Vehicle Overview
Nissan’s truck-based Xterra is geared toward young, active buyers — or those who want to appear that way. A standard 4.0-liter V-6 drives either the rear or all four wheels. Unlike some SUVs, it’s a truly capable off-roader, with an available PRO-4X off-road edition. The other trim levels are X and S. The Xterra seats up to five people. Competitors include the Toyota FJ Cruiser and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
New for 2015
The Xterra S receives new features including: NissanConnect multimedia system, 5.0-inch color audio display, USB connection, Bluetooth hands-free phone system streaming audio and hands-free text messaging. There are no other significant changes.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- Sixteen-inch wheels
- Available roof-mounted off-road lights (PRO-4X)
- Available roof-mounted gear basket
- Available trailer hitch receiver
- Available fog lights
Interior Highlights
- Seats five
- Cruise control
- Double-deck glove box
- 60/40-split folding backseat
- Available fold-down front passenger seat
- Available easy-to-clean cargo floor
- Remote keyless entry
- Cloth seat upholstery; available leather
- Available Bluetooth connectivity
- Available navigation system
- Available Rockford Fosgate stereo
Under the Hood
- 261-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-6 engine
- Six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission
- Rear- or four-wheel drive
- Available locking rear differential and limited-slip differential (PRO-4X)
- Double-wishbone front suspension and multileaf solid rear axle
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Electronic brake-force distribution
- Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags for both rows
