2013 Nissan Xterra PRO-4X Muddy Off-Road Colorado Review (Part 1)

( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2013 Nissan Xterra PRO-4X is a very off-road worthy traditional SUV. In other words it is not one of those new fangled crossovers. Instead it has a traditional body on frame design with a normally aspirated powerful V6 engine. And since we are testing the top of the line PRO-4X Xterra, we also get all of the good off-road bits like stiffer shocks and underbody protection. In another fun and informative TFLcar off-road review we take the 2013 Nissan Xterra PRO-4X up to the top of our off-road trail deep in t he Colorado Rocky Mountains. How does the 2013 Nissan Xterra PRO-4X do when the road turns rocky muddy and steep? Just watch this video to find out.
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[@Iyaayas08]

"If it had a manual transmission I'd buy it, since it doesn't, I'd say lease it". The Xterra comes in both 5-speed automatic as well as a 6-speed manual. Also, I'm surprised you guys didn't mention any of the features the Pro4X comes with like a locking rear diff and the hill descent control. In fact, you didnt talk about ANY of the features of this rig.

[@UltimateAPBTS]

Amatuers...lol

[@eriklehman4580]

It's cringe. They didn't talk about the factory 1" lift or the Bilstein shocks. Like you said they didn't mention the locking rear diff or hill descent. They didn't show 10% of what this vehicle is capable of.

[@freedomrider266]

Like most of us Americans, the only Nissans that they know about are a 370Z or GT-R...It would shock a lot of USA off road boys to learn that oversea, the Nissan Patrol is second ONLY to the Land Cruiser in ability and numbers, and actually outperforms the LC in the desert!!!...There are more than just Jeeps out there guys....

[@DRTMaverick]

@@freedomrider266 Yeah and in the states the Xterra is the FJ Cruiser's competition. I'd love patrols here, but I'd also love if you guys had Xterras there, I think the Navara guys would appreciate them at least. My xterra currently has a Nissan Titan front IFS suspension and diff swapped in. live.staticflickr.com/65535/50212511237_90fa78031b_h.jpg

[@draymond5067]

They're too busy working the comedy routine

[@natedawg37917]

7 years and it is that good....I have a 2011, mountains, snow, its all good !

[@MARLONMATUTE]

I have a 2002 4x4 and I drive it on rough terrain most of the time, everything still original on it I just maintain it properly and this thing is a beast crawling up these mountains where I live, even the paint still original and very shiny...

[@GeeBigSup]

It is to bad that Nissan as elected to discontinue the X. But truth be told I would rather she die than be bastardized into some CUV.

[@billoftt1]

+GeeBigSup Like the Pathy?

[@whatsongisthis5691]

+William Ahlers lol the new pathfinder is so ugly... it looks just like all the other 1000 new "car utility vehicles"

[@mkp1214]

Nah they're only discontinuing in the US, everywhere else including Canada still has it

[@JackDanielsCHS08]

they even first teased that the prado might come to the states or at least build a pathfinder or armada based on it....yeah nope it got even worse, hell the juke RS could probably best it off road lol

[@SibiuToronto]

Out of Canada too.

[@Stuka87]

"The front is an independent rear suspension" You heard it here folks! :P

[@1985_Honda_CRX_Si]

*laughs in Pontiac fiero*

[@imjco1927]

I am so happy seeing you here 7 years younger.

[@thomaslavin3640]

Good review 👍 hope Nissan starts making them again soon maybe when new 2021 ++ frontier comes out ???

[@marcusdumitru]

Thank you guys! I wanted so much to see a new review of the Xterra. I love this car and it´s off road capabilities. I hope the on road review for this Xterra would be more detailed on features. And Nathan should take his kids for a long ride in the back seat just to tell us how comfortable they were.

[@gavinsandlin6700]

The best off road vehicle I currently own, sitting on 31s. I’ve jumped it. Climbed in the snow. Just banged the crap out of it. Still rides great

[@gavinsandlin6700]

But I don’t recommend air time.

[@truknayr23]

As always great and fun review! The back ground music is also great!

[@matts1024]

Great video guys. Love your stuff

[@GamingBros-sx7rv]

We have the 2012 s version and it works awesomely!!!!

[@quadmania59]

Love the review guys, and love the truck

[@barefooboy17]

I have a 2005 Xterra. Have done many off road trips like this. Blow 4-Runner and Jeep out of the water!

[@socksandtea]

Thanks for reviewing this vehicle. Your Moab review first turned my attention to this 4WD and I am really excited to hear your thoughts during tomorrows on-road review. I've been looking at buying a 4WD for a while and the Xterra PRO-4X seems to the favorite. The other two in this field (FJ and Jeep Wrangler) are good but each have some limitations/drawbacks. Love both the channels. Thanks!!!!!

[@ZachBillings]

You said if it had a MT buy it. You never mentioned that the Pro-4X is offered with a 6spd manual. I have one. Love it.

[@TheNonSmokingTire]

these cars never change!

[@Muddn777]

There is a local group in SW Missouri, they really test these! I like the review, and always watch your reviews. I was real close to having my wife buy one of these as her vehicle. Instead we purchased a highlander, and am impressed. I saw the SW Missouri group do some trails in their area, and ever since then, I wanted one. Power windows, locks, and that much power!

[@RealMrNails]

Great relic!

[@tomlee6263]

Dude, my ebike could do that trail! But so could my 06 Off Road Xterra. Fun review thanks!

[@ChristopherWalkenPUA]

yes !! love the off road reviews !! how about the 2014 4runner !

[@morlandoemtp]

Great video guys, when you guys do the reviews for alot of the suvs or crossovers, can you address blindspots and rear vision.

[@NathanDAdlen]

Thanks a lot! Yes, please - give me some ideas! There is one thing: we use this trail (the Left Hand Canyon ORV trail) because it is our measuring stick for "basic" off road driving. Sure, we could go and do serious boulder-bashing, but that would take us away from a trail we can ascertain the basic characteristics of the vehicle at hand. We use the same location because we know it and know the various levels of ability needed for each vehicle. Still, I'm always game for a new ORV trail. Thanks!

[@DavidBirky]

Thank you for doing off-road tests. Most auto magazines/blogs just test on road or maybe cruise down a gravel road.

[@UltimateCARNUT]

I am a young guy, but i've had a lot of special cars. The Xterra is still my favorite of them all. Its tough, capable, reliable as hell, and doesn't complain about anything.

[@torquer9669]

Kudos to Nathan for the Pontiac, MI shirt!

[@nimlil]

Ha, I just saw this, I know this is from a few years ago Nathan, but the front doesn't have an independent rear suspension Lol! No worries, just busting your chops. Your videos have definitely come up over the years.

[@rickl1942]

I agree with some comments, show more off road, complete view of the road. You guys are pretty good! Also different topic nissan customer service does suck

[@BxSQUIRREL]

i always liked this truck

[@NissanPodcast]

We miss this fun SUV

[@rzu7120]

This video is so old, Tommy was sitting in back in a child seat.

[@theliberalelitist]

Did anyone else notice how he checked the coin at 6:57, then casually dropped it to get another shot at landing on "heads"? My guess is it was on "tails" when he checked his wrist. We used do do that in elementary school if the coin toss didn't go our way.

[@jachin7545]

i've used the "heads I win tails you lose" trick a few times, too. its actually worked.

[@Xterraforce]

Nice scenery there.

[@rcking1991]

That was smooth Roman. Letting the quarter "accidentally" fall off your hand ;) lol

[@rickl1942]

Great job off road truck

[@runnyeggyolk6347]

This car is absolutely badass

[@JuanANievesjn]

Good job your my favorites

[@Woodcote]

Fun review, I enjoyed it! I sure wish Nissan would update their engine. There are several 2.0 direct injected engines that make about the same HP/torque as this huge 4.0. If Nissan could drop something similar in to the Xterra with a 6-speed manual that would be worth buying.

[@anthonybanker6479]

Lock rear differential, at the end of video very handy.

[@MrNicholg]

Not mentioned in the review, the 4.0 is a stroked version of the 3.5L, and it's got a low range transfer case. That combo typically works well for both on-road and off-road without being a tractor on the road. Still, a modern diesel might be nice. They are always heavy and expensive though.

[@KeliBaB]

7:47 Did he said the front was an "independent rear" suspension?

[@kdu8004]

You guys should do a throwback review of the 2005-2012 Nissan pathfinder. Great SUV.

[@Wakean]

I'm waiting for them to do just that.

[@exhaustedpluto]

Nathan, did you give it only a lease it because this particular xterra was automatic, or because they don't come with a manual at all? Because they are definitely available with a 6-speed standard. Either way, great video guys! Love the off road reviews.

[@Stuka87]

LOL, I know what you meant :) Just had to poke a little fun. Was a good video, and demonstrates the downside to IFS.

[@fabianconti3201]

I own a 2004 2.8 turbo diesel 5 speed manual ,hi And low Xterra ,I love it

[@boberson33]

Amen Brother

[@SpongeBes]

The interior looks very similar to my '08 pathfinder. I'd love to bring it here.

[@crashmantan]

I bought a nissan frontier pro-4x with a manual. Worth every penny

[@NathanDAdlen]

Yes it does and we're about to test the newest one in a few days. Stay tuned!

[@NathanDAdlen]

Yep!

[@fiyhighboys]

I'm more excited about the on road review them the review for the new corvette

[@jydracing]

Nathan, I have owned a total 4 Xterras (own an Xterra S now) from 2008-2012. I lived in Colorado for over 13 years and wheeled just about everywhere it could go. But I couldn't quite recognize the trail you guys were on, But it was too simple to properly test the Xterra Pro 4X. I could give you ideas on trails in the Woodland Park, CO area that would truly test the capability of the Pro 4X, including having to engage the locker, without risking any damage. If you are interested, let me know.

[@yunior12]

Like the off road trail ,nothing else

[@Vanuatoo]

Pro-4X package is quite a bargain. You get rear view backup camera, navigation, bluetooth, much better audio than base version. I even consider it as everyday car.

[@NathanDAdlen]

Thanks man. I always base my rating(s) on the vehicle at hand. So, if this very model had a manual, I would give it a "Buy It!" Thanks for watching and we'll have the on-road, full review up in a few days!

[@Yosoypadilla]

I mean Toyota FJ cruiser Ford Bronco& Sport yup I want the Xterra!

[@weitiw5845]

wondering which trail did you guys usually test sub offroad or mud road?

[@EIGHTLUG]

jydracing, I believe they were in Left Hand Canyon, just outside of Boulder. There's a trail there called Big Momma Hill and I don't see anything short of a heavily modified Xterra making it to the top. Our LR3 rides the sliders quite often going up it.

[@2424Goldie]

Nothing beats the big mud hole in the Sorento!!!

[@patrickgdubbed]

4 actual doors for starters, and its one of the best priced truck based SUV's on the market for what you get! and definitely not underpowered. The VQ40 has plenty of power for the size of the Xterra.

[@notasolution]

You guys should take a sedan here one day just to show us how hard this off road corse really is

[@LukasLwM]

do an off-road test for the new Acura RDX!

[@jacksongilliam1254]

My first car

[@stefanofranco]

That was really cool/unique under-car video footage and the "slo-mo mud time" should come with a warning as 'car porn'. Thanks to the entire TFL Car team for another entertaining and informative review!!

[@neddy781]

You've got to demand a re-flip on that Nathan! ;)

[@sofloflow]

Just bought an 03 4X4 with the supercharged VG33 as a project car today. Picked it up for $800, couldn't pass it up!!

[@swinglow33]

Roman, was the coin tails when you slapped it on your hand? If so, I can't believe you would do Nathan like that. So wrong :) Keep up the great work, love your videos. BTW....very creative and imaginative to have the cam under the Xterra. You don't see this much, but you can....on TFLC!

[@peterhansenbirk1253]

Take the sun glases off when taking to the camera.

[@maxthehulk]

which is better a new 2013 nissan xterra pro-4x or used 2010 hummer h3 alpha

[@boostseason]

any plans on reviewing the new Infiniti Q50 soon?

[@vasht88s]

It does come with a 6 speed manual transmission according to the nissan website

[@NIGHTMAREuki]

its looks just like its suppose t look, or do you want them to get rid of the frame like pathfinder?

[@rktrumble]

people are awesome

[@Nycholas1998]

True, but does that also mean that the fJ competes with the 4runner?

[@REAPER-nh3io]

Pinto jokes. Never gets old lol

[@jabronjunklove760]

I remember the first pinto when it came to the new world along with the Nina and Santa Maria.

[@boy638]

would you guys be reviewing the facelift Toyota 4Runner off-road?

[@victorcreed8856]

Approach/break over/departure still better than the new Colorado ZR2

[@DukeWhite04]

So here's my questions, would you rather have the Xterra pro4x or the wrangler unlimited sahara? And then if you threw in xterra pro4x or the wrangler unlimited rubion? Would your answer still be the same? I have struggled between which of these 2 vehicles to get. I am a jeep owner, and lover. But the xterra is a little more comfy, and maybe better mpg?

[@shaundiedrinksdew]

there are many other organizations doing those reviews of "higher quality" or more popular cars. these are pretty much the only reviews you can find for the xterra.

[@mesiicf]

U guys should review higher quality cars. And also do more mashups

[@bokalaws4181]

I wanna see nathan reviewing the corvette

[@noelebbert9322]

yea idk but the side air bag deployment problem unless fixed is a deal breaker

[@A_guan]

What about the Toyota 4Runner? Doesn't it compete with it?

[@elementboy2]

Couple things.. This does come in a 6 speed manual... And this doesnt need a off road bumper to hit moab... Check out the National Xterra Meet and goneMOAB for a great time off roading the Xterra

[@Roberto1492one]

nice suv

[@NoQuarterNoMercy1]

That's a pretty tame trail. 4 wheel drive not even necessary.

[@dillonh321]

I've done harder trails in my minivan.

[@shaundiedrinksdew]

you mean rear locker that operates more like the FJ's locker does? i totally agree with that, you made it sound like the pro-4x doesn't come with a locker, which if you own one, you know it does. BTW you can bypass the BS nissan limitations on the rear locker pretty easily.

[@skatertrash4205]

I love my pinto and my titan swapped frontier

[@70edward]

Well actually I have both the Xterra Pro4X and FJ cruiser I'm 6"1 250lbs and I fit fine in the back seat . The only thing that I wish the Xterra had is a rear diff lock like the FJ does.

[@09blackcobaltss]

Doesn't the Xterra have a 6speed manual option?

[@1guyin10]

Jeeps have had 4 cylinder engines over the years, but none that were Fords. Over the years they did use some GM and even Audi 4 cylinders and even a Renault 4 cylinder diesel, but no Pinto motors. Not that it would have been a bad thing. The Ford 2.3 was a good engine and is still in widespread use in various motorsports classes across the country.

[@NathanDAdlen]

We're doing just pickup trucks and vans on that channel.

[@11oneone11]

Plz do a review of the Mercedes G AMG

[@Amc825]

Are Nissan ever going to update this car? This is the 9th model year. It has fuel economy, transmission, gearbox and in car tech lifted straight from 2005.

[@bjornironsides6474]

31k.. amazing. Wranglers and trucks today are 45-50k

[@UncleKummy]

I'm 16, just got a new Xterra and I absolutely love it. Even though I would rather have a Jeep (who wouldn't) and I HATE Japanese cars. But, like my parents said, I'll get what they buy and I will like it. And I do. Mine is white 2012 xterra x with black rims. Sexy

[@jonescolej]

good idea. get an impreza up there.

[@slidedesigncuber]

Loooooove the car

[@keithschneider6348]

You didn't show the frame is so damn heavy duty on those.

[@chezbut]

The x-terra pro-4x is available with a manual transmission.