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Smainville

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« Reply #20 on: July 01, 2004, 08:31:36 pm »
With only 400km my X-Trail's fuel economy is 34 MPG combined!  I just could not wait to test it.  The vehicle is rated for 35 highway, I would guess it can only get better.  It was very difficult to get that consistently with my 00 Focus, needless to say I'm pleased.  P.S.  Crolly, I like and considered the Outback but with both my boys being hockey players it might have been tight in the back.
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« Reply #21 on: July 01, 2004, 08:44:41 pm »
Wow....that's fuel economy similar to a Civic.  Unheard of.  Good stuff Smainville.  welcome
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« Reply #22 on: July 01, 2004, 10:39:30 pm »
Smain, I will also visit the Nissan dealer! X-trail, Forester, Rav4,Jetta wagon TDI or M6 wagon, am I all mix up?
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« Reply #23 on: July 01, 2004, 10:41:18 pm »
Good report Smainville.I started this thread to get owners comments as the X-Trail is a recent introduction in Canada.I drive a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and have had no problems so far except for the poor gas mileage at 21mpg.With gas prices heading a northward trend I may have to switch to a smaller suv say within a couple of years.Three choices for me...Toyo,Honda, Nissan.
The RAV is too small,also don't like spare tire hanging at the back.that leaves the X-trail or the
Highlander with the 2.4 engine.The H/L will probably be underpowered with extra weight. So the X/T is still within my focus. Smainville did you get the SE FWD or the SE AWD ? I wonder if the FWD version is good enough since I'm retired and don't have to get to work in the winter during a snowstorm.Glad to hear you're averaging 34mpg with the engine still very tight and it may even surpass the EPA ratings(which is very unusual).That fuel efficiency must come from the Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System
which is why the Murano is also so fuel efficient.Would'nt want the Xterra as it's a gas hog but that's another story. Enjoy your X-trial.
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« Reply #24 on: July 02, 2004, 02:40:40 am »
the X-trail is a good choice. More fuel efficient than an X-terra.
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« Reply #25 on: July 02, 2004, 07:01:33 am »
Arch16...
My X-Trail is AWD, but I have the option to run FWD by means of a selector in dash.  This AWD system is based on the Nissan ATTESA system found in the Pathfinder and the Infiniti G35x.  VVTI certainly has a lot to do with that mileage no doubt, my 00 Echo gets 53MPG and it has VVTI as well.  I'm sure the X-Trail FWD model is bound to be better than mine as it has less weight.  My friend has an XTerra and loves it, yes mileage is on the low side but this vehicle is 100% truck based and meant to play!!  I bought my X-Trail with safety in mind, I don't play and not planning to.  I like the idea of being able to get back home with a bit of help on a bad Ontario winter day, on the other hand I would probably opt to stay home on a bad day.  I get a real kick watching those passing everybody with their bigger SUV only to find themselves deep in the ditch a few KM later:-):-)
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« Reply #26 on: July 02, 2004, 12:12:34 pm »
Smainville - your new X-Trail is a good choice and the car seems to be great value. Congratulations!! It was not out when I got my RAV, but, like you have problems with centre-mounted rear spares, I have problems with centre-mounted guages and that would probably would have shot down the X for me. Enjoy your new ride.
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« Reply #27 on: July 02, 2004, 02:04:12 pm »
Congrats on the new ride! Good little SUV.

Pics please
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« Reply #28 on: July 02, 2004, 03:32:42 pm »
Thanks for answering my question Smainville.Yes I do agree with you the extra $1300 in MSRP for the AWD is not too significant as you have the option of driving in 3 different modes.IMHO the centre-mounted dash may even be a more ergonomically improved design than the traditional location ahead of the steering wheel which at times block my view of some of the gauges on my Ford Explorer
Sportie.It may take a little getting used to the Nissan orientation but to me that's a minor mental block.Incidentally the X-Trail will also be marketed in the U.S.as a 2006 model. Nissan could possibly be making a few incremental changes to suit U.S. preferences, hopefully bump up the hp/torque and stretch out a few more inches to equal or better the CRV and that will be the time for me to jump in without hesitation. It will be very interesting in the very near future with much cleaner diesel fuel available thru legislation by mid-2006 that small diesel engines will start to make some headway especially in Canada.Nissan's 2.2 turbo diesel is a hot seller overseas markets where available. Hope we get that too as another option.
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« Reply #29 on: July 02, 2004, 06:26:23 pm »
Orv50, centre mounted gauges only take a few minutes to get used to, much less in my X since I already have an Echo.  The main reason for this feature is reflection of gauges in the windshield at night, and others even say less likely to have stuff hit you in the face in a collision.  

Bullit_blue, pics are coming:-)
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« Reply #30 on: July 02, 2004, 06:29:59 pm »
Reflection of the gauges?  Stuff hitting you in the face in a collision?  I have no gauge reflection and in a collision, the air bag is what I would be concerned about hitting me in the face.  If the instrument panel is going to hit you in the face, then the only thing you have to worry about is being buried face up or down.
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« Reply #31 on: July 02, 2004, 09:39:55 pm »
Mdxtasy, not every car reflects in the windshield but many do.  I'm sure your MDX doesn't and many in it's class.  As for the dash I'm meant small parts ie. the clear parts etc.  I agree the airbag is there, does any one know if these things ever puncture?
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« Reply #32 on: July 02, 2004, 11:22:48 pm »
Well, no reflection of gauges in my face at night in either of our Toyotas and I agree with Mdx on worrying about getting the dash in your face in an accident - if it's that bad, you got more to worry about than your face!! I think people accepting centre-mounted gauges are rationalizing their choice as they would probably, givin the option, have taken conventional gauge positioning. In other aspects, the X is good.
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« Reply #33 on: July 08, 2004, 05:41:57 pm »
The X-Trail got 35.3 mpg today, needless to say...
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« Reply #34 on: July 08, 2004, 05:55:34 pm »
Musta had a strong tail-wind !!!!!!!!
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« Reply #35 on: July 08, 2004, 09:39:07 pm »
That's awesome Smain!  That was my old car's consumption (1.8 Corolla).  Good for you

My Subie has a 2.5 engine too but I get 23MPG only!  Kinda disappointing.
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« Reply #36 on: July 08, 2004, 10:23:12 pm »
Crolly - the 2.5L Subie engine is well known as a gas eater for a smaller engine. The trade-off is the power/torque you get. I've had 2 of them and never could get good mileage although I used to do better than 23 with my 2.5TS. Are you really hot footing it??
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« Reply #37 on: July 08, 2004, 10:23:27 pm »
Crolly:

Is that your average?  Man, I get 18 mpg around town and to work (half highway/town)and 25 mpg highway with a 4.0l Cherokee!  That's hard to believe...


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« Reply #38 on: July 08, 2004, 10:54:05 pm »
Ovr, aside from the occasional burst during highway passing, I would consider myself light-footed at least 50% of the time.  Could the cruise control have something to do with it? I use it all the time while cruising the highway.

I forgot to mention that the 23MPG is based on US gallons... although it still sounds like an SUV rating to me.

Any suggestions how I can improve Subie's MPG?
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« Reply #39 on: July 08, 2004, 11:00:40 pm »
Are you saying you're using US gallons which are 80% of Imperial gals? If so, the 23mpg is really about 28.7mpg Canadian which is about what you get with the 2.5L Subie boxer engine.
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