abertawe

We test drove a new Nissan X Trail this morning and thought it was a good drive compared to the Honda CRV.

But I am looking for the views of those who have a Nissan X Trail or another 4x4.

Are you happy with it, what are its pros and cons

Grayling

I test drove one recently.

I bought a Subaru Forester....it is in a different class.

MarkMC

They are both soft-roaders. You a being a snob and not answering the question


We had a Forester when we arrived as a hire car - it was OK

MarkMC

I have not driven either and do not know your budget or if you are buying new. You have mentioned 4x4, how much off roading do you intend to do? We have Freelander 1 and its great fun on the beach and on the dunes, and quite happy on the commute too, the aircon is not as good as our previous car.

Dont forget to check out the Mitsi Outlander.

Grayling

I have a Patrol for the heavy stuff

MarkMC

You mean towing the Subaru?

Grayling

so speaks a freelander owner

MarkMC

Touche

The Defender is on order.

viviennef

I was also interested in this - I am after a 4wd to go off road. I have a Crv currently but I want 7 seats, economy, willing to dune ride.

If anyone is answering and knows about whats best off road too I would love to read. I am looking for a new car

Vivienne

MarkMC

Vivienne

There are many very capable 4x4's most of them have Landrover written on the bonnet. I often read the 4x4 mags they seem to recommend (in no order): Toyota Landcruiser (expensive),
Nissan Patrol (good for pulling Subaru's)
Mitsubishi Pajero.
Discovery
Defender

Catch

we bought an 07 last year last of the old shape.We hammered it to Brisbane from WA cruising most of the way at 140 kph along the Nullabour.Then hammered it back a few weeks later.Just got back from up north,did some off roading in it on some tracks near Exmouth,great for camping etc.The only problem is it can be a bit rattly on the dash as there are lots of different compartments.We think for the price and the fuel economy they are a good buy.The brand new one is even better,read somewhere it is very good offroad (in a group test).

aus2be_OH

Nissan Navara - gets my vote. Damn capable wagon, and the 4.0 petrol is a dream to drive on-road as well. Oh, and (IMHO) it looks fantastic too, which helps.

Source: Nissan

tartankoala

Bought a 2004 model in Cairns and drove it through QLD, NT, SA, VIC and back to NSW. Terrific motor, can't fault it. Coped well with the dirt roads, corrugations etc in the Outback.

If you are looking for reviews on different cars I'd suggest looking at NRMA

tictac

I'm happy with mine (kitted-out 2008 model - T31) but only use it for driving to work etc

Performs ok, is cost-effective to run and has lots of storage space - just what I need.

Not been "off road" yet but will likely try Bribie Island once I can determine whether it has proper recovery points.

I nearly bought a new Pajero but figured I couldn't justify paying a premium for *proper* off road capability which I would use a few times a year at the most

For now, my X-trail suits my needs

If I ever feel the need to get really dirty, I'll just hire a 'proper' 4wd for a couple of hundred bucks and thrash the arse off it.

northernbird

The Ploplander! My brother is a Landrover mechanic and he wouldn't touch one if it was the last car on the planet.