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Subaru Forester vs Nissan X-Trail Comparison
Subaru Forester
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Nissan X-Trail
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2025 Subaru
Forester
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2025 Nissan
X-Trail
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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7.9
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Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
Based on the Nissan X-Trail N-TREK (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roading
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
55L
336 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$37,890 - $50,140
$37,750 - $59,265
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quality, premium-leaning interior
- Sportier handling
- STI appears again...
Misses
- ...like this?
- Hardly a special edition
- Dreary CVT
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, well-appointed cabin
- Long warranty
- Surprisingly peppy powertrain
Misses
- Ride comfort could be better
- Not the most exciting option
- Short servicing intervals
Colours Available
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
The 2024 Nissan X-Trail is offered in a range of colour options:x
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Gun Metallic
- Caspian Blue
- Diamond Black
- Scarlet Ember
The ST-L adds the option of the following colours:
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Ceramic Grey
The Ti adds the option of the following colours:
- Ceramic grey two-tone with black roof
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
The Ti-L e-Power adds:
- Champagne Silver two-tone
Metallic Paint costs $700 for all models while the option of two-tone paint for the Ti and Ti-L cost $1200.
Comparison
Reviews
7.9
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8
2025 Nissan X-Trail N-Trek FWD review
The Nissan X-Trail is an unpretentious entry in the bustling mid-sized SUV segment, and is worthy of consideration.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2498 | 1497 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.5L | 1.5L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 136kW | 135kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6000 | 4501 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm - 239Nm | 244Nm - 525Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
