tj81
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 05-2014
TOTAL POSTS: 56
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Re:
I have a 2013 T31 6 Speed Diesel 4WD, and I recently towed my Windsor Statesman Royale with it, and to be honest, I was extremely surprised.
Usually the towing duties go to my GU 4.2 Turbo Diesel Patrol, however the X-trail was just as good towing the van if not better.
The Van has an ATM of roughly 1400kgs, the X-trail usually does somewhere just under 7.0lph around town, it averaged about 10.4lph towing the van.
Very happy with how the X-trail towed the van.
--- Member # X-3683
T31 Xtrail, 4wd TS, 2.0 Diesel Manual. Tempest Blue
Lightforce 170 HID, Nudge Bar
Geelong VIC
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11/May/2015, 8:34 pm
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tj81
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 05-2014
TOTAL POSTS: 56
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Re: Re:
quote: kgb007 wrote:
Yeah, I hear that alot regarding the 4.2ltr patrols... A lot of people get hung up on the litreage and forget that it means very little to end output once forced induction is introduced to the scenario.
4.2ltr Patrol - 330nm of torque
2.0ltr X-Trail - 340nm of torque
3.0ltr Patrol - 363nm of torque
As far as towing power is concerned - the diesel X-Trail is always going to feel more powerful. Because it is, by 10 nm... Then you have the fact that you're not in a giant Patrol. So power to weight is even more impressive.
That being said, the size of the Patrol makes it a safer tow vehicle for larger items. Interestingly enough as shown above, the 3.0ltr Patrol is more powerful than the 4.2ltr also.
Don't get me wrong, love my Patrol to bits, will never sell it, and it tows the van with ease, just "rolls" along.
I most certainly would NEVER buy a 3.0ltr Patrol, besides the well known issues with earlier models, I have frequently driven a 2013 model, towing a boat, trailer, and lighting trailer (SES) with it, and its TERRIBLE !! especially on fuel.
--- Member # X-3683
T31 Xtrail, 4wd TS, 2.0 Diesel Manual. Tempest Blue
Lightforce 170 HID, Nudge Bar
Geelong VIC
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17/May/2015, 8:25 pm
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