This channel is equal to a school. The teacher is knowledgable and hits the nail on the head. When I'm ready to change my unit I'll definitely contact you. Keep up the good work.
I think one should shortlist the car. Please consider reviewing the legroom, headspace, and boot capacity, and also consider taking turns with the car.
Wokabi excellent review. I have one question though, in your video, 5 cars not to buy in 2022, the T-32 was second on that list and you said that beyond the overheating issues, it has a problem with the transmission solenoids. You said that the afermarket transimmison oil cooler does not fix this issue and the solenoids are rather difficult to find and that some of these imported vehicles barely made it to Voi from Mombasa. Is this still the case and what is your take on this issue afer reviewing the car?
Thank you Mr. Ambani. The xtronic CVT issue on the X-Trail is something that is almost imminent. If you are lucky and a light user of the vehicle, it will last, if you are a heavy user well some preventive maintenance will come in handy. It is not the best of gearboxes, but the vehicle is cheap as well.. for light use, it's an okay car, for heavy usage..the gearbox and the 4x4 drivetrain are likely to act up
@@CARNVERSATIONS Thanks Wokabi. I also like the price advantage that it offers especially if you land on a manual transmission. Thank you for the review. It was very very informative.
Erick with a CK. Thank you so much for this. I have watched you guys grow daily. production team iko sawa, barikiwa.. halafu , mimi nimeshindwa kuvumilia and I have to ask...hako ka ATM slot hapo chini karibu na your right knee, husaidia what? 🤣🤣
Voted, You have amazing car reviews that are very relevant to our local market. Alafu si utuchapie reviews for luxury vehicles like the BMW X6 and Audis
I've had the chance of driving the hybrid version and I agree on comfort. The suspension is soft and you hardly feel the bumps and it had a good pick on speed
When talking about crossover SUVs never ever forget about the Toyota RAV4 which was the first ever cross over SUV in the early 90s and then emulated by CRV in the late 90s. So the emergence of the others in the year 2000 going forward was as a result of the success of the two. Never ever talk about crossovers without talking about the first which is the RAV4.
A very good car esp for guys over 60yrs easy and practical plus good size. Looks ziko sawa pia. Outlander might be the only comparison but minus the kamulu plot.
I will definitely go for Nissan Extrail. It is a worthy buy. Been thinking about it. Thanks Eric for the information, now I think am going to make a right decision.
I was a Nissan fan and owner from tiida to t30 to sylphy. I can tell you comfort and handling were unmatched compared neck to neck with rivals. They were also fast. Don't be surprised by the figures you are getting from Nissan. I left after being a very good friend to mechanics
Halafu wakuu, I know you have done this before, but there is a vehicle you really love, and now there are major upgrades on its earlier siblings. Honda stepwgn Spada spirit cool. Ile siku unaleta hii family car, count me in. Asante sana family
Allow me to disagree with your comment at 28:24 on diesel T31 ,i owned one for close to 3 years and it gave me the best service ,i travelled with it allover kenya including the beaten tracks ....currently i have 2 friends with similar cars and they haven't had any issue at all ....with that said i have to say i love your content
@@CARNVERSATIONS thanks for your attention ,well the secret is having a heavy foot once in a while ...in my case often.And actually my car never did a regen but the gentleman i sold to told me it did a couple of instances
@@karisedward that is a perfect choice, but they are so rare because as kenyans we tend to not love manuals but from my dependable research and online input it has more power and torque ...I will go for that any day because there are no obvious faults owing to the manual trans
Wakobi,Ni vigumu kupata uzoefu kwa watu ambao awajamiliki hili gari binafsi sijawai kumiliki lakin nimekutana na watu wawili wanaomiliki gen hii wanasema gari ili ukilitunza hakuna tatizo kama watu wasemavyo kwahiyo ni vyema ungeshauri kwamba hili gari cvt yake siyo mbaya kama autaweza kuitunza
The best review for this car will be after two years of local use not now. Between 2015 and 2022 they have had two major redesign on this model. The opportunity cost again is debatable, vumilia and raise the amounts needed for right quality ama cheza league yako if you cant afford a better subcompact SUV
Good review, apparently I don't see the comments of the people owning it. Kwa ground things are different I have couple of friends regretting why they bought this unit (Gear BOX!!)
@CARNVERSATIONS Hi... i really dig your reviews. Unatupatia very valuable info which is not easy to get out there. Showroom folks will always flood u with YESes and rarely point out the flaws like that imminent cvt failure thing. Ok i've seen some rare, one in a hundred iterations of the T-31 (i have always loved the boxiness over this newer curvy figure) with MANUAL transmissions. Some even have the even more rare 6-speed manual. What is your take on that? I'm a fairly biased guy towards manual transmissions. I love the engagement & fun they give u. Do u suppose they are better than the CVT or auto?
You explain very well, when you said about putting transmission cooler, I got you now that you really know what makes transmission problems in Nissan , does this version also have overheating transmission problems as well and is it necessary to put transmission cooler? ?
Which one is nice or you may recommend ? ? Nissan Xtrail T31 gasoline engine QR 25, CC 2500 Manual or Nissan Xtrail T31 diesel engine M9R turbo, 6 speed CC 1990 Manual ? ?
On the X-trail its only T30 that is quite durable and has value for money. The T31 also has some few issues tho the T32 has the worst Gearbox in its series and cost upto 350k to buy a new one(ex-japan).
Erick try review on Daihatsu Mira/ Toyota pixis epoch a common car for taxi in Kenya and even for personal use, if God allows more time try again Suzuki Alto Eco, the other time you did a review on Suzuki alto Ena but now try Alto eco, looking forward to seeing the review bro
Hi Erick thanks for your informative information on this car, just bought one yesterday and my question is where can you recommend l take it for the after market transmission cooler
hey wokabi i have a Nissan xtrail 2014 nt32, 3 yrs with it now running good but shocks feel worn our in morning hrs but after a drive they get normal noise disappears (mech told me ni gas zinatoa after a drive they regain.🙃) where can you advice for shock instalation and cvt service
The 1600cc turbo doesn't have reliability issues however at lower revs it's very sluggish. I drive a manual fwd and you sometimes have to drop 2 gears down to get that oomph or overtaking
I own a 2016 xtrail but i have to disagree with you @19:50. The NCAP test was done in 2014 when the model was launched. Since then, the safety test has seen quite a few improvements. Today in 2022 I would assume the car would get somewhere like 3-4 stars.
Hi.been following you n I really like the way you dissect the cars, I have always thought if a car cost like 2m and above, I would rather consider a nice, Clean Toyota Prado 120 series, what's your take on this?
This is the 'lost generation' of all the X-Trails. Uzuri Nissan learned their lesson after and went all in with the e-power and e-4orce tech. Those things accelerate faster than Subaru and Golf boys have time to read the nameplates.
What about the NT32 with Mr20 engine and automatic gearbox (not CVT)? Is that gearvox also problematic? Various reviews indicate that it isn't like the cvt
i am currently in a dilemma with this vehicle. i love the size, design, comfort but mechanics were always a bit negative. using the term 'nyingi zimelala garage' this video has definitely put my mind to ease and for sure, i will be coming by your office sometime before December. Asante Erick with a CK :)
Chunga tu cvt gearbox and also spark plugs ....get original from nissan hizi za kirinyaga road and other places ni fake,mwaga cvt fluid after like 2 services and also make sure to buy from nissan it will serve you well.
I would be convinced by this car in petrol, manual configuration. Jatco cvt - never ever 😂 I like my mech but I don’t want to spend that much time under his roof.
I think hapo kwa t31 is where Xtrail got it right. T32, looks like everything else. The quashqai looks quite similar. The v design language, not such a fan. The t31 is for the are the honky tonk generation. Erick, review the t31. Fact that you owned a t30 tells me you know. Had one too.
I saw a diesel 2013 x-trail and I was asked to give more details about it but couldn't coz it was my first time. What should the owner know about the car?
Good job. Is the reliability same for t31 excluding transmission issue? Locally used are sold cheaply. Does xtrail has other nissan issues like bushes frequent wear?
You don't need those things. What you need to do as soon as you buy the car first thing change the transmission fluid coz chances are the previous owner in Japan or whatever other market has never changed that. As a nissan owner i have never experienced the cvt issue because I did exactly what I'm telling you. Transmission must be maintained.
This, to be honest, has to be the best youtube channel in 254
Thank you for your support
This channel is equal to a school. The teacher is knowledgable and hits the nail on the head. When I'm ready to change my unit I'll definitely contact you. Keep up the good work.
This is a worthy buy. Am convinced beyond doubt to buy this unit. Your reviews are so educative. You made my day.
The mother of car reviews wengine wakuje tution apa
I live in Japan, just bout a 2016 model. Very nice car with only 60,000 kilometers. Metallic jade green.
Do a review of the T31 please, ive watched the review for the t30. Id like to make an informed decision
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@@isaacmacharia should he say no?
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I think one should shortlist the car. Please consider reviewing the legroom, headspace, and boot capacity, and also consider taking turns with the car.
Hii gari has made my bro shed tears, the gearbox doesn't like hills and strain...
Wokabi excellent review. I have one question though, in your video, 5 cars not to buy in 2022, the T-32 was second on that list and you said that beyond the overheating issues, it has a problem with the transmission solenoids. You said that the afermarket transimmison oil cooler does not fix this issue and the solenoids are rather difficult to find and that some of these imported vehicles barely made it to Voi from Mombasa. Is this still the case and what is your take on this issue afer reviewing the car?
Also, does the T 31 suffer the same solenoid issue?
Thank you Mr. Ambani. The xtronic CVT issue on the X-Trail is something that is almost imminent. If you are lucky and a light user of the vehicle, it will last, if you are a heavy user well some preventive maintenance will come in handy. It is not the best of gearboxes, but the vehicle is cheap as well.. for light use, it's an okay car, for heavy usage..the gearbox and the 4x4 drivetrain are likely to act up
@@CARNVERSATIONS true and Second hand(ex japan) gear for T32 goes for roughly 350k.
@@CARNVERSATIONS Thanks Wokabi. I also like the price advantage that it offers especially if you land on a manual transmission. Thank you for the review. It was very very informative.
I love your videos for being real to the core...,quite educative.
Kindly explain what an after market cooler is
Good job.kindly talk about Nv200
Wokabi I just like your reviews man! Keep educating us
2 back to back Nissan reviews? Wokabi aliitwa ka mkutano na Nissan akaambiwa aache umbwakni 😅😅. Good stuff tho
Erick with a CK. Thank you so much for this. I have watched you guys grow daily. production team iko sawa, barikiwa.. halafu , mimi nimeshindwa kuvumilia and I have to ask...hako ka ATM slot hapo chini karibu na your right knee, husaidia what? 🤣🤣
Voted, You have amazing car reviews that are very relevant to our local market. Alafu si utuchapie reviews for luxury vehicles like the BMW X6 and Audis
Im waiting on these too
Two endless money pits those ones to stay away from
@@cromwellsamuel4833 No one buys them for reliability, they are slayqueens not wives
I've had the chance of driving the hybrid version and I agree on comfort. The suspension is soft and you hardly feel the bumps and it had a good pick on speed
Awesome job Erick. I love your reviews. Nice oration
As usual, educational and informative. Thanks team.
This Review gave me a different perspective about The Nissan Xtrail, it's quite a good Crossover SUV!
When talking about crossover SUVs never ever forget about the Toyota RAV4 which was the first ever cross over SUV in the early 90s and then emulated by CRV in the late 90s. So the emergence of the others in the year 2000 going forward was as a result of the success of the two. Never ever talk about crossovers without talking about the first which is the RAV4.
A very good car esp for guys over 60yrs easy and practical plus good size. Looks ziko sawa pia. Outlander might be the only comparison but minus the kamulu plot.
Hey guys. Kazi Safi kama kawa! Could you please do a review of an Allion 240? I'd like to make an informed decision. Thanks bana!!
I will definitely go for Nissan Extrail. It is a worthy buy. Been thinking about it. Thanks Eric for the information, now I think am going to make a right decision.
I was a Nissan fan and owner from tiida to t30 to sylphy. I can tell you comfort and handling were unmatched compared neck to neck with rivals. They were also fast. Don't be surprised by the figures you are getting from Nissan. I left after being a very good friend to mechanics
You guys didn't mention the all plastic floor which I find neat and easy to keep clean compared to fabric.
Halafu wakuu, I know you have done this before, but there is a vehicle you really love, and now there are major upgrades on its earlier siblings. Honda stepwgn Spada spirit cool. Ile siku unaleta hii family car, count me in. Asante sana family
Allow me to disagree with your comment at 28:24 on diesel T31 ,i owned one for close to 3 years and it gave me the best service ,i travelled with it allover kenya including the beaten tracks ....currently i have 2 friends with similar cars and they haven't had any issue at all ....with that said i have to say i love your content
Thank you I am curious to have a chat with you. Most people I have interacted with had a terrible experience with the car what is your secret?
@@CARNVERSATIONS thanks for your attention ,well the secret is having a heavy foot once in a while ...in my case often.And actually my car never did a regen but the gentleman i sold to told me it did a couple of instances
I was scrolling down hoping to find this discussion. I am considering a diesel manual T31, I really want toake an I formed decision.
@@karisedward that is a perfect choice, but they are so rare because as kenyans we tend to not love manuals but from my dependable research and online input it has more power and torque ...I will go for that any day because there are no obvious faults owing to the manual trans
Wakobi,Ni vigumu kupata uzoefu kwa watu ambao awajamiliki hili gari binafsi sijawai kumiliki lakin nimekutana na watu wawili wanaomiliki gen hii wanasema gari ili ukilitunza hakuna tatizo kama watu wasemavyo kwahiyo ni vyema ungeshauri kwamba hili gari cvt yake siyo mbaya kama autaweza kuitunza
I like wokabi for he tells you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear
The best review for this car will be after two years of local use not now. Between 2015 and 2022 they have had two major redesign on this model. The opportunity cost again is debatable, vumilia and raise the amounts needed for right quality ama cheza league yako if you cant afford a better subcompact SUV
Good review I like it, unfortunately you dint mention the exact fuel economy, please be putting the fuel per Km eg, 15l/Km etc
Good review, apparently I don't see the comments of the people owning it. Kwa ground things are different I have couple of friends regretting why they bought this unit (Gear BOX!!)
After market cooler is required.
Hello it’s unbelievable the car which you reviewed is with me now same plate no!!! ,Still in very good condition ❤
How is its acceleration? Any transmission problems?
Mbugua does an awesome job 👏 🙌
Every time erick reviews a Nissan. 'There are no perfect cars '😂
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Haina tofauti na hii introducing your not so beautiful girl to your friends, "Usimuone hivi, yeye ni lawyer!" 😂😂😂
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@CARNVERSATIONS Hi... i really dig your reviews. Unatupatia very valuable info which is not easy to get out there. Showroom folks will always flood u with YESes and rarely point out the flaws like that imminent cvt failure thing. Ok i've seen some rare, one in a hundred iterations of the T-31 (i have always loved the boxiness over this newer curvy figure) with MANUAL transmissions. Some even have the even more rare 6-speed manual. What is your take on that? I'm a fairly biased guy towards manual transmissions. I love the engagement & fun they give u. Do u suppose they are better than the CVT or auto?
In reliability, durability and dependability, CVT and automatics cannot match a manual transmission.
You explain very well, when you said about putting transmission cooler, I got you now that you really know what makes transmission problems in Nissan , does this version also have overheating transmission problems as well and is it necessary to put transmission cooler? ?
Yes it has transmission overheating issues esp if you put it under heavy use, after market transmission oil cooler necessary
@@CARNVERSATIONS what is the best transmission cooler? ?
@@CARNVERSATIONS what would you term as "heavy use"?
nice review,could you also do one on the 2014 t31 diesel dci
Perfect review. How about the reliability of the Nissan X-trail coming with the turbo-charged diesel engine (M9R) that it shares with Renault?
Erick with a CK, please say something here
Excellent. I'm waiting for the van loved by all and hated by none. The Toyota 7L and 9L
Which one is nice or you may recommend ? ? Nissan Xtrail T31 gasoline engine QR 25, CC 2500 Manual or Nissan Xtrail T31 diesel engine M9R turbo, 6 speed CC 1990 Manual ? ?
uhunyebado tunangoja rewiew ya premio 260 na allion 2014
On the X-trail its only T30 that is quite durable and has value for money. The T31 also has some few issues tho the T32 has the worst Gearbox in its series and cost upto 350k to buy a new one(ex-japan).
Would do t31, t30 and t32 ...
how much is t31 engine my t31 is constantly overheating cost me now 70k!
@@doncorleon9
Benefited much from your content. Keep up.👍
Erick try review on Daihatsu Mira/ Toyota pixis epoch a common car for taxi in Kenya and even for personal use, if God allows more time try again Suzuki Alto Eco, the other time you did a review on Suzuki alto Ena but now try Alto eco, looking forward to seeing the review bro
good video... & you should also show us what the car screen has, nme notice huwa hutuonyeshi anything from the car screens and its important
Ile character development my Nissan has given me - no matter how much I want this car, wacha tu ikae.
Ilikufanyaje....u had which nissan??
What well presented informative review... I love it
Please add English subtitles where you are speaking swahili. Great reviews being watched beyond Kenya.
Hi Erick thanks for your informative information on this car, just bought one yesterday and my question is where can you recommend l take it for the after market transmission cooler
This is a quiet hat needs to be answered
I learn alot from your content, btw, what's your comment on the new Number Plate System?
Thanks, Erick with a CK, was waiting for an Xtrail review.
Great work guys, your doing a splendid job
Best review ever
What do you think about a diesel T31? Does it enjoy the same wins?
Great analysis. Keep up the good work
Once Nissan has replaced the Patrol Y61 with the Y62 nothing can replace it unfortunately.
Plizzzzzz talk about the suzuki hustler ...!! Second time requesting...but your bringing whatever cars ...
There is also a HR16DDT 6speed manual fwd from the UK market good for 161hp
It's 2023, hope there's a review on the gear box if the improvement was done
what if we put Nissan and Toyota vanguard
How would you rate it with the nissan murano
hey wokabi i have a Nissan xtrail 2014 nt32, 3 yrs with it now running good but shocks feel worn our in morning hrs but after a drive they get normal noise disappears (mech told me ni gas zinatoa after a drive they regain.🙃) where can you advice for shock instalation and cvt service
The 1600cc turbo doesn't have reliability issues however at lower revs it's very sluggish. I drive a manual fwd and you sometimes have to drop 2 gears down to get that oomph or overtaking
I own a 2016 xtrail but i have to disagree with you @19:50. The NCAP test was done in 2014 when the model was launched. Since then, the safety test has seen quite a few improvements. Today in 2022 I would assume the car would get somewhere like 3-4 stars.
The 2015 Xtrail, the exact one we reviewed has a 5 star safety rating this applies to the same 2016 model you drive
@@CARNVERSATIONS checking again, the rating is expired
Hi.been following you n I really like the way you dissect the cars, I have always thought if a car cost like 2m and above, I would rather consider a nice, Clean Toyota Prado 120 series, what's your take on this?
Would you take a J120 diesel or petrol?
Hello Erick, where can I get an after market transmission cooler done for a Nissan Xtrail.
Thank you
Hi Erick can you do a review of daihatsu charade 4 door and where we can find its parts including engine.
This is the 'lost generation' of all the X-Trails. Uzuri Nissan learned their lesson after and went all in with the e-power and e-4orce tech. Those things accelerate faster than Subaru and Golf boys have time to read the nameplates.
I have a 2002 Xtrail T30 QR20DE petrol. Manual transmission. I have seen no other.
What about the NT32 with Mr20 engine and automatic gearbox (not CVT)? Is that gearvox also problematic? Various reviews indicate that it isn't like the cvt
Only available with CVT
The link says automatice...not cvt
The review is dope. Good job
i am currently in a dilemma with this vehicle. i love the size, design, comfort but mechanics were always a bit negative. using the term 'nyingi zimelala garage'
this video has definitely put my mind to ease and for sure, i will be coming by your office sometime before December. Asante Erick with a CK :)
Chunga tu cvt gearbox and also spark plugs ....get original from nissan hizi za kirinyaga road and other places ni fake,mwaga cvt fluid after like 2 services and also make sure to buy from nissan it will serve you well.
@@cosmic7368 will he need to install aftermarket transmission cooler?
Wakobi please tufanyie review ya 2015 kluger...love your channel
Am convinced its a worthy buy. but inakaa Wokabi uliamua hautawai funga seat belt vile inafaa. ,
😂😂😂😂 seat belt nimefunga Bana
Great review and content Wokabi...
When the carnversation starts with "there are no perfect humans" wueeh. Just means the negatives outweigh the positives 😂
Where can one have the after market cooler done?
Could love to see a review of old 90s Toyota rav4 and 2014 Mitsubishi Challenger.
I would be convinced by this car in petrol, manual configuration. Jatco cvt - never ever 😂 I like my mech but I don’t want to spend that much time under his roof.
Kwani hii cx5 iko na nini? What about the 2016+ diesel engines
What's the average consumption?
Btw how is the fuel economy on the earlier generations, T30 & T31?
How does this compare to the Subaru outback?
Nice reviews canversations.. voted too 👍
Kindly do a review on Honda CR-V
I think hapo kwa t31 is where Xtrail got it right.
T32, looks like everything else. The quashqai looks quite similar. The v design language, not such a fan. The t31 is for the are the honky tonk generation.
Erick, review the t31. Fact that you owned a t30 tells me you know. Had one too.
Would it help if i buy a t32 with a manual option (if available) and beat the CVT gear problems?
Something like that
I saw a diesel 2013 x-trail and I was asked to give more details about it but couldn't coz it was my first time. What should the owner know about the car?
Good job. Is the reliability same for t31 excluding transmission issue? Locally used are sold cheaply.
Does xtrail has other nissan issues like bushes frequent wear?
Xtrail shida ni bushes pale front only...the rest is awesome...if you hit gravel or earth road Nissan hupata malele za infinite
Bushes za arm na crossmember huisha mbio but kuna vile mechanics huziongeza rubber kuextend the lifespan.
Achana na principals na headmasters😂😂😂 anyway I like the looks of the T32
A worthy buy, no question
How do you access after market cooler for the transmission?
You don't need those things. What you need to do as soon as you buy the car first thing change the transmission fluid coz chances are the previous owner in Japan or whatever other market has never changed that. As a nissan owner i have never experienced the cvt issue because I did exactly what I'm telling you. Transmission must be maintained.
@@mugaisiellymbehero9126 if someone buys in Mombasa, would you advise them to change there before driving to Nairobi?
@Eliud Wambugu Yes for my case I did so. So I would advise to change before leaving for Nairobi
@@mugaisiellymbehero9126how is the car serving you so far I'm interested but the stories I get makes me worried
Nice introduction!
The manual trans HR20 is 😘
There's an app called draggy that is used to measure time of speed
Justice done to that review
Everytime ibra loves a car
ibra: because I am a family guy😂😂
I bought this car after watching this review