4 months ago 22nd Mar 10:01
Then I was ready to exploit the attributes of the car and she did not let me down. I even managed to sneak onto an off road course to sound out her ALL MODE 4x4-i system that incorporates ESP, Uphill Start Support (USS) and Downhill Drive Support (DDS). USS is a fully automatic system that activates on any slope exceeding a 10% incline and holds the vehicle on the brakes until you want to move away. It evens works when reversing up an incline. DDS on the other hand uses the ABS to maintain a descent speed of 5 mph enabling you, the driver to concentrate on the steering. Like USS, DDS also works in reverse so those who two boats to the water will be accommodated for in this X-TRAIL. The all mode system is not just for off roading however. It ensures the performance on road is stable, safe and secure by sending power to the wheels that have grip so if any under or over steering occurs, the X-TRAIL will remain stable on the road. The result is you are compelled to chuck her in and out of bends knowing she will stay glued to the tarmac. Now that is what I call an enjoyable drive.
But then in fairness I did have driver, passenger front and side curtain airbags to give me reassurance if I went too far off piste whilst the front fog lights, auto headlamps plus rain sensing wipers where there if needed.
What I really liked about the X-TRAIL AVENTURA eXtreme eXplorer was her practical nature. As well as a ski hatch, she came with so many well thought out handy extras. For instance the carpet in the boot has been binned in favour of a hard plastic that is so much easier to clean. She gains more space here that has been put to good use. There is an innovative double deck trunk with space for a sliding drawer under the floor where valuable items can be stored away from would be thieves jealous eyes. The drawer comes with partition walls that can be moved around thereby adjusting to the size of each object or removed completely for larger items. Of course by simply folding down the rear seats, the luggage area extends to a whopping 1649 litres of space or 1773 litres if you remove the double floor section.
This Nissan X-TRAIL really proved to be the queen amongst the SUV’s and despite her dimensions that conjure up a gas-guzzler anti social driving machine, I did not feel one ounce of guilt driving her around. She does exactly what she says as her name implies, is eco friendly and perfect for outgoing adventurous families. So what price would these dynamic families pay? £27,468 for this model that includes the optional metallic paint. Look at all the equipment as standard then look at the current prices of boats or horseboxes. She is worth every penny.
FemaleFirst - Jackie Violet
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