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The 2016 Nissan X-Trail may appear familiar to American readers because, well, it is pretty much the same thing as the US-spec Rogue except for the name and the engine options. In Europe, however, the model isn’t available with a 170 horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder mill.
Instead of that lump, the mid-size crossover is available with a 163 horsepower 1.6-liter turbo-four or a 130 horsepower 1.6-liter oil-burning engine. The UK-exclusive Style Edition is available with either of the two, holding a starting price of £29,405. Hmm, that’s £670 more than an X-Trail Tekna. The question is, do you get better style for the money?
In a nutshell, yes. Black paint fits the X-Trail like a black suit coat, while the Black Ibiscus alloys are the automotive equivalent of cufflinks. The extra protective trim on the boot lip is a welcome addition, as are the satin roof rails, chrome door sills, chrome mirror caps, and chrome finisher on the boot. Inside, the X-Trail Style is garnished with sporty-looking pedals, leather upholstery, and plenty of standard equipment.
The highlight features include a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, electrically adjustable and heated front seats, leather on the steering wheel and gear selector, climate control, a one-touch power tailgate, and much more.
Safety? Well, that is a defining characteristic of Nissan. The X-Trail Style benefits from the full Nissan Safety Shield suite with forward emergency braking, lane departure warning, a 360-degree camera system, traffic signal recognition, and parking assist.
Keep in mind that all-wheel-drive and the Xtronic CVT are optional extras that hike the suggested retail price beyond the £30,000 mark. Just for comparison, a top-of-the-range 2016 Mazda CX-5 in Sport Nav trim with AWD, a 175 horsepower turbo diesel, and a 6-speed automatic is £30,995. The competition from South Korea gets even cheaper provided that you go for the range-topping trim levels and drivetrains.
In a nutshell, yes. Black paint fits the X-Trail like a black suit coat, while the Black Ibiscus alloys are the automotive equivalent of cufflinks. The extra protective trim on the boot lip is a welcome addition, as are the satin roof rails, chrome door sills, chrome mirror caps, and chrome finisher on the boot. Inside, the X-Trail Style is garnished with sporty-looking pedals, leather upholstery, and plenty of standard equipment.
The highlight features include a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, electrically adjustable and heated front seats, leather on the steering wheel and gear selector, climate control, a one-touch power tailgate, and much more.
Safety? Well, that is a defining characteristic of Nissan. The X-Trail Style benefits from the full Nissan Safety Shield suite with forward emergency braking, lane departure warning, a 360-degree camera system, traffic signal recognition, and parking assist.
Keep in mind that all-wheel-drive and the Xtronic CVT are optional extras that hike the suggested retail price beyond the £30,000 mark. Just for comparison, a top-of-the-range 2016 Mazda CX-5 in Sport Nav trim with AWD, a 175 horsepower turbo diesel, and a 6-speed automatic is £30,995. The competition from South Korea gets even cheaper provided that you go for the range-topping trim levels and drivetrains.
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