The Xterra is Nissan’s best selling SUV.  The Xterra is ready to go anywhere, any time.  With a powerful 4 liter V6 standard, and available 4×4, the Xterra can handle anything you throw at it.  If you’re the off-road time, you can get some heavy-duty features such as a locking rear differential, 4LO, Bilstein shocks, and skid plates.  Or you can go with the upscale SE model, and enjoy the Rockford Fosgate stereo system.  Either way, you get one of the most capable midsize SUV’s on the road today.

2008 Xterra Specs

Trim Level X S Offroad SE
Engine 4.0 liter V6 4.0 liter V6 4.0 liter V6 4.0 liter V6
HP 261 261 261 261
Torque 281 lb-ft 281 lb-ft 281 lb-ft 281 lb-ft
Transmission 6MT / Auto 6MT / Auto 6MT / Auto Auto
Towing Capacity 5000 lbs 5000 lbs 5000 lbs 5000 lbs
Gas Mileage
City / Highway		 15 / 20 15 / 20 14 / 20 15 / 20

2008 Xterra Images




X Standard Features

  • 4-wheel vented disc brakes
  • 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • 16-inch styled steel wheels
  • Rear bumper side steps
  • Power outside mirrors
  • Roof rack rails with air dam
  • Air conditioning
  • Power windows with auto-down for driver’s window
  • Power door locks
  • Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Vehicle Security System (VSS)

Popular Options and Packages

  • 5-speed automatic transmission
  • Side/Curtain Air Bags Package

S Adds the Following to X

  • 16-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
  • Roof rack crossbars and removable gear box
  • Step rails
  • Easy Clean Cargo Area
  • Utili-track channel system

Off-Road 4×4 Adds the Following to S

  • Clutch interlock override switch (M/T)
  • Electronic locking rear differential
  • Hill descent control (A/T)
  • Hill start assist (A/T)
  • Bilstein® performance shock absorbers
  • 16-inch 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
  • Oil pan, fuel tank, and transfer case skid plates
  • Fog lights

SE Adds the Following to S

  • 5-speed automatic transmission
  • 17-inch 4-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
  • Fog lights
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass
  • Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System3
  • Rockford Fosgate-powered audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, auxiliary input jack4, and 9 speakers including subwoofer
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Satellite radio