The Nissan Xterra is a modern SUV that is beyond one’s mind. It is a true sport utility vehicle that perfectly drives anywhere. It shared the same platform as the Nissan Frontier pickup. The Nissan Xterra is now over a decade old because it stopped production in 2015. This is because the Nissan Frontier pickup which was the basis on which the Xterra was built has seen its life extended. Expectations of the upcoming Nissan Xterra is that it will likely have a redo and should retain the off-road capabilities while there will be major improvements in the power, features and efficiency.
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2011 Nissan Xterra
Brand new 2011 Nissan Xterra | N4.6 million |
Nigerian used 2011 Nissan Xterra | N1.8 million |
Foreign used 2011 Nissan Xterra | N3.2 million |
The 2011 Nissan Xterra may not be the best vehicle with the funky styling and unique features of off-road capabilities but what car owners may find amusing about it is that it is the easiest to live with on days when going for daily activities. The 2011 model comes with a five-passenger, four-door SUV which is available with a rear and four-wheel-drive system. The available trims are X, S and Pro-4X.
2012 Nissan Xterra
Brand new 2012 Nissan Xterra | N5.3 million |
Nigerian used 2012 Nissan Xterra | N2.5 million |
Foreign used 2012 Nissan Xterra | N4 million |
The 2012 Nissan Xterra is an SUV that is manufactured for active car owners and drivers whose main aim is not moving on rough roads. It has a beefy, body-on-frame construction and available is a four-wheel-drive system that has low-range gearing and lots of ground clearance and enough cargo space. It is also a really good vehicle for daily use because of the four-door design which is for daily driving. The 2012 Xterra has a lot of power both on and off the road. The five-speed automatic transmission is standard while the six-speed manual is made available. The base two-wheel-drive Xterra has an estimated fuel economy of 16 mpg city run and 22 mpg highway run and the four-wheel-drive model gets up to a fuel estimate of 16 mpg city run and 22 mpg highway run. It is typical for many SUVs its class to consume less fuel.
2013 Nissan Xterra
Brand new 2013 Nissan Xterra | N5.9 million |
Nigerian used 2013 Nissan Xterra | N2.8 million |
Foreign used 2013 Nissan Xterra | N4.9 million |
The 2013 Nissan Xterra has off-road capabilities but the on-toad capabilities are not as impressive. The 2013 model is equipped with a V6 engine that provides enough power and has plenty of torque which is useful when driving off-road. The model is paired with an automatic transmission which is standard and an available manual transmission which is on the four-wheel-drive trims. A rear-wheel-drive Xterra has a fuel economy of 16 mpg city run and 22 mpg highway run which is enough to compare to other SUVs of its class such as the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota FJ Cruiser. The ride of the Xterra is not as smooth as expected.
2014 Nissan Xterra
Brand new 2014 Nissan Xterra | N6.2 million |
Nigerian used 2014 Nissan Xterra | N3.3 million |
Foreign used 2014 Nissan Xterra | N4.5 million |
The 2014 Nissan Xterra has just a few standard features, a harsh ride and low-rent cabin materials. It has a solid middle-of-the-road ranking with a reliability score that is above average because of its good performance from its strong engine. The 2014 model got new additional features such as heated front cloth seats which are standard, heated leather front seats which are available on the Pro-4X trim, Bluetooth connectivity made standard and Updated NissanConnect with smartphone app integration.
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All the trim levels of the 2014 Nissan Xterra are equipped with an av6 engine that produces 261 horsepower and is paired with either a five-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. The 2014 Xterra also has an available rear-wheel drive or part-time four-wheel-drive system. The powerful engine keeps the vehicle moving with ease on roads and the ample low-speed torque makes it possible for quick work off-road obstacles. The ride is quite rough and the steering is also loose but the body roll is quite okay when turning.
2015 Nissan Xterra
Brand new 2015 Nissan Xterra | N7 million |
Nigerian used 2015 Nissan Xterra | N3.7 million |
Foreign used 2015 Nissan Xterra | N5 million |
Even though the 2015 Nissan Xterra was made for off-road features and has plenty of room, it still would not be the best choice for most people because of its clumsy handling, cheaply made interior, unsupportive seats and a firm ride. The V6 engine of the Xterra has plenty of power that passes throughout the car’s body when driving on the highway. It also gives enough towing and off-roading capabilities. Included is a rear-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic transmission which comes standard. A four-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission are made available. The fuel economy of the model is 15 – 16 mpg city run and 20 – 22 mpg highway run.
Buying Guide For The Nissan Xterra
The following is a buying guide for the Nissan Xterra. They include;
- Budget: Budgeting has been the top thing to do before purchasing anything at all. The same goes for car and before purchasing the Nissan Xterra, it is important to make sure that there is a budget.
- Buy From Authentic Car Dealers: Buying a Nissan Xterra, either used or brand new, from a fake car dealer can be the most disastrous thing to happen to anyone. Not only would it be a waste of money but you would not even have any warranty to cover for it because most of them do not include warranty when selling out the cars. Therefore it is important to ensure you buy from real car dealers.