thinking of buying a nissan x trail 2.2

[marynll]

plaese could anyone advise if this is a good buy and could i pull a twin wheel carvan with this vechile many thanks

 

[WatsonJohnG]

As I am on the 3rd XT 2.2 diesel in 7 years I would say that it is a good buy

It will pull a twin axle caravan but you need to check the weight of the specific one

 

[WatsonJohnG]

As I am on the 3rd XT 2.2 diesel in 7 years I would say that it is a good buy

It will pull a twin axle caravan but you need to check the weight of the specific one

 

[WatsonJohnG]

As I am on the 3rd XT 2.2 diesel in 7 years I would say that it is a good buy

It will pull a twin axle caravan but you need to check the weight of the specific one

It wasn't eally worth saying twice!!

 

[spj]

Hi Maryn,

The X trail as with most Japanese vehicles will be very reliable and well built, the diesel engine will be a modern and be pretty good on fuel. As a towcar I think the max tow weight is about 2000kgs but the kerbweight is only around 1650kgs so most newish twin axles will be over 100% match and to get an 85% match you will need a caravan of about 1400kgs. Similar money will buy you a Kia Sorento which is a pretty good budget 4X4 and will pull all twin axles without any problems.

spj

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Do you mean the new model XT which is heavier and would do the job up to a higher weight?

 

[marynll]

Do you mean the new model XT which is heavier and would do the job up to a higher weight?

no im looking at a 04 or 05 bit frustrated really want to be able to pull a twin or somthing around that size but still have the economy of the car for normall use

 

[marynll]

Hi Maryn,

The X trail as with most Japanese vehicles will be very reliable and well built, the diesel engine will be a modern and be pretty good on fuel. As a towcar I think the max tow weight is about 2000kgs but the kerbweight is only around 1650kgs so most newish twin axles will be over 100% match and to get an 85% match you will need a caravan of about 1400kgs. Similar money will buy you a Kia Sorento which is a pretty good budget 4X4 and will pull all twin axles without any problems.

spj

cheers for that but i need somthing for economy wise when not towing bit frustrated really

 

[Pam_374318968]

cheers for that but i need somthing for economy wise when not towing bit frustrated really

Hi,

the X trail is a brilliant towcar - but not for a twin axle caravan.

The diesel consumption is briliant solo - about 38mpg - but we tow an Award Brightstar - well under 85per cent and the consumption drops to 24mpg.

We had a Terrano and a heavier van and downsized because of the fuel consumption.