|
What's New for the 2005 Nissan Xterra?
Nissan's Xterra is all-new for 2005, receiving a new platform, updated body, a roomier interior, and a more powerful 4.0-liter V6. Other new additions include an available fold-down front passenger seat, a double-deck glove box, and additional storage bins for front passengers. The cargo area gets a rubberized easy-clean floor, and 10 utility hooks to keep items in place. There's a new channel-lock system in the cargo floor that accommodates bike racks, and a 300-watt Rockford Fosgate is available for an explosive audio experience.
Advantages of the 2005 Nissan Xterra:
- Impressive off-road capability
- Reputation for durability
- Powerful new V6 engine
- Roomy and utilitarian interior
Objections to the 2005 Nissan Xterra: - Tall step-in height
- Noise, vibration and harshness
- Fuel economy
- Side-curtain airbags not available on all models
Editor's Advice:
Kudos to Nissan for portraying the Xterra exactly as it should – as a capable vehicle for young, virile extreme sport fans, and not as a de rigueur fashion statement for urbanites wishing to project an outdoorsy image. This is a real truck, not one of those popular crossover vehicles that can barely climb a parking block. If you spot an Xterra with 2WD you know that the driver's not having nearly as much fun as he could be. For off-road travels with a minimum of muss and fuss in a handsome, rough-and-tumble truck, the 2005 Nissan Xterra 4WD is a compelling choice.
|
|
ABOUT CARSMART |
|
"Since 1995, we've helped millions of customers get connected to a local CarSmart Accredited
Dealer for up-front auto pricing and a no-hassle
car and truck buying
experience. We are the Internet's largest new car buying service,
generating over a billion dollars a month in auto sales."
|
|
|
;)
