Nissan Xterra
Nissan Xterra | |
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SUV | |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
Chronology | |
Successor | Nissan Rogue Nissan Murano Nissan Terra (China) |
The Nissan Xterra is a truck-based compact SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan from 1999–2015 across two generations; the first (1999–2004) sharing a platform and many of its major exterior parts from the front doors forward with the Nissan (D22) Frontier pickup[1] – and the second (2005–2015) sharing the Nissan F-Alpha platform with the Frontier and Pathfinder.
Sporting a name licensed from the
It was developed in
While the two Xterra generations differed significantly, both prioritized ruggedness, practicality, and affordability over luxury.
First generation manufacture took place at Nissan's Decherd, Tennessee Plant (engines) and Smyrna Assembly plant (final assembly). Second generation Xterras were manufactured at the company's Canton, Mississippi plant (final assembly). Variants were also manufactured in Brazil and China.
First generation (WD22; 1999)
First generation | |
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KA24DE 143 hp (107 kW) I4 :3.3 L VG33E 170 hp (130 kW) V6 3.3 L VG33E 180 hp (130 kW) V6 3.3 L supercharged VG33ER 210 hp (160 kW) V6 Diesel 2.8 L TDI 4.07TCA 132 hp (98 kW) I4 2.8 L TDI CRD 4.07TCE 140 hp (100 kW) I4 | |
Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
Length | 4,522 mm (178.0 in) |
Width | 1,788 mm (70.4 in) |
Height | 1,834–1,879 mm (72.2–74.0 in) |
The Xterra was developed in 1999 at (then) Nissan Design International in California.[5] Designed to be "about what people do with the vehicle, as much as what the vehicle can do,”[1] it was introduced in North America in the 2000 model year in two trim levels, XE and SE.
The base XE featured a 143 hp (107 kW)
2002 update
All updates for the 2002 Xterra were executed at the Nissan Technical Center-North America in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
The facelifted model debuted at the 2001 Chicago Auto Show with an optional supercharged V6 engine option, revised front-end styling with rounded headlights and raised hood (48mm), revised instrument panel with three round gauges in grey trim (XE) or blue (SE), revised HVAC controls, console with side map pocket, 25 percent larger glove box, map lamp with integrated compass (SE), pull-out rear cup holders, four interior power points, revised new seat fabrics, standard variable intermittent front windshield wipers and rear wiper, optional 300-watt audio system, foot-operated pedal parking brake replacing the dash-mounted pull-and-twist parking brake — and an increase of 10 horsepower for the V6 engine.
The 3.3L
For 2003 the front seats received additional adjustability with added lumbar support and in SE models the available 6-disc, 4-speaker
Second generation (N50; 2005)
Second generation | ||
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Curb weight | 4,140–4,425 lb |
The second generation Xterra
Early US models include X, S, and PRO-4X, with a choice of 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions, a choice of part-time 4-wheel drive or 2-wheel drive.[17][20] The M226 rear axle with a Dana 44 differential was standard on all manual transmission equipped models as well as all PRO-4X and off-road models. The PRO-4X and off-road also came standard with an electronic rear locking differential and either hill descent/start control or clutch interlock bypass switch on automatic and manual examples respectively.
2009 update
The Xterra received a facelift for 2009 (July 2008 production) with more options and colors, optional leather seats on SE models, new grille and front bumper, silver painted rear bumper and roof rack, and roof mounted lights on off-road models. The last year of the Nissan Xterra in Mexico was 2008. In 2012, production was moved from Smyrna, Tennessee, to Nissan's facility in Canton, Mississippi.
Other changes include:
- New HVAC controls and standard audio system.
- Available Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, steering wheel audio controls and sunglass holder (overhead console) on all grade levels, except X model.
- Removed plastic engine cover.
Other updates
- Changed name of off-road model to PRO-4X. (2011)
- Offered optional updated NissanConnectwith 4.3 or 5.8 inch screen and smartphone integration for iPhone and Android, allowing the user to connect with Pandora, iHeartRadio, Facebook and more. Capabilities include SiriusXM (subscription required, sold separately), streaming audio via Bluetooth, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant and audio voice recognition. (2013)
- New 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheel designs for the S and PRO-4X. (2014)
- Heated front seats available on PRO-4X. (2014)
- Available rear backup camera. (2014)
Discontinuation
The Xterra was discontinued in the U.S. after the 2015 model year. Poor fuel economy, declining sales, and mandated upgrades to safety and emissions were cited as reasons.[21][22]
Awards and recognition
- 2000 Motor Trend's Sport Utility of the Year[23]
- 2000 North American Truck of the Year
- 2000 New England Motor Press Association's Winter Vehicle Award of New England for Best in Class – Mini Sport Utility
- 2001 Named Top Car by AAA New Car and Truck Buying Guide
- 2005 Named on the Automobile Magazine's 50 Great New Cars list
- 2006 Nominated as North American Truck of the Year
- 2006 Motor Trend's Sport Utility of the Year
- 2006 Motor Trend's Truck Trend's Best Little-Guy SUV Award
- 2006 Car and Driver Rock-Hopper SUV Winner.[24]
- 2006 4×4 of the Year award from Petersen's 4-Wheel and Off-Road magazine.
- 2006 Edmunds.comEditor's Most Wanted Vehicle
- 2009 4Wheeler Magazine's SUV of the Year
- 2010 U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's highest Side-impact Safety Rating (five stars)
In 2001, the advertisign firm of
Production outside North America
All Nissan-produced Xterras manufactured outside the U.S. were built in
Dongfeng Oting
In comparison to pricing, the Chinese market Nissan Paladin was priced at 159,800 to 244,800 RMB (25,264 to US$38,702) while the Oting was priced at 119,800 to 154,800 RMB (18,940 to US$24,473). Trim levels for the Paladin were called the 2WD S, 2WD C, 2WD L, 2WD E, 4WD S, 4WD C, 4WD L and 4WD E.[25] Trim levels for the Oting were called the China III MT L, China III MT E, China III AT L, China IV MT L, China IV MT E, Diesel 2WD and the Diesel 4WD.[26]
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Dongfeng Oting with Nissan badge
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Dongfeng Oting
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Dongfeng Oting rear view
Successor
Following the Xterra's discontinuation from the U.S. market in 2015, Nissan began testing the D23 Navara-based SUV.[27][28] The SUV, later named Terra, made its debut in Asia in March 2018, and the updated version was released in the Middle East in November 2020 under the X-Terra name.[29]
Sales
Calendar year | United States | Canada |
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2002 | 79,779 | N/A |
2003 | 67,799 | N/A |
2004 | 66,690 | 1,407 |
2005 | 72,447 | 2,799 |
2006 | 62,325 | 2,183 |
2007 | 51,355 | 1,469 |
2008 | 33,579 | 800 |
2009 | 16,455 | 613 |
2010 | 20,523 | 1,040 |
2011 | 18,221 | 1,258 |
2012 | 18,679 | 931 |
2013 | 17,766 | 1,070 |
2014 | 16,505 | 991 |
2015 | 10,672 | 1,707 |
2016 | 38 | 227 |
2017 | 1 | – |
(Source: US sales figures 2005-17 only; Canada 2012-2016 only.[30])
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2001The Xterra was developed in 1999 at (then) Nissan Design International in California.
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Xterra's body, styled by NDI Director of Design Tom Semple, emphasizes its tough, rugged, muscular look. The front view is anchored by a large, black-finished grille and bumper and rough, angular surface edges. The headlights, front bumper, hood, A-pillars and front doors are common to Frontier.
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In fact, the Xterra is the first Nissan product totally conceived, developed and built in the United States, and its American heritage shows.
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External links
- Nissan USA Archived May 11, 2012, at the Wayback Machine – Official American site
- Official site on Nissan China
- A story of Nissan Paladin and the Chinese team in a 2005 long-distance auto race (Dakar 2005) from this website: Nissan Motorsports website