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T31 X-TrailNov 2007

T31 X-Trail

WHEN Nissan launched its second-generation X-Trail in late 2007, it insisted that's exactly what first-generation X-Trail customers wanted from a new car - to not change a thing.In fact, the very familiar looks are only skin-deep. The new X-Trail, built on Nissan’s new C-platform shared with the Dualis, is longer, wider and taller.It has a revised four-cylinder petrol engine, a choice of two completely new transmissions and an improved four-wheel drive system with had new features such as hill descent control, a hill-hold feature and stability and traction control. Except for an identical front track width, the X-Trail has grown in all measurements. The key change is to the body’s length. It is 175mm longer, and the body structure has been treated to a 30 percent improvement in torsional stiffness over the previous generation. Nissan says the new model is quieter.Australian-specification X-Trails are built to ‘Level 4’ specification, which means it will have 4kg of additional body reinforcement to cope with rough roads. Japan-market cars are built to a lighter Level 1 most of Europe is level 1.5, with the exception of Russia, which, like Australia, requires Level 4 vehicles to cope with its poor roads.In 2008, with a growing interest in turbo-diesel variants of compact SUVs Nissan was the first mainstream player to take the plunge. After vowing last year that it would not sell a turbo-diesel X-Trail, the persistent queries by dealers and customers asking for the diesel changed Nissan’s thinking on the matter. The turbo-diesel - a Renault engine that is shared through Renault’s ‘alliance’ with Nissan - comes at a competitive $1000 premium over the petrol model.

First drive: Roomster a compelling Skoda entreeOct 2007

First drive: Roomster a compelling Skoda en...

Budget Euro brand Skoda Czechs in to Australia, headed by its affordable new Roomster

Skoda Czechs in to AustraliaOct 2007

Skoda Czechs in to Australia

After more than two decades, Skoda returns Down Under with two sub-$30K models

Mk1 RoomsterOct 2007

Mk1 Roomster

AFTER a 25-year absence in Australia, Volkswagen’s Czech brand Skoda was relaunched in October 2007.Leading the charge were the Roomster and mid-sized Octavia – two four-cylinder engined models aimed at buyers seeking European style at Japanese prices.The Roomster is a distinctively designed, front-wheel drive, five-door hatchback in the Renault Scenic vein, meaning it has flexible and removable rear seating and up to 1780 litres of cargo space.Underneath, the Roomster employs the Volkswagen Polo-based Fabia light car’s front suspension, and a derivation of the 1997—2003 Volkswagen MK4 Golf’s rear arrangement.A single, well-equipped model is offered, in a choice of three 77kW drivetrain configurations – a 153Nm 1.6-litre petrol powerplant available in either five-speed manual ($26,990) or six-speed Tiptronic automatic ($29,290) guises, or a 240Nm 1.9-litre TDI turbo-diesel with a five-speed manual gearbox.Stability control, six airbags, climate control air-conditioning, remote central locking, cruise control, alloy wheels, power windows and a trip computer are standard.Besides value, a five-star ENCAP safety rating, Volkswagen group ownership, German technology and high owner satisfaction results in Europe will help sell cars, according to Skoda senior personnel.

First drive: Renault torques up MeganeAug 2007

First drive: Renault torques up Megane

French brand’s first diesel sedan is big on grunt and value - but small on price

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