The creation of this model is associated with car racing called XTERRA. These competitions were a triathlon. They included overcoming water obstacles, riding in mountainous areas and overcoming off-road. The first time these races were held on the Hawaiian island of Maui in 1996, and at first they were called Aquaterra, and only then they got the name XTERRA. Nissan became the main sponsor of these competitions from 1998 to 2006. In honor of these races and named a new car.
Nissan X Terra was created by Nissan based on the Frontier model. And to some extent, its appearance resembles its predecessor. He made his debut back in 2000. The motto at its creation was: “Everything you need. You don’t have to do anything.”
It was originally created for the US market and other countries in North and South America, but gradually the sales spread to Europe. Despite his good external data and a strong active image, in 2002 he underwent significant changes.
The studio in California was engaged in modernization of the brand, and some features of Japanese aesthetics were partially introduced into its design, which is why the appearance of the machine only won. Let's look at the mysterious bulge of the fifth door, the asymmetrical rear window, the non-standard shape of the windows in the rear doors.
In 2004, the Nissan Xterra was actually reborn. Its design has been substantially redone. As his new chassis was taken chassis from another model - Nissan Aramada, larger in size. The car was equipped with a powerful six-cylinder engine. The most powerful version of this engine has a volume of 3.3 liters and is able to accelerate the car at a speed of 210 kilometers per hour. Transmission - automatic, five-speed or manual, six-speed. Consumption when driving around the city (in the urban cycle) is 14.8 liters per hundred kilometers.
The main production facilities of Nissan X Terra until 2007 were located in Brazil. It is also produced in Iran under license, like the Nissan Roniz. It is also assembled in China, also under license, like the Nissan Paladin. Now it is produced mainly in the city of Smyrna (Tennessee), in the United States.
In the United States, until 2008, the Nissan XTerra was sold as an entry-level SUV model for people who love an active lifestyle. Among Nissan products, starting in 2008, this place was taken by the
Nissan Rogue
SUV . Since 2009, the assembly line began to work in Russia.
It is important to note that the Nissan XTerra has a well-thought-out and solid security system. If we talk about airbags, they are provided for several types: front passenger, front driver, side front, side rear, curtains. For braking, additional safety systems are provided: a system for controlling brake forces, preventing brake locks and emergency braking. Also provided are electronic stability control and a system for preventing slipping of wheels.
Comfort issues are not forgotten. The cabin has a powerful Rockford Fosgate audio system, which has a six-disc CD changer, a subwoofer and seven speakers. The power of this system is 300 watts. The package also includes cruise control, air conditioning, a separate remote control for air conditioning for passengers. Thanks to the shape of the body and folding seats, the luggage compartment is one of the most spacious in this class of cars.
Nissan XTerra is an SUV designed for people who prefer an active lifestyle, and it is perfect for long trips.