I am still waiting to test drive a MT X-trail. I would like to read about people's take on the manual transmission in this vehicle especailly the SE model.
Not a big fan of the 4 speed automatic especially the vibration problem at idle. A MT should make that problem disappear and better utilise the engine.
You might like check out a previous thread named "Notchy gearshift 1st to 2nd" (19 Oct. 2006).
In my case the problem seem to vary - one day/time better, other day/time worse again...?? Seem I will have to live with it (also accordingly the dealer). If I concentrate to shift slowly from 1st it is sort of OK. I just get a bit nervous with the vehicle behind me approaching!!
I am still waiting to test drive a MT X-trail. I would like to read about people's take on the manual transmission in this vehicle especailly the SE model.
Not a big fan of the 4 speed automatic especially the vibration problem at idle. A MT should make that problem disappear and better utilise the engine.
All comments are welcome.
Thanks,
Tango
Hi Tango,
The manual tranny IS THE ONE THING that made me totally flip out & fall in love with the X-Trail. I had first test driven the auto and ... well... I was not satisfied with the power delivery of the auto.
Over the past 2 years the manual tranny (5 speed) has been superb. (Except for my last servicing where they put the wrong oil in the tranny but thats fixed now).
And yes when the car is cold, the first gear is a little more notchy, but my take is that is normal.
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ValBoo, actually I can appreciate your comments. Because at times, when the notchyness is not there, it actually shifts quite nice! And in any case, personnally I would not easily settle for an auto because of the power losses.
No problems here. I love the manual. I had a Spec-V Nissan with the 6-speed, and the X-T shifts smooth as silk compared to that car.
I agree with the notchy shifting when cold. It is hardly enought to be concerned with.
Am I correct in assuming that the MT X-trail does not have the vibration problem at idle? Is it quieter at idle than the AT? Is the idle vibration in the AT a result of the drive train and/or the engine itself?
Hi Tango,
I too had a hard time finding a manual Xtrail to test drive as well. However, it was worth the wait. I use to always drive a manual but gave it up years ago when I got my pathfinders and maxima. When I couldn't find a manual Xtrail I almost settled for the auto and was considering the LE. Once I found a manual to test drive I was convinced to order one. I found the Xtrail with the auto tranny louder than the manual as well.
Most people have told me they find my Xtrail very quiet when it is idling, in fact, many people at work have thought I left my lights on when the walked by it and I left it running.
Overall, I am very pleased with the vehicle. I am a addicted skier and have never had a problem getting to a ski hill in a snow storm. I purchased the vehicle at the end of November 2004 and have 122000 km on it and it runs as smooth as the first day I drove it.
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