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2008 nissan xterra review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Rugged suv for xtreme adventure. introductionthe nissan xterra is the smaller, less-expensive member of nissan's mid-size, off-road-adventure team. The pathfinder is bigger, shares the same mechanical platform and similar mud, muck, and trail capability. But pathfinder stretches six inches longer in wheelbase, to better accommodate seating for six and a more sophisticated rear suspension. The xterra costs less as well, with more than $4,500 separating the base versions of each model. more than that, however, what separates the xterra from the pathfinder is attitude. Similarly, s-models now come with standard step rails and a first aid kit. An available technology package includes a bluetooth hands-free phone system and xm satellite radio. Sophisticated electronics help maintain traction and stability over all kinds of uncertain terrain. Power comes via a 4. 0-liter version of nissan's acclaimed vq v6 used in the 350z. still, the xterra remains one of the few truck-style suvs available with a manual transmission, and that alone may sway the buying decisions of some enthusiast drivers. All models are powered by the 4. 0-liter v6. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on all but se; a five-speed automatic is available 800-$1,000). xterra x 21,130) comes standard with power windows, mirrors, and door locks; remote keyless entry; cruise control; and sun visor vanity mirrors and extenders, air conditioning, am/fm/cd stereo, engine-speed-sensitive power steering, 60/40 split fold-flat second-row seats, a carpeted cargo area, roof rack side rails, and a security system with engine immobilizer. xterra s 22,880) adds a driver's-seat adjustable lumbar support, upgraded seat fabric, roof rack cross bars and gear basket, and aluminum alloy wheels. Also standard for 2008 are step rails and a first aid kit. xterra off-road 26,330) adds exclusive off-road features such as electronic hill descent control and hill assist; an electronic locking rear differential; gas-pressurized bilstein shock absorbers; skid plates; and 265/75r16 b. Goodrich rugged trail t/a off-road tires. Off-road models also come with fog lamps, unique blue seat fabric, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a fold-flat front passenger seat. Tires are 265/65r17 bf goodrich long trails. Automatic transmission is standard. A tow package 455) consisting of a class iii hitch and wiring harness is available on all but x, as are an ipod jack 290). Cargo organizer 145), retractable cargo cover 85), and auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass 245). Portable navigation 745) and a dockable dvd player 1,250) are available as port-installed options on all models. safety equipment for all xterras includes an advanced air bag system, which consists of dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front occupant classification sensor. Also standard are three-point seat belts for all rear seat occupants (including the center-rear position) a child seat anchor system, and a tire-pressure monitor a supplemental airbag package 700), optional for all models, includes side-impact air bags, a rollover sensor, and side curtain air bags. Side mirrors are large and rectangular. Wheel wells are accentuated with squared-off lines, adding muscular shoulders to the xterra's stance. The bodywork is intended to suggest off-road performance. at the same time, the xterra still projects a high-utility image. A largely tubular roof rack adds size and a look of no-nonsense purpose. Available side steps provide easy access to the roof rack, functionally underscoring the utility of the roof rack and its integrated cargo box. The angled c-pillar carries nissan's signature high-mounted rear door handles, a unique design trait that visually links the new xterra with the original, as well as with the rest of the nissan suv family, the pathfinder and the full-size armada. in fact, the xterra, like the pathfinder is built on the same 'f-alpha' mechanical platform as the armada and the full-size titan pickup. interiorthe nissan xterra is roomy inside, roomier than other suvs in this price class. Second-row seating is stadium-style, meaning that the rear passengers sit higher so they can see over the front-seat occupants. cargo capability is a priority. The rear seat folds down when needed, and on off road and se the front passenger seat also folds flat, meaning that lengthy recreational gear or lumber can be more easily accommodated. After all, the xterra is no poser. It's not a mommymobile masquerading as a rugged suv for outdoor types. It is, in fact, a rugged suv for outdoors types. Total cargo capacity with the rear seats folded is 65. 7 cubic feet. the center-console storage area and dashboard glove box are both generously sized, and there is also additional instrument panel storage. In fact, xterra's inside-rear is set up to handle anything the roof rack can't, such as a dirty dog or muddy gear. There is an adjustable channel system on the cargo floor making it easier to secure bike racks. A built-in first-aid kit is included with all but the x. the rockford fosgate stereo sounds good. Getting good sound in an suv interior can be difficult, since there are many hard surfaces combined with soft shapes to reflect and muffle sound. In this case, 380 watts, eight speakers and a subwoofer carry the day. driving impressionthe nissan xterra is an excellent choice for outdoor adventures. It cruises well on the highway. That's important because outdoor adventures often require many miles of highway travel to get to the outdoors. the automatic transmission, a five-speed overdrive unit, wins points around town. For commuting or driving in traffic, we prefer it. But on the open road, the six-speed manual is a sweet gearbox, with an overdrive gear so tall the engine barely murmurs at cruising speeds. High-speed passing with the automatic transmission does create some noise and vibration as the engine revs toward redline, but only at speeds well above the normal cruising level. No such issues with the manual, which is strikingly refined, yet sporty. We're told the six-speed is a version of the same transmission used on the nissan 350z, and we recommend it for those who like to drive. regardless of the power train, the xterra is easy to keep in its lane on the highway, probably due to its combination of rack-and-pinion steering and a speed-sensitive steering assist. even though the xterra's utility quotient is its main design priority, effort has been made to reduce wind noise, and the results are tangible. Large mirrors, an angled grille, a big roof rack, open side steps: these are features that invariably create wind noise, and at speeds over 75 mph, noise does begin to become a factor. Yet below those speeds, the xterra re. Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Power Mirrors✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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