Custom Car Mods Shop In London, Ontario Takes A Look At The Nissan X-Trail

January 08, 2020 – – London, ON based one-stop custom car electronics shop Carphonix recently published a new blog post discussing the Nissan X-Trail, a car that is only available in two countries: Canada and Japan. The article explores whether this means the car can accurately be considered a Canadian or Japanese vehicle, as well as its general features and capabilities. Car enthusiasts may read the original blog post, aptly titled ‘Is This A Canadian Or A Japanese Car?’ in full on their official website, which can be found here: https://carphonix.ca/.

Embedded within the article is a video that the company posted to their Youtube channel (discussing the same subject in further detail). The video showcases a stately Nissan X-Trail that the show’s hosts, Gatlin from Carphonix and Craig from Bonsai Rides, brought in to take a closer look at. Naturally, audiences will be able to explore the car’s features alongside the videos hosts, including the power under the hood, the interior, and the body. While Canadian and Japanese owners of the Nissan X-Trail can both revel in the fact that they drive such a unique and exclusive vehicle, both the blog and the video note that there are indeed a few notable differences between the models sold in each country.

For instance, the article explains, “You might notice this is a right-side drive. So, clearly not Canadian. As well, the Canadian version has dials for the climate control and 4×4, whereas this one is all digital.” It continues, “It’s got some pretty cool features as well, including a built in can cooler. That’s right, if you want to keep your drinks cool while you’re on the road, this little fellow will do it for you!”

Similarly, Craig demonstrates in the video that the can holder is snugly hidden behind a small hatch in the dashboard. The car has enough room for a single can, with a vent at the rear that is tied into the air conditioning system. Notably, the duo also discovered that part of the car’s bodywork appears to be made of some kind of tough plastic, though the hood is metal.

As the video was originally streamed live, a commenter asked the hosts how long it takes for the car to arrive in Canada. Craig answers that, “From point of purchase, it takes about six weeks before it’s in Ontario and I can start getting it ready for people.” He then notes that actually looking for a vehicle, “can add a lot of time to that, though, if it’s a very specific order.” Later on in the video, he says that the cost of procuring a vehicle from Japan is heavily dependent on certain factors. “Just to get it from Japan to the Pacific Coast is, maybe, 1000 CAD but they go by volume.” He also warns, “Bringing it inland to Ontario or inland to the US—that’ll double in price.”

Continuing the discussion, Craig and Gatlin consider the practicalities of owning a Nissan X-Trail imported from Japan. Here, Craig states that the associated regulations depend on the province the car is being imported to. “Quebec has a 25-year ban on right hand drives, it’s 15 in Ontario—with pretty much no compliance other than getting a safety certificate written. British Columbia and some other provinces require you to change the headlights.” Indicating the headlights on the Nissan X-Trail they had with them, Craig observes that, “These are not E-Code headlights, which means, in Canada, they’re aiming into oncoming traffic.” In British Columbia and other provinces with such regulations, the Nissan X-Trail’s headlights would need to be fixed with E-Code glass in order for them to be considered safe for local traffic.

Those interested in learning more about the Nissan X-Trail are welcome to visit Carphonix’s blog or Youtube channel to watch the duo’s exploration in full, including their opinions on the vehicle’s engine and interior. Carphonix’s staff are considered London, ON’s top car stereo and electronics experts, and they boast a full complement of aftermarket and custom electronic solutions. They are able to service a large variety of vehicles, including cars, vans, large trucks and RVs, motorcycles, and even marine pleasure craft.

Carphonix’s customer reviews tend to reflect the quality of their work in glowing terms. In a 5-Star Google review, Carol G. says that she experienced, “Great customer service! My husband and I bought a new stereo for our boat, had to install it ourselves. Dev was very helpful in showing us what we had to do when we arrived at our boat. When we got stuck, he was very helpful on the phone and solved our issue. Highly recommend Carphonix in London!”

Learn more about Carphonix and their services through their website and other online resources. The company can be reached through their social media platforms as well, and customers are welcome to contact Dev Sandhu of Carphonix directly to follow up on any further inquiries.

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For more information about Carphonix, contact the company here:

Carphonix
Dev Sandhu
519-686-5555
bumpit@carphonix.com
663 Wellington Rd #3,
London, ON N6C 4R4

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