Uganda, Oct. 8 -- Hello Paul, I drive a Toyota Raum but I would like to buy a used Nissan xtrail due to its two-litre engine size and it being an SUV. What are its advantages and disadvantages? William

Hello William, upgrading from the Toyota Raum to the first generation Xtrail is like graduating from primary to secondary school. The Xtrail is a sturdy medium SUV from the Nissan stables. Its 2.0 litre engine gives moderate but ample torque and power to cruise on the highways or use its four wheel drive system to maneuver slippery terrain during offroad driving.

The Xtrail's reasonable ground clearance and wide wheel base give it good handling qualities, which inspire driver confidence on and offroad. The interior, although 'plasticky' is ...