| Building on its predecessor's rugged looks, | | | | dual-stage front supplemental air bags with |
| the 2005 Nissan Xterra has more roominess and | | | | seat belt sensors and a front occupant |
| more features, including enhanced off-road | | | | classification sensor), and 3-point front |
| performance systems. Bulkier, silver colored | | | | seat belts with pre-tensioners and load |
| materials and the more angular structure to | | | | limiters. "We expect the new Xterra to offer |
| the grill and bumper give the Xterra a more | | | | best-in-class horsepower and torque, with |
| aggressive stance. "The changes in the new | | | | exceptional acceleration and drivability, |
| Xterra are evolutionary, though with a | | | | such as acceleration coming out of a corner," |
| capital E," said Mark McNabb, vice president | | | | "We've given it the hardware to get the job |
| and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan | | | | done, on highways and any paths that lead to |
| North America, Inc. "For 2005, we've made key | | | | adventure." Nissan has showed that good |
| improvements in the areas customers want most | | | | things happen when you focus on meeting |
| - power, drivability, smoother on-road | | | | customers' unmet needs, rather than following |
| dynamics, more interior space and cargo | | | | the competition. With this new generation |
| versatility and, of course, greater off-road | | | | design, Xterra still has no equals," said |
| performance."The most significant changes to | | | | McNabb.The 2005 Nissan Xterra stands out in |
| the new Xterra are the use of a version of | | | | its adventure positioning. Like many of |
| the new "F-Alpha" platform, which was created | | | | Nissan's famous cars, all of Parts train's |
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| improvements to the powertrain include | | | | products are guaranteed to be of the highest |
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| transmissions are a 5-speed automatic and, | | | | parts, remanufactured parts, new aftermarket |
| even more impressive, a 6-speed manual. A 4WD | | | | parts, used parts, Nissan performance parts, |
| option is available to replace the base 2WD | | | | and more. From engine and radiator parts to |
| configuration. Four wheel disc brakes | | | | filters, wipers, auto body parts and trim and |
| assisted by anti-lock brakes (ABS), | | | | a whole lot more, you will find everything to |
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| and Brake Assist (BA) keep the Xterra in | | | | McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa |
| check. The 2005 Xterra was designed | | | | |
| utilizing a truck-based body-on-frame | | | | and has a knack for research on cars and |
| chassis. A double wishbone front suspension | | | | anything |
| and rigid leaf suspension in the rear gives | | | | |
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