Overview & Reviews
SE models come with titanium interior accents as well as a premium audio system boasting 100 watts of peak power and a six-disc in-dash CD changer. New steering wheel-mounted audio controls can be used to operate this system. The rumored 3.3-liter supercharged V6 is, at this point, MIA, but console yourself with a new color called Gold Rush and restyled 16-inch alloy wheels.
- Rugged looks and capability to match, excellent brakes, lots of room inside, standard ABS, first-aid kit.
- Uncomfortable front seats, cheap interior plastics and fabrics, useless sunroof on SE models, weak V6.
User Reviews:
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Bumpy - 2001 Nissan Xterra
By RAS - August 8 - 2:00 amThis was my first suv. In the begining it was great in the snow and nice sitting up high. Then I noticed that the front driver and passenger windows vibrated when down an inch or so. Was told this was normal by 3 dealerships. After about a year the suv novelty has worn off. This is a bumpy, gass- guzzler with cheap interior plastic. Dont get me wrong it looks great, just drives like crap. If your looking for an suv around $25,000 and need off road prowess, this is probably the way to go. If you dont plan much off-road actvity, can spare the room and want decent mileage, comfort, and handling, try the Excape, CRV, RAV4 or Liberty.
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Improving but not ready for prime time - 2001 Nissan Xterra
By INOU - March 12 - 4:20 pmThis SUV will get you from A to B, it rides decently, and gets decent mileage. I had it for two years and I purchased it when it was 2 yrs old. No major problems. Its safe and designed well specifically the exterior. The interior lacks leg room, and needs more pep from a stopped position. The clutch was not as smooth as others, and the gas mileage was average. Middle of the road, not in the Toyota or other big boys league but improving.
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Point A to B - 2001 Nissan Xterra
By twoutes1 - February 26 - 12:46 amReliable vehicle. I am not a big fan of SUVs, so right off the bat Im biased, however, for the price it was worth it. It doesnt compare to the big guys in terms of comfort, the acceleration from a stop is fair at best. It does not have decent gas mileage nor, if you need it, leg room.
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1ST SUV - 2001 Nissan Xterra
By YO - April 17 - 11:43 amThis was my first time owning a SUV. I fell in love until I had to fill the gas tank. The gas mileage on this SUV is very bad for a 4cyl vehicle. There is no get up and go. How could you have a visor without vanity mirrors? Take this SUV and start over from scratch. And next time have a female design it.
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Its just OK - 2001 Nissan Xterra
By bored - August 5 - 2:00 amNot for Highways, not really for off roading in the original configuration. Not for anyone over 56. GOD I Miss my Windstar. I cant even get a weeks work of grocerys in the back!
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good vehicle less the A/C - 2001 Nissan Xterra
By sweetwood - December 15 - 5:40 amI bought it new w/ 7 miles and it was the 1st new car I ever bought. So far it has given me no problems with the exception of the driver side window going up very slowly. Pushing the window forward fixes it until you bring it down again. My A/C went out (high side pressure line) and this is VERY common on the xterras and actually pisses me off. When I went to the dealership the girl in front of me purchased the same part and when I was in line paying a guy walked by and said "oh, you must drive an Xterra" If its that common issue a recall. Mileage is okay and I can actually tow a little more than expected. 103k miles and Ill drive it till she dies. hopefully 300k!
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Gas Guzzler - 2001 Nissan Xterra
By hazer - August 30 - 10:00 amIve owned my xterra for a year and a half and am currently trading it in for a Honda CRV. The gas mileage is awful, the front seats are very uncomfortable, and the power and ride are fair. It is an excellent off road vehicle, and has a great rugged look. But if youre not planning on doing a lot of off-roading and want decent gas mileage I would not recommend this car.
