Review of the 2011 Nissan Xterra
The 2011 Nissan Xterra is a one of a kind vehicle. These SUV's are automatically recognized when people see them on the street due to their looks. The 2011 Xterra keeps with past models in displaying the individual looks that sets it apart from every other SUV out there. The fenders are what most people automatically notice, as they are different and a little wider. These are termed fender flares and are in place not only for looks, but to also protect the paint job from whatever obstacle may be in the drivers way. Since this is intended for off road adventures, every little aspect that some may find to be a little eccentric, really does have a purpose.
For the most part the Xterra is built to handle the terrain like a heavy duty truck with the added benefit of being able to seat five. The frame is reinforced with steel to prevent any flexibility from occurring that could damage the vehicle and to overall be able to handle going through ditches and over bumps just as any truck on the market is designed to do. This also helps for the ride to more comfortable since there is no give, the ride is more smooth and is one of the features that attracts consumers in the first place. However, as with everything, going over bumpy terrain can cause a few more jostles.
As stated before, the Xterra will seat five. The seating in the Xterra is unique, just as the exterior of the vehicle is. Those seats in the rear of the vehicle are slightly raised so that these passengers can see out the front windshield more easily. If looking from the outside of the vehicle, the roof of the SUV has a slight raise in it and this is to accommodate those passengers sitting in the rear in the event that a bump is hit that bounces everyone up into the air, these passengers do not risk hitting their heads. The rear seats will also fold down which comes room to haul materials and supplies. However, even without the seats folded down there is still ample room for those groceries or gear that you must transport.
One of the most noteworthy features about the 2011 Xterra is the number of safety features that come standard with the vehicle. For example, dual stage air bags which are deployed whenever an accident does occur and depending upon the severity of the accident as to which level of air bag that is deployed. The level of the accident is measured by sensors in the seat belt which will detect just how much force is being applied to them and adjusting the air bags for this scenario. This really is state of the art safety features that not every vehicle out there is using yet. There is also a first aid kit that comes standard with each Xterra to help in the case of those little accidents that are bound to happen when taking a road trip or taking on an out door adventure.
In all reality, not much has changed for the Xterra from the 2010 models. Nissan Xterra's have always offered a great performance, affordable price and little additions that amaze consumers. The gas mileage of the 2011 Xterra's are also something for consumers to smile about as it is estimated to get fifteen or sixteen miles per gallon in the city, and twenty or twenty-one miles per gallon on the highway, depending upon which trim of the Xterra that a person purchases. Though, this may sound wimpy compared to what small cars are getting, consider the amount of space and the overall size of the Xterra and you will find that this is not bad gas mileage, in fact it is rather impressive.
Price wise, the 2011 Nissan Xterra is priced at a fair rate going from anywhere of $23,000 to upwards of $29,000, once again depending upon the trim of Xterra that you select. All of the 2011 Xterra's come with a V6, 4.0 liter engine that gets around 261 horsepower. For those looking for manual transmissions, the Xterra also has a trim in which a manual transmission comes standard, the PRO-4X model.
Overall, when auto enthusiasts have looked at this vehicle at its showings, they are impressed by the room for the passengers, the engine and its capabilities, and have said that those consumers who have owned past Xterras, that they are going to fall in love all over again with a better, more improved and in tune to consumer demands 2011 Nissan Xterra.
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