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2009 Nissan Xterra OR-V 4x4
by
K athleen C arr
There's no question the Xterra has enough power. Where
previous Xterras offered a small four and relatively under
powered V6, all that is offered now is a 4.0-liter V6 that de
livers 265 hp. It has just enough power to be good; too much
can be bad.
The V6 is connected to a 5-speed automatic transmission.
A 6-speed manual is offered, and if you're really serious about
your off-roading you might want to consider it, although we
found the 5-speed automatic to be perfectly adequate.
The problem we had with the Xterra was with the seats,
they were very uncomfortable seats, and any amount of ad
justment didn't seem to be able to ease the discomfort. After
my first long ride in the Xterra Now, if you're using the Xterra
for off-roading, the seats don't really matter. All you want is
something that will hold you in when the vehicle is hitting some
serious angles, and the Xterra does this well. There are assist
handles at all four doors that can be used to grab on when
you're in the wild, or to help getting in. Yes, along with the
hard seats, there's a pretty steep climb to get into the Xterra.
Something resembling a running board might have helped. But
again, the high vehicle height made the Xterra more capable
as an off-road vehicle.
To make the off-road experience more enjoyable, the Xterra
comes equipped with a 4WD system that includes an elec
tronically controlled transfer case, vehicle dynamic control
system, 4-wheel active brake limited slip, hill descent control
and hill start assist (both are extremely handy), electronic lock
ing rear differential, a double wishbone suspension and high
performance Bilstein shocks. From the off-road experience
I've had, all are important to doing a good job.
The cargo area (65.7 cubic feet maximum) has six utility
hooks and four adjustable cleats. Rear seats offer stadium
seating, and fold flat when you want more cargo than people.
It's easy to lower the seats - you pull a look to move the seat
forward, then fold the back down. The rear cargo area is also
"easy clean," meaning you can hose it out if you get too much
mud and dirt back there.
The Xterra is best served for the adventurous outdoor indi
vidual, for everyday use it was a chore to get into. Running Specifications: 4 .0 Liter DOHC V6 Engine: 5-speed automatic transmission: 15 city mpg, 2 0 highway mpg: $30,200 MSRP
boards are a must because of the height. The seats are stiff
making it an uncomfortable ride.
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