For the third consecutive year Nissan’s X-TRAIL has been voted What Car’s? ‘best used 4x4’ by a panel of eight expert judges ranging from Director of British car auctions Simon Henstock through to What Car’s? road test editor Pete Tullin.

What Car’s? judges, said: “The X-TRAIL won last year’s award , but it’s even better value now. With a reputation for reliability, the X-TRAIL is a tough customer; its solid interior is durable and therefore should be more than able to handle the rigours of everyday family life.”

The X-TRAIL comes with a choice of three engines: 140PS 2.0-litre and 165PS 2.5-litre petrol, and a 136PS 2.2-litre common-rail diesel. There was also a 4x2 version introduced, sharing the same 2.0-petrol and 2.2-litre dCi engines with the award winning 4x4 range.

Since September 2007 an all new X-TRAIL has been introduced with a revised engine line up and new interior layout, incorporating even more luggage and storage space. Continuing in the award winning way it has already been chosen as 4x4 magazine’s soft-roader of the year 2008.

The best way to locate any used Nissan vehicle is to first visit www.nissanusedcars.co.uk where there is a list of nearly new cars available under the ‘select’ banner. Alternatively there is a dealer search facility to enable you to check what is in stock at your local dealership.

All vehicles that are certified within the Nissan Approved assurance scheme, which is designed to take the worry out of buying a used vehicle, come with: verified mileage and history checks, 30 day exchange promise, a minimum of 12 months’ comprehensive warranty and a minimum of 12 months’ RAC motoring assistance (including Roadside Assistance, Recovery and Relay and At Home cover). Additional benefits include a wash for your vehicle each time your supplying dealer sees it for a service, and a courtesy car provided every time your vehicle is serviced (subject to availability).

Full details of the scheme can be found at www.nissanusedcars.co.uk