2023 Land Rover Defender vs 2024 Nissan X-Trail Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    Nissan X-Trail

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    2023 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2024 Nissan
    X-Trail
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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    8.2
    8.0
    0.0
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X-DYNAMIC SE PHEV
    Based on the Nissan X-Trail N-TREK SV (4WD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Awards
    The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Nissan X-Trail.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1152 km
    55L
    336 to 429 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $37,750 - $58,990
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Excellent refinement, comfort
    • Still big on cool factor
    • Powerful, mostly efficient PHEV
    Misses
    • Don’t expect to achieve claimed economy
    • Boot space impacted by battery placement
    • Battery arguably too small for this application
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Comfortable interior
    • Economical in the real world
    • Sharp pricing
    Misses
    • Could use hybrid tech
    • Not as off-road ready as it seems
    • Servicing could be cheaper

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Premium Paint (+$700)

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Nissan X-Trail is offered in a range of colour options:x

    • Solid White
    • Brilliant Silver
    • Gun Metallic
    • Caspian Blue
    • Diamond Black
    • Scarlet Ember

    The ST-L adds the option of the following colours:

    • Champagne Silver
    • Ivory Pearl
    • Ceramic Grey

    The Ti adds the option of the following colours:

    • Ceramic grey two-tone with black roof
    • Ivory Pearl two-tone
    • Caspian Blue two-tone

    The Ti-L e-Power adds:

    • Champagne Silver two-tone

    Metallic Paint costs $700 for all models while the option of two-tone paint for the Ti and Ti-L cost $1200.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJDIRECT FUEL INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 50001497 - 2488
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L2.5L, 1.5L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4INLINE 4, TURBO 3
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3212 - 16
    Power
    183kW - 386kW135kW - 157kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 60004600 - 6000
    Torque
    400Nm - 650Nm244Nm - 250Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 25002400 - 3600
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 15.59.6 - 14

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