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Nissan Xterra II (facelift 2008) 4.0 V6 (261 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Nissan Xterra:
The Nissan Xterra is a truck-based compact SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan from 1999 to 2015 across two generations; the first sharing a platform and many of its major exterior parts from the front doors forward with the Nissan Frontier pickup – and the second sharing the Nissan F-Alpha platform with the Frontier and Pathfinder.
Sporting a name licensed from the XTERRA off-road triathlon race series, the vehicle was positioned by Nissan as functional and reliable outdoor gear, epitomized by its marketing tagline “Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t. ”....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II (facelift 2008) Overview:
Nissan Xterra (II (facelift 2008)). With 381 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1880 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.0 V6 (261 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 4.0 V6 paired with an automatic transmission offers smooth power delivery, making it comfortable for daily driving and highway use, with strong acceleration for its class.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 13.1 l/100 km, this automatic variant is slightly more efficient than its 4x4 counterparts, offering a marginal improvement for urban and highway driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional off-road capability with robust 4x4 system
- • Powerful and reliable 4.0L V6 engine (VQ40DE)
- • Practical and spacious interior with ample cargo room
- • Rugged, durable construction designed for adventure
- • Strong towing capacity for its segment
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, especially for 4x4 models
- • Interior design and materials can feel dated
- • Ride comfort on paved roads can be firm
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to modern SUVs
- • Rear visibility can be challenging
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2005 - 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Xterra |
| Generation: | II (facelift 2008) |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 V6 (261 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 261 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 66 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 381 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | VQ40DE [Same engine] More details about the engine VQ40DE |
| Engine displacement: | 3954 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.1 l |
| Coolant: | 10.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | LEV2-ULEV |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.2 kg/Hp, 138.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 202.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1882-1878 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1860 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 745 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2268 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 22.9-24.6° |
| Length: | 4539 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1849 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1902 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1570 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 208-231 mm |
| Approach angle: | 30.5-32° |
| Departure angle: | 27.3-28.8° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 265/70 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Leaf spring |
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