Nissan X-trail vs Discovery Sport - Which is easier to get in and out?

How easy is it to get in and out of the Nissan X-Trail or the Land Rover Discovery Sport? These are my two favorite choices but I need easy access for the Mother in-law who struggles getting in and out...

Buying a new car - Can I demand a 66 plate registration?

I ordered a new Nissan X-trail on two weeks ago after being told there would be a 4 - 6 month waiting period (a 66 Reg was put into my head). Yesterday, I was told "good news" the delivery date has been...

buying new car--which is the most silent one (least road noise)--nissan rogue, toyoya rav4 or mazda cx-5?

Which is the most silent car (least road noise)--Nissan Rogue (UK Nissan X-Trail), Toyota RAV4 or Mazda CX-5?

Best seven-seater SUV - what would you recommend?

Can you please advise which of the following is likely to have the most boot space when all seven seats are in use:Mitsubishi Outlander,Kia Sorento,Hyundai Santa Fe. Also which model is best suited for...

Nissan X-Trail xtronic

Hi. I am wondering about your opinion of the X-Trail 1.6dci x-tronic. From your other posts I see you rate the 1.6dci and I think it's one of the better engines for not having DPF issues. What is your...

7 Seater with some off-road capability

Hello HJ - With 5 children between 8 and 12 years old on an in town school run would appreciate your advice regarding vehicle options to accommodate them and large dog with regular trips along farm tracks...

Choosing new alloys and either winter or all-season tyres?

I have a 2015 2WD Nissan X-Trail n-Tec on 19 inch rims. I will be driving round the UK and want to improve winter driving safety. Would a winter package of 17 inch rims be best with winter/all season tyres?...

Buying a used SUV - X-Trail or SX4?

I am planning to buy a 2007/2008 Suzuki SX4 and want your opinion on whether to go for two-wheel drive or the 4grip version. A mate of mine has a Nissan X-Trail and says the four-wheel drive has been handy...

Will the X-Trail get the Renault 1.6 DCI engine?

A while back you mentioned that Renault had just introduced a twin turbo version of the 1.6 dci engine - producing 160PS. You thought that it might find its way into the Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail. I'm...

Can a Nissan X-Trail tow a horse trailer?

We want to buy a Nissan X-Trail 2.2 diesel. Would it be able to tow a single horse trailer with a small horse/pony in it weighing about 450kg? We would be towing only to local events no longer than an...