Building on the rugged good looks of its predecessor, the 2005 Nissan Xterra has more space and more features, including enhanced off-road performance systems. Bulkier silver-colored materials and more angular grille and bumper construction give the Xterra a more aggressive stance. “The changes in the new Xterra are evolutionary, albeit with a capital E,” said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “For 2005, we made key improvements in the areas where customers plus: power, drivability, smoother on-road dynamics, more interior space and cargo versatility, and of course, increased off-road performance.”
The most significant changes to the new Xterra are the use of a version of the new “F-Alpha” platform, which was created for use in the new Nissan Titan full-size pickup and Nissan Armada full-size SUV, and the utilizing a new 4.0-liter version of Nissan’s VQ-series V6 engine. Various powertrain upgrades include increased displacement as well as micro-finished engine internals, Continuous Valve Timing Control (C-VTC), Nissan Variable Induction Control System (NICS) and a high-capacity muffler. Electronic throttle control improves responsiveness.
Transmissions available are a 5-speed automatic and, even more impressive, a 6-speed manual. A 4WD option is available to replace the base 2WD setup. Four-wheel disc brakes assisted by Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) keep the Xterra in check. The 2005 Xterra was designed using a truck-based body-on-frame chassis. A double wishbone front suspension and a rigid leaf suspension in the rear give these trucks the durability and ride you expect from an SUV. High-performance shocks are available on the Xterra Off-Road model.
Safety features and equipment include Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones, Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (including dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors, and an occupant-classification sensor front) and 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters. “We expect the new Xterra to deliver best-in-class horsepower and torque, with exceptional acceleration and drivability, such as acceleration out of a corner,” “We’ve given it the hardware to get the job done, on highways and any path that leads to adventure. Nissan has proven that good things happen when you focus on meeting unmet customer needs, rather than following the competition. With this next-generation design, Xterra is yet to be matched,” said McNabb.
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