2013 Nissan X-Trail
Immensely well cared for SUV offers good value.
Used Car Road Tests
Jul 3, 2020
5 minutes
Nissan
X-Trail
Road Test
SUV
Specifications
Model: 2013 Nissan X-Trail 2.0XE 4x2
Pre-Owned Price: R 159 900
Mileage: 118 300km
Warranty: Options available
Fuel Consumption (combined): 8.5-litres/100km
0-100km/h: 11.0 seconds (Estimate)
Contact: Sebastian Fourie from Nissan Menlyn at 087 054 9808 or visit
Background and condition of vehicle:
- The previous owner really took great care in looking after this Nissan X-Trail. Plastic headlight and bonnet protectors fitted to our test vehicle further confirms the kind of loving care the X-Trail received.
- Not only did we notice that the vehicle was well cared for, but it’s pristine condition also confirms that the vehicle is ageing well due to Nissan durability.
- The only area we could notice some wear and tear was on the gearlever, which could easily be replaced by a new one at very little cost.
- Our test vehicle also came fitted with 4-brand new 225/60R17 tyres.
Performance and Economy:
- Power is supplied by a 2-litre 4-cylinder 16-valve petrol unit, driven by the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
- The engine delivers 102kW of maximum power and 198Nm of torque.
- On our short test drive the engine still seems to perform well and I was especially impressed on how smoothly the engine accelerates.
- All round performance certainly compared well with even some of the latest 2-litre petrol driven SUV’s on the market.
- The X-Trail should deliver a combined fuel economy figure of around 8.5-litre per 100km.
How does it drive?
- For an older budget SUV the X-Trail is quite comfortable.
- Ride quality is very much car like, al be it slightly firmer. The dampers still seemed to be in a good working condition.
- The 6-speed manual gearbox still shifted smoothly between cogs with a nicely weighted feel.
- So too the brakes seemed perfect with no vibrations or noises noticed at all.
Inside the vehicle:
- The interior is as solid and well-built as it is practical.
- Overall the materials used seemed durable and therefore the interior still looked great.
- Although some of the latest technology might be absent in the cabin, the X-Trail proved to be equipped with all the necessary luxury and safety features.
- Air-conditioning - Tow-Bar
- Multi-Function Steering wheel - Electric windows all-round
- Central Locking - Power steering
- 12 Volt and USB ports - Dual-Airbags
- Radio with CD-Player
- ABS Braking with EBD
- Front cupholders
Space and Practicality:
- This older generation X-Trail certainly proved to be very spacious with especially large amounts of headroom inside the cabin.
- There is a clever double cargo floor in the rear, with the lower section featuring a pull-out drawer for extra storage space.
- Overall boot space also compares well with most SUV’s of this size and with the seats folded flat boot capacity can be increased from 603-litres to a massive 1 649-litres.
The final verdict
- This has certainly been one of the best looked after used vehicles I have ever tested.
- For a 2013 model the vehicles condition is hugely impressive.
- Furthermore, the X-Trail offers plenty of space and versatility and combined with the vehicle’s inherent durability it is certainly an incredibly good budget SUV buy.
- Impressive condition considering its age
- Good all-round comfort
- Spacious and versatile
- Durability
X Lacks some modern technology
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