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Xterra

SUVPetrol (Gasoline)9 versionsOwner report⚠ Known issues

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265Hp

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Overview

Sentiment is strongly bifurcated by generation and specific model years. The first-generation (2000-2004) and second-generation (2005-2015) Xterra are widely regarded as rugged, durable, and capable body-on-frame SUVs, often described as "tanks" and "well-built machines" that off

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Second-generation (2005-2015) models from 2011 onwards, as these are reported to have factory-addressed the major SMOD radiator and timing chain guide issues. The manual transmission variant is highly recommended to completely avoid SMOD an

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Specifications

Generation

Version

4.0 V6 (261 Hp) Automatic

From 2008-2015

Power261 Hp

Torque4 Nm

Fuel consumption13.1 L/100 km

DriveRear wheel drive

Transmission5 gears, automatic transmission

Engine4 L

AspirationNaturally aspirated engine

Cylinders6

Seats5 seats

Fuel typePetrol (Gasoline)

Body typeSUV

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Versions catalogued9

Body typesSUV

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