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The N-Trek sits on the higher end of the X-Trail range in terms of askingprice, and is one of the first cars in the lineup to be priced above $50,000 before on-roads. Larger bumps aren’t completely ironed out, but the X-Trail handles them in a consistent way that never feels unsettled or floaty.
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There are also quite a number of soft-touch materials which makes the car feel surprisingly high-end, which it should given the askingprice. In terms of second-row amenities there are centre console-mounted air vents, heated outboard seats, as well as a fold-down centre armrest with cupholders.
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