The reincarnated Nissan Z has the potent engine ... what gear you’re in—floor the gas pedal and it rips down the road instantly, with a healthy barrage of intake noises and engine snarl.

The Nissan Versa has always been an unabashedly ... the Versa is noticeably relaxed in around-town driving. There's some road and wind noise, but that’s to be expected from a car in this price ...

and while there's nothing outstanding about its on-road manners, it does most things quite well. If you can endure the transmission - and many can - the X-Trail will please with its relaxed demeanour.