The Nissan X-Trail T32 of 2013-2022 attracts with a spacious cabin and a large trunk, but among its weak points are the Xtronic CVT, sound insulation, and suspension tuning. On the secondary market, there are five alternatives with different advantages.
Alternatives to the Nissan X-Trail T32: five crossovers for the secondary market
The list of Autoportal experts includes models from 2016-2023. They differ in powertrains, transmissions, capacity, and chassis tuning.
1. Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda Kodiaq of the first generation of 2016-2024 offers a spacious cabin, a large trunk, and seven-seat versions. Skoda Kodiaq was equipped with 2.0-liter TDI diesel engines with 150 or 190 hp, DSG gearboxes, and an all-wheel drive system with a Haldex coupling.
2. Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4 of 2016-2022 is available with 2.0 and 2.5-liter gasoline engines, as well as hybrid powertrains. The hybrid Toyota RAV4 can consume about 5 l/100 km in the city. The model also stands out for its high liquidity on the secondary market.
3. Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-5 of the second generation of 2017-2022 received naturally aspirated SkyActiv gasoline engines with a volume of 2.0 and 2.5 liters. They work with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Among the features of Mazda CX-5 are better interior trim, sound insulation, and handling.
4. Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe of the TM generation of 2018-2023 is larger than the Nissan X-Trail T32 and offers more space for second-row passengers. Hyundai Santa Fe is available with a 2.2-liter CRDi diesel engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, and also has softer suspension tuning.
5. Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V of the fifth generation of 2017-2022 was equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged VTEC Turbo and a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine. Honda CR-V has a spacious cabin with an almost flat floor in the second row and an energy-intensive suspension.
Crossovers instead of the Nissan X-Trail: what to pay attention to
"The choice of an alternative to the X-Trail T32 depends on priorities: the Kodiaq bets on space, the RAV4 on liquidity, the CX-5 on handling, the Santa Fe on comfort, and the CR-V on practicality," notes the author of the material, Oleksiy Astapov.
