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2013 Nissan Xterra Specifications

Engine  
Name
VQ40
Cam design
DOHC
Orientation
Longitudinal
Cylinders / configuration
V6
Block / head composition
Aluminum/Aluminum
Displacement
4.0L (3,954 cc)
Horsepower
261 @ 5,600 RPM
Torque (lb-ft)
281 @ 4,000 RPM
Bore & stroke (mm)
95.5 x 92
Compression ratio (:1)
9.7
Spark plugs
Platinum-tipped
Maximum engine speed
6,000 rpm
Induction system
Nissan Variable Induction System
Valvetrain
DOHC, Silent Chain, Two-Stage,
4-Valves per Cylinder
Engine mounts
3 solid (non-fluid filled) mounts
Recommended fuel
Regular unleaded
Emissions system
50-state ULEV
Tier2 Bin 5
Exhaust
Single exit / main and post mufflers
 
Electrical  
Ignition system
Electronic (direct ignition)
Starter
12 volt
Alternator
110 ampere
Battery
GR24F-550
 
Transmission and Drive System
4x2
4x4
Drive configuration
2WD or part-time 4WD
Transmission type                     
5-speed automatic
6-speed manual
X 4x2, X 4x4, S 4x2, S 4x4, PRO-4X 4x4 S 4x4, PRO-4X 4x4
Gear ratio
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th

Reverse
M/T 
4.368
2.518
1.743
1.283
1.000
0.769
3.966           
A/T
3.842
2.353
1.529
1.000
0.839

2.765
Final drive ratio (:1)
M/T   A/T
3.692  3.133
(3.357 for PRO-4X A/T)
Transfer case gear ratio (:1)
Low
High
-
2.625
-
1.000
OR VDC (includes Hill Start Assist [HSA] and Hill Descent Control) S (4x4 PRO-4X model A/T only)
Electronic locking rear differential S (PRO-4X model only)
Brake Limited-Slip Differential (BLSD) S (PRO-4X model only)
 
Brakes  
Standard  
Front  Type
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
Vented disc
11.65 x 1.1
Rear Type
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
Vented disc
11.26 x 0.71
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Number of wheels/channels/sensors
S
4/4/4
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) S
Parking Brake
Type Foot Pedal
Left of brake/clutch
Location
 
Steering
 
Type
Power rack-and-pinion
Power-assisted
Engine-speed-sensitive
Overall ratio (:1)
20.4
Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.54
Curb-to-curb turning diameter (ft.)
37 ft. 7 in. (4x2), 37 ft. 3 in. (4x4)
Manual tilt steering
S
Steering wheel
   3-spoke
 
 Urethane
Leather-wrapped
Audio/Bluetooth® controls on steering wheel
X
S
PRO-4X
S
S
-
-
-
S
-
-
S
 
Suspension
 
Front
    Stabilizer bar
Independent double-wishbone
33 mm diameter
Rear
    Stabilizer bar
Multi-leaf with solid axle
25.4 mm diameter
Bilstein® gas-filled shock absorbers
S (PRO-4X models only)
 
Body / Chassis
 
Type
Body-on-Frame (ladder-type)
Materials (primary)
Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel
Skid plates  
Engine lower (front undercover) 
Oil pan
                                             Transfer case
                                                   Fuel tank
 
S
S (PRO-4X models only)
S (PRO-4X models only)
S (PRO-4X models only)
Tow hooks
1 in front
S

Exterior

Wheels & Tires

4x2

4x4

 
X
S
X
S
P4X
Wheels
Center cap alloy (steel for X models)
16-inch steel
S
-
S
-
-
16-inch aluminum-alloy (7.0JJ)
-
S
-
S
-
16-inch aluminum-alloy PRO-4X style (7.0JJ)
-
-
-
-
S
Steel spare
S
Tires
 
265/70R16 OWL – BFGÔ Long Trail
S
S
S
S
-
265/75R16 OWL – BFGÔ Rugged Trail
-
-
-
-
S
Spare tire
Full-size
 
Lights

4x2

4x4

 
X
S
X
S
P4X
Headlights
Type
Halogen
Auto on/off
-
-
-
-
S
Front fog lights
-
-
-
-
S
Roof-mounted off-road lights (built in air dam)
-
-
-
-
S
 
Exterior Features

4x2

4x4

 
X
S
X
S
P4X
Outside mirrors
 
Type                              
Folding/black dual
S
Adjustment                                      
Dual power (manual on X)
Bumpers
Front– sandblast aluminum/black
Rear – dark gray
Rear bumper step pad
Rear bumper side step
S
Outside door handles
Front
Rear
Black
Black
Body side moldings
 
-
S
-
S
S
UV cut glass windows
S
Privacy glass
Rear door windows, rear quarter windows , liftgate window
Wipers
Front – variable intermittent
S
S
Rear – 4-speed fixed intermittent/washer
Roof rack
Roof rails with air dam
S
 
Gear basket
-
-
-
S
S
 
Roof rack w/cross bars
-
-
-
-
S

Interior

Seating

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Capacity
5 passengers
Materials
Cloth
S
S
S
S
-
 Cloth – Unique PRO-4X Color Combinations
-
-
-
-
S
Leather-appointed
-
-
-
-
O
Front seats
Type
Bucket
                          Active Head Restraints
S
4-way manual driver’s seat
8-way manual adjustable driver’s seat
Driver’s seat manual lumbar support
4-way manual adjustable passenger’s seat                            
Flat-down passenger seat w/backboard         
S
-
-
S
-
-
S
S
S
-
S
-
-
S
-
-
S
S
S
-
-
S
S
S
S
2nd Row
Type
3-passenger, split bench fold flat (60/40)
Removable seat cushion
Detachable, height adjustable headrests
S
Cargo Area
Luggage floor box
S
Luggage cargo net
First Aid Kit
Carpeting
Easy-Clean Washable
Cargo Channel System
-
-
S
-
-
-
S
-
S
S
-
-
S
-
-
-
S
-
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
Floor mats
 
 
 
 
S
Rear cargo area ceiling hooks x4 (metal)
Floor hooks x4
Side-mounted hooks x2
-
S
-
S
S
                                Driver’s side foot rest
 
Audio

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

AM/FM/CD with 6 speakers
S
-
S
-
 
Display audio with AM/FM/CD/Aux/USB with 6 speakers
-
S
-
S
-
300-watt AM/FM/CD Rockford Fosgate® with 8 speakers and subwoofer
-
-
-
-
S
Speaker details:
     (2) Fr door, (2) Rr door, (2) Fr tweeters
     (2) Fr door, (2) Rr door, (2) Fr tweeters,
         (2) Rr tweeters + subwoofer
 
S
S
S
S
-
-
-
-
-
S
     Speed sensitive volume
-
-
-
-
S
     MP3 CD capability
-
-
-
-
S
     Aux-in jack
-
-
-
-
S
     SiriusXM Satellite Radio (A/T models only) (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately)
-
S
-
S
S
 
Instrumentation
 
Meters/gauges
     Speedometer – MPH main, KPH sub
     Tachometer
     Coolant temperature
     Fuel level
     Oil pressure
     Volt meter
Analog
Warning Lights
     Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
     Air bag
     ABS
     Parking brake
S
White gauge faces
Outside temperature display (in mirror)
S - PRO-4X
Comfort & Convenience Features

4x2

4x4

 

X

S
X
S
P4X
Cruise control w/ steering mounted controls
S
Power windows
Driver’s one-touch auto-down
Power door locks w/anti-lockout feature
S
Remote keyless entry system
S
Fuel filler door
Manual release
Rear heater ducts
S
Cup holders
Front
Rear
w/rubber insert (2)
rear of center console (2)
Power outlets
3 (instrument panel, rear passenger area, cargo area)
Additional 12V outlet in instrument panel   
-
S
-
S
S
Inside rearview mirror
Manual
S
S
S
S
-
Auto-dimming w/compass
-
-
-
-
S
RearView Monitor  
-
-
-
-
S
Glove box (with lock)
S
Sunvisors (slide-on-rod)
   w/extender and vanity mirror
  w/extender and vanity mirror, illuminated
 
-
S
-
S
-
-
-
-
-
S
Air conditioning/heater
Single manual temp control
Microfilter
S

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
   Driver
   Passenger
   Side-impact supplemental
   Curtain side-impact/rollover supplemental
S
S
S
S
S
Outboard seat belts                             Front
                                                         
                                                     2nd Row
3-point height-adjusting w/pretensioners and load limiters
3-point LH/RH w/ AELR
Center seat belts                                  Rear
3-point
Power window lockout button
S
Child seat tether anchors – three
S
LATCH system
S
Child safety rear door locks
S
 
Passive Safety
 
Energy-absorbing steering column
S
Zone body construction with front crumple
zones and rear crumple zones
S
Side-door guard beams
S
Shift Interlock System
S
Vehicle Dynamic Control w/Traction Control
 S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
S
 
Security
 
Tamper proof door lock key cylinder
S
Immobilizer
S
Vehicle Security System (VSS)
S
Dimensions

Exterior (inches)

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Wheelbase
106.3
Overall length
178.7
Overall width
72.8
Overall height w/ standard roof rack
74.9
Track width
Front/rear
61.8/61.8
Minimum ground clearance    
 
8.2
8.2
9.1
9.1
9.5
Cargo liftover height
32.2
Step-in height
Front/rear
21.2/22.2
Angle of approach (degrees)
30.5
30.5
32.0
32.0
33.2
Angle of departure (degrees)
27.5
27.5
28.8
28.8
29.4
 
Interior (inches)
Front
2nd Row
Head room
39.9
39.3
Leg room
42.4
34.4
Hip room
55.9
46.1
Shoulder room
58.3
58.3
 
Weights

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Curb (lbs)
M/T
 A/T
 
-
4,148
 
-
4,140
 
-
4,359
 
4,357
4,353
 
4,408
4,425
Weight dist. (%)
M/T          Front/Rear
-
-
-
53/47
53/47
A/T           Front/Rear
52/48
52/48
53/47
53/47
53/47
GVWR (lbs)
5,201
5,399
 
Capacities
4x2
4x4
 
X
S
X
S
P4X
Fuel (gallons)
21.1
Oil (quarts)
5.4
Coolant (quarts)
10
Payload (lbs)       M/T
A/T                              
-
-
1,060
990
989
1,058
1,056
1,045
952
974
 
Volume (cubic feet)
 
 
Passenger compartment
99.8
Cargo                                             Seats up
36.3
Total
136.1
 
EPA Fuel Economy
(Actual mileage may vary)
4x2
4x4
Automatic                               City/Highway
16/22
15/20
Manual                                   City/Highway
-
16/20
 

Packages/ Options

4x2
4x4

 

X
S
X
S
P4X
PRO-4X Leather Package: Leather seating surfaces, passenger seat back pocket (deletes fold flat passenger seat)
-
-
-
-
O (AT only)
S – Standard
O – Optional
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