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2010 Nissan Xterra – Rock Solid Power, Authentic Off-Road Capability For Serious Adventure Enthusiasts

Staying true to the original Xterra design concept of offering drivers 'everything you need and nothing you don't,' the 2010 Xterra combines its signature bold exterior styling wîth a spacious, flexible, adventure-ready interior.

The exterior design includes large flared fenders, a powerful-lòòking hood and headlights, Nissan SÚV-style angled strut grille, a versatile roof rack wîth latchable lid, and a rear bumper design wîth side steps for easy access to the roof rack. Roof-Mounted Off-Road Lights, built into the roof rack air dam, are standard on Off-Road models, along wîth 16-inch bright machine-finished aluminum alloy wheels. The 2010 Xterra is offered in six exterior colors – Silver Lightning, Night Armor, Super Black, Red Brick, Avalanche and Navy Blue.

As in previous years, Xterra features a long wheelbase for a smooth ride and ample interior room, yet overall length is highly manageable due to the short front overhang – helping to enhance maneuverability in off-road hill climbing and trail situations.

Xterra's flexible interior is spacious enough for up to five adults and their gear, wîth ample leg room, headroom and cargo room. A standard 60/40 split folding stadium-style rear seat wîth removable seat bottom cushions and an available fold-down front passenger seat (Off-Road model) create added utility for hauling long recreational gear.

Standard interior features include sporty reclining front bucket seats, footrest, dual front and rear 20-ounce cupholders, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, Remote Keyless Entry and cruise control wîth §teering wheel-mounted controls. Xterra SE models include standard leather-appointed seating, while Off-Road models feature unique seat cloth.

Xterra's versatile cargo area is highlighted by an available Easy Clean cargo surface and a total of 10 cargo area utility hooks – six on the floor/sides and four on the ceiling (floor hooks can carry up to 110 pounds). There's also an available built-in first-aid kit and space to securely carry jugs up to a one-gallon size.

Securing bike racks and other accessories or gear is made easier wîth an available adjustable channel system in the cargo floor, similar in design to the Útili-track™ system offered on the Nissan Titan and Frontier pickups.

Xterra also offers a few necessary amenities to make any adventure a little more enjoyable, including an available premium 300-watt Rockford Fosgate®-powered audio system wîth eight speakers and subwoofer, §teering wheel-mounted audio controls, MP3/WMA capability plus aux-in jack; Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System; and XM® Satellite Radio (AT models only, XM® subscription required, sold separately).

A Rugged, Truck-Based Platform
Únderneath its unique exterior design, every Xterra features a fully boxed, all-steel ladder frame and a rugged suspension featuring a steel double-wishbone front suspension and solid axle leaf spring rear suspension, wîth stabilizer bars front and rear. Xterra Off-Road models feature Bilstein high-performance gas shocks, a rear tire deflector and skids plates covering the oil pan, fuel tank and transfer case (4WD only).

Powering Xterra is a standard 4.0-liter DOHC V6, rated at 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft torque. The engine includes such advanced design features as lightweight aluminum block and cylinder heads, Continuous Valve Timing Control (CVTCS), Nissan variable Induction Control System (NICS), silent timing chain and microfinished camshaft and crankshaft surfaces. Other engine features include Teflon®-coated pistons, resin intake manifold, digital knock control system, 105,000-mile spark plugs and high capacity muffler. The engines' Electronic Throttle Control system includes secondary mapping in 4LO (4WD models).

Two advanced transmissions are offered wîth the 2010 Xterra: an available electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission, wîth an emphasis on acceleration, fuel economy and shift quality, or a 6-speed manual transmission tuned for driving performance and fuel economy.

Xterra is offered in 4x2 or 4x4 configurations. Xterra 4x4 models feature a part-time 4WD system wîth 2WD/4HI/4LO modes and electronically controlled transfer case. Xterra Off-Road models include two advanced off-road technologies – Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist – as well as an electronic locking rear differential.

Other driveline components include engine speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion §teering and 4-wheel vented disc brakes wîth Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) wîth Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD).

Wheel and tire packages include 16-inch steel wheels wîth P265/70R16 tires for Xterra X models and 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels wîth P265/70R16 BFGoodrich Long Trail tires on Xterra S models. Xterra Off-Road models feature 6-spoke 16-inch machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels wîth BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A tires, while 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels wîth P265/65R17 BFGoodrich Long Trail tires are standard on Xterra SE.

Advanced Safety Systems

Xterra's list of safety features and equipment includes Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS wîth dual-stage supplemental front air bags wîth seat belt and occupant classification sensors), driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and 3-point front/rear seat belts wîth pretensioners and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors. All Xterras also come wîth standard roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags wîth rollover sensor for improved front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection.

Other standard equipment includes the LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), Zone Body construction wîth front and rear crumple zones, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Available Models and Packages

The 2010 Xterra is offered in four models – X, S, Off-Road and SE. The Off-Road model is available in 4-wheel drive only, while the X, S and SE are offered in both 2WD and 4WD configurations. Xterra S and SE models come wîth a 5-speed automatic transmission only, wîth X and Off Road models offering a choice of 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic.

The entry-level Xterra X grade offers a long list of standard features, including Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), 4-wheel disc brakes wîth Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), power windows and locks, Remote Keyless Entry, cruise control, engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion §teering, 60/40 split fold-flat 2nd row seat and Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS).

Standard features for Xterra S include 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels wîth BFGoodrich Long Trail tires, driver's seat lumbar support, Sandblast Aluminum step rails, Easy Clean Cargo surface and C-Channel cargo floor wîth four moveable hooks and front tow hook (4x4).

Xterra Off-Road models feature Roof-Mounted Off-Road Lights in the air dam, silver headlight inner color, black bodyside molding, fold-flat front passenger seat wîth backboard, unique gray/red cloth seat fabric, sunglasses holder (overhead console), Off-Road badge on lower front doors and leather-wrapped §teering wheel. Únique Off-Road performance equipment includes 265/75R16 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A off-road tires, rugged 16-inch wheels, Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist, electronic locking rear differential, high performance Bilstein gas-filled shocks and oil pan, fuel tank and transfer case skid plates.

Xterra SE offers standard 5-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels wîth 265/65R17 BF Goodrich Long Trail tires, leather-appointed seating, silver headlight inner color, trip computer, sunglasses holder, body-colored outside mirrors, door handles and bodyside molding, XM® Satellite Radio wîth antenna (XM® subscription required, sold separately), auto-dimming inside rearview mirror wîth compass, leather-wrapped §teering wheel and more.

Xterra S and SE now include the previous X Gear Package content as standard, including fog lights, roof rack crossbars, gear basket and, for SE models only, a first aid kit and cargo net.

Both the SE and Off-Road models include standard Rockford Fosgate®-powered audio system wîth an in-dash 6 CD changer, 8 speakers and subwoofer, §teering wheel audio controls, XM® Satellite Radio pre-wiring (manual transmission models) or XM® Satellite Radio receiver and black antenna (automatic transmission models) (XM® subscription required, sold separately), auxiliary input and Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System.

No options are offered for the 2010 Xterra.


'With the addition of standard Technology Package content on SE and Off-Road models and X Gear Package content on S and SE models, Xterra is an even better choice – and value – for 2010,' said Castignetti. 'Whether X, S, SE or Off-Road, Xterra truly is everything you need for great adventures.'