2006 Sport/Utility of the Year Winner: 2006 Nissan Xterra
2005 Nissan Xterra
OR-V6 4x4 | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain Layout | Front engine, 4WD | | Engine Type | 60° V-6, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 241.3 cu in / 3954cc | | Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 265 hp @ 5600 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 284 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | | Weight To Power | 16.8 lb/hp | | Transmission | 5-speed automatic | | Axle/Final/Low Ratio | 3.13:1 / 2.63:1 / 2.63:1 | | Suspension, Front; Rear | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, leaf springs | | Steering Ratio | 20.4:1 | | Turns Lock-To-Lock | 3.5 | | Brakes, f;r | 11.7-in vented disc; 11.3-in solid disc, ABS | | Wheels | 16 x 7.0-in cast aluminum | | Tires | P265/75R16 | | BFGoodrich | Rugged Trail | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase | 106.3 in | | Track, f/r | 61.8 / 61.8 in | | Length X Width X Height | 178.7 x 72.8 x 74.9 in | | Ground Clearance | 9.5 in | | Apprch/Depart Angle | 33.2 / 29.4 deg | | Turning Circle | 37.3 ft | | Curb Weight | 4451 lb | | Weight dist, f/r | 52 / 48 % | | Towing capacity | 5000 lb | | Seating capacity | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 39.9 / 39.3 in | | Legroom, f/r | 42.4 / 34.4 in | | Shoulder Room, f/r | 58.3 / 58.3 in | | Cargo Vol Behind f/r | 65.7 / 35.2 cu ft | Test Data
Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.7 sec | | 0-40 | 4.1 | | 0-50 | 5.8 | | 0-60 | 7.7 | | 0-70 | 10.3 | | 0-80 | 13.8 | | 0-90 | 17.6 | | 0-100 | 22.5 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 3.9 sec | | Quarter mile | 15.8 sec @ 87.4 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 130 ft | | 600-ft slalom | 58.1 mph avg | | Lateral acceleration | 0.71 g avg | | MT figure eight | 29.4 sec @ 0.54 g avg | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 2050 rpm | | Consumer Info | | Base price | $27,280 | | Price As Tested | $28,980 | | Stability/Traction | Control Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, front/rear curtain | | Basic Warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain Warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Roadside Assistance | None | | Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal | | Epa City/Hwy Econ | 16 / 21 mpg | | Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
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Posted July 24 2008 02:09 PM by Melissa
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I don't like pretentious advertising or promotion. There's enough of it in politics to fill my cup to overflowing without the touchy-feely crowd encroaching on my choice of vehicle. more
I enjoyed your article in the May/June 2008 issue, " Time To Play ," by Larry Walton. While I like to read about the new toys available and I liked the pictures, I didn't expect to see this kind of story in a magazine... more
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