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2004 NISSAN XTERRA

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Mechanical
Engine
I4 XE
V6 (XE / SE)
S/C (SE)
Name
TA5N
VG33E
Cam Design
DOHC
SOHC
Orientation
Longitudinal
Cylinders / Configuration
Inline 4
V6
Block / Head Composition
Cast iron/aluminum
Displacement (liters)
2.4L
3.3L
Horsepower
143 @ 5,200 RPM
180 @ 4,800 RPM
210 @ 4,800 RPM
Torque (lbs/ft)
154 @ 4,000 RPM
202 @ 2,800 RPM
246 @ 2,800 RPM
Bore & Stroke (mm)
89.0 x 96.0
91.5 x 83.0
Compression Ratio (:1)
9.2
8.9
Spark Plugs
Double-tipped platinum
Maximum Engine Speed
6,100 RPM
5,800 RPM
Induction System Electronic multi-point fuel injection
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Valvetrain 4-valves-per-cylinder
2-vales-per-cylinder
Electronic Throttle Control
Standard
Engine Mounts
Elastomer rubber
Front-liquid filled
Recommended Fuel
Unleaded regular
Premium unleaded
Emissions System
Two catalytic converters (manifold + under floor)
Electrical
I4 XE
V6 (XE / SE)
S/C (SE)
Ignition System
Electronic
Starter
1.0 kW
1.4 kW
Alternator

12-volt, 70 amp.

12-volt, 80 amp.

12-volt, 100 amp.

S

-

-

-

S (XE)

S (SE)

-

-

S

Battery
55D23R
Engine Room 12-volt Junction Box
-
O (XE)

S (SE)

S
Transmission and Drive System
I4 XE
V6 (XE / SE)
S/C (SE)
Drive configuration

2-wheel drive

4-wheel drive (w/ auto locking hubs)

S

-

S (4x2)

S (4x4)

S (4x2)

S (4x4)

Transmission Type 5-speed MT

4-speed AT (floor mounted)

S

-

S (XE)

S (SE)

-

S

Transmission Control automatic (w/shift lock)
Electronic
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
-
S (SE)
S
Gear Ratio
M/T
M/T
A/T
1st
3.592
3.580
2.785
2nd
2.246
2.077
1.545
3rd
1.415
1.360
1.000
4th
1.000
1.000
0.694
5th
0.821
0.811
-
Reverse
3.657
3.636

2.272

Final Drive Ratio (:1) (based on std. tires)
4.875
4.636 (XE)/ 4.900 (SE)
4.636
Transfer Case Gear Ration (:1)

low

high

-

-

2.02 (4x4)

1.00 (4x4)

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) w/Traction Control and cancel switch (AT only)
-
O (4x4)
Brakes
Standard
Front

Type

Rotor size diameter x thickness (in.)

Vented Disc ? Dual Caliper

10.2" x 1" (4x2) / 10.9" x 1" (4x4)

Rear

Type

Size diameter x thickness (in.)

Self-adjusting Drum

10.2" x 1" (4x2) / 11.6" x 1" (4x4)

Brake Control
Power-assisted
ABS

Number of Wheels

Number of Channels

Number of Sensors

G-Sensor (4x4 only)

Standard

4

3

3 (4x2) / 4 (4x4)

S (4x4 only)

Parking Brake Type

Function

Foot (inst release)

Mechanical to rear wheels

Steering
Type
Recirculating ball
Power Assisted
Standard
Overall Ratio (:1)
17.6
Turns (lock to lock)
3.7 (4x2) / 3.4 (4x4)
Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in feet)
35.4
Steering Wheel

Type

4-spoke urethane (XE) / 4-spoke leather (SE)

Audio steering controls

N/A (I4) / Standard (SE)

Tilt (root joint)

Optional (I4) / Standard (XE/SE)
Suspension
Front

Stabilizer Bar

Double wishbone

Standard

Rear

Stabilizer Bar

Leaf spring

Standard

Body / Chassis
Type
Body on frame
Materials (primary) Corrosion resistant and high strength steel
Skid Plates
Engine / Fuel tank
Tow Hooks Front (4x2 & 4x4)
N/A (I4) / Optional (XE) / Standard (SE)

Exterior

Wheels & Tires
I4 XE
V6 (XE / SE)
S/C (SE)
Wheels

Black center cap

S
S (XE)
-

Center cap w/ 'Nissan' (rear wheels only - 4x4)

-
S

15" styled steel wheel (7.0J x 15)

S
-

16"silver aluminum alloy (7.0JJ x 16)

-
S (XE)
-

16" charcoal aluminum alloy (7.0 x 16)

-
S (SE)
-

17" charcoal aluminum alloy (8.0JJ x 17)

-
-
S
Tires

P265/70R15

S
-
-

P265/70R16

-
S
S

P265/65R17

-
-
S
Tire pressure monitor system ? monitors all 4 tires
-
O (4x4)
Spare tire ? under body

15" steel spare

16" steel spare

17" steel spare

S

-

-

-

S

-

-

-

S

Lights
I4 XE
V6 (XE / SE)
S/C (SE)
Headlights Type

Manual recessed mounted halogen

Fog lights
Dlr. Acc.
S (SE)
S
Center high mount stop light
S
Additional Exterior Features
I4 XE
V6 (XE / SE)
S/C (SE)
Outside Mirrors

Type

Paddle (black dual manual)

Aero (black dual manual)

Aero (black dual power)

S

-

O

-

S (XE)

S (SE)

-

-

S

Black front and rear bumpers
S
Fender flares stamped in body
S
Fender lip moldings
-
O (XE)
S
Step Device Step rail
O
S
Green-tinted windshield and front door windows
S
Black privacy glass Rear door windows, rear quarter windows - fixed, liftgate window - fixed

Wipers

Front windshield - variable intermittent

Rear liftgate glass ? single speed

O


S

S


S

S


S

Roof rack Railings, cross bars and removable basket
Cargo area

Cargo cover mounting

S
S
S

Cargo cover, retractable

O
S
S

Mountain bike rack (interior)

Dlr. Acc.
Dlr. Acc.
Dlr. Acc.

First aid kit

O
S
S

Luggage side net (both sides except right side only with Rockford Fosgate audio)

S
S
S

Ceiling tie down clips: 6 total, 4 metal, 2 plastic

S
S
S

Floor tie down hooks (4)

S
S
S

Interior

Seating
I4 XE
V6 (XE / SE)
S/C (SE)
Capacity
5 passenger (2 in front, 3 in back)
Materials

Woven

Moquette

Unique charcoal cloth

Leather-appointed seats (w/ suede-like door inserts)

 

S

-

-

-

 

S (XE)

S (SE)

S (SE)

O (SE)

 

-

-

S

O

Front seats

Type

Adjustable headrests

Center console w/ armrest

 

Bucket

S

S

Rear seats

50/50 split bench

Removable bottom cushions

Fixed headrests

 

S

S

S

Audio
I4 XE
V6 (XE / SE)
S/C (SE)
Head unit and speakers

AM/FM/CD

S
S (XE)
-

300W Rockford Fosgate-powered AM/FM/in-dash 6-disc CD changer

-
S (SE)

O (XE)

S

4 speakers

S
-
-

6 speakers

-
S (XE)
-

8 speakers (6 locations)

-
S (SE)
S (SE)
Speaker details

6.5" front door speakers (2)

S
S (XE)
-

6" x 9" cargo area speakers (2)

S
S (XE)
-

1" tweeter in each A-pillar (2)

-
S (XE)
-

6.5" high performance front door speakers (2)

-
S (SE)
S

6" x 9" high performance cargo area speakers (4) 2 locations

-
S (SE)
S

Subwoofer (cargo area mounted)

-
S (SE)
S

1" high performance front door tweeters (2)

-
S (SE)
S
Antenna
Fixed mast
Instrumentation
Meters/Gauges

Speedometer

Tachometer

Coolant temperature

Fuel level

Odometer ? LCD digital

Twin trip odometer ? LCD digital

Digital clock ? radio integrated

Standard
Comfort & Convenience Features
I4 XE
V6 (XE / SE)
S/C (SE)
Cruise control (ASCD)
O
S (SE), O (XE)
S
Power windows (w/ driver one-touch down)
O
S
Power door locks
O
S
Remote keyless entry system (RKE)
O
S
Remote releases
Hood
Large center console w/ CD storage and center armrest/storage (fixed)
S
Illuminated entry/exit system
-
S (SE), O (XE)
O
Front map lights
-
O
O
Cargo area light Type
Dome integrated
Sunvisors without vanity mirror
S
Urethane shift knob
S
Air conditioning/heater
Manual temperature control
Window defogger

Front

Liftgate glass

w/ front and side defogger vents

S

Rear heater ducts
S
Cup holders

Front

Rear

Dual, console mounted

Dual, console mounted

Power outlets (3 std, 2 opt)

Lower dash

Inside center console

Rear center console

Rear cargo area

Dual 12 volt power outlets, engine compartment

S

S

S

O

-

S

S

S

S

S (SE), O (XE)

S

S

S

S

S

Roof headliner net
S
Assist grips (5)
Front right / both A-pillars / both sides rear
Non-lockable glove box
S
Cargo area side storage pockets
S (both sides except for right side only with Rockford Fosgate audio)
Battery saver
S
S (SE), O (XE)
S
Inside rear view mirror
Day/night type, manual adjust

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems
I4 XE
V6 (XE / SE)
S/C (SE)
Airbags

Driver (dual-stage)

Passenger (dual-stage)

Curtain side-impact supplemental

S

S

O

S

S

O

S

S

O

Outboard seat belts Shoulder
3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger)
Inboard seat belt Rear center
2-point
Seatbelt pretensioners
Front
Front height-adjustable seat belt w/ pretensioners and load limiters
S
Power window lockout button
O
S (SE)
S
LATCH system
S
Child safety rear door locks
S
Passive Safety
Energy absorbing steering column

Front crumple zones

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

Rear crumple zones

Body side reinforcements

Shift interlock system

S
Security
I4 XE
V6 (XE / SE)
S/C (SE)
Tamper proof door lock key cylinder

Steering wheel locks when key is removed

Vehicle Security System

S

S

-

S

S

S (SE), O (XE)

S

S

S

Dimensions

Exterior (inches)
I4 XE
V6 (XE / SE)
S/C (SE)
Wheelbase
104.3
Overall length
178.0
Overall width (excludes mirrors)
70.4
Overall height (w/ std tires) w/roof rack
73.7
73.7 (XE) / 74.4 (4x2 SE) / 74.2 (4x4 SE)
73.9 (4x2) / 73.8 (4x4)
Tread width

Front

Rear

60.0

59.3

Minimum running ground clearance (w/ std tires)
9.4
9.3 (4x2 XE) / 9.6 (4x4 XE) / 10.0 (4x2 SE)/
10.3 (4x4 SE)
9.6 (4x2) /
9.9 (4x4)
Cargo liftover height (w/ std tires)
32.3
Step-in height

Front

 

 

 

Rear

20.5

 

 

 

22.9

20.5 (4x2 XE)

20.7 (4x4 XE)

21.2 (4x2 SE)

21.3 (4x4 SE)

22.9 (XE)

23.5 (4x2 SE)

24 (4x4 SE)

21.0 (4x2)

20.9 (4x4)

23.2 (4x2)

23.1 (4x4)

Cargo area

Length

Height

Width at floor

69.5

36.7

39.4

Angle of approach (degrees)
31.2
31.2 (4x2 XE)

32 (4x4 XE)

32.6 (4x2 SE)

33 (4x4 SE)

32.7 (4x2)

33.4 (4x4)

Angle of departure (degrees)
27.3
27.5 (4x2 XE)

27.3 (4x4 XE)

28.6 (4x2 SE)

28.3 (4x4 SE)

28.4 (4x2)

28.3 (4x4)

Breakover angle (degrees)
-
25.4 (4x4 XE)

27.1 (4x4 SE)

27.1 (4x4 SE)
Interior (inches)
Front
Back
Head room (with sunroof / without sunroof)
38.6 / 38.0
37.8
Leg room
41.4
32.8
Hip room
52.0
51.9
Shoulder room
54.5
54.4
Weights
I4 XE