What is the Nissan Xterra?
The Xterra is a truck-based sport utility vehicle with a practical cabin and cargo space. Its upright shape and roof rack reflect its focus on carrying passengers and outdoor gear. Nissan’s original design included useful touches such as floor tie-downs and ceiling hooks.
The Xterra joined Nissan’s North American SUV range in 2000. The second generation brought more power, room and utility, while keeping the model’s rugged character.
Xterra generations
The first generation ran from 2000–2004 under the WD22 code. The second followed from 2005–2015 under the N50 code. Nissan described the later generation as offering more power, room and utility.
The second-generation design featured flared fenders and a roof rack with a latchable lid. Nissan also highlighted practical cabin storage and equipment for active use.
Engines and fuel consumption
The US EPA figures cover petrol Xterras with engines from 2.4 L to 4.0 L, during 2000–2015. Canadian figures cover the same engine-size range and years, also with petrol power.
The best combined US fuel-economy figure listed is 19 MPG on the EPA test. The lowest listed consumption is 12.4 L/100 km (EPA). In Canada, the lowest listed consumption is 12.7 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. These results use different procedures: the EPA and Canadian 5-cycle tests differ from each other and from Europe’s WLTP and NEDC tests.
Where was the Xterra sold?
The figures cover the United States and Canada. The US EPA range spans 2000–2015 and includes 40 versions; the Canadian NRCan range spans the same years and includes 31 versions.
Questions and answers
What years were the Xterra generations?
The first generation ran from 2000–2004; the second ran from 2005–2015.
What engines did the Xterra use in the US and Canada?
The listed versions use petrol engines from 2.4 L to 4.0 L.
What is the Xterra’s best combined EPA fuel economy?
The best combined rating listed is 19 MPG.
Why do US and Canadian fuel figures differ?
The EPA and NRCan 5-cycle procedures are different tests, so their results are not directly equivalent.
