Under the radar

NOBODY really notices the office boy. The one that quietly goes about delivering the mail, or refilling the water cooler, or maybe even helping you photocopy a stack of documents. The third-generation Nissan X-Trail is kind of in the same vein. It doesn't really stand out in a sea of SUVs and it's not a car somebody will probably aspire to own. Which is a pity as it is a decent all-rounder.

Yes, it might not garner any awards in the looks department but it is a far cry from its utilitarian-looking predecessor. The 2015 X-Trail's sheet metal is a lot more urban chic th…