I really hope Nissan has a winner with this one. Cant wait for you to test on Australian roads and provide your overall thoughts against its competitors.
This car looks good I would definitely consider this .The build looks more solid than the outlander according to the shake test 😊.The only thing missing on your videos Paul,are night shots in and out of the cars .That would put the icing on the cake to already awesome videos .
I own a Nissan Note e-power imported from Japan. They should have launched this tech worldwide years ago, it is hands down the best hybrid style around.
I made a test myself. It's very quiet, and very very Quick and steady in the corners. It was the 4 x 4 version. With highest trim level. I only can recommend it for 100 %. And the 360 camera works very well.
@@hi9580 Good choice if you don't have the facilities to charge a PHEV from home. Although I'm talking from a UK perspective where a lot of us live in terraced housing and don't have driveways/garages.
I’ve got a test drive( only in city) two weeks ago, so I ordered it. The interior was really nice, AirPlay worked perfectly, and the acceleration was just amazing. Hopefully it will come to me until April 👌
The latest Nissan family face is quite handsome in my view also....me thinks they got this split front light blocks way more coherent than what BMW is struggling with on the X7
I have the older 2012 T31 Manual ST 4X4 and it’s been (still is) amazing! Big boot. Great off road. The current models were a BIG step backward, with piano black everywhere and a much smaller boot. This one looks nice and if it’s decent off-road, I might get one. But man is it expensive. Literally more than double what I paid for my 2012 🤯
Xtrail design after 2014 has gone to dogs. Xtrail had always been a boxy off road SUV but Nissan did a fatal mistake to make it just like the city running round shape SUV Qashqai. That was a huge mistake. I hope this model will correct that mistake.
Nice review. There are below 2 points missing and hence i request clarity on these: 1. A 0-100km test is missing. 2. Does the car feel slow at any point especially when battery is low or does the engine kicks in before that to recharge it and retain the juice in battery?
Thanks for a great review I have had 2 earlier X Trails and was very happy with them. Now I think it's time to go Hybrid. I would like all electric but live in the country so not enough charging points around yet. Also hydrogen vehicles may come on line sooner rather than later.
This is one way of getting rid of the CVT. One question about the petrol engine. Does it run on a constant speed or does it vary with the throttle position? It reminds me of a Diesel-Electric Locomotive.
Great in-depth review, I must say 20x better than carsguide. They missed so many features and didn't go into the car anywhere near how you did! 👏👍 I spoke with Essendon in Victoria and the have one coming next month..... If it drives as good as you say, they'll get my order straight away before the mad rush! By the sounds of it 20% more power, 10% better fuel efficiency and you don't have to plug it in! Sounds good to me
Great video! I recently asked one of the vehicles dealer to provide the cost of replacing the battery in future. Surprisingly they don’t know what exactly it is but they gave me an indication around $8k-$10k mark. So the amount we spent on PHEV vehicles are way expensive then ICE operated engines.
A lot of complexity for a a couple of liters of fuel saving per 100k. An interesting metric these reviews could incorporate is how insurance companies view hybrids and pure ev’s in terms of premiums asked.
Damn I did not notice Paul's attire changed when they started shooting the interior of the car. I was so fixated on how the car looked and did not pay attention to how Paul looked haha.
Looking forward to the new X-Trail arriving here in South Africa. The new powertrain looks interesting... Hoping it will come as well but we know that it will cost an arm and a leg
Hopefully we get it. This is almost the perfect family SUV for our market. The value packed in here is great (practicality, economy, and style). Price wise it will prob be between R700k to R800k (thinking around Rav4 pricing). I would select this over the premium brands which are over R1mill at this spec level.
I ditched RAV4 and ordered one after the test drive. It's pretty good to drive, felt better than RAV4. Even though it says 6.1l/100, after resetting the trip computer with some spirited drive averaged 5.8l/100. Only downside is service for 6years (capped) will cost nearly $3000, 10000km/year.
Hi Paul Another great review and it looks as though Nissan have finally come up with an X-trail capable of competing for market share with the all conquering RAV4 Hybrid. Look forward to your follow-up under Australian road conditions.
good setup of the climate control including one button for recycled air. some manufacturers put 2 buttons, one for recycled, one for fresh. why? just have 1 button
Not a fan of EV, S having to recharge and limited range. But this ICE running a generator to power the electric motors is of interest.Would be interesting to see what economy is achieved per 100 km. Sounds very complicated i hope the have produced a trouble free vehicle.
Epower is good enough for usual country road ,but it can't deal with some dirty or mud conditions. Electric motor is a easy way to offer power for rear drive shaft, but the power can't be distributed. Epower has to lose 50% of its rear motor torque. After all, the rear tire could only get 25% of MAX system torque to get out the situation.
I thought the E-power vehicles were due in Oz 5 years ago. There have been a range of vehicles in Japan for some time. Oh well I'm surprised they launched with X-Trail and QASHQAI instead
Beautiful car - great balance between function and luxury feel. However, the ground clearance is less than the quashqai at less that 6 inches , forcing me to chose the RAV 4 hybrid .
Pretty impressive setup here, looks like Nissan is finally giving what people expect from the brand. Which part of Germany did you film this? I guess south/Bavaria?
Any idea what the regular ICE version fuel economy is and how many K's before the extra cost of the hybrid power train pays off? I like the new design direction of Nissan both inside and out :-) A comprehensive review.
@@shanea9613 The loss in the energy conversion process is overlooked! But I see the idea behind this car, being able to give the driver the acceleration he needs without the complexity of combining 2 different power sources in the transmission which is the trickiest process for these kinds of systems. Simple but not efficient.
@@samfisher3336 may as well have an electric car and have a big petrol generator in the boot. That's all it is. Failure to me. Anyone could buy a Tesla and get a trailer and put a generator on the back and run that to charge the battery. Same same really.
Interesting point. However it’s also very simple without the CVT like the Rav… in this, the engine spins a generator (simple) and cables then connect the inverter to the motors. I must say I love the idea of this layout but it IS a new method.
@@vankwof the Lexus rx400h uses a standard hybrid setup, with a toyota synergy drive. That means the motor and the engine work to directly power the wheels. That’s called a parallel hybrid. This new hybrid is different, as the engine charges a battery that the motor runs off of, there is no direct connection between the engine and the wheels. Nissan’s new system is a series hybrid, which has only been done a very limited amount of times before.
How does it perform in a water to the centre of the wheel hubs for all those creeks in australia? Are the electric motors sealed? Fuel consumption comparison on all models? Towing capacity on all models? Service cost comparison on all models? Longevity of battery & electric motors Will there be a diesel model?
Comfort, technology looks better than RAV4. Only worrying part is its Service Cost. if its 15k km/year cost of service will be close to 5k i think. it has 10k km or 12 months service intervals, Which is way higher than Toyota. Thats the only down side i see other wise it looks fantastic
Interesting to get some torque facts, but its a rather complicated system just to generate electricity. I wonder about the warranty after 3 years on those electric components, an inverter and batteries. As for price the spec is great, and for the same spec on a Mercedes you pay £63,000 UK Sterling for the same specification and I think less off road capability. So all in all this car should be flying out the showrooms. Just so complicated for long term diving. A good old diesel is good for 200,000 miles and some if well looked after. I have driven this model BTW, and think its great. I own a Mercedes Diesel GLC and its a close run thing to make the swop.
It's disappointing that we are not getting the 1.5 litre turbo that is the standard motor in the USA. it's got 300Nm of torque and shouldn't have the same question marks over long term ownership costs.
20” wheels and 19” wheels and no spare or space for spare in hybrid. Really hard to buy such large tyres outside major cities. Hopefully the Nissan Patrol version will have sensible sized wheels 17” would be good, even 18” sort of Ok plus of course a full sized spare tyre. The fuel tank also should be a lot large comparable to in size to Toyota LC 200 (138l) or the current Nissan Patrol to give decent range in regional Australia. Needs at least 1000+km range and 500+km range when towing 3.5t. If those two things happen and the hybrid available as option is across the range not just most expensive models in “Toorak Tractors”. They will sell heaps especially to grey nomads, mining companies and people in regions. A large comfortable 4WD with lots of power when needed and good economy when cruising sounds great. It is good to note the petrol engine runs fine on 91 Octane petrol which is OPAL fuel Octane rating and can also handle 98 Octane (with more $ and better performance) solves the which petrol can I buy in remote areas.
Dear Paul, you were driving like 5 km away from my hose and I didn't know, shame on you🙃. Next time do tell and drop by for at least a cupe off coffee!
Ditched my Rav 4 order and get the Ti epower in Orange. The test drive convinces me with ride and build quality, smooth acceleration and load of space inside the cabin. Oh that active noise cancelling feature is a gun!🫡
Sounds like a decent package. Just love that color interior. It even makes you look more sophisticated...just kidding. What about warranty and servicing? This is different from other EVs, and a lot more complicated.
I really hope Nissan has a winner with this one. Cant wait for you to test on Australian roads and provide your overall thoughts against its competitors.
this is my favourite current suv and it's a big improvement compared to before
This car looks good I would definitely consider this .The build looks more solid than the outlander according to the shake test 😊.The only thing missing on your videos Paul,are night shots in and out of the cars .That would put the icing on the cake to already awesome videos .
Beautiful interior, much better looking than the RAV4
it feels good actually
@@aimanfitri0iv Nissan has stepping up their game lately
@@CM-le4yh yep the recent models are very fantastic
Yeah it looks WAY better than all its competitors
Cannot compare a Toyota to this.
I own a Nissan Note e-power imported from Japan. They should have launched this tech worldwide years ago, it is hands down the best hybrid style around.
How much fuel efficiency Nissan claimed and how are you getting?
I made a test myself. It's very quiet, and very very Quick and steady in the corners. It was the 4 x 4 version. With highest trim level. I only can recommend it for 100 %. And the 360 camera works very well.
I’m not a huge SUV fan but this doesn’t look too bad, and if you can get it in half the time of a RAV4, then it looks like a good choice.
Here in Belgium, waiting time is 6 months, just iedereen one after. A test drive
I am obsessed with Nissan's e-POWER and e4orce tech. Been waiting for this a long time
me too I'm obsessed the unit
Doesn't seem very efficient. Small battery too. I would avoid this.
@@shanea9613more efficient than petrol, less efficient than hybrid. lower noise and vibration than hybrid or petrol.
@@hi9580 it's electric with a petrol generator. It's stupid. Greenwashing bullshit is what it is.
@@hi9580 Good choice if you don't have the facilities to charge a PHEV from home. Although I'm talking from a UK perspective where a lot of us live in terraced housing and don't have driveways/garages.
This is on my shortlist, when it comes on the market. I currently have the previous generation X Trail and I have been happy with it.
I am addicted to your channel Paul lol😂
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Been waiting since 2020 for this car, Looks good on paper, Hope it drives as good as you say it does Paul.
Let’s see when we test it out in Australia.
@@CarExpertAus hi mate just checking when will you be able to do review on Toyota Corolla cross hybrid suv?
I’ve got a test drive( only in city) two weeks ago, so I ordered it. The interior was really nice, AirPlay worked perfectly, and the acceleration was just amazing. Hopefully it will come to me until April 👌
what was the economy like, I heard it can goes as low as 4.9 l/100km?
So much better looking than the current model
The latest Nissan family face is quite handsome in my view also....me thinks they got this split front light blocks way more coherent than what BMW is struggling with on the X7
Nice to see a vehicle other than a Ranger/Everest for a change.
You mean there’s actually other car makes out there?!😱🤣
LOL
Repair costs for such a sophisticated system are a money party waiting to happen 🎉🎉🎉
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Especially knowing how poor quality Nissan are, it’s only a matter of time before you get stung with a big bill
I have the older 2012 T31 Manual ST 4X4 and it’s been (still is) amazing! Big boot. Great off road. The current models were a BIG step backward, with piano black everywhere and a much smaller boot. This one looks nice and if it’s decent off-road, I might get one. But man is it expensive. Literally more than double what I paid for my 2012 🤯
since 2012 your car has gone up as well
Xtrail design after 2014 has gone to dogs. Xtrail had always been a boxy off road SUV but Nissan did a fatal mistake to make it just like the city running round shape SUV Qashqai. That was a huge mistake. I hope this model will correct that mistake.
Love the look of these, really keen for the Aussie on-road tests. Think this will be families next car, the wife needs a new one soon.
Nice review. There are below 2 points missing and hence i request clarity on these:
1. A 0-100km test is missing.
2. Does the car feel slow at any point especially when battery is low or does the engine kicks in before that to recharge it and retain the juice in battery?
Paul just being amazing with to many details and straight to the point
but can you one time name you're top 10 cars you reviewed and recommend them
Would be great to see an updated comparison between x-trail, rav4, Honda CRV etc.
Lovely in-depth review! Greetings from a pomme
Thanks for a great review I have had 2 earlier X Trails and was very happy with them. Now I think it's time to go Hybrid.
I would like all electric but live in the country so not enough charging points around yet. Also hydrogen vehicles may come on line sooner rather than later.
Hi Paul, looking forward to your detailed review of this in Australia
Great review Paul. Btw where is this filmed?
Beautiful Slovenia!
Slovenia is beautiful! Tough gig 😂
Interior looks great , exterior looks great except for the front end with the double light situation going on, wished it was like the smaller qashqai
I am very impressed with the Rogue abd love driving it.. so hope this launches in north america too...
This is one way of getting rid of the CVT. One question about the petrol engine. Does it run on a constant speed or does it vary with the throttle position? It reminds me of a Diesel-Electric Locomotive.
Great in-depth review, I must say 20x better than carsguide. They missed so many features and didn't go into the car anywhere near how you did!
👏👍 I spoke with Essendon in Victoria and the have one coming next month..... If it drives as good as you say, they'll get my order straight away before the mad rush!
By the sounds of it 20% more power, 10% better fuel efficiency and you don't have to plug it in! Sounds good to me
how do you know better fuel Efficiency as they never state what it is
Arrgh! So frustrating they're not bringing a 7 seat hybrid to Australia.
Great video, looks like a fantastic car.
No you can`t have 7 seats but if you want a diesel spuing pollution then no worries
@@Karl-Benny Australia doing its part for the environment 🙄
Great video! I recently asked one of the vehicles dealer to provide the cost of replacing the battery in future. Surprisingly they don’t know what exactly it is but they gave me an indication around $8k-$10k mark. So the amount we spent on PHEV vehicles are way expensive then ICE operated engines.
Its not a PHEV, its battery is very small, like 2kWh.
What are chances we can get interior while night driving, just to get a feel for ambient lighting if any?
A lot of complexity for a a couple of liters of fuel saving per 100k. An interesting metric these reviews could incorporate is how insurance companies view hybrids and pure ev’s in terms of premiums asked.
Damn I did not notice Paul's attire changed when they started shooting the interior of the car. I was so fixated on how the car looked and did not pay attention to how Paul looked haha.
Surprised to hear the 7 seater option isn't coming to Australia.
Looking forward to the new X-Trail arriving here in South Africa. The new powertrain looks interesting... Hoping it will come as well but we know that it will cost an arm and a leg
Hopefully we get it. This is almost the perfect family SUV for our market. The value packed in here is great (practicality, economy, and style). Price wise it will prob be between R700k to R800k (thinking around Rav4 pricing). I would select this over the premium brands which are over R1mill at this spec level.
Looks like a better buy than RAV4.
I ditched RAV4 and ordered one after the test drive. It's pretty good to drive, felt better than RAV4. Even though it says 6.1l/100, after resetting the trip computer with some spirited drive averaged 5.8l/100. Only downside is service for 6years (capped) will cost nearly $3000, 10000km/year.
Hi Paul
Another great review and it looks as though Nissan have finally come up with an X-trail capable of competing for market share with the all conquering RAV4 Hybrid. Look forward to your follow-up under Australian road conditions.
Is this Nisan more economical then RAV4 ? Which SUV gives you more hybrid drive?
Thanks, Paul.
But I wish you’d stick the boot into car makers when they omit any kind of spare wheel.
Ok, new drinking game: drink everytime Paul says 'in addition to that'...... 😂🍺🍷🍸🥃🍾🍻
Looking forward to the Australian test. Car looks good.
Tbh, it’s a little bit disappointed to see they still use incandescent bulbs for the indicators at the back… :(
good setup of the climate control including one button for recycled air. some manufacturers put 2 buttons, one for recycled, one for fresh. why? just have 1 button
hi thanks for the review
this is the second review that i see about the new X-Trail and in both i hear nois in the capin. street and wind noise.
Glad they finally paid attention to the X Trail and returned it to a boxier rugged design than the mid looking city SUV. Still own the original!
Good review, thanks. Where do I find a link to the Nissan X-Trail Infotainment review you refer to?
Amazing car
Not a fan of EV, S having to recharge and limited range. But this ICE running a generator to power the electric motors is of interest.Would be interesting to see what economy is achieved per 100 km. Sounds very complicated i hope the have produced a trouble free vehicle.
Epower is good enough for usual country road ,but it can't deal with some dirty or mud conditions. Electric motor is a easy way to offer power for rear drive shaft, but the power can't be distributed. Epower has to lose 50% of its rear motor torque.
After all, the rear tire could only get 25% of MAX system torque to get out the situation.
You even mentioned you've changed your clothes which makes me giggle. Thanks for the transparency, Paul 😂
Hi Paul could you please do a review of the new Honda CRV hybrid which is available in US if you can get your hands on one?
Please mate.
Nice review! what's the boot space like compared to others, the back seats recline, efficiency vs a diesel, 0-100kph?
I thought the E-power vehicles were due in Oz 5 years ago. There have been a range of vehicles in Japan for some time. Oh well I'm surprised they launched with X-Trail and QASHQAI instead
Everything looks good and luxury except 2nd row climate control panel
Great review video Paul. Any details on the max range on Xtrail e Power Ti L on full battery before the engine kicks in to charge the battery again?
Beautiful car - great balance between function and luxury feel. However, the ground clearance is less than the quashqai at less that 6 inches , forcing me to chose the RAV 4 hybrid .
Pretty impressive setup here, looks like Nissan is finally giving what people expect from the brand.
Which part of Germany did you film this? I guess south/Bavaria?
Slovenia.
The best reviews!
Any idea what the regular ICE version fuel economy is and how many K's before the extra cost of the hybrid power train pays off? I like the new design direction of Nissan both inside and out :-) A comprehensive review.
I wouldn't call that a hybrid, it's a full EV with a self-recharging Petrol generator.
That's a whole new category of cars.
Same as a diesel train. not efficient in this
@@shanea9613
The loss in the energy conversion process is overlooked!
But I see the idea behind this car, being able to give the driver the acceleration he needs without the complexity of combining 2 different power sources in the transmission which is the trickiest process for these kinds of systems.
Simple but not efficient.
@@samfisher3336 may as well have an electric car and have a big petrol generator in the boot. That's all it is. Failure to me. Anyone could buy a Tesla and get a trailer and put a generator on the back and run that to charge the battery. Same same really.
@@shanea9613 Yep
@@samfisher3336 it is efficient
Lovely suv I would buy one although I am a prado man
This should be a better RAV-4 Hybrid. I'm going to guess simmilar fuel consumption, but an BEV like power delivery.
The hybrid system sounds complicated, I wonder how it’ll stack up against RAV4 in the long run. Love your videos. 👍🏻
Interesting point. However it’s also very simple without the CVT like the Rav… in this, the engine spins a generator (simple) and cables then connect the inverter to the motors. I must say I love the idea of this layout but it IS a new method.
@@Rabsallawah It is not a new method. It has been used, for example in lexus rx400h since 2004
It’s been used in trains since 1950s.
@@vankwof the Lexus rx400h uses a standard hybrid setup, with a toyota synergy drive. That means the motor and the engine work to directly power the wheels. That’s called a parallel hybrid. This new hybrid is different, as the engine charges a battery that the motor runs off of, there is no direct connection between the engine and the wheels. Nissan’s new system is a series hybrid, which has only been done a very limited amount of times before.
This is how diesel locomotives have worked for 70ish years
Would hope they have done a better job on this drive train than the never ending problems they have had with the Nissan built CVT.
This doesn't have a cvt...
Jatco built the CVT. Nissan might own a large stake in the company, but the CVT says JATCO on it.
@@Rabsallawah yea but e-power does not use CVT.
E-power is direct drive electric motors front and rear. One speed, no gearbox.
Off road is the most impressive with those tires 👏🏽
@chidera2540 where shall I contact you
How does it perform in a water to the centre of the wheel hubs for all those creeks in australia?
Are the electric motors sealed?
Fuel consumption comparison on all models?
Towing capacity on all models?
Service cost comparison on all models?
Longevity of battery & electric motors
Will there be a diesel model?
Nissann X-Trail is the best SUV(EVER)!!! .
The hybrid market desperately needs a competitor to shake up the RAV4's outrageous price premium
Can you do the Australian test? Really considering ditching the RAV4 for this!
7 seats capacity is listed on Nissan Australia website (4x4 models only)
Nissan is best looker of all..
Comfort, technology looks better than RAV4. Only worrying part is its Service Cost. if its 15k km/year cost of service will be close to 5k i think. it has 10k km or 12 months service intervals, Which is way higher than Toyota. Thats the only down side i see other wise it looks fantastic
The Champagne silver colour is not exclusive to the hybrid, is it, Paul? ST-L, Ti & Ti-L petrol trims offer that, too.
how to setting the transition time from normal mode to EV mode (Nissan X trail)
This vehicle is NOT for Australia! This is NOT left hand drive, which is the norm in Australia. This is good for USA.
Beautiful location, where did you shoot this video?
Interesting to get some torque facts, but its a rather complicated system just to generate electricity. I wonder about the warranty after 3 years on those electric components, an inverter and batteries. As for price the spec is great, and for the same spec on a Mercedes you pay £63,000 UK Sterling for the same specification and I think less off road capability. So all in all this car should be flying out the showrooms. Just so complicated for long term diving. A good old diesel is good for 200,000 miles and some if well looked after. I have driven this model BTW, and think its great. I own a Mercedes Diesel GLC and its a close run thing to make the swop.
It's disappointing that we are not getting the 1.5 litre turbo that is the standard motor in the USA. it's got 300Nm of torque and shouldn't have the same question marks over long term ownership costs.
Hey Paul, would you be reviewing the Aus version
we seem to get the budget versions in oz, missing alot of extras, otherwise great car, cheers mate
Love it,I am uncertain between the Lexus 350nh sport luxury and this car…🤔🧐
I don't know but turbo engine combined with electric would not be a great idea, NA engine might better instead , it's a nice video though.
Id take this as it has a true AWD system while still being a hybrid.
Is it the car or Paul just sank in there? Those seats are awesome in terms of comfort though
Can you do a road test in Australia. Thank you
probably the first nissan i like
when does the regular X trail and new Pathfinder arrive in Australia. Nissan have been saying 2022 for ages and dealers don't know!
Late this year.
2022 almost gone. Might as state 2023
20” wheels and 19” wheels and no spare or space for spare in hybrid.
Really hard to buy such large tyres outside major cities. Hopefully the Nissan Patrol version will have sensible sized wheels 17” would be good, even 18” sort of Ok plus of course a full sized spare tyre.
The fuel tank also should be a lot large comparable to in size to Toyota LC 200 (138l) or the current Nissan Patrol to give decent range in regional Australia. Needs at least 1000+km range and 500+km range when towing 3.5t.
If those two things happen and the hybrid available as option is across the range not just most expensive models in “Toorak Tractors”. They will sell heaps especially to grey nomads, mining companies and people in regions. A large comfortable 4WD with lots of power when needed and good economy when cruising sounds great.
It is good to note the petrol engine runs fine on 91 Octane petrol which is OPAL fuel Octane rating and can also handle 98 Octane (with more $ and better performance) solves the which petrol can I buy in remote areas.
I love the look...
Dear Paul, you were driving like 5 km away from my hose and I didn't know, shame on you🙃. Next time do tell and drop by for at least a cupe off coffee!
The only problem with this test is that the course was created by Nissan, so it would have been made for that car.
Pricing of X Trail E Force in comparison to QASHQAI allowing $4,000 for E Power makes the X Trail with 4 WD better value.
Ditched my Rav 4 order and get the Ti epower in Orange. The test drive convinces me with ride and build quality, smooth acceleration and load of space inside the cabin. Oh that active noise cancelling feature is a gun!🫡
How does it long distances eg 1000km family road trip?
The engine is a range extender well they borrowed the concept from nio well I could buy some thing like this.
What is the range on full tank and will it be cheaper here as only 5 seater
Does owning a hybrid means you have to pay the maintenance cost of ICE parts + batteries ?
Wouldn’t parts be expensive for hybrids.
Love it. Great review.
Sounds like a decent package. Just love that color interior. It even makes you look more sophisticated...just kidding. What about warranty and servicing? This is different from other EVs, and a lot more complicated.
Hi Paul.. can you please test Hyundai Palisade