2011 Nissan Xterra is built on a heavy-duty truck frame made for wonderfully unforgiving conditions. Every bump, flare, wheel, rack and rail was designed with a specific purpose. Fender Flares makes styling for aggressive off-road adventures.
Seating cargo includes stadium-style seating, rear cargo and hooks, center console, power outlets, nets, side seat pocket, rugged leather package, 360° Interior View. Dashboard features are Rockford Fosgate, In-Dash 6 CD Changer, Steering Wheel Controls, Supercharged Interior. Stadium-style Seating.
The rear seat also splits and folds down for easier storage. Xterra comes with Four-wheel drive and the available Dynamic Control Package. Boxed Ladder Frame, Unlike some SUVs.
2011 Nissan Xterra’s powerful engine, responsive suspension and standard ABS are there to help to manage the risks of the road. Xterra protects if the unavoidable does happen. Dual-stage Air Bags. 2011 Nissan Xterra’s standard dual-stage supplemental front air bags have two different inflation levels, depending on the severity of the impact.
For 2011, the Nissan Xterra's Off-Road trim level has been renamed Pro-4X, while the SE trim level has been dropped.
The premium Pro-4X trim further bolsters the Xterra's off-highway credentials with skid plates, a driver-selectable locking rear differential, hill descent control and roof-mounted lights. The 2011 Nissan Xterra is a five-passenger, four-door SUV available with rear- and four-wheel drive. The Xterra X comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels, privacy glass, keyless entry, power locks and mirrors, cruise control, air-conditioning, tilt-only steering wheel, and a six-speaker CD sound system. The Xterra S gains 16-inch alloy wheels, off-road tires, a height-adjustable driver seat with lumbar control, a first aid kit and a cargo organization system. The Pro-4X Leather package adds leather upholstery and a passenger seat back pocket, but deletes the passenger seat's flat-folding capability.
Rear-wheel drive is standard on all but the Pro-4X, while the available four-wheel-drive system features a multimode transfer case with low-range gearing.
In Edmunds performance testing, an Xterra 4x4 with an automatic transmission went from zero to 60 mph in 8 seconds. The rear-drive Xterra returns an EPA-estimated 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway and 17 mpg combined.
Safety
The 2011 Nissan Xterra is equipped with antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags. Xterra Pro-4X models also come with hill-descent control and hill-start assist. The Xterra's interior controls are easy to use and reach.
Driving Impressions
Thanks to the 2011 Nissan Xterra's powerful V6, performance is sure to satisfy. On the road, the Xterra maneuvers confidently with precise steering and relatively minimal body roll.
All four Xterra models are available in four-wheel drive, and all but the Off-Road edition are available with rear-wheel drive. The available four-wheel-drive system is a part-time, off-road-oriented setup, with high and low ranges. The Xterra is offered in three different trim levels: including X, S, and off-road-focused PRO-4X models. PRO-4X models add 16-inch off-road wheels and tires, Bilstein shocks with off-road tuning, a locking differential (with 4x4), and skid plates. Automatic-transmission Xterras also include Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist.
An in-dash navigation system remains unavailable in the Xterra, but a Bluetooth hands-free phone setup is standard, and PRO-4X models include a Rockford Fosgate premium audio system with auxiliary input, an in-dash 6-CD changer, 8 speakers, a subwoofer, steering wheel audio controls, and XM Satellite Radio.