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2006 Xterra X Sport Utility Specs

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2006 Xterra X Sport Utility Specs

2006 Xterra X Sport Utility Performance Hide
3,954 cc 4 liters V 6 front engine with 95.5 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder VQ40
Unleaded fuel 87
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 21 and EPA city (mpg): 17
Multi-point injection fuel system
21.1 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
Power: 198 kW , 265 HP SAE @ 5,600 rpm; 284 ft lb , 385 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2006 Xterra X Sport Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
3.538:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Stability control
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , beam rear suspension rigid with stabilizer bar and leaf springs
2006 Xterra X Sport Utility Exterior Hide
Black front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 178.7, overall width (inches): 72.8, overall height (inches): 74.9, ground clearance (inches): 9.1, wheelbase (inches): 106.3, front track (inches): 61.8, rear track (inches): 61.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.3
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Mica paint
Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
Roof rails
Rear platform step
Tinted glass on cabin , privacy tinted glass on rear , privacy tinted glass on side
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 5,400, curb weight (lbs) 4,360, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 5,000 and max payload (lbs) 1,040
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2006 Xterra X Sport Utility Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and 3 , 12v power outlet: cargo and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 61.4 and loading floor height (inches): 32.2
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 65.7 and all seats in place (cu ft): 35.2
Clock
Full dashboard console with open storage box , full floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats cup holders fixed , rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket driver and passenger seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Lockable glove compartment
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats , two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.9, rear headroom (inches): 39.3, front hip room (inches): 55.9, rear hip room (inches): 46.1, front leg room (inches): 42.4, rear leg room (inches): 34.4, front shoulder room (inches): 58.3, rear shoulder room (inches): 58.3 and interior volume (cu ft): 99.8
Low fuel level warning
Low tire pressure indicator
Low washer fluid level warning
Power steering
Front reading lights
Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Six speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Ventilation system with recirculation setting
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