2006 Nissan Xterra Review Summary
Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2006 Nissan Xterra with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the SUV's specifications, 22 hwy / 17 city fuel economy, safety features and more.
2006 Xterra Review Summary & Specs
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2006 Xterra Review Summary & Specifications
There is nothing else quite like the Nissan Xterra. Xterra stays true to the theme of the original. It's in its element when used as a truck, a dirt-road prowler, or an adventure vehicle. It can handle wet or dirty cargo and clean up like a champ. At the same time, the current model is considerably improved over pre-2005 models, with more power, more room, and more carefully thought-out utility features. It's more refined in every way, making it a much more practical everyday vehicle.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Stewart is based in Southern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | John Stewart |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Xterra X ($19,950); S ($22,150); Off-Road ($23,750); SE AT ($25,650); X 4WD ($21,950); S 4WD ($24,150); Off-Road 4WD ($26,050); SE 4WD AT ($27,650) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 265-hp 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual with 2-speed transfer case |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, EBD, dual frontal airbags with Nissan Advanced Air Bag System; 3-point height-adjusting seatbelts w/pre-tensioners and load limiters; 3-point rear center seatbelt; LATCH system and three child seat tether anchors, child-safety rear door locks |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags, side-curtain/rollover airbags; Vehicle Dynamic Control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Smyrna, Tennessee |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-335-3592 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19950 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4WD ($26,050) |
| Standard Equipment | power door locks, mirrors, window;, Vehicle Security System with Immobilizer; remote keyless entry; cruise control; 16-in. alloy off-road wheels with full-size spare, 265/7516 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail off-road tires, unique blue seat fabric; locking differential; Bilstein gas-filled shocks; skid plates; Clutch Interlock Override Switch; Utility Package with driver and passenger sunvisor with extender and mirror, cargo net, flat-fold passenger seat, drivers side front seatback pocket, first aid kit; |
| Destination Charge | 580 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Supplemental Airbag Package ($700) includes side-curtain air bags with rollover sensor, side-impact air bags; Rockford Fosgate Audio System ($900) w 6CD in-dash changer, 8 high performance speakers with subwoofer, steering wheel audio controls, satellite-radio ready, MP3 CD capability, speed-sensitive volume |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 28230 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 265 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 284 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/22 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 178.7/72.8/74.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/55.9/42.4 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/46.1/34.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 65.7 |
| Payload | 1061 |
| Towing Capacity | 5000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbones, coil springs over gas-charged shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle (Dana 44 variant), leaf springs, long-stroke gas-charged shocks |
| Ground Clearance | 9.5 |
| Curb Weight | 4375 |
| Stock Tires | P265/75R16 all-terrain |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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