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2005 NISSAN XTERRA

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Mechanical

Engine

 
Name

VQ40

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Longitudinal

Cylinders / configuration

V6

Block / head composition

Aluminum/aluminum

Displacement

4.0L (3,954 cc)

Horsepower

265 @ 5,600

Torque (lb-ft)

284 @ 4,000

Bore & stroke (mm)

95.5 x 92

Compression ratio (:1)

9.7

Spark plugs

Platinum-tipped

Maximum engine speed

6,000 rpm

Induction system

Nissan Variable Induction System

Valvetrain

DOHC, Silent Chain, Two-Stage,

4-Valves per Cylinder

Engine mounts

4 solid (non-fluid filled) mounts

Recommended fuel

Regular unleaded

Emissions system

LEVII-LEV

Tier2 Bin 5

Exhaust

Single Exit / Main and Post Muffler

 

Electrical

 
Ignition system

Electronic (direct ignition)

Starter

12 volt

Alternator

1.8 watt

Battery

GR24F-550

 

Transmission and Drive System

4x2

4x4

 

S

OR

SE

Drive configuration

2WD and 4WD

Transmission type

5-speed AT and 6-speed manual

Gear ratio

     1st

     2nd

     3rd

     4th

     5th

        6th

     Reverse

M/T            A/T

4.368            3.842

2.518            2.353

1.743            1.529

1.283            1.000

1.000            0.839

0.769                     

3.538            2.937

Final drive ratio (:1)

M/T   A/T

3.538  2.937

M/T   A/T

3.538  3.133

A/T

2.937 (4x2)

3.133 (4x4)

Transfer case gear ratio (:1)            Low

                                                     High

-

2.625

-

1.000

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

(Available on 6M/T model
April 2005 Production)

O

S

S

Off-Road VDC
(includes Hill Start Assist [HSA]
and Hill Descent Control [HDC])
 

S (4x4 A/T only)

 
           

 

Brakes

 
Standard
Front                                        Type

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented Disc

11.65 x 1.1

Rear                                          Type

                              Size diameter (in.)

Solid Drum in Disc

11.25 x .7

Brake control        Brake Limited-Slip

                   Locking Rear Differential

S (4x4 only)

S (A/T only)

S (4x4 only)

-

-

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

     Number of wheels

S

4

Parking brake                             Type

                                             Location

Urethane

Center Lever

 

Steering

 
Type

Power rack-and-pinion

Power-assisted

S

Overall ratio (:1)

20.4

Turns (lock-to-lock)

3.54

Curb-to-curb turning diameter (ft.)

37 ft. 7 in. (4x2), 37 ft. 3 in. (4x4)

Manual Tilt Steering

S

Steering wheel

   3-spoke                                     Urethane

                                                      Leather

                               Audio Steering Controls

             S               OR               SE

             S                 -                  -

             -                  -                 S

             -                 O                 S

 

Suspension

 
Front

Independent

Rear

Rigid Leaf

Bilstein? shock absorbers

Off-Road Models

 

Body / Chassis

 
Type

Body on Frame (ladder-type)

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

Skid plates                               Oil Pan

                                      Transfer Case

                                            Fuel Tank

Off-Road

Off-Road (4x4 only)

Off-Road

Tow hooks                            1 in front

S

Exterior

Wheels & Tires

4x2

4x4

 

S

OR

SE

S

OR

SE

Wheels

Center Cap Alloy

    16? aluminum-alloy (7.0JJ)

S

-

-

S

-

-

    16? aluminum-alloy ? off-road (7.0JJ)

-

S

-

-

S

-

    17 aluminum-alloy (8.0JJ)

-

-

S

-

-

S

    Spare                                             Alloy

                                                         Steel

-

S

S

-

S

-

-

S

S

-

S

-

Tires
    P265/70R16 OWL ? BFGoodrich Long Trail

S

-

-

S

-

-

P265/75R16 OWL ? BFGoodrich Rugged Trail

-

S

-

-

S

-

           P265/65 R17 - BFGoodrich Long Trail

-

-

S

-

-

S

Spare tire

Full-size

               

 

Lights

4x2

4x4

 

S

OR

SE

S

SE

OR

Headlights
     Type                                                           

Halogen

     Front fog lamps

-

S

S

-

S

S

 

Additional Exterior Features

4x2

4x4

 

S

OR

SE

S

OR

SE

Outside mirrors
     Type                                          Folding

                                                  Black dual

S

S

     Adjustment                                 Manual

                                                Dual Power

S

O

-

S

-

S

S

O

-

S

-

S

Bumpers

                                     Front ? Not Painted

                                     Rear ? Black

                                     Bumper Step Pad

                                     Bumper Side Step

S

S

S

S

Outside Door Handles     

                                    Front ? Not Painted

                                     Rear ? Not Painted

S

S

Step device                                   Step Rail

O

 

S

O

 

S

UV Cut Glass Windows

S

Privacy glass

Rear door windows, rear quarter
window fixed, liftgate window

Wipers

         Front ? variable intermittent w/ wipers

  Rear ? 4-speed fixed intermittent w/ wipers

                         Rear Washer Nozzle ? Black

S

S

S

Roof rack

     Roof rails

     Roof rack w/ cross bars

     Gear Basket and Air Dam

S

S

S

 

Interior

Seating

4x2

4x4

 

S

OR

SE

S

OR

SE

Capacity

5-passengers

Materials  
     Cloth

S

-

S

-

-

S
     Cloth ? Unique Off-Road Blue/Graphit

-

S

-

-

S

-

Front seats                                        Type

Bucket

                                               Seat Slides

                                                  Reclining

                       Height Adjustment (Driver)

                          Lumbar Support (Driver)

                                     Active Headrests

S

                         Flat Fold Passenger Seat

                     Back Board Passenger Seat

O

S

S

O

S

S

2nd Row                                          Type

3-passenger, split bench
fold flat (60/40)

                         Removable Seat Cushion

                  Outboard Child Seat Anchors

 Detachable, Height Adjustable Headrests

S

Cargo Area  
                                  Luggage Floor Box

                       Rear Gate Storage w/strap

            Luggage Right Side Storage w/net

              Luggage Left Side Storage w/net

                                            First Aid Kit

S

O

S

S

O

S

S

Floor

S

                                 Easy Clean 2nd Row
                            Easy Clean Cargo Area
 Rear Cargo Area Ceiling
Hooks x4 (metal)
 Adjustable ?C-Channel?
Tie-Down Hooks x4
                                 Floor Trim Channel
                              Coin Box (concealed)
                           Driver?s Side Foot Rest

 

Audio

4x2

4x4

 

S

OR

SE

S

OR

SE

Head unit and speakers  
     AM/FM CD

S

S

-

S

S

-

     AM/FM 6CD Rockford Fosgate w/      

                                                subwoofer

-

O

S

-

O

S

     Speed Sensitive Volume

-

O

S

-

O

S

     MP3 CD Capability

-

O

S

-

O

S

     Satellite Radio Capability

-

O

S

-

O

S

Speaker details

     (2) Fr door, (2) Rr door, (2) Fr tweeters

     (2) Fr door, (2) Rr door, (2) Fr tweeters,

         (2) Rr tweeters, subwoofer

 

S

S

-

S

S

-

-

O

S

-

O

S

Antenna                                     Rod Screw

S

 

Instrumentation

 
Meters/gauges

     Speedometer ? MPH main, KPH sub

     Tachometer

     Coolant temperature

     Fuel level

     Odometer

     Clock

 

Analog

Analog

Analog

Analog

Analog

Digital

Warning Lights  
     Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)

S

     Air Bag

S

 

Comfort & Convenience Features

4x2

4x4

 

S

OR

SE

S

OR

SE

Cruise control w/ steering mounted controls

O

S

S

O

S

S

Power windows

     One-touch down front (driver side)

     One-touch down front (passenger side)

     One-touch down front (rear)

O

S

S

O

S

S

Power door locks

O

S

S

O

S

S

Remote keyless entry system

O

S

S

O

S

S

Fuel filler door

Manual

Interior  
     Center console

S

     Overhead sunglass storage

S

     Glove Box (non-locking)

S

     Sunglass Holder (overhead)

-

-

S

-

-

S

     Driver?s Seat Back Pocket

     Passenger Seat Back Pocket

O

S

S

O

S

S

S

Sun visor

  W/O Extender

  W/ Extender and Vanity Mirror

  W/ Extender and Vanity Mirror, Illuminated

 

S

-

-

S

-

-

O

S

S

S

S

S

-

-

S

-

-

S

Air conditioning/heater 

                         Single Manual temp control

S

Rear heater ducts

S

Cup holders                                        Front

                                                          Rear

w/rubber insert (2)

On console (2)

Power outlets ? four

2 on I/P, CTR console, cargo area

Assist grips                Ingress/Egress Fr Grip

                     Fr Assist Grip ? ceiling AS side

                                Ingress/Egress Rr Grip

                      2nd assist grip ? ceiling RH/LH

S

S

S

S

Inside rear view mirror      

    W/ Anti-Dazzling

S

 

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems

4x2

4x4

 

S

OR

SE

S

OR

SE

Air bags

   Driver

   Passenger

   Side-impact supplemental

   Curtain side-impact/rollover supplemental

 

S

S

O

O

Outboard seat belts                             Front

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