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Nissan X-Trail

By:Auto Express team

27 Mar 2008

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Overall Average Rating - 84.3%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 39th

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 24th
Build Quality: 46th
Running Costs: 53rd
Performance: 52nd
Braking: 81st
Ride Quality: 27th
Handling: 60th
Practicality: 23rd
Comfort: 20th
Ease of Driving: 57th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 26th)

Bad news! Nissan posts mid-table results for running costs and practicality, but falls well behind elsewhere. The Qashqai is a sales hit – let’s hope it can influence the firm’s position next year.

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