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Nissan Xterra: Power
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The Nissan Xterra is a no-frills SUV, a purposeful-looking, purpose-built off-roader promising youthful adventure at a reasonable price. Totally redesigned last year, this latest Xterra is safer, more powerful, more sophisticated, and more off-road capable than ever before. It rides better on paved ...more
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The 2008 Nissan Xterra gets good reviews as a powerful, off-road SUV, but test drivers say it's not perfect. The Xterra takes some knocks over its fuel economy, road noise, soft brakes and trucky ride. Still, as Car and Driver says, "If you're looking for a wild child who loves to get dirty, the Xterra is an able adoptee." continue
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In 2005, the Xterra was redesigned on a new platform shared by the Nissan Titan and Nissan Frontier. The new model is larger in all dimensions than its predecessor. Utilizing Nissan's 4.0L VQ40DE engine, it produces 265 hp (198 kW). The new engine is an improvement upon Xterra's previous powerplant, more refined and incorporating variable valve timing. Available with a rear differential locker on the off-road model, the Xterra competes with other SUVs of its size. The Xterra is due for a refresh of the 2nd Generation in the 2009 or 2010 model year.'[1]
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In 2005, the Xterra was redesigned on a new platform shared by the Nissan Titan and Nissan Frontier. Although appearing smaller than the first generation, the new model is larger in all dimensions. Utilizing Nissan's 4.0L VQ40DE engine, it produces 265 hp. The new engine is an improvement upon Xterra's previous powerplant, more refined and incorporating variable valve timing. Available with a rear differential locker on the off-road model, the Xterra competes with other SUVs of its size.
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