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2009 Nissan Xterra Review
SUV for outdoor sports gets updates.
2009 Xterra Review Summary & Specifications
The Nissan Xterra maintains its steady course on the road and off, as a popular SUV that can do it all and then some, with a fold-flat cargo area that's rugged and easy to clean, and built-in channels on the floor with 10 hooks or eyelets to tie things down. For 2009, there are styling revisions and a new center console panel. The fabric upholstery is attractive and rugged, and there are plenty of cubbies. Side-impact airbags in front and full length airbag curtains have been added as standard equipment. The Xterra is user friendly, has a comfortable ride for a truck, and wears well. In 4WD it achieves 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway, using an exceptional 4.0-liter V6 engine and smooth five-speed automatic transmission.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Xterra 2WD X ($22,310); 4WD X ($24,360); 2WD S ($24,060); 4WD S ($26,060); Off-Road ($28,340); 2WD SE ($27,340); 4WD SE ($29,340) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 4.0-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage frontal airbags, side-impact airbags in front, airbag curtains, tire pressure monitor, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Tennessee |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-335-3592 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 22310 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Xterra Off-Road ($28,340) |
| Standard Equipment | Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist, 16-inch alloy off-road wheels with trail tires, Bilstein shock absorbers, skid plates, rear side bumper steps, front tow hook, roof-mounted off-road lights, gear basket on roofrack, foglights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, 6-speaker audio system with single CD, overhead console, 12-volt CD outlets, air conditioning, rear wipers, power doors and windows, remote keyless entry, rear cargo channel system with utility hooks, First Aid kit, cargo net |
| Destination Charge | 780 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Floor mats $115 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 29235 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 261 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 281 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/20 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 178.7/72.8/74.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/55.9/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/46.1/34.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 65.7 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | solid axle, multi-leaf |
| Ground Clearance | 9.5 |
| Curb Weight | 4402 |
| Stock Tires | 265/75/R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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