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2008 Nissan Xterra OR-V6 4x4

2008 Nissan Xterra OR-V6 4x4The 2008 Nissan Xterra OR is a 4x4 version with a V6 engine and these sport utility vehicles are carving out a niche’ for themselves in the market place. They can come outfitted in a rear wheel or front wheel drive mode. Its’ most attractive characteristics are its’ rugged demeanor, its’ cargo versatility and a youthful attitude. They have tested out to be strong from a stop and around town they can be quiet efficient.

Under the hood of these vehicles lies a 4.0 liter, direct overhead camshaft, V6 engine that is mated with a six speed manual transmission system. Those are just the tip of that proverbial iceberg when it comes to standard features and they are joined by many more. Including an electronically controlled transfer case, an engine speed sensitive rack and pinion power steering system, a fully boxed high strength frame and a front and rear stabilizer bar. Those features attribute to a smooth, safe and quiet touring experience. The comfort and convenience associated amenities include sporty reclining front bucket seats, driver and front passenger sun visors both with extenders and vanity mirrors.

Those safety features includes Nissan’s Advanced Air Bag System which includes seat belts, front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, adjustable front and rear head restraints and front seat active head restraints. They are supported by a zone body construction system with front and rear crumple zones, an energy absorbing steering column and there are lower anchors for the children. There are child safety rear door locks, pipe style side guard door beams, a vehicle dynamic control feature and a vehicle security system that includes an engine immobilizer.

There are some other internal features which are standard and they include a stereo audio system that is anchored around an am/fm stereo and a compact disc player and which is delivered through a sextet of speakers that are well placed in these vehicles for the utmost in sound quality.

There a leather wrapped steering wheel that is a standard component and it is joined by variable intermittent front windshield wipers, black body side moulding, power door locks, power front windows with the express down element and a first aid kit. Power side view mirrors are injected into each of these vehicles as well as rear cargo area utility hooks, and in the cabin microfilter and a cruise control system.

SPECIFICATIONS: ENGINE TYPE: 4.0 LITER, DOHC, V6; TRANSMISSION: SIX SPEED MANUAL; STEERING: ENGINE SPEED SENSITIVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING; WHEELS: 16" ALLOY WHEELS; BRAKES: FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.

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