2008 Nissan Xterra SUV Specifications

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Nissan Specifications

Specifications - Nissan

MECHANICAL

	X	S	OFF ROAD	SE
Engine
VQ40DE — 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine 261 hp @ 5,600 rpm 281 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
Emissions — LEV2-ULEV
Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)
Variable Intake System
Nissan Direct Ignition System
Platinum-tipped spark plugs
Electronic drive-by-wire throttle
Drivetrain
6-speed manual transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Switch-operated 2-speed transfer case (4x4 only)
Rear Dana® axle (manual transmission only)
On-demand electronic locking rear differential
2-wheel Limited Slip (ABLS) — 4x2 only
4-wheel Limited Slip (ABLS) — 4x4 only
Clutch Start/Cancel (manual transmission only)
Hill descent control and hill start assist (automatic transmission only)
Brakes
Front vented disc brakes/rear vented disc brakes
4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) — G-sensor on 4x4 models
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Suspension and Steering
Front: Independent double-wishbone with front stabilizer bar
Rear: Multi-leaf with solid axle and stabilizer bar
Bilstein® off-road performance shock absorbers
Engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

EXTERIOR

OFF ROAD

Wheels and Tires

16" x 7" 6-spoke steel wheels

16" x 7" 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels

16" x 7" 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels

17" x 7.5" 4-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels

P265/70R16 General Grabber™ Tires

P265/70R16 BFGoodrich® Radial Long Trail® T/A outlined white letter tires

P265/75R16 BFGoodrich® Rugged Trail® T/A outlined white letter tires

P265/65R17 BFGoodrich® Radial Long Trail® T/A outlined white letter tires

Full-size spare tire

Styling/Functionality

Skid plate — lower radiator

Skid plates — oil pan, fuel tank, 4x4 transfer case

Tubular roof rack with air dam

Roof rack crossbars

Covered gear box

Tubular step rails

Rear bumper steps

Front tow hook (n/a on XE 4x2)

Body side moldings

Splash guards

Fog lights

Dual power outside mirrors

UV-reducing solar glass

Rear privacy glass

LEGEND
A	Accessory

INTERIOR

OFF ROAD

Convenience

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

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Air conditioning

In-cabin microfilter

Trip computer (distance to empty, average speed, and miles per gallon)

Voltage and oil pressure gauges

Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down feature

Power door locks

Remote keyless entry

Cruise control

Retained accessory power and battery saver

Tilt steering column

Variable intermittent windshield wipers

Rear wiper

Auto-dimming rearview mirror and digital compass

[T]

Front map lights

Sun visor extenders and visor vanity mirrors (illuminated on SE)

Digital clock (in radio)

Three 12-volt DC power outlets (two "live")

Overhead sunglasses storage

Four cup holders and two bottle holders

Driver's seatback pocket

Luggage side nets

Cargo net

Easy Clean cargo area

Under-floor cargo area storage

Utili-track Cargo Channel System with four adjustable cleats

Four ceiling hooks and two side hooks

Height-adjustable 3-point front and rear outboard seat belts

First-aid kit

Seating/Appointments

8-way manual driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support

Fold-flat front-passenger's seat

60/40-split fold-flat rear seats

Removable rear seat cushions

Second-row height-adjustable head restraints (outboard positions)

Cloth seat trim

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Titanium-tinted gauge accents

LEGEND
[T]	Part of Technology Package

AUDIO

OFF ROAD

AM/FM/CD audio system

Rockford Fosgate-powered audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer

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Auxilary audio input jack

[T]

Radio Data System (RDS)

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Steering wheel-mounted audio controls

[T]

MP3/WMA CD playback capability

[T]

Speed-sensitive volume

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Six speakers

Nine high-performance speakers, including 8" subwoofer

[T]

XM® Satellite Radio — includes activation and 3 months of service¹

[T]

LEGEND
[T]	Part of Technology Package

SAFETY

OFF ROAD

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor

Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

[AB]

Roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags for side-impact and rollover head protection for outboard occupants

[AB]

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Front-seat Active Head Restraints

Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters

LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)

Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones

Hood buckling creases and energy-absorbing steering column

Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

LEGEND
[AB]	Part of Side and Curtain Air Bags Package

SECURITY

	X	S	OFF ROAD	SE
Vehicle Security System
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System

CURB WEIGHTS

	X	S	OFF ROAD	SE
Curb Weights (lbs)
4x2 Automatic transmission Manual transmission	4,165 4,150	4,152 4,136	— —	4,192 —
4x4 Automatic transmission Manual transmission	4,376 4,360	4,362 4,347	4,402 4,387	4,402 —

FUEL ECONOMY

2008 EPA FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES	X	S	OFF ROAD	SE
4x2 Automatic transmission (city/highway) Manual transmission (city/highway)	15/20 16/20	15/20 16/20	— —	15/20 —
4x4 Automatic transmission (city/highway) Manual transmission (city/highway)	14/20 16/20	14/20 16/20	14/20 16/20	14/20 —
For model-year 2008, the EPA has revised the way the estimated fuel economy rating is determined. Please refer to your Nissan dealer or the fuel economy label attached to the vehicle for more current information. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions—use for comparison only.

CAPACITIES

Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.)	99.8
Cargo capacity (cu. ft.) All seats in user positions Second row folded flat	35.2 65.7
Fuel tank (gals.)	21.1
Maximum towing capacity (lbs.)	5,000

DIMENSIONS

Exterior (inches)
Wheelbase	106.3
Overall length	178.7
Overall width - without mirrors	72.8
Overall height with roof rack	74.9
Tread width (front/rear)	61.8/61.8
Interior (inches)
Head room (front/rear)	39.9/39.3
Leg room (front/rear)	42.4/34.4
Hip room (front/rear)	55.9/46.1
Shoulder room (front/rear)	58.3/58.3
Vehicle Clearance
Minimum ground clearance	8.3" - 9.5"
Angle of approach	30.5° - 33.2°
Angle of departure	27.3° - 29.4°
Ramp over angle	22.9° - 24.6°

Nissan Specifications

Legend

Every Nissan is backed by a 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage. (For complete information, see your Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For extra protection, you can also add Security+Plus®, the only extended service agreement approved by Nissan.