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Used 2013 Nissan Xterra Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

What a pleasant surprise!

77 going on 45, 07/17/2018
2013 Nissan Xterra X 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

A senior, 77, looking for the right mix of comfort, convenience, utility & economy with less gadgetry than most; the xTerra turned out to be a perfect combo. A retired vet, my first ever non US car, totally impressed and sorry to say, shame on US car mfgrs.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

In love

prosha28, 09/16/2012
2012 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful

I have had my xterra for about 2 weeks (1000 miles now) and so far it has been a great vehicle. I sold my 2012 camaro because I wanted something simple and less extravagant. Plus, the camaro was giving me a headache of problems and I wanted to make the switch back to import. The gas mileage of the xterra is just ok, being able to take it on recreational trips will make up for this in the long run. Also, it feels solid and very secure to the road which I like, while being able to sit up high and in a comfortable position. I love how it rides like a truck, but does not knock you around too much.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

my wife and I love it

cottonchopper, 12/08/2011
2011 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

It's not your soccer mom's SUV.

Samantha Edwards, 02/20/2015
2011 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Got the Pro-4X with leather package. Has Sirius/XM, Fosgate stereo with iPod and AUX and the Utilitrack in the cargo area for tying stuff down to keep it from sliding. I didn't want a SUV look-alike that seemed tough on pavement but caved under the pressure of an off-road situation. The first weekend I had my X, we took it off-roading in Big South Fork and at one point got it almost completely on it's side.. but after flipping a few switches, she pulled out like a champ and was none the worse for wear. Not sure why people are knocking the tires. The BFG Rugged Trails have worked fine for me. Just put on my second set at 53k miles. Add a Weathertech cargo mat and it's great for dogs!

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5 out of 5 stars

This is one great car!!

Gary tate, 04/06/2016
2013 Nissan Xterra X 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

I'm not sure what happened to the vehicle in the review that went thru the car wash but this is my second XTerra. First one 2001 and I put 165,000 miles on it in 10 years...the only major repair exhaust manifold ($750) and a clutch slave repair ($500) In Nov 2014 because I heard Nissan was going to eliminate the XTerra I bought a new one - v6 6-speed manual transmission. This thing has sports car performance - speed limit in Colorado is 75...you can downshift from 6th to 5th at 75 with no problems. Off-road and in the snow an XTerra competes with the best of them. I now have 32k on it with no repairs, no maintenance other than oil changes. Solid road car which we drive from Denver to Santa Fe and Taos about twice a year including a long trip to Arkansas. Gas mileage where additives are not present (OK, AR, etc) gets 22-24.

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