Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra 2008

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Nissan Xterra Features

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Available Features for the Nissan Xterra

  

Model Year 2008 2008 2008 2008
Model Xterra Xterra Xterra Xterra
Trim X S Off Road SE
Engines  
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
261 hp@5600
281 lb-ft@4000
 4.0L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>261 hp@5600 <br>281 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.  4.0L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>261 hp@5600 <br>281 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.  4.0L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>261 hp@5600 <br>281 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.  4.0L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>261 hp@5600 <br>281 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
6-speed manual 6-speed manual is a standard feature. 6-speed manual is a standard feature. 6-speed manual is an optional feature.  
5-speed automatic 5-speed automatic is an optional feature. 5-speed automatic is an optional feature. 5-speed automatic is an optional feature. 5-speed automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
RWD RWD is a standard feature. RWD is a standard feature.   RWD is a standard feature.
4WD, part-time w/low range 4WD, part-time w/low range is an optional feature. 4WD, part-time w/low range is an optional feature. 4WD, part-time w/low range is a standard feature. 4WD, part-time w/low range is an optional feature.
Tires  
265/70R16 tires 265/70R16 tires is a standard feature. 265/70R16 tires is a standard feature. 265/70R16 tires is a standard feature. 265/70R16 tires is a standard feature.
265/75R16 tires     265/75R16 tires is a standard feature.  
265/65R17 tires       265/65R17 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 6 speakers Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.  
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)     Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
First-aid kit   First-aid kit is a standard feature. First-aid kit is a standard feature. First-aid kit is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.   Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Front side airbags is an optional feature. Front side airbags is an optional feature. Front side airbags is an optional feature. Front side airbags is an optional feature.
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Full-size spare tire Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature.
Hill descent controlSelectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes.       Hill descent control is an optional feature.  
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes.
Hill start assistApplies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.       Hill start assist is an optional feature.  
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.   Rollover sensor is an optional feature. Rollover sensor is an optional feature. Rollover sensor is an optional feature. Rollover sensor is an optional feature.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is an optional feature. Side curtain airbags is an optional feature. Side curtain airbags is an optional feature. Side curtain airbags is an optional feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Aluminum roof rackIncludes side rails and crossbars.   Aluminum roof rack is a standard feature. Aluminum roof rack is a standard feature. Aluminum roof rack is a standard feature. Aluminum roof rack is a standard feature.
Includes side rails and crossbars.
Cargo area rails w/tie downs Cargo area rails w/tie downs is a standard feature. Cargo area rails w/tie downs is a standard feature. Cargo area rails w/tie downs is a standard feature. Cargo area rails w/tie downs is a standard feature.
Cargo cover   Cargo cover is an optional feature. Cargo cover is an optional feature. Cargo cover is an optional feature.
Cargo net   Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is a standard feature.
Cargo organizerAbove floor system for organizing cargo.     Cargo organizer is an optional feature. Cargo organizer is an optional feature. Cargo organizer is an optional feature.
Above floor system for organizing cargo.
Class III trailer hitchHitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.     Class III trailer hitch is an optional feature. Class III trailer hitch is an optional feature. Class III trailer hitch is an optional feature.
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.       Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   Small cargo box, roof-mounted is a standard feature. Small cargo box, roof-mounted is a standard feature. Small cargo box, roof-mounted is a standard feature.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.   Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Trailering equipment (7 wire)Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers.     Trailering equipment (7 wire) is an optional feature. Trailering equipment (7 wire) is an optional feature. Trailering equipment (7 wire) is an optional feature.
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.     Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Drivetrain  
Lockable rear differentialThe rear differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low-speeds on loose surfaces.       Lockable rear differential is a standard feature.  
The rear differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low-speeds on loose surfaces.
Exterior  
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.       Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Deep-tinted rear windows Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.
Mud guardsFlaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.   Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is a standard feature. Mud guards is an optional feature.
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Rear bumper protector Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature.
Skid plate (one)Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.   Skid plate (one) is a standard feature. Skid plate (one) is a standard feature.   Skid plate (one) is a standard feature.
Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.
Skid platesPrevent underbody damage when off-roading.       Skid plates is a standard feature.  
Prevent underbody damage when off-roading.
Tow hook(s), frontUsed to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.   Tow hook(s), front is a standard feature. Tow hook(s), front is a standard feature. Tow hook(s), front is a standard feature. Tow hook(s), front is a standard feature.
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.
Tubular side steps   Tubular side steps is a standard feature.   Tubular side steps is a standard feature.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel     Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.       Aux input is an optional feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.       Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.       CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature.
Includes CD player.
CD player CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature.    
iPod integrationIntegrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.       iPod integration is an optional feature. iPod integration is an optional feature.
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.       MP3-compatible player is an optional feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.       Satellite radio is an optional feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.     Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic-off headlightsHeadlights automatically turn off.   Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature. Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature. Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature. Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn off.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.       Compass is an optional feature. Compass is a standard feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.       Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.         Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.         Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.         Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Upgraded instrumentsOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.         Upgraded instruments is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Visor mirror, driver   Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.  
Visor mirror, passenger   Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.  
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature.
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.       Folding passenger seat is a standard feature. Folding passenger seat is a standard feature.
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.     Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seatManually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.     Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
All-terrain tiresOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.       All-terrain tires is a standard feature.  
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Alloy wheels   Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Off-road suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.       Off-road suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.  
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
White-letter tiresThe letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.     White-letter tires is a standard feature. White-letter tires is a standard feature. White-letter tires is a standard feature.
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.

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