Diesel Xtrail a Dud?
Submitted: Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 09:32
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Member - Phil G (SA)
Why would anyone buy a T31 Automatic Diesel Xtrail?
#1 Tow capacity reduced from 2000kg to 1350kg (so the auto trans doesn't overheat)
#2 Fuel consumption is still 8.1l/100(diesel) vs 9.3 (petrol with CVT)
#3 Detuned to 110Kw (127Kw for the manual)
#4 Price starts at $38,990 (our petrolT30 cost $30k on the road last year).
#5 From what I can see, the auto is not CVT
The manual might be a reasonable option, but the auto looks ridiculous on paper.
We'll stick to our petrol T30.
Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 09:39
Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 09:39
Hi Phi, The points you raise will probably reflect in new sales.. Not many.. Michael
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 17:37
Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 17:37
Yeah Michael, they are having trouble selling the new model. It lacks the spunk of the old Xtrail.
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Reply By: Leroy - Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 09:49
Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 09:49
the savings for having a diesel are not there. $9000 difference is a lot of petrol!
Also diesel was 32cents more than petrol where I am the other day.
Leroy
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Reply By: Jasjul - Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 15:28
Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 15:28
The diesel gets a six speed auto.
Jason
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 17:34
Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 17:34
Yep, but thats the problem - its a conventional auto - not a CVT. CVT gets better fuel consumption and retains the 2000kg towing capacity.
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Reply By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 16:10
Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 16:10
Does it still have the nice low air intake so it can have a drink from the nearest puddle ? :)
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 17:41
Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 17:41
Gday Lyndon,
All the softroaders have dodgy intakes.
Have you sealed your troopie's
snorkel? Because its not made for
water either :-))
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Reply By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 22:13
Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 at 22:13
Hi Phil
Yep,full of silicone! :)
Breather tubes raised,etc,ect
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