I know the new x- trail has not been around to long yet, but does anyone have either of these for there tow car.Had a quick look at them both, and both look impressive, although on initial looks i prefere the X- trail, it has a huge boot. Also we already have the old x-trail 2.2dci which we like very much. Our caravans mtplm is 1400kg.
New X-Trail or New CR-V
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Hi,
Personally, I'd go for the Honda - mainly because it *is* a Honda.
Having said that, I've yet to see the new X-Trail, but if it's as relatively flimsy as the previous model I'd still get the Honda.
I recently had a pre-purchase look at the old X-Trail and CRV and decided that, while neither seemed particularly substantial, the Nissan was even less substantial than the Honda - the doors seemed thin enough to dent by just coughing on them,
However, before buying the Honda I had a look at the Sportage. To be honest, the KIA's looks didn't impress me much - but when I took it for a test drive I was hooked. It was quiet, very smooth (for the type of vehicle) had bags of torque and (I like this bit) the doors felt very heavy and closed with a 'thunk' that I haven't experienced since my last Volvo estate.
OK, it's steer cred is low (no, strike that, it's Zero
but the build quality is good, the kerbweight was the heaviest of the three, it's very comfortable to drive, and gives nearly 40mpg solo.
*Most* importantly, the dealer put it on the road (brand new XE 2.0 Crdi 138 bhp) for 14K - so I just couldn't justify to the extra
Personally, I'd go for the Honda - mainly because it *is* a Honda.
Having said that, I've yet to see the new X-Trail, but if it's as relatively flimsy as the previous model I'd still get the Honda.
I recently had a pre-purchase look at the old X-Trail and CRV and decided that, while neither seemed particularly substantial, the Nissan was even less substantial than the Honda - the doors seemed thin enough to dent by just coughing on them,
However, before buying the Honda I had a look at the Sportage. To be honest, the KIA's looks didn't impress me much - but when I took it for a test drive I was hooked. It was quiet, very smooth (for the type of vehicle) had bags of torque and (I like this bit) the doors felt very heavy and closed with a 'thunk' that I haven't experienced since my last Volvo estate.
OK, it's steer cred is low (no, strike that, it's Zero
but the build quality is good, the kerbweight was the heaviest of the three, it's very comfortable to drive, and gives nearly 40mpg solo.*Most* importantly, the dealer put it on the road (brand new XE 2.0 Crdi 138 bhp) for 14K - so I just couldn't justify to the extra
Hi,
Personally, I'd go for the Honda - mainly because it *is* a Honda.
Having said that, I've yet to see the new X-Trail, but if it's as relatively flimsy as the previous model I'd still get the Honda.
I recently had a pre-purchase look at the old X-Trail and CRV and decided that, while neither seemed particularly substantial, the Nissan was even less substantial than the Honda - the doors seemed thin enough to dent by just coughing on them,
However, before buying the Honda I had a look at the Sportage. To be honest, the KIA's looks didn't impress me much - but when I took it for a test drive I was hooked. It was quiet, very smooth (for the type of vehicle) had bags of torque and (I like this bit) the doors felt very heavy and closed with a 'thunk' that I haven't experienced since my last Volvo estate.
OK, it's steer cred is low (no, strike that, it's Zero
*Most* importantly, the dealer put it on the road (brand new XE 2.0 Crdi 138 bhp) for 14K - so I just couldn't justify to the extra
When buying a car, I do like something that is made out of material a little more substantial than baking foil - I'm funny like that.
I also like turbo's that don't self destruct due to engine management faults - so, again, that tends to rule out Nissan for me.
I know something of Nissan's, having owned a Terrano with the 3.0 litre engine (they shoehorned the patrol lump into the later models).
By that time (03) the electrics were being sourced in Mexico - which helped explain the raft of electrical problems that plagued my car.
I went through oil pressure switches (there were two of them) at a rate of knots - the replacements usually being as faulty as the originals.
They are no longer the Nissan of old - bomb proof and reliable. Too much Frenchiness has crept in, bringing all the fun of owning a PSA car.
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