Nissan X-Trail test drive since 2011 SUV

Diesel Nissan X-Trail-powerful, economical, correct

Have you seen the Nissan X-Trail advertising on television? I declare responsibly: no things from the wheels do not jump out, we are shamelessly deceived! But a new turbodiesel engine with a volume of 2 liters is a thing!
The turning of the key and the characteristic diesel rumbling, coupled with vibration, stirred up army memories of KrAZ-255B. But not for long: barely heating, the motor almost stopped making sounds and annoy with vibration. The Japanese promised to make the new diesel super -economic and superecological. So let's check what he is. Moreover, the technical characteristics promised a steam engine torque, comparable to gasoline V6. The first check in the city showed a very good dynamics and the start does not affect with sharpness, but the acceleration that does not fall as it accelerates, made the impression. Along the way, it was surprised that the car very confidently tracks the trajectory, withstanding solid side accelerations in corners. For the sake of interest, I drove to the driving school site and gave a snake and a rearrangement on it a couple of times. The successful design of the suspension, steering and smart electronics allowed all this to do all this on ice. Off. But still, it is more important for us how the car will behave off-road. In the snow rut in the field, the diesel X-Trail is confidently moving in 2WD mode. I turn into the virgin lands. Logging! Turning the handle to Auto mode, pressing the help button with lifting and the slopes, we stop the axle immediately, we begin to go quite confidently. Until they sat on the belly. Rope and easily leave the rut back. We tried the ascents, and the descents, and sideways, and as you like. He goes confidently, only smoke from under the wheels. The monstrous moment on the wheels allows you to do everything in the way, and smart electronics does not allow to break into the excess boxes. And it does not bargain with diesel, like Hummer, but gently flashes. In general, you go without straining. My friend really liked it, she said that a million inexpensively for such a wonderful car. That's just the cyber monsters from the wheels never appeared!
Author: Ivan Evdokimov, Photo by Alexander Ortnova-Baranov


 

Source: Magazine 4x4 [May /2009]