2008 Nissan Xterra S 2WD 5AT
The 2008 Nissan Xterra S 2WD 5AT is a 261-hp 4.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $23,680 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 261 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 281 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Xterra measures 178.7 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,680 ($35,745 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 (VQ40DE) |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 261 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.84 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.35 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.53 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.84 |
| Reverse | 2.77 |
| Final Drive | 3.133 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone front suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid rear axle with leaf springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS standard |
| Rear Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS standard |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. aluminum-alloy wheels |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. aluminum-alloy wheels |
| Tires Front | P265/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P265/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in |
| Height | 74.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 61.8 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 46.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars