Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Nissan Xterra X ($21,130); S ($22,880); SE ($26.630); X 4WD ($23,180); S 4WD ($24,880); Off-Road 4WD ($26,330); SE 4WD ($28,630)
Engines:	261-hp 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6
Transmissions:	5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual
Safety equipment (standard):	ABS, EBD, dual frontal airbags with Nissan Advanced Air Bag System; 3-point height-adjusting seatbelts w/pre-tensioners and load limiters; 3-point rear center seatbelt; LATCH system and three child seat tether anchors, child-safety rear door locks; Vehicle Dynamic Control, tire pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional):	side-impact airbags, side-curtain/rollover airbags
Basic warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled in:	Smyrna, Tennessee


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Nissan Xterra Off-Road ($26,330)
Standard equipment:	power door locks, mirrors, window; Vehicle Security System with Immobilizer; remote keyless entry; cruise control; 16-in. alloy off-road wheels with full-size spare; 265/7516 B.F. Goodrich Rugged Trail off-road tires; unique blue seat fabric; locking differential; Bilstein gas-filled shocks; skid plates; clutch interlock override switch; cargo net, flat-fold front passenger seat; drivers side front seatback pocket, first aid kit
Options as tested (MSRP):	Supplemental Airbag Package ($700) includes side-curtain air bags with rollover sensor, side-impact air bags; Technology Package ($1,300) with Rockford Fosgate audio, 6CD in-dash changer, MP3 capability, 8 high performance speakers plus subwoofer, steering wheel audio controls, auxiliary input jack, speed-sensitive volume control, pre-wiring for XM Satellite Radio, and auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass
Destination charge:	($745)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$29075
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Engine:	4.0 liter DOHC 24-valve V6
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	261 @ 5600
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	281 @ 4000
Transmission:	6-speed manual with 2-speed transfer case
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	16/20 mpg
Wheelbase:	106.3 in.
Length/width/height:	178.7/72.8/74.9 in.
Track, f/r:	61.8/61.8 in.
Turning circle:	37.2 ft.
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.9/55.9/42.4 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	39.3/46.1/34.4 in.
Cargo volume:	65.7 cu. ft.
Payload:	1061
Towing capacity:	5000
Suspension, f:	independent, double wishbones, coil springs over gas-charged shocks, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	live axle (Dana 44 variant), leaf springs, long-stroke gas-charged shocks
Ground clearance:	9.1 in.
Curb weight:	4387 lbs.
Tires:	P265/75R16 all-terrain
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/vented disc w ABS, EBD
Fuel capacity:	21.1 gal.