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2013 Nissan Xterra review

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Nissan Xterra highlights

Customer rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

15 city, 20 highway, 17 combined

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Year

All Nissan Xterra years

What is new for the 2013 Nissan Xterra?

  • Xterra trims have been upgraded with Rear View Camera, Running Boards, Bluetooth Technology, and Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
  • Remote Start and Smart Key features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The S trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready and Auxiliary Audio Input as standard equipment.
  • The X trim now comes with Auxiliary Audio Input as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

3
1
2
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Nissan Xterra an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Nissan Xterra 24th out of 29 among Compact SUVs.

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Nissan Xterra features and specs

S 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Manual Transmission
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

4.0L

Horsepower

261

Torque (ft-lbs)

281

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

21.1

Wheelbase

106.3"

Overall length

178.7"

Width

72.8"

Height

74.9"

Leg room

F 42.4"/R 34.4"

Head room

F 39.9"/R 39.3"

Front tires

P265/70R16

Rear tires

P265/70R16

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

750/5000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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