Nissan Xterra
The sporty Nissan Xterra is back with very few changes for 2012. It features the same robust appearance and 4.0L V6 that produces 261 hp and 281 lbs.-ft. of torque. This engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, though a 5-speed automatic is available on option. In keeping with its adventurous persona, the Xterra is only offered with 4x4.
Nissan Xterra
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$33,998 |
| Fees | CA$1,720 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$640/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 l V6 |
| Power | 261 hp @ 5,600 rpm (195 kW) |
| Torque | 281 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (381 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 13.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 650 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 283 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P265/70R16 |
| Rear tires | P265/70R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,539 mm (179″) |
| Width | 1,849 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,902 mm (75″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,570 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,570 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,982 kg (4,370 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 991 l and 1,869 l |
| Fuel tank | 80 l (18 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 6/10 |
| Average | 72%(view ratings) |