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- Huntington, WV
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2006 nissan xterra review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Totally redesigned last year, this latest xterra is safer, more powerful, more sophisticated, and more off-road capable than ever before. Don't look for leather on the options list. Yet this latest-generation xterra is a much better, much more substantial and much more sophisticated than the pre-2005 models. This starts with the basic structure: this latest xterra is built on the same platform as nissan's full-size titan pickup and armada suv, which use a very well-engineered, fully boxed ladder frame. Sophisticated electronics helps maintain traction and stability over all kinds of uncertain terrain. All are powered by the 4. 0-liter v6. The standard transmission is a six-speed manual; a five-speed automatic is optional on most models but standard on the se. new for '06 is the entry-level xterra x 19,950), a basic model with wind-up windows. An optional power package 1,100) includes power door locks, mirrors and windows; remote keyless entry; cruise control and a vehicle security system with an immobilizer. The xterra x is available with an automatic 20,750). The 4wd xterra x comes with the manual 21,950) or automatic 24,950). xterra s 2wd 22,150) and 4wd 24,150) have move up from entry-level to mid-grade trim for 2006. They come standard with the power package, anti-lock brakes (abs) and electronic brake-force distribution (ebd), air conditioning, am/fm/cd stereo, tilt steering, eight-way adjustable driver's seat, nissan's utili-track cargo system, a tubular roof rack, rear bumper steps, and 265/70r16 b. Goodrich long trail tires on aluminum wheels. The six-speed manual transmission is standard, the five-speed automatic optional 800). Options include a utility package 550) that includes sturdy step rails, a cargo net, a flat-folding passenger seat for carrying long cargo, a first-aid kid to fit xterra's signature tailgate bulge. xterra off-road 2wd 23,750) and 4wd 26,050) come standard with the utility package and add an electronic locking rear differential, bilstein off-road shocks, skid plates, fog lamps, 16-inch alloy off-road wheels and taller 265/75r16 b. Goodrich rugged trail all-terrain tires. Off-road capability is further enhanced by advanced electronics: vehicle dynamics control (vdc), hill descent control (hdc), and hill start assist, all of which reduce skidding and wheel spin and maintain stability through selective application of the anti-lock braking system. A distinctive black body side molding, unique blue seat fabric, and a cargo net further distinguish off-road models from garden-variety xterras. The automatic is optional 800). se 2wd 25,650) and 4wd 27,650) come with the utility package but skip the serious rock-climbing gear for a more luxurious image. Automatic transmission is standard, as is a 380-watt rockford-fosgate audio system that adds a six-disc in-dash changer, eight speakers with subwoofer, steering wheel controls and mp3/cd capability. The system is satellite-ready, and has speed-sensitive volume control. Wheels and tires upgrade to 265/65r17. the rockford-fosgate stereo is optional 900) on off-road models. Xm or sirius satellite radio are optional 350) on off-road and se. A tow package 440) is available on all models. Other options and accessories include splash guards 110), a cargo organizer 150), retractable cargo cover 80), in-cabin microfilter 60), and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass 230). safety equipment for all xterras includes an advanced air bag system, which consists of dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front occupant classification sensor. Also standard are three-point seat belts for all rear seat occupants (including the center-rear position) and a child seat anchor system. A supplemental airbag package 700) optional for all models includes side-impact air bags, a rollover sensor, and side curtain air bags. walkaroundredesigned for 2005, the nissan xterra looks bigger, tougher and more powerful than the first-generation models. This is especially pronounced at the front, where the massive front bumper (brightly plated at the bottom center to suggest a conspicuous skid plate) and bright v-strut grille conspire to add bulk and menace to an approaching xterra. the redesign was evolutionary, however, so this latest-generation xterra looks a lot like the previous generation. As on the older generation, the roofline kicks upward to increase second-row headroom. Side mirrors are large and rectangular. Wheel wells are accentuated with squared-off lines, adding muscular shoulders to the xterra's stance. The bodywork is intended to suggest an aggressive posture, and performance in the off-road sense. the xterra still projects a high-utility image. A largely tubular roof rack adds size and a look of no-nonsense purpose. Side steps create easy access to the roof rack, a functional addition underscoring the utility of the roof rack and its integrated cargo box. The angled c-pillar carries nissan's signature high-mounted rear door handles, a unique design trait that visually links the new xterra with the original, as well as with the rest of the nissan suv family, the pathfinder and the armada. interiorthe nissan xterra is roomy inside. It's roomier than the previous-generation xterra and, more important, it's roomier than other suvs in this price class. Second-row seating is stadium-style, meaning that the rear passengers can see over the front-seat occupants. cargo capability is a priority. The rear seat folds down when needed, and the front passenger seat also folds flat, meaning that lengthy recreational gear or lumber can be more easily accommodated. After all, the xterra is no poser. It's not a mommymobile masquerading as a rugged suv for outdoors types. It is, in fact, a rugged suv for outdoors types. storage compartments have been enlarged (both center console and glove compartment), and there is also additional instrument panel storage. The cargo area has easily cleaned flooring and a total of 10 cargo utility hooks. The rear is set up to handle anything the roof rack can't, such as a dirty dog or muddy gear. There is an adjustable channel system on the cargo floor making it easier to secure bike racks. The built-in first-aid kit is included with the off-road and se grades. the rockford fosgate stereo sounds good. Getting good sound in an suv interior can be difficult, since there are many hard surfaces combined with soft shapes to reflect and muffle sound. In this case, 380 watts, eight speakers and a subwoofer carry the day. driving impressionthe nissan xterra is an excellent choice for outdoor adventures. It cruises well on highway, more easily and more quietly than the pre-2005 models. the automatic transmission, a five-speed overdrive unit, wins points around town. For commuting or driving in traffic, we prefer it. But on the open road, the six-speed manual is a sweet gearbox, with an overdrive gear so tall the engine barely murmurs at cruising speeds. High-speed passing with the automatic transmission does create some noise and vibration as the engine revs toward redline, but only at speeds well above the normal cruising level. No such issues with the manual, which is strikingly refined, yet sporty. We're told the six-speed is a version of the same transmission used on the nissan 350z, and we recommend it for those who like to drive. regardless of the power train, the xterra is easy to keep in its lane on the highway, probably due to the combination of rack-and-pinion steering and a speed-sensitive steering assist. even though the xterra's utility quotient is its main design priority, effort has been made to reduce wind noise, and the results are tangible. Large mirrors, an angled grille, a big roof rack, open side steps: these are features that invariably create wind noise, and at speeds over 75 mph, noise does begin to become a factor. Yet below those speeds, the xterra remains nicely calm and quiet. Engine noise, likewise, is kept to a minimum through techniques such as a silent timing chain, microfinished surfaces and teflon-coated pistons. on smaller roads, the xterra retains a handy feeling, driving with the ease of a large family sedan. The 4. 0-liter engine has some guts in the midrange and the xterra accelerates well when coming out of a corner. we left the highway for a graded dirt road near the grand canyon. It had rained in the desert the night before, and as we approached the river, water trickled across the road, accumulating in the. Power Locks✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels
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