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2025 Nissan X-Trail review
Nissan's toughened-up X-Trail is a strong choice for the weekend adventurer, and picking one up won't break the bank.
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Max Davies
2023 Nissan X-Trail vs 2024 Subaru Forester Comparison
Nissan X-Trail
Subaru Forester
2023 Nissan
X-Trail
vs
2024 Subaru
Forester
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.0
7.8
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Based on the Nissan X-Trail N-TREK SV (4WD)
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
55L
336 to 429 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$37,890 - $50,140
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable interior
- Economical in the real world
- Sharp pricing
Misses
- Could use hybrid tech
- Not as off-road ready as it seems
- Servicing could be cheaper
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent outward visibility
- Rear doors open to 90 degrees
- Practical second row and boot
Misses
- Uninspiring performance
- In dire need of an interior overhaul
- Short-ish service intervals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$700)
NA
Colours Available
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Caspian Blue
- Scarlet Ember
- Diamond Black
- Sunset Orange two-tone
- Ceramic grey two-tone
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 2488 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 157kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4600 - 6000 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 244Nm - 250Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2400 - 3600 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 14 | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
