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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  2001 Xterra - 2001 Nissan Xterra
  By CWood - March 15 - 2:00 am

  Great car, I had for two years and and not a single problem. Its never been back to dealership for any warranty repairs yet.

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  excellent car - 2001 Nissan Xterra
  By Moawieh A Abu-hatoum - August 17 - 7:36 am

  have been driving nothing but Nissan since 1994, had four Nissan since then,i still have two of them now a Maxima, and an Exterra, this small SUV is a very good tough car.

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  Great SUV - 2001 Nissan Xterra
  By RickNYC - July 20 - 10:00 am

  I have had my Xterra for just over 1 year, and think its a great car buy! Handle well in NYC traffic and long road trips. Easy to get in and out of.

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  first review - 2001 Nissan Xterra
  By fussner - July 2 - 5:13 am

  I have a 5 speed and am overall very happy about my purchase, ive put 2,000 miles on it in a month with many many more to go. The rpms on the 5 spd. Manual seem high. Maybe a 6th gear overdrive would help gas mileage. Other than that Im averaging 300 miles to the tank and I love driving my xterra

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  Xstatic! - 2001 Nissan Xterra
  By BLKJAK - March 13 - 2:00 am

  I test drove many SUVs before settling on my Xterra. It out-performed everything in its class. I too believe the seats get a bad rap - I think theyre plenty comfortable. I bought my wife a Pathfinder, but I prefer my Xterra.

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  A Real Blast To Own - 2001 Nissan Xterra
  By Tough Little Vehicle - January 26 - 11:23 am

  I really like this vehicle and off road in canyons and roadless areas, its incredible. However, the gas mileage could be much better. Its engine is pretty powerless on hills and the seats could use a bit more ergonomic design. But, overall, its a fun SUV to own and drive. With improvements to reflect todays driving issues, I would buy another one.

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  Great 4x4, horrible gas mileage. - 2001 Nissan Xterra
  By Michael K - December 8 - 7:23 am

  Wow, the gas mileage is horrible. First fill up was 16 mpg and second was 14 mpg. I could get the same in a full size truck. Other than that the suv rides well and for my purposes has plenty of interior room. Driven off road only once so far, but will put it to the test when the snow comes. Does well off road. Very quiet interior, but yes there is some squeaks now and then from the cheap plastic interior. Has decent power to get up the hills, but could use more. Clock could be brighter for use in the day. Over all a great suv, but you would expect it would get better mpg with a 3.3 L motor. Thought it should get around 18-21 mpg hyw. If you can afford the gas buy one.

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  Quality - 2001 Nissan Xterra
  By Mitch - December 6 - 10:50 am

  I use the Xterra for work and play. It handles anything I need from towing a flatbed trailer, loading gear on the roof rack and getting to the most remote trails for off roading. Gas mileage is decent for a midsize suv and power is adequate at most. The Xterras up side far outweighs the bad. It is the most solid vehicle I have ever owned (6) and I would recommend it to people of all ages.

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  Ill miss my Xterra - 2001 Nissan Xterra
  By JP - November 15 - 2:50 pm

  I bought this truck new and in 4 years put over 90,000 miles on it. I knew I was getting a truck, and it rides and sounds like a truck (lots of road noise). The engine was good (a little underpowered), never giving me any problems; however the CD player borke, the power windows rarely worked after 40K miles, the A/C fan only worked on high and the gas mileage is not very good. However, I really liked this truck and if my wife was not going to be commuting 500 miles a week to grad school, I would have kept it and driven it into the ground. Ill miss this truck, and if they ever get the MPG up, would consider buying a newer model. I got a very good trade on it, $1000 above edmunds very easily.

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  A Car for the Adventurous Spirit - 2001 Nissan Xterra
  By slymekween - October 21 - 10:00 am

  My Xterra is fun to drive around town, on the highway, and off the pavement. I never have to worry about taking it into poor conidtions. With 4WD and a high clearance, snow, mud, and dirt roads are not an obstacle. There is plenty of room inside for the dog, groceries, or backpacking gear. And if you run out of room inside, theres always the rack up top. The Xterra is designed for adventure down to the last detail. Do not expect luxury here, just functionality. Lots of functionality.