What are the specs of the Nissan Xterra?

The Nissan Xterra comes with a 4.0-liter V6 engine, producing 261 horsepower, paired with a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission, and features a body-on-frame construction, off-road capabilities, and a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds.

What engine did the Nissan Xterra have?

The Nissan Xterra was equipped with a V6 engine, specifically a 4.0-liter VQ40DE engine in most models.

What is the most common problem with the Nissan Xterra?

The most common problem with the Nissan Xterra is excessive rusting, particularly in the frame and undercarriage areas.

Nissan XTerra 2025 Specs Comparison By Trims: Engine, Dimensions, Interior&Exterior

Nissan XTerra Specifications Comparison By Trims

10 Cars Hide common specs	XTerra 2.5L Titanium (2WD)SAR 115,894	XTerra 2.5L SE (4WD)SAR 116,915	XTerra 2.5L Titanium (4WD)SAR 125,595	XTerra 2.5L SE (2WD)SAR 106,194	Nissan Xterra 2023 2.5L SE (4WD)TBD	Nissan Xterra 2023 2.5L Titanium (4WD)TBD	Nissan Xterra 2023 2.5L Platinum (4WD) SAR 167,399	Nissan Xterra 2022 2.5L Platinum (4WD)SAR 121,349	Nissan Xterra 2022 2.5L SE (2WD)SAR 121,349	Nissan Xterra 2022 2.5L SE (4WD)SAR 121,349

10 Cars Hide common specs	XTerra 2.5L Titanium (2WD)SAR 115,894	XTerra 2.5L SE (4WD)SAR 116,915	XTerra 2.5L Titanium (4WD)SAR 125,595	XTerra 2.5L SE (2WD)SAR 106,194	Nissan Xterra 2023 2.5L SE (4WD)TBD	Nissan Xterra 2023 2.5L Titanium (4WD)TBD	Nissan Xterra 2023 2.5L Platinum (4WD) SAR 167,399	Nissan Xterra 2022 2.5L Platinum (4WD)SAR 121,349	Nissan Xterra 2022 2.5L SE (2WD)SAR 121,349	Nissan Xterra 2022 2.5L SE (4WD)SAR 121,349
Engine
Cylinder Configuration	In-Line	In-Line	In-Line	In-Line
Engine capacity(L)	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Turbo Charger	None	None	None	None
Valves per Cylinder	4	4	4	4
Horsepower (BHP)	165 BHP	165 BHP	165 BHP	165 BHP	165 BHP	165 BHP	165 BHP	165 BHP	165 BHP	165 BHP
Torque (N-m)	241 Nm	241 Nm	241 Nm	241 Nm	241	241	241	241	241	241
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Length	4900 mm	4900 mm	4900 mm	4900 mm	4900	4900	4900	4900	4900	4900
Width	1865 mm	1865 mm	1865 mm	1865 mm	1865	1865	1865	1865	1865	1865
Height	1865 mm	1865 mm	1865 mm	1865 mm	1865	1865	1865	1865	1865	1865
Wheelbase	2850 mm	2850 mm	2850 mm	2850 mm	2850	2850	2850	2850	2850	2850
Car Information
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Engine / Motor
Maximum speed (km/h)	200 km/h	200 km/h	200 km/h	200 km/h
No. of Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Displacement	2490 cc	2490 cc	2490 cc	2490 cc
Regional Specs	GCC	GCC	GCC	GCC
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank Capacity	78 L	78 L	78 L	78 L	78	78	78	78	78	78
Technologies
Navigation system	✓	✓	✓	✓
Moving object detection system					✓	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Attention Assist					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Steering					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Adaptive Brake					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Speed Sensitive Windshield Wipers					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote Windows Down					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Remote Start					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Apps					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Intelligent Key					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Trip Computer					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Navigation System					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hill Assist (HAC)					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Live Traffic Information							✓	✓
Traffic Jam Assistant							✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Power Steering							✓	✓
Moving Object Detection System								✓		✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)								✓
Sonar System								✓	✓	✓
Exterior
Roof Rails	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Windows	✓	✓	✓	✓
Panoramic Sunroof	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Adaptive Brake Lights					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Wind Blocker					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wheels - Alloy					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Trailer hitch with cover					✓	✓	✓
Towing Hook					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tonneau Cover					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Tailgate with Hatch					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Side Step					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Wiper					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Blinds					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Mudguard - Front					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Illuminated Door Sills					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Illuminated Door handles					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
High Mount Stop Lamp					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bonnet Light					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Electric Sunroof					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Auto Headlamps					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Bumper - Normal					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrome Door Handles					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrome Exhaust Pipes					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Frameless Doors						✓	✓	✓
Footwell Lights							✓	✓
Acoustic Front Windshield							✓	✓
Front Grille Colour								✓	✓	✓
Trailer Hitch With Cover								✓	✓	✓
Sports Exhaust System								✓		✓
Rain Sensing Wiper								✓	✓	✓
LED Fog Lights								✓	✓	✓
Front Fog lights								✓	✓	✓
Interior
Heated Seats	✓	✓	✓	✓	Driver Seat	Driver Seat	Driver Seat	Driver Seat	Driver Seat	Driver Seat
Ventilated Seats					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Interior central locking					✓	✓	✓
Lumbar Support - Manual					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Center Console Box					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fabric Seats					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Manual AC					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Radio					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wood Trim					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Magnesium Paddle Shifters					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Alloy Pedals					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Urethane Steering					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Headrests					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats with 60:40 Split					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Acoustic Hood					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multi info					✓	✓	✓
Power Outlets					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cigar Lighter					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Sport Pedals					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cargo area tie down anchors						✓	✓
Rear Cupholders						✓	✓	✓
Toolkit							✓	✓
Seat Adjustment - Electric								✓	✓	✓
Interior Central Locking								✓	✓	✓
Glove Box Cooler								✓		✓
Air Conditioner (AC)								✓
Cargo Area Tie Down Anchors								✓
Rear Reading Lamp								✓	✓	✓
Comfort
Parking sensor rear	✓	✓	✓	✓
Parking sensor front	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Camera	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Electronic engine immobilizer					✓	✓	✓
Power Tailgate					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Rear Defogger					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear AC Controls					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Temperature Display					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Keyless Entry					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Welcome Light					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Seats - Comfort					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Steering Adjustment					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Electric Curtain - Rear						✓	✓	✓
Electronic Engine Immobilizer								✓	✓	✓
Safety
ABS	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Runflat Tyres					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Door Reflectors					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Security System					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Pedestrian airbag					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
First Aid Kit					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Fire Extinguisher					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Door Edge Protector					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Crosswind Assist					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Active Understeer Control (AUC)					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Active Bonnet					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Acceleration Skid Control					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Collision Detection					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Knee Bag - Driver					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Auto Door Lock					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Spare Wheel					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Electric anti-dazzling room mirror						✓	✓	✓
Tire Repair Kit						✓	✓	✓
Chassis & Steering
Drive Type	Front Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Dynamic Damper Control					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Adaptive Suspension Package					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Air Suspension								✓	✓	✓
Off-Road Damper								✓	✓	✓
4WD Mode								✓	✓	✓
Transmission
Transmission type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Differential Lock					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wheels/brakes
Premium Brake Calipers					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Wheels - Chrome					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Brakes - Ventilated Discs					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Brakes - Ventilated Discs					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Aluminum Wheels					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Off-Road tires								✓	✓	✓
Infotainment
AUX					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
HDMI					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
CD Player					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Microphone					✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Touchscreen					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bluetooth					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
DVD							✓	✓
Touch Screen Size								✓	✓	✓
Wireless Headphone								✓	✓	✓
Rear Seat Entertainment System								✓
Rear Audio Control								✓	✓	✓
Multi Information Display								✓	✓	✓
Rear Screen								✓	✓	✓

⋅configuration information is for reference only, please refer to the actual vehicle for specifics.

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FAQs about Nissan XTerra

The Nissan Xterra is a V-6.
The Nissan Xterra comes with a 4.0-liter V6 engine, producing 261 horsepower, paired with a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission, and features a body-on-frame construction, off-road capabilities, and a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds.
The Nissan Xterra was equipped with a V6 engine, specifically a 4.0-liter VQ40DE engine in most models.
The most common problem with the Nissan Xterra is excessive rusting, particularly in the frame and undercarriage areas.

Nissan XTerra Specifications Comparison By Trims

Engine

Dimensions

Car Information

Engine / Motor

Fuel Economy

Technologies

Exterior

Interior

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Transmission

Wheels/brakes

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