2013 Nissan Xterra On-Road Drive and Review (Part 2)

[@snakekeeper2073]

I bought a 2015 xterra pro4x, same color with the manual 6 speed. It is a JOY to drive every single day!

[@jgregg7100]

I own an 05 xterra 4x4 auto and its amazing on and off road, would love a pro 4x. Just an amazing vehicle

[@ajamini]

I just got a 2014 Pro 4X for about 34K. For the price I got a lot of goodies like back-up camera, navigation system, all the Pro-4X features, and it has one of the best sound systems I've heard in a car in this price range. These true SUVs are a dying breed but I love it. The ride quality and noise level is really good for a traditional SUV and I highly recommend it to anybody who is tired of all the pansy crossovers out there.

[@realonethreesevens3640]

I sound deadened my doors and upgraded the stereo, now my X's sound system/doors sound like a Benz when you close them as well as road noise is cut down a alot

[@jonnyspeed]

You guys didn't mention one huge benefit that the Xterra has over the competition... Towing capacity is far greater on the Xterra. If you are looking for an off-road play toy you are buying a Jeep. If you are the rest of the 99% of the population looking for a practical mid-sized SUV that can tow a decent amount AND go off road to a camp site, have lots of utility, and have 4 real doors then the Xterra wins easily.

[@colep.8330]

Hell yea ran a landscaping business with one for a few months lol

[@kingfry24]

This car is for young men who go camping or outdoors with their friends, that's why the designers didn't take into consideration weather a child can reach the door handle or not. it's not really a family car but even if it was it's not a major flaw

[@artukr5935]

I have 2010 nissan xterra, such a nice truck and so reliable

[@danroggie8265]

My 2012 I bought for 18k. It had 59500k when I got it in January 2019. It runs great. My 6 yr old can reach the door handles although just barely and it’s a bit tight with 2 booster seats and a big 11 yr old in the middle but it works fine. Came with the fosgate sound system which is ok but not as good as fords or gym but other than that the gas mileage is way better than my last vehicle an 03 durrango. 12litres per 100 km is way better than 20 bucks every time I started my dodge. So far very happy. I hope they bring it back soon. I’ve heard rumours they might be. Planning my wife’s next vehicle to be a pathfinder which should be a huge upgrade over her problematic vw Jetta. Great review Nathan. Sorry you didn’t get to do the stingray review lol

[@michelg.536]

Not sure what Nathan is complaining about the roof lights; turn the high beams on first and them the roof lights, that's it.

[@TucsonDude]

Nah...still a PITA. I have used mine a few times in the 4 years I've owned it.

[@Sm0k3y707]

Ferreal... it’s easy as pie. And it makes sense why they would do that.

[@texascoastwandererkayakfis672]

Correct..that simple.. Turn on high beam then push off road lamps and voila ! Makes sense as to not have them on accidently..them lights are Bright !!

[@ZachBillings]

I keep a jump box in that compartment under the floor in the back. It's perfect for that.

[@joshvideosomg]

Your guys reviews have come a long way over the years. Totally enjoy watching them - very informative. Keep up the good work!

[@josephpennington5523]

Did anyone else see the face in the clouds at 4:39. Awesome.

[@traviskerner1535]

Nathan, I have a 2007 Xterra with 105000 miles and it runs like it is a brand new car! Definitely worth buying! And yes, it's an automatic

[@edelmejia]

you are right same thing for me i love this xterra american trucks is just big engines after few years not power anymore , just japanese trucks

[@KT-ig7pu]

Proud owner of a 2015 pro4x xterra with the rare 6mt

[@mckessa17]

They just not making full frame SUV's like this anymore. Great for winter driving, pulling your boat and fishing the back lakes in Canada.

[@davesnothere3425]

The 4runner still is

[@minivanman1356]

I just bought a 2013 and can't believe how peppy it is and fun to drive it is.

[@mschmidtTX]

Nathan, great review. Agree on the door handles vs. kids. Also the rear doors have a sharp 90 deg. angle that is head/eye height for children. Ours have all run into that at some point with varying amounts of injury. On the plus side, in our 2005 Xterra we fit 3 car seats across - boosters on each side and rear-facing baby seat in the middle. Not ideal but it works.

[@CallumStewartTV]

Am I the only one who actually likes the look of it? I know its outdated, but its very "simple". I for one like simple. Great review btw :)

[@PeteKawiGuy]

I have had both manual and auto Xterras. Now I am in the auto and like it more. Just works better for what I use it for. Far superior for crawling off road as I do frequently. To each there own I guess Nathan.

[@NathanDAdlen]

You're right, but that portion on the lower half of the fascia that is painted to look like metal (like a skid-plate) is where I am pointing my argument. Thanks for watching!

[@jameslyon3750]

A few months ago I bought a luxury Ram limited 1500 with off road package. Very nice pickup but I’m too fussy to get it dirty. Just purchased a 2015 pro4x Xterra and I’m honestly way more excited about this purchase as it’s just so much more fun to drive. I shined up the Ram, stashed it in the garage and who knows when I’ll drive that again. LOL

[@h3runs]

Always loved this vehicle, really wished they sold them in my neck of the woods :( Too many vehicles nowadays seem to try too hard at being all things to all people. Always appreciated the simplicity and honesty of the Xterra and really thought Nissan's past tagline of "everything you need, and nothing you don't," was pretty spot on.

[@gam_goes6579]

Real men don't need to stir their coffee. We drink it black ;-) Great review!

[@altonrivera3586]

Men don't have to make an Idiotic statement like that

[@Codidicus]

Good review man.

[@noelebbert9322]

I have to give props to Nissan for the xterra. Look at the car market today and appreciate the utility of the vehicle. What is the BRZ is to sports cars, what is the Raptor to trucks and what is the Xterra for SUV's ? It is a break away from the mainstream. Yes the car may be "2006", but damnit certain things were better in 2006. This truck reminds me of the 80 series yota LC. Purpose built, purpose engineered and priced to compete. Who else does that? Jeep and Fj are expensive. TY TFL

[@thickthighsluv]

I have in 2013 Xterra and the temp stays pretty close to the bottom of the temp gauge and I live in the Dubai, which is hotter than Death Valley.

[@edelmejia]

well better buy a camel and you will not get any issue at future je je je je je is cheap reliable je je je je je

[@therussmccurdy2602]

I'll be in Colorado in June and I have a 2007 Nissan Xterra with a manual transmission if you want to drive it. Im setting it up for camping too

[@USEmePISTOL]

I personally own a 2012 Nissan Xterra Pro 4x. I average 18mpg. Through an average tank of gas for me it does get driven like a rally car, it also gets driven 19 miles highway to work. I still average 18mpg. This is coming from some one who traded in a diesel vw jetta for it. In the jetta i averaged 47mpg with an AFE cold air intake. SAME DRIVING(before cold air intake i got 44mpg).

[@meissnerflux]

I sold my 2012 Jetta sportwagen 2.5. Traded 30mpg for 20. Loved the VW for the price. But as a work vehicle the xterra is more spacious and solid with better visibility. . Plus in northeast Ohio, a low car is not best as a daily driver due to horrendous roads

[@tomastylecek7209]

its the last manual pro 4x im sistening thanks brother

[@Dezeau]

Hey Nathan the ram rumble be was just realest you guys should do a review of it when you guys can get a hold of it

[@GreenMasterMike]

Love your video the only thing is you should rename it hater of Nissan Xterra does it review because the vehicle is an awesome vehicle I've been a Chevy man all my life I bought one of these and they're great

[@ZachBillings]

AHHH. 0-60 is definitely more punchy with the manual. I'm always impressed by how well mine gets going, and was expecting it to look better at 7:07.

[@Agent-hc2ul]

need to do some reviews on older 4x4 so we know what used cars/trucks/SUV we should buy. Do to this video and MANY others I am loving the xterra. I am looking at the 2000 SE. would like to see one go up these mountains... Thanks for the videos. One more thing would like to see " Top 10 offroad worthy under 5k and 10k. You guys should also do a cheap truck challenge.

[@ek3310]

I BUY THE NISSAN XTERRA 2012 WITH 2.5 L DIESEL ENGINE, 5-SPEED MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION VERY ECONOMICAL IN CONSUMPTION 45 KILOMETERS PER GALLON IN CITY AND 60 KILOMETERS PER GALLON IN EXTREMELY WINDY HIGH MOUNTAIN ROADS, THE XTERRA DIESEL HAS A GREAT TORQUE, SUPERIOR TO THE GASOLINE VERSION, WITH A MORE ROBUST ENGINE AND FOR THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF KILOMETERS, I HAVE OWNED TOYOTA, NISSAN , CHEVROLET FORD ETC, AND THE XTERRA IS THE BEST SUV I HAVE HAD IN 35 YEARS, THEY ARE POWERFUL, ROBUST RELIABLE SUVS, WITHSTAND USE AND ABUSE IN 4X4 WORK AND ON HIGH MOUNTAIN ROADS, AND CONTINUES TO WORK AS FROM THE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE, THE TIRES ARE FROM PIRELLI SCORPION ALL-TERRAIN PLUS, I RECOMMEND THE XTERRA FOR ITS LOW MAINTENANCE COSTS, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS OF USE, IT HAS ONLY ASKED ME FOR CHANGES OF OILS, FILTERS, BRAKE PADS, AND TIRES, IS THE REAL LOW COST.

[@UltimateAPBTS]

The mileage problem isn't the weight, it's the restrictions on the motor with 4 stock catalytic converters. Replace them with to 2 hi-flow. Problem fixed...👊👍😎

[@thehypercasual385]

Will that screw anything else up in the car? Forgive me I don't really know a lot about cars besides basic stuff

[@UltimateAPBTS]

@@thehypercasual385 I had no problems. It allows the motor to breathe better giving it better performance meaning more power and better fuel efficiency. A muffler shop will know what you want to do. You can also replace your muffler with a performance one but if don't like the deep rumble sound they give off, you can leave your stock muffler alone.

[@thehypercasual385]

@@UltimateAPBTS sweet, thanks man. How much improvement in MPG did you notice after the 2 hi flow cat change?

[@UltimateAPBTS]

@@thehypercasual385 Welcome... But I didn't gauge the improvement but it felt great not having to fill up every 3 days lol. I also have semi new injectors though. I know it improved because even in 4x4 I use less gas as long as I'm not going over 70mph...👊👍😎

[@norincofan1949]

@@UltimateAPBTS can you still pass smog?

[@keasy84]

I just got my new 2013 Xterra S for 24k flat. A lot of truck for the money.

[@tbonemillz]

CHANGE YOUR MUSIC!!!!!!!!! IT'S THE SAME ON EVERY REVIEW!!!!!!!!!

[@percyhomodza8755]

It's better than I thought. People make it seem as if it's not that good at 4wheel drive systems

[@lifeofjakobb]

My mom also has an 2012 xterra SE it tows up to 5,000 lbs

[@thickthighsluv]

why was it so slow and why was the temp so close to the half mark it should be below 25 % when its this new

[@stephanebeaulieu3078]

i got the 2015 pro-4x and its the last year!!!

[@breaker9375]

Hi , how are you,i wonder if you're interested to sell ,if it's still with you.pls.let me know, thanks

[@2424Goldie]

9.85!! Nice vid!!

[@FrenchVries]

Yup it's simple and designed for use. It's a bit 2006ish yeah..

[@williamneumann7578]

I timed the 0-60 with my phone 3 times. The average was 9.89 seconds. Not a bad time considering the elevation.

[@eppyz]

It's faster than that more like mid to late 7's at Sea level. Mind you to get the full HP also use premium fuel😎

[@siuandy1213]

I hope you will review the manual transmission.

[@TFSGEO]

What does the age of the car have to do with the engine's temperature?

[@UltimateCARNUT]

I remember a rollover test where the Xterra roof supported over 12,000 lbs. Im sure nathan's 200 or so lbs is gonna matter much.

[@Vanuatoo]

I love Xterra

[@zakilakhani688]

100,000 subscriber special!

[@Joe---]

I purchased a 2015 Pro 4X..

[@Joe---]

Honestly not that good, why because this Pro 4X was built for off road you know dirt,snow etc. when in driving in the freeway the suspension its very stiff, you can feel the bumps on the road pretty much everything but i was aware of this truck suspension but other than that its an awesome truck.

[@shellzcheez]

Quick question for you I test drove a 2015 pro-4x and it idled very hard to the point where the steering wheel and seats were vibrating. Do you have the same problem? The one that I test drove was brand new.

[@Joe---]

my 2015 pro 4x when i drove it for a test, it didnt vibrate at all, the idle on my truck its smooth so far no vibration and it already has 800 miles ( street & freeway) . Some trucks you need to brake it down meaning drive them a lot cause every part of the engine and tranny are new so when you test drive a truck or a car its only around the corner. Maybe if you ask the sales advisor you want to test drive the pro 4x in the freeway maybe once you drive it for a few miles the idle will go smooth and the vibration will be less and another thing sometimes the type of gas they used u always used chevron between 91 or 89..i noticed when I change to 87 my truck vibrates a little. Good luck.

[@Joe---]

👍

[@GovtWatchdog]

If the kid can't reach the door handle then he or she probably has no business opening it themselves anyway in the possibility of banging it into someone else's car parked next to you. I consider it a nice feature.

[@sgbradley]

11.4 & I'm surprised you could reach the rear handles too :D

[@02pwrstrk]

hopefuly this means the Tacoma is coming up soon?!?!

[@videowsatcher]

how ancient. runs on leaf springs

[@pbr2424]

Transmission Recall / coolant leaks / major problem more that door handle

[@edelmejia]

yes is bad part the only way to fix this issue is add a extra cooler radiator and problem resolved $50 online my 2005 xterra and frontier got this issue but i add this cooler radiator and all was running fine, now i change for 2010 and all is just great that engine is for ever no leaks no problems always nissan or toyota

[@eppyz]

There was no transmission recall stop spreading false info. The earlier ones pre 2010 had issues with the radiator that contaminated the trans fluid. Issue has since been resolved many years ago.

[@NathanDAdlen]

Check your facts: IIHS says: "In the Institute's roof strength test, a metal plate is pushed against 1 side of a roof at a constant speed. To earn a good rating, the roof must withstand a force of 4 times the vehicle's weight before reaching 5 inches of crush. This is called a strength-to-weight ratio. For an acceptable rating, the minimum required strength-to-weight ratio is 3.25. A marginal rating value is 2.5. Anything lower than that is poor." You're saying I weigh 4X the Xterra's weight?

[@MishaAutos]

nice t shirt!!!

[@BassRacerx]

stereo sound was very scratchy when listening with headphones lots of popping on the left speaker i know its not my headphones cuz i checked with one of your other videos check your microphone it might be going out

[@fratu2]

0 to 60 is 10.26s.

[@vegas272007]

I love that shirt

[@domricci5480]

can u do the 2004 nissan armada

[@cowanr775]

I went to the local Nissan dealership in Las Vegas, the largest dealership in the state, and they had ZERO Xterras on the lot. None! Hmmmm...I wonder what's going on at Nissan. If they are going to discontinue the model then they should do it. Seems pointless to make a vehicle that they don't really make...

[@NateFosterSR]

theses trucks are a steal used super cheap.

[@MavHunter20XX]

yeah, as long as the previous owner took good care of it. I had a bunch of things I had to fix on mine.

[@davidsears5176]

I think it is because the vehicles themselves were designed to be very... focused. They have a specific appeal to a specific type of driver. Since they lack a more general, 'main stream' appeal.... by that I mean soccer moms and dads that are too embarassed to drive a minivan, so they get an SUV instead... you know the types. Pristine tires and rims, no brush scratches in paint... vehicle never went off road. Xterras kinda suck for that crowd. As was pointed out, the door handles are a PITA for small kids. Nissan designers and engineers weren't thinking 'minivan substitute' when they designed it. The interior is cheap hard plastic everwhere even in the top trim set. In short, it's design priorities are less appealing to mainstream SUV buyers, even if those same priorities are exactly what endear them the off-road crowd. Most people that want an SUV would probably be happier something more 'main stream', probably even a crossover.... which is why the crossovers are taking over anyway. So that leaves used Xterras with narrower, smaller market focus than most of their competitors. And I _think_ that drives the price artificially low. There are just more potential buyers for a Toyota 4Runner, or Jeep Wrangler than an Xterra. That smaller buyer pool means slower/harder to sell, that translates to artificial deflation of market value. I'm looking at a 2012 right now, and it is just killing the 'bang for the buck' quotient. Whole lotta truck for the price. But the truck is intended to appeal to people like me that will load up some gear, throw a kayak on the roof and disappear into the mountains of Colorado with his dog every weekend. If I want this to haul groceries and kids to and from school... well, there are better options. But for _some_ people who's priorities are perhaps a bit out of sync with mainstream consumers, but DO line up with the Xterra, they scratch their heads wondering why such a great truck is so cheap. And frankly, it's because of the soccer mom or dad that won't even look at one, but loves her Rav4. And that's great, that market is well served with options, and someone like myself can get a great deal on the overlooked Xterra. Horses for courses. For some the Xterra is a poor choice, for me it's just about perfect. Shrug. This time the price breaks in my favor, so... yay I guess.

[@95thRiflesOCI]

If only they could add another 2 inches of leg room the xterra would be in my driveway now.

[@murry001]

You mean the Nissan Pathfinder?

[@MAHARDWAY]

It's a TRUCK ... meant for MEN who can hunt, kill ,& field dress a deer , start a fire without a Bic lighter , and keep a woman happy without cable TV - all night long , then be up by sun up and have breakfast ready on the campfire . Shifting gears is part of the game .

[@carlosbatista3449]

Nathan how tall are you?

[@edelmejia]

nissan xterra is a great suv, many people choose jeep is because is easy to sell , but times ago if you do not have for hammer buy a jeep, for me nissan is 200% better that jeep but is just a icon from USA like iphone but in the end nissan is and will be the best not matter what! who manufacture jeep can learn something from japanese trucks simple like that!

[@byfedericojimenez]

How ignorant, Leaf spring is a must for proper off roading. Much more articulation for much more flex and grip than Independent suspension. There is Independent up front though, Jeeps have both with Leaf.

[@edelmejia]

but jeep is just publicity /american icon like iphone and cheap insurance if you buy american car otherwise japanese trucks is the best on the world simple like that if you paid for high price jeep better a toyota or nissan!!!!

[@benjaminmorgan6208]

My 2009 4x4 got 20MPG highway, 17 Mixed.

[@lLaingerl]

9.75ish?

[@wrncameltoemisfits]

Which Pro-4x is the better choice? Frontier or Xterra?

[@VEEZER1]

W'reNot CameltoeMisfits do you want to sleep in it or throw large objects/tools in the back? If 4x4 is the ticket get the SUV. Better weighted front to back for grip

[@edelmejia]

both

[@mmz77]

10.14 Seconds

[@TheAbsoluteZ33RO]

Man, it would be real nice if Pajero's were available in North America.

[@rebazboy3556]

good xtera

[@RobBoothAutomotive]

9.8 seconds?

[@ahmadm551]

we need to see BMW 5 series vs Hyundai Genesis

[@obifrost1823]

I think ur 0-60 was 9.5secs

[@knivesinedc]

At 6000 feet elevation with a base crank HP of 261, you're looking at about 50 hp loss vs sea level. add into that the weight of the vehicle and the parasitic loss from the drivetrain and the poor truck is probably putting out less than 190 hp at the wheels at that elevation. That would probably explain the lackluster 0-60 because its rated at 7.5 seconds with the auto trans at sea level.

[@eppyz]

And i believe that's on premium fuel as well😎

[@tomastylecek7209]

if you have kids, make sure its safe first, than make sure agan, then open the door your self

[@bradenreed1152]

The 0-60 I think was about 10.2 seconds...

[@AdleProduction2]

10 seconds?

[@Carking97]

Sounds better than a civic

[@NathanDAdlen]

The Nissan Xterra received an "Acceptable" rating.

[@Macaframa1]

xterra has a 4.0L with decent amount of HP and torque...

[@niemann999]

11seconds I think

[@GreenMachineYTE]

He looked so angry because he was putting things down hard

[@Aaron171553]

I'm guessing 10 seconds flat!

[@brainzofcourse1121]

4:49 4:50 "This section here" voice crack much?

[@VEEZER1]

Watch for these to flood the streets fall of 2018 early 2019

[@GovtWatchdog]

Wowzers, maybe I could live with 17 mpg but 14 or 15?? I don't think so :(

[@mkkrinkov]

Nah ... this car can do it under 8 secs on sea level ... so probably it between 10 and 11 sec

[@BxSQUIRREL]

under 10 seconds

[@joebennett2248]

I'll take less milage for the proformance of this vehicle.

[@burhanjohncena]

I got 13 with a mobile phone stopwatch

[@ramirotorres92]

8.9 sec.

[@BahaiVisionEntertainment]

10.3 sec

[@dirtRIDER106]

9.3 ish

[@videowsatcher]

ignorant? you are statement proves just that about yourself. The Landcrusiers used by many including the UN are not leaf sprung. Neither I believe the last 2 generations of the Nissan patrol. The Mercedes GL doesn't and maybe even the G class. Also I don't think current Pajeros are leaf sprung. Suggesting coils are more than good enough, and its just cost cutting by Nissan, which comes at a cost to on road comfort and drivability

[@eppyz]

It's not really cost cutting. The pathfinder has coil springs the Xterra is a less expensive SUV with the Frontier Suspension front and rear. It's fine for what 99.9% of the people out there. If you want coil spring rear buy a Pathfinder or Armada😎

[@nathananduray1227]

9.7-.9 seconds

[@call0fdutyrules]

8.9

[@HuntoPofthethree]

8.9 seconds.