Doesn't look like it is coming to the US any time soon.

 

Very similar features and capabilities on the base fwd and the awd to fdI. The lock mode on the nissan is not 50,50. The fdII would have a major edge off roading.

To get AWD on the nissan you have to go right to 27k cdn while the patriot 4x4 starts at 18995 + 2260 for the North package - still under by quite a bit.

 

the x-trail looks more like an escape xlt to me, and i cant tell you how many of those im seeing on th streets now.

 

I actually saw one of those X-trails here in northern VA about a month ago. Of course it had Canadian tags.... Good looking vehicle, about the same size as the Patriot, Escape, CR-V (UGLIEST CAR OF THE YEAR), Rav4, etc. Still good looking.

Still like the Patriot more!

 

I'm obsessed with the Ford Escape and am hoping to purchase the re-designed 2008 model when it hits stores later this year.

Gotta start making better money first though,

 

Things I dont like about the xtrail - centered console - i hate the spedometer in the middle of the dash.

Things I like about the xtrail - best commercial ever: The newfoundlander talking about the bonnavista edition.
Enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m-y-qAbpL0

 

Only problem is that the Escape cant compete with FDII patriot off road.

 

for sure, but for the very few of us that will prob never use its off-roadness, its quite the competitor

 

Right now, the only Ford I would consider over the Patriot is the never-made retro Bronco

http://seriouswheels.com/cars/top-2004-Ford-Bronco-Concept.htm

I actually saw this concept vehicle in person a few months ago at the Seattle Auto Show. It was awesome! Too bad the Patriot isn't being offered in a 2-dr body style like the Cherokee was. I just don't need 4 doors.