Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Following one of the oldest tricks in the SUV book, Nissan introduced the X-Terra's second generation in 2005 and improved it in 2009.
Most SUVs started as body-on-frame vehicles, and the X-Terra was no different. It shared its chassis with the Frontier pickup, and it showed it on the rear doors' shape. The carmaker built its chassis to carry heavy loads, so using it to transport just some people and bodywork was no trouble. But an SUV had to tick different boxes than a utility vehicle. That's why Nissan improved the Xterra in 2009 before it discontinued it six years later due to poor sales.
The exterior featured a new V-shaped grille that resembled a V engine, which it had. Underneath it, a unique-shaped front bumper sported two black outer parts and an aluminum shield in the middle, on the lower side. The carmaker added a set of lights on the roof and a roof rack for the off-road package. At the back, the Xterra featured the same bulky bumper with incorporated side-steps.
Inside, the new steering wheel gained four more buttons on the right spoke for the sound system. Nissan considered installing a Bluetooth connection on the entire range and offered that feature as standard. Like its non-facelifted version, the 2009 Xterra featured a folding system for the front passenger's seat, which allowed the owner to slide a surfboard from the trunk to the dash panel. On the center stack, the carmaker installed new climate control dials.
Under the hood, the carmaker kept the same engine, but it lost a few horses due to stricter emission regulations.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L 5AT (261 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3954 cm3 |
Power: | 192 KW @ 5600 RPM 261 HP @ 5600 RPM 257 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 281 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 381 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.7 in (4768 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.2 in (208 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 65.7 cuFT (1860 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4149 lbs (1882 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5201 lbs (2359 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L AWD 5AT (261 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3954 cm3 |
Power: | 192 KW @ 5600 RPM 261 HP @ 5600 RPM 257 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 281 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 381 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 22.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.7 in (4768 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.2 in (208 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 65.7 cuFT (1860 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4425 lbs (2007 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5512 lbs (2500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L AWD 6MT (261 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3954 cm3 |
Power: | 192 KW @ 5600 RPM 261 HP @ 5600 RPM 257 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 281 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 381 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 22.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.7 in (4768 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.2 in (208 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 65.7 cuFT (1860 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4357 lbs (1976 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5399 lbs (2449 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |