How do you rate Nissan Xterra?

Answer 1

It depends on what scale you are talking about. I just bought one two days ago. I had been looking at it for a while. I did a side by side comparison of the Xterra and other vehicles in it's class. As far as horse power, it rated number one compared to the other suvs I saw. I used this website: http://www.nissanusa.com/compare/en?modelName=xterra&tool=Model.Compare

My husband is a mechanic and we both really truly love cars. I had a 2005 Nissan Frontier before my 07 Xterra, and I liked that car. The Xterra offered me the EXACT same towing capacity of 5,000lbs as my truck did, plus it had more seating and a roof rack for my camping gear. It is great for active people and we enjoy going camping a lot. On MY scale I would rate it a 10 out of 10.

Answer 2

I have a 2005 Xterra and I love it. I have owned other SUV's and this is by far the best one I owned. I have the Xterra SE 2WD with all the extras. You don't need the four wheel drive at all actually. I have taken mine off road many times and even kept up with 4x4's! I am taking it to Laughin and Vegas next week again and it's pleasure to drive. I got my Xterra up to 127 MPH before the engine limited cut out at that speed but why would anyone want to drive that fast in a SUV? Great vehicle!

Answer 3

The 2007 Nissan Xterra comes with two- and four-wheel drive, and a number of trims. The Xterra X is the entry point for the model and is equipped with front tow hooks, 16-inch steel wheels, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, a tire pressure monitoring system, air conditioning, a CD player, and a split folding rear seat.

The S adds alloy wheels, crossbars to the roof rack rails, power mirrors, power windows, power locks, cruise control, an alarm system, and remote keyless entry. The SE is the luxury trim, and includes 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, unique exterior molding, a flat-folding front passenger seat, a Rockford Fosgate audio system with a six-disc CD changer, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, among other items.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the 4x4-only Off Road trim has some SE equipment, as well as trail-ready goodies such as an electronic locking rear differential, skid plates, high performance shocks, and off-road tires. There is also a hill descent control that allows you to come down very steep slopes with no braking input from the driver.

Much of each trim's signature equipment can be added to lower trims. Other notable optional equipment includes an in-cabin microfilter (great for those dusty two-tracks to the trailhead), side air bags with a rollover sensor, and satellite radio.

All models are equipped with an excellent 4.0L DOHC V6 engine that produces 261 horsepower and 281 ft-lbs of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on all trims except for the SE, which has a five-speed automatic. The five-speed is optional on all other trims for $800.

The Xterra does just fine in the utility function, handling the telltale trip to the warehouse club with ease. Rear cargo space measures in at 35.2 cubic feet; folding down the 60/40 split rear seat yields 65.7 cubic feet of cargo area.

Hard plastic on the rear seat back and cargo floor makes for easy clean up. Built-in rails in the cargo floor with moveable anchors make it very easy to secure any gear in back. A covered cargo box built into the roof rack adds to this ute's flexibility. Steps in the rear bumper make it easy to climb up to the back part of the rack.

With the larger Pathfinder covering the family end of the market, Nissan has cleverly positioned the Xterra to appeal to the youthful, "active lifestyle" set that is so coveted by auto manufactures. It's especially fun to drive with the manual transmission, even if you never venture off-road.

How's that?
Doodad

Answer 4

I think for an SUV its done nicely. Its small enough so you dont grow money to pay for gas and also big enough to take a few people and some luggage. With the possible 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive you can go lots of places a car cannot. Like the other guy said the Impala, well its harder to take luggage like for example, snowboards, skis, etc and you can't go off road as well. This SUV is also made by nissan who is well made and quality. I think you should be happy with this vehicle if you use it to its capacities.

Answer 5

In terms of? Overall as an SUV? Vs specific competition?

The new truck (as of 2006), though very similar looking to the 2005 model is almost completely new and a much better overall SUV. I've test driven one, and was pleased with it, though the brakes were kinda funny - I'm sure it would just take time to get used to them. Check a car magazine's website like car and driver's or motor trend

Answer 6

I love that car. It drives very smoothly and it is a great size for 2 to 3 people.

Answer 7

have one and very happy .
good around town and great on long trips.
cannot complain about this car.

Answer 8

na i would go for a chevy impala...instead of that car.....