2008 Nissan Xterra - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 nissan xterra Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Four-wheel-drive versions use a multimode transfer case that offers 2WD and automatic 4WD modes, in addition to low-range gearing, for maximum flexibility in varying conditions. Fuel economy for a 4WD 2008 Xterra stands at 16 mpg city, 20 highway. The city mileage estimate drops to 14 mpg when it's equipped with an automatic transmission. Safety: All Xterras come equipped with stability control and antilock disc brakes. Side-impact airbags (for front occupants) and full-length side curtain airbags are optional. Four-wheel-drive Xterras also have Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist. In... |
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2008 Nissan Xterra OverviewSource: CarGurus...ABS brakes, dual front-side airbags, and traction and stability control are all standard.Backed by a 4.0-liter, 265-hp V6 with a choice of 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission, the 2008 Nissan Xterra can carry up to 66 cubic feet of cargo with the 60/40 split-folding rear seats down. An optional folding front passenger seat adds more space. The cargo area is gear-oriented, with adjustable tracks and ten hooks. But the cargo capacity doesn't stop there. The standard roof rack features a lockbox, and with an optional tow package, the 2008 Xterra can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Though... |
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2008 Nissan Xterra Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...A cargo floor rail system is available. Folding the second-row bench seat nearly doubles the total cargo area to 65.7 cubic feet, but getting that much space requires flipping forward the second-row seat cushion and then folding down the backrest. While this does result in a flat floor — and the head restraints don't have to be removed and stored to fold the backrest — it's easy for the seat belts to get trapped underneath the bench seat when putting the seats back in place. The Xterra's maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, which is similar to other V-6-powered... |
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2008 Nissan Xterra Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Standard all-disc antilock brakes have electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist. Seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags are optional. Driving Impressions The Xterra is a truck-based SUV and must be driven like one — though the ride quality is better over pavement disruptions than earlier SUV generations were. The 4.0-liter V-6 is simply a great and gutsy engine. It combines with the manual transmission's extra gear to create a quick launch. The conventional center console provides for a short gearshift, especially when compared to the early Xterra's... |
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2008 Nissan Xterra Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...If the snow gets very deep or the hill very steep, go can go 4WD low. It's another story on dry roads, where there's unnecessary suspension bumpiness not noticed on snow. That high ground clearance also comes with some lean in turns and corners you probably wouldn't pay attention to on snow. The Xterra 4x4 Off Road starts at $27,330. All Xterras offer power windows/locks/mirrors, anti-lock brakes, traction control, remote keyless entry and cruise control, as standard. Side-curtain air bags run $700 and are a wise investment. An iPod adaptor runs $290, more than twice the $115 for floor mats... |
Why should I also consider these?
Until the Toyota FJ Cruiser arrived a couple of years ago, the Nissan Xterra was in a class itself, the only model appealing to young people who not only wanted off-road capability but an interior versatile and rugged enough for taking along equipment.
The FJ Cruiser is even more of a mountain goat off-road, but its interior is tighter and not as useful or versatile as the Xterra's.
The new Wrangler Unlimited is much larger than the model it replaces and upholds much higher standards of safety and refinement than the old one; with its very boxy, rugged styling, it's perhaps the main alternative to the 2008 Nissan Xterra.
Finally, for those who don't need rugged off-roading ability but still want a high-utility, easy-to-clean interior, the fuel-efficient Honda Element might just fit their needs.
