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A Four-Wheeled Swiss Army Knife
Paul, 03/05/2010
2010 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a great old-school SUV blending a sophisticated and smooth engine and transmission with an overbuilt frame (based on the frame used on the mammoth Nissan Titan pickup)and strong and straightforward suspension. Last week, my area was struck with a blizzard that left over 12" of snow on the ground, and the Xterra was virtually unstoppable. The ride is pretty firm, so drive before you buy, but if you want a solid, truly versatile all-weather vehicle large enough to handle 4 passengers and cargo, yet small enough to maneuver and park in an urban environment, look no further.
Very satisfied so far
Subadude, 04/24/2010
2010 Nissan Xterra SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had my SE for about a month now. My likes definitely outweigh my dislikes. Very powerful engine, getting good fuel economy 18 - 20 overall, but driving it easy in the break in period. Seats seem very comfortable, good support, wish they were heated. RF Sound system is awesome for stock. Surprisingly quiet even on rough pavement, but it does have a firm, choppy ride. It's not a car though, so I can live with that. Great no-nonsense SUV that will handle my towing chores, and get 5 skiers or backpackers where they need to go with all their stuff. Got one drive in the snow, and had no trouble blasting through a foot and a half of light powder.
My Xterra
cbw, 05/15/2010
2010 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was looking around for a new truck. I was waiting on the new F-150, but Ford make them so big now, it wouldn't fit in the garage. So, I went the SUV route. The Xterra is one of the few built on a fully boxed truck frame for better strength. Sure it may use a little more gas than the others but it's a rock and it will run when you need it. I only have 800 miles on it and so far very impressed. I just hope it will get better when it's broken in. I tossed in a K&N panel filter and I am getting 19 in town. For those who don't know, Nissan rates it @ 15 in town.
Nice simple truck
Tyler, 05/20/2010
2010 Nissan Xterra SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have had the Xterra for 6 months now, and it has been great. It has great power for an SUV, and is pretty roomy inside for my family of 4. I get around 16 mpg in town, and around 20 on the freeway. I am 6'3" and have plenty of leg room. While it is plenty quiet on the pavement, when you get on a dirt or gravel road, the it resonates and is quite loud. I have the tow package, and have towed a small trailer once, it did great.
From Old to New
hirosfca, 07/30/2010
2010 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Upgraded from my 2002 Xterra 4x2 to the 4x4 Off Road package. I actually use this vehicle for the road trips, on and off road. Sometimes, I would venture onto a path or pseudo-road that turned off road and regret that I only had a 4x2 so this new addition of the total off road capability is very nice. Now I wont be worried about getting stuck or stopping our adventure short due to the vehicle's off road capability. I love the sparse easy to clean interior and the tough chunky looks. I have the 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and that is a great piece of mind to know that Nissan will back up the reliability of the vehicles they make.
Back to the X
X247, 12/01/2009
2010 Nissan Xterra SE 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had a 2003 xterra and after 2 years I trade for a Pathfinder, The X was underpowered. Now I'm back to the X, its an improvement to the older model and rides just as good the Pathfinder. For the money is a great SUV, LOADED which is nice. I went for an off road but the SE is what I found. I'm keeping it till it dies!
Love My Nissan Xterra
Gee, 03/07/2021
2010 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car second hand. A little skeptical at first, as I have never had much success when purchasing a second hand vehicle. I have had this Xterra for a little over a year now, closer to two years. I keep the oil changed and maintained. This has turned out to be one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Still runs like new and I get pretty good gas mileage as well. No regrets on this purchase.
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Love to drive it!
x-terra girl x 2, 06/27/2010
2010 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I replaced my 2000 x-terra (213,000 miles) with a 2010 x-terra off road. Loved my old buddy very much. I went from Manual to Automatic, which was good in some instances; tho I miss shifting. I travel in snow (sometimes up to the grill-with good tires) and travel off-road all year long and could not ask for a better SUV. "Sam" was a great truck, and now "SamSon" (yes I name my cars) will hopefully be with me 10 - 12 years. I highly recommend the X-Terra line.
A nice truck based SUV
Hoss, 01/28/2010
2010 Nissan Xterra SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of research before buying the Xterra, I looked a the FJ , the Wrangler, as well as some trucks. The X has the perfect blend of creature comforts and ruggedness. I traded an Audi for the X, and I do miss some of the luxury, but the X makes up for it in other ways. The gas mileage is OK, I get 13-15 in town, and 19-20 on the freeway. The seats are leather in the SE, but they are low grade leather and not heated. The stereo sound good, better than the Bose unit in my old Audi. Its very easy to see out of, and my kids think its great to sit up high. Im glad I bought the X, The Portable GPS is great, better than built in units.
Great durability - light on design
Ensign, 06/06/2010
2010 Nissan Xterra X 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have been buying Nissans since 1981 mostly for their engines. Generally they tend to be superior on durability but light on comfort and convenience. My Xterra is the first SUV I have owned. I bought the X model because I wanted a manual transmission but did not want to buy the more expensive off road. As usual the engine and transmission are excellent but poor design on comfort and convenience. I could not believe there is no side mirror control and no map light. No mirror or light in the visor. The storage compartments are poorly designed. These little things are not expensive but are very much appreciated by consumers. Nissan designers - get a clue!