NISSAN X-TRAIL FROM $37,250

Nissan’s fourth generation X-Trail, a product of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, now shares drivetrains and platform architecture with Mitsubishi’s Outlander. All variants are powered by an updated, carryover 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, with 135kW of power and 244Nm of torque, matched with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Drive goes to the front or all wheels, depending upon model grade. The X-Trail range opens with the ST, at $37,250. ST-L is $43,690. All-wheel drive, plus two extra rear seats, adds $3040 to ST and $3100 to ST-L. Standard equipment includes comprehensive safety tech, automatic LED headlights, eight-inch touch screen infotainment with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and 17-inch alloys. ST-L adds lane keep assist, sliding rear seats, a clever dual-panel, multiple configuration boot, surround monitor and 18-inch alloys. Ti spec,…