Nissan has revised its X-trail, the underrated small 4×4 that’s been somewhat overshadowed by the runaway success of its Qashqai little brother.
The range now consists of just three models, the entry Acenta level 2.0 dCi, and a top-spec Tekna in both manual and automatic form.
Engineering changes mean CO2 has dropped to 168g/km, down from just under 200g/km, while fuel economy now sits at 44.1mpg. The bad news is that emissions are still just over the 160g/km boundary set by many fleets, although small off-roaders generally only get under 160g/km by offering a two-wheel drive version.
The 2.0 diesel is a refined unit with plenty of performance for what is still a tall off-road vehicle, albeit one that handles well. Running costs, though, lag behind rivals from Honda and Land Rover due mainly to a RV prediction of 33.7% rather than the 37% mark of competitors.
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