I don’t think people give enough credit to the X-Trail. If you have good tires and some common sense it will handle more than most owners will ever ask of it. It’s no slouch, but it’s not a dedicated off roader.

I have had my X-Trail for 3 years and 60,000km with no CVT problems. A lot of the complaints I think are people who are just repeating old information or people who don't take care of their vehicles.

The new X-Trail feels like a big step up in interior quality, compared to a 2018 CR-V. The seats are very comfortable and I like Nissan’s more straightforward approach to tech that I’ve seen compared to some of the overly complicated systems out there.

The third row is super handy for short trips with the kids' friends, and I can definitely say it's tight, but it is tight. Of course, I wouldn't want to be back there for hours, but it's just perfect for school runs or little errands.

But I have doubts about long term reliability with the e-POWER system, which is smooth. It’s a lot under the hood, and I’m not sure the benefits outweigh the potential repair costs down the line.