Times like these….. I really wish I knew how to drive! Deyyymm!!!
When in Manila and seriously planning on investing in a new car to satisfy your need for speed and to enjoy adventures with your loved ones more, you will never go wrong with the New Nissan X-Trail!
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of joining an exclusive motoring event by Nissan Philippines and be one of the first souls to experience riding the New Nissan X-Trail. Our destination: The City of Pines with roughly 280 kilometers, six hours from Manila!
And because I couldn’t drive (huhuhu), I had the pleasure of sitting back and relaxing (with a lot of snoozing) all throughout the trip (ang daya!)! But believe me, as my companions took turns in driving the Nissan X-Trail, I couldn’t help but be envious as they all seemed impressed and at awe with the whole experience.
Before the trip, we were told to expect these super cool features during the drive:
The testosterone-driven Nissan X-Trail is tailor-fit for adventure seekers. This mean machine is built to perform and at the same time provide pure comfort to its driver and passengers.
More capable then ever before, the testosterone-driven All New X-Trail comes cloaked in sophisticated lines that accentuate its size, letting it exude a do-it-all aura that is complemented by these new innovative features:
- Active Ride Control – Thread rough roads effortlessly using Active Ride Control, which monitors the road surface to detect road imperfections – letting the vehicle automatically adjust to any road condition and keeps the ride smooth.
- Active Engine Brake – Using Nissan’s XTRONIC Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), Active Engine Brake ensures you can smoothly transition into a corner with better braking control and better pedal feel sans the usual braking effort.
- Around View Monitor – Nothing is as appealing as seeing a beauty in all fours. With X-Trail’s Around View Monitor, get a bird’s eye view of the vehicle using 4 different camera angles making backing and parking as smooth and easy as possible.
- Hill Start Assist – Drive through steep inclines without breaking a sweat with Hill Start Assist. This standard feature in all 4WD variants utilizes torque and brake detection preventing the vehicle from sliding back whenever you’re on a steep incline.
As an experienced traveler and commuter, I’ve had my share of nauseating bumpy rides and hours and hours of body aches due to uncomfortable and at times even very “primitive” seating. Sitting for 6 hours can really be a pain in the ass (literally)! With the poorly maintained roads and countless potholes around the country, the thought of experiencing a smooth pleasurable 6 -hour ride NEVER came to mind – until I experienced riding the New Nissan X-Trail! (slow claps)
I was quite skeptical at first when I saw this list, but after the trip, I became an instant fan!
I will never forget this smooth trip to Baguio!
With the New X-Trail, going up to Baguio was surprisingly less bumpy that my previous trips, that I didn’t notice we were already there!
look at that beauty!
First introduced in 2003, the X-Trail has long been the choice of many Filipinos because of its versatility, unique design, and capability. Built and assembled in Nissan’s Kyushu plant in Japan, the All New X-Trail has a commanding presence that very few in its segment can match. It mixes bold lines with a muscular body to create a look that can only be matched by its stunning on- and off-road performance.
With bold lines and powerful curves, the All New X-Trail adopts the V-motion front grille design to boost the brand’s visual presence and exudes a more modern, crossover look with an undeniably imposing muscular stance. It also has a sleek, new boomerang-shaped head and tail lamps that stylishly bookends the best-looking X-Trail to date. Not to mention the LED daytime running lights making it possible to guarantee safety while still looking sharp.
Let’s take a closer look:
with tiny cameras installed, parking will never be a problem ever! Woaaaah high tech!!!
the All New X-Trail comes standard with a Push Button Ignition paired with Nissan’s intelligent Key System and an ECO Mode Switch that helps the driver achieve better fuel consumption.
a built-in usb port for our gadgets! Hoooooray!
it has ultra comfortable seats and safety features which makes it ideal for family trips! It has a seating capacity of 7!
The third generation X-Trail is not just better; it literally is a lot bigger, boasting a seating capacity of seven. The cabin offers a variety of configurations – 40:20:40 on the second row with slide function and 50:50 on the third row – making it an ultra-flexible vehicle, ready for any situation that may arise– from cruising around the city driving to challenging the great outdoors. And with doors swinging as wide as 80 degrees, getting in and out won’t be a problem.
Larger than the previous model and certainly among the biggest in its class, the All New X-Trail possesses an imposing stance and translates all of that size into plenty of interior space allowing it to be always ready for your next adventure, every single time.
Its on-road performance is undoubtedly a beast to behold with a 210 mm ground clearance, the All New X-Trail gives you that extra confidence needed for your next off-road adventure or to simply conquer the next enhanced monsoon rain.
I believe I found my dream car! <3 <3 <3
Excited for more adventures, road trips and food trips soon!
Thank you Nissan for this wonderful experience!
The new Nissan X-Trail: both a beauty to behold and an efficient vehicle ready for the road. Truly a great investment and worth every hard-earned peso!
Exploring Manila and beyond becomes more pleasurable and memorable with the New Nissan X-Trail!
The all-new X-Trail comes in Pearl White, Diamond Black, Brilliant Silver, Fiery Red and an exclusive color for the 4×4 variant–Copper Blaze. It comes in two trims; the top of the line is a 4WD powered by a 2.5L engine producing 171 PS and 233 Nm of torque and boasts of a state of the art infotainment system with a 5-inch LCD display. The 2WD variant has a 2.0L engine that puts out 144 PS and 200 Nm of torque. Both models are matted to Nissan’s XTRONIC Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with the option of manual mode.
The third generation X-Trail will be available in Nissan showrooms this month, with the suggested retail price as follows: Php 1,375,000 for the 2.0-liter 4×2 variant and Php 1,580,000 for the 2.5-liter 4×4 variant.
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