Used 2005 Nissan Xterra Review

With newfound power under the hood, a more refined suspension underneath and more passenger space inside, Nissan addresses all the shortcomings of the previous Xterra without taking away any of the appealing attitude that made it a hit in the first place.

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The Xterra has been fully redesigned for 2005 with a new platform, a more powerful V6 and a more spacious interior.
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