Nissan NEEDS A New Xterra! // 2024 Pathfinder Rock Creek Review

My Review of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek 4x4
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[@HotSneks]

I don't see why they can't make a new Xterra. Just take the current Frontier and get rid of the bed lol. They wouldn't want to potentially take some sales away from people who are cross shopping a Bronco, Wrangler or 4Runner? I know I'd definitely take the X.

[@cesarespinozaspain]

That would be awesome, however with Nissan planers circling around the toilet bowl waiting to go down. They wouldn't know a great idea if it went right past them.

[@dig494]

Yep. I had a 2011 XTerra with a manual 6 speed. My only hate on it was the leaf spring rear suspension and it did not have a locker rear diff. Put 120k miles on it and it held it's value pretty well when I sold in 2016. 3.5 VQ was port injection as well. I could get 22-23 mpg when hyper miling. I agree Nissan needs to make a new BOF Xterra.

[@billharris7235]

Still have my '05 manual 4x4 Xterra. Mostly soft-roading these days, but fun!

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

With manual transmission and body on frame 🙌

[@Dj-ve2hx]

Yes on the xterra,bring back simple 4x4

[@stephenmoncrieff2056]

I remember when the Pathfinder was a rear wheel drive based on frame vehicle . Now it's a front wheel based unibody vehicle . It went from an actual truck type vehicle to more of an SUV now .

[@SarahnTuned]

Which would make more sense to have an Xterra, since before the Pathfinder and Xterra kinda did the exact same thing for Nissan.

[@davidveniamakis8395]

Hi Sarah can you review the new ford raptor, the Australian version it's just landed there in the state's recently.

[@craigpennington1251]

I'd rather have the full frame & rear wheel drive any day.

[@RGV2300]

The suzuki vitara/sidekick also got that downgrade, a shame for sure.

[@encinobalboa]

Was thinking the same thing. Pathfinder was a legit 4Runner competitor during the hard body era. I think today it is a Maxima with an SUV body like how a Highlander is a Camry.

[@haroldrios4050]

YES! They should bring back the Xterra! I bought a brand new one in 2006 and still going strong. Zero issues and I love it!

[@gwynnromano5881]

Yes, bring back the Xterra. Base it on the Frontier so it can actually be used off road.

[@chuckkourouklis1980]

"One of these things is not like the other..." 🤣 I mean can you imagine FOUR of those on the slope? YES on an XTerra, btw. Y'know, I was thinking the angle of your hair swinging forward might approximate the dive angle of the test vehicle under braking... but, uh, I guess momentum kinda f---s that up. 😐 GREAT review, as always.

[@Chiroman527]

There are no Better or even equal New Car reviewers than Sarah. There is no one I can find that gets under the Vehicle measuring the thickness of Sway Bars, explaining the GUTS of a vehicle the way Sarah does. Your Fashion becomes you. Matching the "mushroom" color in your Top to the Pathfinder's color is great. The Catholic School Skirt completes the package with the Scientist White Coat. Who can resist Sarah's Bolster test and her facial expressions doing the Brake Test!! Great Work Again, Brava.

[@IronmanV5]

Yes on the Xterra based on the frontier. Double yes on it having an optional manual and hose out exterior.

[@briancostich4288]

You still make the most honest and insightful review on YT covering everything from the easy assessment to the indepth technical industry terms with humor and wit ❤❤❤❤

[@IanFrancisco-CAPianoman]

I have a Nissan cockroach, a 2000 Frontier with 214k miles and still going strong. Many original parts; engine clutch transmission AC rear brake shoes. Famous KA24DE engine popular with drift cars and other swaps. Mine is still sorta nice. I clean it periodically but the sunshine is taking its toll on the window seals, clearcoat and etc.

[@fishflash1]

Yes for Xterra. This Pathfinder is great for what it does. I agree on the price, what a deal.

[@javajolt4212]

Love my 2007 Xterra 230,000miles, so reliable, so versatile. I would buy a new one!!!

[@garyworokevich2524]

That would be a yes on the Xterra, great vehicle.

[@markdraper4087]

Yes, they need to bring back the Xterra. I've owned a 2015 Xterra Pro4X since new, and just hit 100k miles. I love it, and plan on having it for many more years. I would definitely consider another one, but would want a manual and a diesel would be sweet.

[@SuperSeat]

OMG, you don't only make car reviews informative but also fun to watch and listen to. Keep on doing what you're doing and the way you're doing it, waiting for the new Xterra review 😉

[@DFarhart]

1000000% yes Sarah!!! I want a new Xterra too!

[@jaycabassarellik7093]

I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now, i truly enjoy your content and the honest reviews. Thank you so much for all your content.

[@Primus54]

You are right-on about the value versus price compared to the competition. I think the Pathfinder exterior design is still one of the most attractive. Great job color-coordinating your wardrobe, BTW. Agree the Xterra needs to make a comeback. Really enjoyed your vlog with Small Sarah and Angel. Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@moonman_8935]

I had a 2007 Xterra 4x4. Drive that for 7 years. It was a solid rig.

[@rockythao5394]

That wasn't a drain in the trunk storage compartment. That's where you access the release mechanism for the spare tire. And speaking of tires, those Toyo Open Country AT2's are so underrated. There's a reason why some of the best stuff is still made in Japan, and those tires definitely live up to that sentiment.

[@Jay-sb2xs]

Still my favorite 3 row SUV the Pathfinder Rock Creek package!❤❤❤❤❤

[@deborahshort5124]

Hell yes on the Xterra...still driving my 2009 - kicks ass in the snow!

[@clintonwilkie8142]

Bolstering assessment always makes my day better. I need a clip of nothing but bolstering for hours and hours…😂😂😂❤ Hats off to all you manufacturers willing to let this GORGEOUS woman give your vehicle a rundown, she is the best!

[@niklaswejedal463]

As always, your off-road reviews are highly entertaining - love that rally special stage! Top notch, and I was not expecting anything less. Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome!

[@dantizzle00]

I've been in quite a few vehicles from economy to utility to luxury and appreciate many aspects of different vehicles. (While sentimental value is a factor) The gen 1.5 Xterra is one of my favorite vehicles of everything I've been in and owned. I know there are others that do things better, but I smile every time I get into it.

[@JFANDHISPEOPLE]

Its kinda funny, when u were at SEMA and watching u go around, i was thinking the same thing about the Xterra should be back in production. Long time subscriber, keep the great content coming! ♥️

[@stratfanstl]

As you stated, after setting aside what they DIDN'T resurrect (a body-on-frame SUV), for what it is at its price, that's a nice vehicle. Nice color as well.

[@BuckyBallz]

Love your reviews

[@OnTheRocks71]

It looks nice, is well equipped for the price, and it doesn't have some wet fart of a turbo 4cylinder huffing away under the hood. The VQ actually sounds like an internal combustion engine. I like it.

[@awh3399]

Another great Sarah video

[@jjp025jjp]

I shared your video to my xterra groups! ❤

[@MLW65]

Keep at it, you’re doing great!

[@grahamquigley8818]

A Pathfinder can find its way to the mall parking lot, and tow a tiny RV too. Rock Creek refers to the rock creek you may find on display inside a Cabelas store, near the stuffed bears, and off grid style cafe latte dispensers. ;)

[@stevejarred6484]

Nissan needs to bring back the Xterra and you need to bring back "Small Sarah"! I use to love how you & SS played off each other!

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

Love the color matched top, very nice!! And yes, the Xterra needs to come back, smaller/midsize vehicles are fading away and it's a damn shame.

[@user-ox8ix6lf4r]

That pathfinder looks awesome.

[@kmonto1971]

I had a Xterra and it did LOVE Moab. Towed the popup out there, offroaded for two weeks, and then hauled it back. NOTHING broke. Loved it but the backseat was tight with leg room and fuel economy wasn't great 16-17mpg). Great review and very detailed.

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Just the greatest 😊❤️

[@brandon2755]

“Jiggle the diglet” has GOT to be a tshirt, please. 😂🎉

[@gossy351]

Color matched to perfection Sarah.

[@AlbertusMagnus_44]

I agree. I miss the XTerra. The elevated back seat was a nice feature.

[@markbreaux6613]

ABSOLUTLEY YES! Bring back the Xterra ! I Loved Mine! It was 4x4 and a Rare Manual W/ 260 HP! Very Fun!

[@tonydacosta2273]

There's concept pictures of a 2024/2025 Xterra on the net, looks cool. They could easily base it on the Navara/Frontier D40 platform and they could use the 3.0 litre twin turbo V6 from infiniti and the 9 speed automatic. That would really be sick!! Great review like usual. Thank you Sarah.

[@bobjones8378]

Xterra was there last great addition to their lineup with a real skid plate...It was a real truck that could take a beating and had a great 4 wheel drivetrain...I have 400,000 miles on my 2011 xterra and don't plan on letting it go anytime soon...I'd buy another one in a minute .I don't want a soccer mom skid plate with all wheel drive .

[@richardmccaughey5928]

Sarah, you simply do the best vehicle reviews out there. I have no interest in this kind of vehicle, but if I were a parent with a family of skiers, I'd give this a close look.

[@mikemorgan4670]

Yes for the Xterra!! Had a 97 Pathfinder, gave it to a friend and it's still going at 490 000km!

[@alexandervakarian1596]

Another great video, and also another great outfit that matches the car❤

[@theagitatedatom7049]

Miss the XTerra

[@timbrown9731]

That little Crosstrek was an animal🔥

[@ajdomer92]

Big YES for a new Xterra! My mom had a (then brand new) 2006 with a 6-speed manual, 2 wheel drive, and manual locks. It was fast and still went everywhere we wanted to thanks to high ground clearance. I pine for a low-mileage 4x4 model.

[@petermoller8337]

Patreon numbers are up, because of your hard work 🇦🇺👍🤗

[@CamHanlan]

This is a nice rig, and that colour is freakin awesome. I cant get past how off center the rock creek logo is on the tailgate tho. haha. Great vid, as always Sarah.

[@mushtiar_Engineer]

When leaving a comment about a Nissan car, you can say something like, "I'm loving the design and performance of this Nissan; it's a fantastic ride!"❤

[@tonyrusso9088]

I had a 2011 Xterra Pro4X we called the Silver Tuna. We live in Upstate New York's Tug Hill area. The Tuna was more than capable for the conditions we enjoy! She was even used for pulling bogged down Down stater's snowmobiles on occasion. A Great vehicle that should be revived!

[@homerj2017]

Saw one this morning.First Pathfinder I’ve seen in awhile

[@gunder3]

Your content is outstanding!

[@joseramos7476]

you are the most honest reviewer. 💌

[@johnmbell4642]

Hey Sarah, pretty nice addition especially for the money I don’t think they’re gonna last like the old ones did but let’s hope so. great review as always have a good one🐧🐧🐧👍

[@dmann1209]

Excellent review! It appears to be the joint product with the Mitsubishi Outlander as the base. I have the 2012 Xterra and it gets about the same fuel economy..Awesome!

[@lionelanderson2368]

All the car you need in the USA for most people, most of the time. Great colour and a great price. Sounds decent like all VQ's, great to hear about the ZFG 9 speed.

[@XUncleBossX]

I like the way you did this video!

[@thedefinitive6296]

100% They should bring back the Xterra, but this version of the Pathfinder gives me a little hope. Like they remembered they used to be some really dope off-roaders and maybe they should do a little more of that. Great review as always, Sarah.

[@maxbraun838]

Yes on a new Xterra! I’m driving mine that I bought 23 years ago!

[@jamescummings2131]

Loved the Xterra. Was thinking this exact same thing just a couple of days ago.

[@LoBelly]

Nice review - great to get the context of value against competitors

[@carbidetooth]

Sarah, I'd really like to see a SNT branded pointer finger thing in your merch. Just think, we viewers could be finger swatting stuff on our end in unison with the hairy cardboard call outs! How fun would that be?

[@Laguy211]

Nissan should definitely do a modern version of the X-Terra that can climb that mountain. ❤❤

[@ianprice2298]

I’ve always been a fan of the Pathfinder, but an even bigger fan of the XTerra.

[@brunnie]

IF Nissan brought back the Xterra they would sissyfy it so much that it would be like a baby Pathfinder. There is a market for a short wheelbase, body-on-frame, 4x4 that is capable of doing many things. I have an Xterra and it does way more than what I think it can. Loved the review.. well done.

[@geom2816]

Yes , please please bring back the X - My 2005 is still going super strong .The only vehicle to have to navigate and endure Montreal roads with potholes and moon craters Leaf spring please .Salt is brutal , will need an update eventually.😭

[@boydr7160]

Wow the interior sound dampening is awesome.

[@jayp9785]

I thought this exact same vehicle color and all. I love my new ride ❤️😎

[@chadbaptiste4227]

That thunder was vibes!

[@ShotGunner5609]

I'M GLAD SOMEONE'S SAYING IT OUT LOUD! I would probably buy a first year model cus i want one so bad.

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

7.3" of ground clearance, ladies and gentlemen, 7.3". My 1997 4Runner had like 11.3" of ground clearance STOCK. And when the shocks gave out I bought 2.5" OME shocks and 32" tires, almost double the ground clearance of what this "SUV ROCK CREEK" edition has. Let that sink in for a second.

[@davidbaron6647]

Yes Xterra, , I had the old school Pathfinder " Hard body " I had a 1993 Pathfinder got it in 1997 for the 1 owner only had 25k miles had it 15 years it was a beast i was running 31 inch tires never stuck in the snow , But by 2012 it only had 150k miles but it started having issues, some 18 kid bought it in 2012 for 2000 dollars and was making it into a mud running

[@BoanergesJim]

The Xterra was really overlooked by quite a few. I like Jeeps and 4Runners, but the Xterra was always more in my tax bracket.

[@ericthomas3181]

As someone who works on a Nissan transverse V6 (Murano) occasionally, I totally agree with your wrench score if you have to do anything other than fluids/brakes. Last thing... please get your name in for the 2024 WRX TR and BRZ tS... would like to know if you think Subaru is turning the corner.

[@danielstanway1222]

I also like the VQ sounds

[@keonikaig9247]

Thank you Sarah...another reason I'll keep my '88 Pathfinder

[@SarahnTuned]

Never sell it

[@coradesune7537]

I like this package. Nice interior, capable.

[@ReubenAStern]

The cottagers is Canada would love that. Fast enough to get to their next adventure on time, wild enough to have a little fun and probably not too fast to handle... although they'll still crash pretty often.

[@azstargazer912]

I drove my brand new 2006 Xterra off the lot in May of 2006 with19 miles on the odometer. Still my daily driver, though I took the bus to work for 12 years, and it only has 92,000 on it now. I love that thing and I would love to see Nissan bring it back.

[@billharris7235]

My 05, also bought new, only has 96,000. For what little I could sell it for, it's worth keeping.

[@patrickhartman3504]

As alway's a great review. I would love for Nissan to bring back the Xterra! Wish they had never discontinued it.

[@e-bikefun.e-bikes]

Nice review Sarah, I currently run a 2010 Xterra , my first Xterra was a 2008 and I drove it to AZ from NH towing a 21’ travel trailer. I just put on a new set of Cooper Road & Trail AT’s, the are da bomb. I heard from a Nissan dealer that Xterra will be brought back in 2025. So I will wait for that rather than give in to this Pathy with a big sticker price.😊

[@OGMrE]

Luv the desert Thunders storm sounds. I could actually smell the wet sage.

[@mikeklein4949]

You were having fun!

[@user-wn1in7qz7y]

Upgrading sus parts on the X is how I found ur channel. Nuff said. Bring Back the X!🏁

[@nickalderman5943]

popped the hood and the giant suitcase muffler IMMEDIATELY makes sense 😂 Trying to muffle a vuvuzela wielding wookie indeed

[@tensortab8896]

Dig those shoes!

[@areyoulying4937]

I had a 88 SE Pathfinder 5 spd. Wish I had it still. Loved that design!

[@kinetik4422]

My 10 year old Murano gets the same gas mileage. But I would much rather have this - looks great. Great review Sarah.

[@bonafidecustom7770]

"One of these things is not like the other" 👏🏻 First time I watched one of your videos I clicked because hey, attractive lady. Still here because it's also entertaining and informative.

[@RetirementGoals1]

I had an Xterra back in 2008, they could easily make one off of the new Frontier platform, better than that mall crawler Pathfinder.

[@EddieDexterStewart]

The Great Algorithm brought you to my feed and I'm so glad it did. Yes, you're adorable but you give a lot of helpful information (and now I want to learn the metric system 😅). Fantastic, honest reviews, and I love your build projects! Did you finish the Celica build? Again, I love your work! 🎉🎉🎉

[@whatsay8406]

Just wanted to say I appreciate your videos. Especially, that you’re not running around (like other channels) talking a mile a minute, yelling at the camera, and shaking/moving like it’s the Blair witch project.

[@ZackaryMac]

Interesting AND entertaining. Yup, that's Sarah.

[@wil7788]

I Love How You Laugh, it's so cute 😘

[@House_of_Schmidt]

I have a 2011 xterra with the 6 speed manual and i love that truck. I wish they'd bring it back.

[@bliers]

Thanks!

[@pepelepew5274]

Miss you enjoyed seeing you agian it's been a while