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In what year did the Nissan Xterra make its debut?

1999. The Nissan Xterra was introduced in May of 1999, but was called the 2000 model.

One of the Nissan Xterra's most distinguishable features is the "hump" on the rear hatch. What is in this hump?

First-Aid Kit. The hump on the rear hatch allows the Xterra to come equipped with a first-aid kit.

In 2002, among other smaller changes, 2 colors were removed from the Nissan Xterra's available paint schemes. One was Khaki. What was the other color?

Aztek Red. Aztek Red and Khaki were dropped as available colors in 2002. However, Shock Blue, Sedona, and Molten Lava were added.

What color was an option for the Nissan Xterra for a limited time only in 2003?

Atomic Orange. One of the rarest and most sought after colors, Atomic Orange was a limited paint scheme in 2003.

In what year did Nissan decide to give the Xterra a major design overhaul?

2005. In 2005, Nissan redesigned the Xterra, utilizing the Frontier/Titan platform instead of the Pathfinder platform. This "new" Xterra is affectionately known as the 2nd Generation Xterra.

For the 2005 Xterra, Nissan decided to give it a bigger and more powerful 4.0L engine. Approximately how many horsepower did this new engine put out?

265. The 2005 Xterra was upgraded to a 4.0-liter DOHC engine, the same type of engine that is in the 2005 and newer Frontier and Pathfinder.

Although Nissan is a Japanese company, the Xterra is not assembled there. Where is the assembly plant for the Xterra?

Smyrna, Tennessee. The Xterra, Frontier, and Pathfinder are all assembled in Smyrna, Tennessee. The Titan and Armada are assembled in Canton, Mississippi. The Quest was assembled in Avon Lake, Ohio until 2002.

The Nissan Xterra has been named "Sport Utility of the Year" by what automobile magazine?

Motor Trend. The Xterra won "Sport Utility of the Year" for the first time in 2000. It won the award again in 2006. In 2000, the Xterra was also named the "North American Truck of the Year" at the North American International Auto Show.

Leather seats were an option for the 2005-2008 Nissan Xterra.

False. There are many options available for the Nissan Xterra, including an off-road package, upgraded audio package, and power package. As of the 2008 model, leather interior is not an option for the Xterra.

When Nissan first introduced the Xterra, they used an ultra-catchy slogan to promote it. Complete the slogan: "Everything you need, _____________________".

and nothing you don't. The Nissan Xterra was designed for the adventurous and outdoors-type of person, and suggests images of activity, energy and excitement.