2004 Nissan Xterra: Overview

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2004 Nissan Xterra 

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  • MSRP: $18,000 -$28,000
  • Invoice: $17,023 -$26,188

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Pros

  • Cargo room

Cons

  • Ride/handling
  • Acceleration (4 cyl)
  • Rear-seat entry/exit
  • Wind noise

Vehicle Highlights

Altered wheel sizes for some models constitute the 2004 change of note for Nissan's youth-oriented SUV. Xterra's lineup starts with a price-leader XE model with a 143-hp 4-cyl engine, manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive. XE V6 and SE versions use a 180-hp V6. A 210-hp supercharged V6 powers top-line SE S/C models. Automatic transmission is optional on the XE V6, standard on other V6 Xterras. V6 models offer 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive that must be disengaged on dry pavement but includes low-range gearing. ABS and air conditioning are standard. For 2004, XE V6s trade 16-inch wheels for 15s, while nonsupercharged SEs get 17s instead of 16s. The 4-cyl XEs retain 15s and SE S/Cs continue with 17s. Head-protecting curtain side airbags are optional for any Xterra. The antiskid/traction-control system that is optional for automatic-transmission 4WD V6 models includes a tire-pressure monitor. Nissan begins selling redesigned 2005 Xterras in calendar '05 with new styling, larger dimensions and a larger, more-powerful V6. The underskin structure and many components will come from Nissan's redesigned 2005 Pathfinder SUVs.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category 2WD XE, 4-cyl man. Rating Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 2 4.8
Fuel Economy 5 3.8
Ride Quality 4 4.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 3 3.7
Quietness 3 4.4
Controls 5 6.2
Details
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 6.4
Room/Comfort (rear) 3 5.6
Cargo Room 7 7.8
Value within Class 4 5.1
Total Score: 42 52.3

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