Used 2011 Nissan Xterra S SUV Review
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Great SUV
thisnthat3, Centerville, IN, 09/26/2013
2011 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I've had a number of different SUV brands over the years, this by far is the best. It is a "true" SUV not a crossover, lots of space & just generally a great fun car to drive. Very reliable, have driven back & forth down South a few times w/o any problems whatsoever. It was a year old, certified new when purchased.
UPDATE: Have now owned this car 7 years & its still runs as if brand … new. Only regular maintenance performed, oil changes, tires, etc. Otherwise car runs great, no problems. Would definitely purchase another, unfortunately cars are changing each year and can't say the newest ones are made as well.
UPDATE 10/21: Car still running great! Took it from FL to UT, changed out tires, did some recommended maintenance but car doing great! Will definitely consider another Nissan when looking to buy.
UPDATE: 4/22/22 Car still going strong! I keep up on routine maintenance, take it up the hills of UT, gets me thru snow, best car ever!
UPDATE: 10/2023 Car going strong! I've even had offers from others to purchase it but it runs great, I keep up with maintenance and its doing great. Even the mechanics comment on how welll this SUV runs.
my wife and I love it
cottonchopper, Auburn, AL, 12/08/2011
2011 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I'm 60 years old and have owned lots of other vehicles this is the best/ It can "Do It All". Great in the mountains / rides and handles great /tows our boat no problem/ lots of room/fun to drive /we go everywhere in it. Only regret is
I did not buy one years ago. we have 2011 xterra S 2wd and it goes every where we want to go /I can only imagine what a 4x4 is like.
This is my 2nd Xterra
shoodoobee, Englewood, CO, 06/06/2011
2011 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I traded in my 2001 Xterra XE with 108k miles for 2011 Xterra SE about 1 month ago. This is a solid, safe SUV. The 2011 is very comfy, but there are some things I wish it had for the cost: a temperature gauge, a decent stereo, carpeted cargo area (otherwise EVERYTHING slides around), power seats, multi-CD changer, Sirius radio, and - better/different interior upholstery and plastic. Even … a drop water stains these seats. It didn't on the 2001, but it does on the 2011. And the plastic console collects every piece of dust because it has a softer material. It really is annoying how much it collects and retains dust, hair, etc. Drive-wise, it's solid, fairly quiet, and does well in the mountains.
Love it!
offroads11, Wichita Falls, TX, 06/25/2011
2011 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
the 2011 Nissan Xterra S is our first Nissan. As far as brand we will never buy outside Nissan. The Xterra is a true SUV. Handles great off road and on long road trips. We love the outside design as well as the interior. For the price it is a great buy!!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Nissan Xterra S SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Serious off-road prowess
- Pro:powerful V6
- Pro:innovative cargo features
- Pro:most livable truck in its class.
- Con:Unimpressive interior design and materials
- Con:poor fuel economy relative to similarly priced crossovers.
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