New Silvia on the horizon...

[BANZAI]

Original 1965 Silvia. Good looking and one fo the first Japanese cars capable of exceeding 100mph

[dAVE]

sounds like this could be a nice little engine.

Rezz - i have driven the Aus spec X-trail and it definately didnt have a snail on the engine. Is the Xtrail GT and turbo'd version and does Oz have it? Or will we get it?

[Rezz]

Originally posted by dAVE

sounds like this could be a nice little engine.

Rezz - i have driven the Aus spec X-trail and it definately didnt have a snail on the engine. Is the Xtrail GT and turbo'd version and does Oz have it? Or will we get it?

Honestly dAVE, I don`t have a clue about the Aussie market and whether or not it goes on sale in Oz is anyones guess?

All I know is that there is a X-Trail 2.0GT here in Japan with a SR20VET (check it out here - it`s the one furtherest on the left) that goes head-to-head with the Mitubishi Airtrek Turbo R (top one in Black)

[dAVE]

thanks for the info - fat chance of us getting it here. Only thing i remember about the xtrail was it was just as sloppy as any other small 4wd i had driven (crv, rav4 etc). Looking at those specs, 206kw!!!! Would be a hell scary drive!

[red900ss]

X-Trail has some issues with body roll but it sticks pretty well. There's a vague feeling in the steering when dead ahead but once it's lent over in a corner it handles well for what it is. The QR25 is a bit harsh but 132 kw from 2.5L is pretty good.

I can't see them ever selling the turbo here as it would have it's own small niche and probably not be justifiable in the small Aussie market. Nissan Oz probably would market it with "GT" badges on the side anyway.