Nissan targets young drivers with the Nissan Xterra compact sport utility vehicle by marketing it as a no-frills SUV. There are four trim levels of the Xterra: the base X, mid-level S, high-end SE and the Off-Road model. Standard equipment is plentiful on the Xterra and there are few mechanical options available. Most non-factory options are cabin accessories and external body trim available through Nissan dealers.
Powertrain
All 2011 Nissan Xterra models are equipped only with a 261-horsepower 4-liter V6 engine. Standard equipment to match the engine is a six-speed manual transmission. An optional five-speed automatic transmission is available for the X and Off-Road models. The X and S models can also receive a switch-operated two-speed transfer case.
External Options
Splash guards, with a $135 price tag in 2010, are available on all models. The splash guards are contoured to fit the wheel openings and prevent scratches from road debris. A $230 option in 2010 is the "Protection Package B," which provides a vehicle alarm sensor installed on the car along with wheel locks and emergency road kit.
Cabin Options
Available on all models, except the X, trim level is an $85 retractable cargo to keep valuables hidden and a $145 sliding cargo area organizer that divides and organizes cargo with a movable net. The front wall of the cargo organizer has the Xterra logo emblazoned.
A pricier item at $270, in 2010, is an iPod interface system custom-designed for Nissan that connects an iPod to the vehicle's radio. The system also serves as a charger.
Nissan's "Protection Package A" offers rubber floor mats, wheel locks and emergency road kit for $190 in 2010. All models can receive carpeted floor mats for $115, but only the S model can receive the $250 auto dimming review mirror with compass that automatically dims when headlight glare hits the mirror.
Dealer Accessories
Nissan offers non-factory options for the 2011 Xterra direct from the dealer that include fog lamps, a hatch tent for camping enthusiasts and a hood protector to shield the hood from insects and debris while driving. Side window deflectors to protect the driver and passengers from glare, body side moldings that match the factory trim and two-piece powder-coat step rails for easier access to the interior also are available. Prices on these various items range from $40 up to $275 in 2010.
A tow receiver hitch accessory cost about $295 in 2010. A seven-point trailer tow wiring harness and trailer tow brake jumper sub-harness can complement the receiver hitch. Vehicle cover and cover lock are available from the dealer as well.
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