Nissan's new X-Trial 4x4 will be priced from £16,750 for the 2.0S rising to £20,895 for the 2.2Di SE+. There is a choice of engines, a 2.0-litre 140PS petrol and 2.2-litre 114PS diesel, each available in three trim levels – S, Sport and SE+.

Every X-Trail (pictured) is equipped with electronic four-wheel drive, with three modes. Safety features include driver and passenger airbags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist. Security measures include anti-hijack remote operated central locking with engine immobiliser.

The standard 2.0-litre petrol engine gets the X-Trial from 0-62mph in 11.3 seconds with a combined fuel economy of 30.4mpg. The 2.2Di turbodiesel achieves 39.2mpg. It's the first Nissan to employ common rail technology. Diesel X-Trails are priced £1,000 above the equivalently trimmed petrol version.

X-Trail prices:
2.0 S £16,750
2.2Di S £17,750
2.0 Sport £17,995
2.2Di Sport £18,995
2.0 SE+ £19,895
2.2Di SE+ £20,895.
(October 2, 2001)

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