Buying a new new Xtrail

I wont be doing any 4wdriving- at least not for a little while yet.

Hmm, good point. It is an auto. I might have a look into a transmission cooler- assuming this can be fitted after factory.
Will def be getting a WDH.

If you having a Nissan towbar fitted to an Xtrail, go check whether they recommend or not the use of a WDH with the Nissan towbar.

It may be in small letters on the tyre placard.

Lee sorry to be the bearer of bad news but one of the guys at work brought a new auto xtrail to tow his van, then found the transmission was not up to it, similar weight to yours. I would suggest a google search on this subject before out laying a heap of money. The manual is ok.
Cheers Pete

Pete- oh no- that would be bad news. It's rated for 2000kg. Did he buy the 2wd or the 4wd and did he have it in 4wd mode? I hope so because it's already purchased. I would be trouble for Nissan if this did happen though- I can make a ruckus with the best of them. Thanks for the heads up though- I might be able to provide some insight in another 2months or so.

fisher...when you say a mate bought one and the auto wasn't up to it......please tell the bloke (Lee ) why it wasn't !!
if it's rated to tow 2000kg, then I can't see a manufacturer installing a transmission that wasn't "up to it "

The fellow at works xtrail would now be three years old, and featured the CVT transmission. He chose to use his falcon ute rather then over stress his transmission. All I am suggesting is google xtrail transmission problems when towing. But next time I see him I will ask him for further info.
The transmission may also have been upgraded in the meantime. His was the 4wd version. Personally the xtrail is one of my favourite soft roaders .
Cheers Pete

Hey Gronk,
'I can't see a manufacturer installing a transmission that wasn't "up to it "

You're kidding right.......

Anyway, good luck towing yr approx 1500 with the softy. It'll be working hard.