Driving Nissan’s X-Trail N-Trek SUV today – a new addition to the X-Trail range a model designed for those customers who embrace the outdoor with a more adventurous spirit – with additional cosmetic highlights, lower body protection, an improved touchscreen and digital instrumentation, a head-up display and waterproof cosmetic leather trim. I drove the 2.5-litre four-cylinder CVT automatic front wheel drive five-seater at $47,790, around $51,000 drive-away – the current Nissan X-Trail perhaps one of our most family friendly mid-sized SUV’s and the N -Trek grade gives it a harder edge but retains a standout interior with great comfort for five adults, the added features over the ST-L welcome additions – it certainly looks more muscular with five-star ANCAP safety, featuring dual zone air-con, front parking sensors, 360-degree camera, heated and ventilated seats and a powered driver’s seat. No wireless charger though and while it supports Apple Car Play and Android Auto you still require a charge cable. The X-Trail N- Trek also features ProPilot, Nissan’s integrated driver assist technology assisting braking, acceleration, and steering. Thankfully, it’s not intrusive. The drive experience excellent, my only negative a firmer ride quality to other X-Trails I’ve driven – maybe the price you pay for having an adventurous spirit. I’m David Berthon.

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