Reviews: The 2002 Nissan Xterra
By Jane Smith
Introduction
The 2002 Xterra is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Nissan. It is Nissan's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $23,199 USD in 2002.
Xterra Dimensions
In 2002 the Xterra has an overall length of 178.00 inches and a width of 70.40 inches. It sits a total of 74.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 9.20 inches. Front headroom is 38.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Xterra a turning radius of 35.40 inches. It uses 265/70R16 tires with a wheelbase of 104.30 inches.
Drivetrain
The Xterra comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3875 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 3.3L V6 SOHC 12V engine is rated at 16 miles/gallon city driving with a 19.40 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Xterra retails for $23,199 USD with a invoice price of $21,333 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Limited Slip Differential. Leading optional equipment includes Cargo Net, Splash Guards, Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror, Tow Hitch Receiver.
Exterior color choices include Alpine Green Metallic, Cloud White, Gold Rush Metallic, Just Blue Metallic, Molten Lava Metallic, Sedona Metallic, Shock Blue, Silver Ice Metallic, Solar Yellow, Super Black with interior choices of Celedon Cloth Interior, Sage Cloth Interior. The Xterra seats 5 people with 41.40 inches front leg room.
Nissan Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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