2005 Nissan Xterra Road Test

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TO THE POINT Selling Points: Big boost in power, great off-roader
Deal Breakers: Poor fuel economy, mediocre interior materials
Our Advice: If your SUVing travels take you off road, the Xterra is hard to beat; otherwise, consider one of many more comfortable and refined competitors

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Safety Based on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests and an impressive list of standard safety equipment, the 2005 Nissan Xterra has obviously been designed with occupants’ well-being in mind.

Based on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests and an impressive list of standard safety equipment, the 2005 Nissan Xterra has obviously been designed with occupants’ well-being in mind.

NHTSA awarded the redesigned Xterra four out of five stars for driver and front passenger frontal impact, and five stars for front and rear side impact. NHTSA has yet to assign a rollover rating to this Nissan. The other primary testing organization, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), has not tested the 2005 Xterra.

Drivers and passengers will appreciate the 2005 Nissan Xterra’s standard antilock brakes, traction control, electronic brake-force distribution, and active front headrests that help prevent whiplash in the event of collision. Off-Road and SE models benefit from a standard stability control system that kicks in to keep the Xterra headed in the right direction. This system is optional on the S.