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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $24,260 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | TBD |
| City (MPG) | TBD |
| Hwy (MPG) | TBD |
| Horsepower | 261@5600 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 281@4000 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length (in.) | 178.7 |
| Width (in.) | 72.8 |
| Height (in.) | 74.9 |
It wasn't long ago that the Xterra received detail changes including new styling, standard side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, and roof-mounted lights on the Off-road trim. Now, for the third year in a row Nissan has made a few small additions as well to keep the product fresh.
Previously, the Xterra saw the addition of body side moldings to Xterra S, the addition of a standard first-aid kit and a rear tire deflector on Xterra S 4x2. Also added was a white-faced meter cluster on Xterra PRO-4X, and two new exterior colors: Lava Red and Metallic Green. The addition of the PRO-4X trim level also saw the addition of the one and only option package: the PRO-4X Leather Package.
Two grilles will differentiate the top-level SE trim from the lesser X, S and Off-Road models, with the former wearing a Satin Chrome finished version, while the other making do with a Sandblast Aluminum colored grille. The SE models get new body colored side moldings and leather seats, and X and S models now sport black headlight inner housing surrounds.
The exterior design includes large flared fenders, a powerful-looking hood and headlights, Nissan SUV-style angled strut grille, a versatile roof rack with latchable lid and a rear bumper design with side steps for easy access to the roof rack.
Roof-mounted off-road lights, built into the roof rack air dam, are standard on PRO-4X models. The latest model year Xterra is offered in seven exterior colors – Silver Lightning, Night Armor, Super Black, Red Brick, Avalanche, Metallic Green and Lava Red.
Slotting above the Nissan Rogue and just below the Nissan Pathfinder, the Xterra blurs the lines of what defines a compact SUV. While most compact SUVs come standard with a four-cylinder engine, the Xterra packs standard V6 power -- 261 horsepower to be exact.
The Xterra's standard transmission is a six-speed manual, with a five-speed automatic being optional. Rear wheel drive is standard on most trims, with four wheel drive complete with a low-range transfer case available for the body-on-frame truck.
A hard-core Off Road model is available, which adds Bilstein shocks, skid plates and a locking rear differential. Up-level models offer newly designed 16 or 17-inch wheels and hill start assist.
No doubt in an effort to help move the trucks in light of the recent rise in gas prices, Nissan is making the Technology Package standard on all but the base trims of the truck. That means buyers get a Rockford Fosgate audio system, XM Satellite Radio (though a subscription is required, and it's offered on automatic transmission-equipped models only), Bluetooth hands-free phone system, steering wheel audio controls and auxiliary input jack.
A new X Gear Package is offered on the S and SE models only, that includes roof rack crossbars, fog lights, first-aid kit, cargo net and gear basket.
Changes for the latest model year include two new colors: Metallic Blue and Brilliant Silver.
Key competitors
The list of true competitors for the Nissan Xterra is a shrinking one as many SUVs continue to migrate over to unibody (crossover, or CUV) platforms for improved fuel economy and on-road ride quality, leaving the off road-minded SUVs to fend for themselves. Remaining competitors include the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Liberty, as well as the Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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- General
- Body Style: SUV
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Standard
- Weight: TBD
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- Exterior
- Length: 178.7 in.
- Width: 72.8 in.
- Height: 74.9 in.
- Wheelbase: 106.3 in.
- Ground Clearance: 8.2 in.
- Front Track: 61.8 in.
- Rear Track: 61.8 in.
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: 99.8 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 36.3 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 42.4 in.
- Head Room: 39.9 in.
- Shoulder Room: 58.3 in.
- Hip Room: 55.9 in.
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 34.4 in.
- Head Room: 39.3 in.
- Shoulder Room: 58.3 in.
- Hip Room: 46.1 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 4.0L V6
- Power: 261 hp @ 5600 rpm
- Torque: 281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
- Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
- Highway Fuel Economy: TBD
- City Fuel Economy: TBD
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Solid Axle
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- Wheels
- Front: 16" Steel
- Front Tires: P265/70R16
- Rear: 16" Steel
- Rear Tires: P265/70R16
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: TBD
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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