy this. Bad to drive, not as fuel efficient for a hybrid AND expensive. Just the regular ST-L at 43k is much more a fitting choice.
@@53glowe I won't consider hybrids other than Toyota or lexus. Everything else is inferior. So no, a test drive of this is not on my mind.
Dude, if you don't see more that Toyota and Lexus, this doesn't mean the other people are stupid. Each one has the right to choose what he wants.
I agree with the petrol ST-L making more sense. But the e-power is smoother to drive in terms of acceleration.
@@sidjyothiThe new 2024 Honda CRV Hybrid is pretty damn good.
@@johnmartin7158 59k driveway. Thats nuts!
Shame as its a fine looking SUV but 6.1k per 100, 213hp and an engine that sounds like a lawnmower..!! Nissan should put a grown up engine inside.
Well you can get it with a 2.5L!
@@therightcar - unfortunately not in Ireland…😱
Dash!
Speak to owners. Engine is quiet and Nissan's acoustic glass, insulation and noise cancelling make my Ti-L an extremely quiet car.
Nissan CVT have bad reputation.
E:Power does not have CVT.
Hi Matt I am looking for an SUV and have just about gone thougth all your video's which are very well done.
I live in the country and have no accese to any of these car unless I Drive for 3 hrs, Which I will do when I can decide on a SUV to get or a bunch to try.
But before I do can you,Tell me how wide across the shoulders you are please ?
I am quite broad across the shoulders at 22.5 inches/58cm and this would help me out immensely.
I am 6.3ft and I dont fit in a lot of cars.😪
Thank you Very Much.😃
I do realise this is a strange request.
It just gives me a gauge if I'm going to fit or not.
Hi mate!
Thanks for that, really appreciate the comment and the feedback.
I have just measured it up and I’m 50cm across the shoulders. Hopefully that helps!
Let me know if I can help in any way!
@@therightcar Thank you very much . That helps a lot.
Glad I could help. Thanks for supporting my channel!!
Who has the best ride quality? the Sorento?
I had a Nissan xtrail ...7-8 yrs back.... beautiful little thing with a huge sunroof..euro styling.. PERFECT...
This thing looks like very Oldsmobile type...
That MUV was radical.
People always asked me about the car...this thing looks sad ... Like A Winters boobs...