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Auto Express
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Car Deal of the Day: Nissan's X-Trail is a do-it-all seven-seat hybrid SUV for only £235 a month
Smooth hybrid power Classy cabin £235 a month If you're in need of a seven-seater SUV, then there's no shortage of choice. There's the Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Skoda Kodiaq and the new Volkswagen Tayron. The Nissan X-Trail is a solid competitor, too, and it's just been made all the more tempting thanks to this great deal via the Auto Express Find A Car service. Advertisement - Article continues below Offered by Select Car Leasing, this personal contract hire agreement is based over two years, with a monthly payment of £235 a month. There's a sensible £3,184 initial deposit, with a 5,000-mile annual limit. While the Qashqai might steal all the headlines (and sales) for Nissan, if you want a seven-seater, you have to go for the X-Trail. But that's no issue, because the X-Trail comes with plenty of family-friendly practicality, a well built interior and decent levels of kit – even in the base Acenta trim offered here. A 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine might sound a little weedy in a car of this size, but it's worth remembering that like the Qashqai, the X-Trail's wheels are powered by electricity only. This is thanks to Nissan's e-Power set-up, which utilises the petrol engine as a generator for the battery that powers the electric motor. It's a strange layout, but we found it to be smooth in its transitions between electric and combustion-engined power sources, unlike some full-hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains from rivals. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below This E-4orce model has all-wheel drive thanks to a dual-motor set-up. With 210bhp, the X-Trail is able to get to 62mph in a sprightly 7.2 seconds – although we suspect the all-wheel drive functionality will be more commonly used for towing and off-roading. As you'd want in a family-oriented seven-seat SUV, the X-Trail's equipment list is strong. There's a wireless smartphone charging pad, dual-zone climate control, a rear-view camera, wireless Android Auto and wired Apple CarPlay connectivity on the eight-inch touchscreen, plus a 12.3-inch digital display for the driver. The interior itself has been heavily influenced by the all-electric Ariya, which we think is a good thing because it is quite a bit more luxurious than the old X-Trail. It's roomy, too, with 90-degree opening rear doors to make loading kids in the middle and third row that much easier. The Car Deal of the Day selections we make are taken from our own Auto Express Find A Car deals service, which includes the best current offers from car dealers and leasing companies around the UK. Terms and conditions apply, while prices and offers are subject to change and limited availability. If this deal expires, you can find more top Nissan X-Trail leasing offers from leading providers on our Nissan X-Trail hub page. Check out the Nissan X-Trail deal or take a look at our previous Car Deal of the Day selection here… Find a car with the experts Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales Is pressure from retailers and car makers finally cutting through with ministers? Mazda has killed off the electric MX-30, and we can't say we're surprised Mazda has killed off the electric MX-30, and we can't say we're surprised The MX-30 EV has been axed, but the Japanese brand will have another crack next year when it launches the all-new Mazda 6e saloon Car Deal of the Day: this Tesla Model 3 won't break the bank at £271 a month Car Deal of the Day: this Tesla Model 3 won't break the bank at £271 a month Tesla's Model 3 is a global best-seller – but it doesn't cost the earth to bag one. It's our Deal of the Day for 23 May
News.com.au
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
LDV D90 seven-seater SUV facelift review
LDV has dumped the diesel engine from its popular D90 seven-seater SUV, with a turbo-petrol engine now powering the profoundly facelifted model. There are significant design changes outside, with a revamped design that is more modern and edgy than its predecessor, though it remains based on the same ladder-frame underpinnings as the T60 dual-cab ute with a shorter wheelbase and body. The LDV D90 model line-up runs three deep. The base model Mode 2WD (about $43,000 drive-away) is budget-friendly family motoring, while the better-specified Executive comes with the choice of rear-wheel drive (approx. $47,000 drive-away) or four-wheel drive ($51,000 drive-away). LDV offers ABN discounts for all versions, too, and you'll save a lump. All D90s get LED lighting all around, alloy wheels, a pair of 12.3-inch screens including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, fake leather trim, a host of USB ports, a 220V power point, climate control aircon, and even a built-in dashcam. All versions come with seven seats and a full-size steel spare wheel. As said, the diesel is done, with a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder petrol doing the job, with 184kW/410Nm on offer. It has an eight-speed auto, and if you choose the top-spec model it comes with 4WD, but the lower grades are rear-drive only. It doesn't have a low-range transfer case, but does have auto mode for the 4WD system, which can apportion torque where it's needed, or you can run it in high-range 4x4 with a centre and rear diff lock on offer. It sits up high and offers heaps of clearance, and if you want to tackle tamer bush tracks, it'll be up for the task. And if you plan to tow, the D90 line-up offers competitive figures – 750kg unbraked and 3000kg braked towing capacity is standard on all grades. As an urban conveyance, it's a more liveable character than its predecessor which had a gruff and laggy diesel. This perky engine is better for daily duties, though the transmission can be a bit eager to keep busy. The steering is on the slow side, not helped by the Giti tyres (previous models had Continentals), but the ride comfort and body control is impressive, and it feels more mature and accomplished than you might expect of a cut-price offering. Just note, there's some evidence of wind roar and tyre noise on rougher surfaces, especially at higher speeds. As part of the update a host of new safety gear has been added, including a speed sign recognition system – which you can switch off, and it'll stay off. There's lane departure alert and it has adaptive cruise control as well. It isn't a class-leader in terms of driving dynamics, but its size is compelling. The claimed fuel use figure is up around nine litres per 100km for all grades, but in normal driving with commuting included you can expect the real-world return to be close to 11L/100km. There are three rows of accommodation, all of which can cope with adults. I managed to slot in behind my own driving position (at 182cm), and because the second-row offers some sliding adjustment, I could further slot into the very back row with just enough space to be comfy for a shorter trip. All three rows have air vents and a good view out, while the second-row includes ISOFIX points and three top-tethers to make the most of the cabin space. It's a broad area, and three kid seats will fit across the second-row bench if needed. LDV's D90 is covered by a seven-year/200,000km warranty, which is strong, and it has a five-year roadside assistance program included as well. But the kicker could be a lack of capped-price servicing, which is unusual in the Aussie new-car landscape. Maintenance intervals are every 12 months/10,000km. It's a value-focused family SUV, and while it's not going to be for everyone, it offers big space and better tech than ever before. 4 stars
