2013 Nissan X-Trail

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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