Powerful, versatile, and surprisingly compact, the 2012 Nissan Xterra is a fully functional SUV in an affordable package. You'll have plenty of power in reserve with the standard-equipped 4.0 liter, 261 horsepower V6. And with its independent double-wishbone front suspension and power rack-and-pinion steering, the Xterra is one smooth operator.
The Xterra is designed with maximum safety and durability in mind and boasts a body-on-frame construction and high-strength side-door guard beams. Offering endless visual appeal, every Xterra trim comes with a black rear bumper and side moldings, as well as a sandblast aluminum color grille. You'll have no problem getting your cargo into the Xterra's roomy interior, with its 1-piece rear liftgate.
The Xterra goes to great lengths to make sure your journey from point A to point B is thoroughly enjoyable. With every trim, you'll settle comfortably on front bucket seats and a fully adjustable tilt steering column. You'll also enjoy an air conditioning system and a handy remote keyless entry system.
The Four-Wheel Drive 2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X | Base Price: $31,220 |
 The Nissan Xterra Pro-4X comes equipped with a four-wheel drivetrain system and also utilizes a 5-speed automatic transmission. Its sport-inspired interior comes loaded with a unique sport cloth seat trim and a leather-wrapped sport-style steering wheel with red stitching.
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The Rear-Wheel Drive 2012 Nissan Xterra S | Base Price: $26,880 |
| The Nissan Xterra S is also available with rear-wheel drive and utilizes the same great 5-speed automatic transmission. This trim comes with a cloth-trimmed, 8-way manual adjustable driver seat and an easy clean cargo area.
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Drive the 4WD 2012 Nissan Xterra S | Base Price: $28,930 |
| This Nissan Xterra is prepared for heavy-duty performance with its four-wheel drive and 5-speed automatic transmission. Interior features include a cloth seat trim and a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD system.
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Introducing the 2012 Nissan Xterra X with RWD | Base Price: $24,890 |
| This rear-wheel drive 2012 Nissan Xterra X trim comes equipped with an upgraded exterior that includes all-season tires, lower radiator skid plates, and folding outside mirrors. Its roomy interior comes equipped with an AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers for your listening pleasure, alongside a cloth seat trim.
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2012 Nissan Xterra Automatic X with 4WD | Base Price: $26,940 |
| This Xterra X trim comes equipped with a cozy cloth seat trim and an AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers for your listening pleasure. Powered by four-wheel drive, this trim also has folding outside mirrors, all-season tires, and steel wheels.
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2012 Nissan Xterra Manual Pro-4X with 4WD | Base Price: $30,170 |
| The awesome Nissan Xterra Pro-4X features upgrades like bright machined finish aluminum alloy wheels, halogen fog lights, and a tubular roof rack with an integrated front spoiler. Its interior has been enhanced with a leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching, an 8-way manual adjustable driver seat, and a Bluetooth hands-free phone system. You can travel with your favorite tunes, thanks to a 380-watt Rockford Fosgate powered audio system with nine speakers.
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Go for a Ride in the 2012 Nissan Xterra Manual S | Base Price: $27,880 |
| The Nissan Xterra Manual S comes with all-season tires and aluminum alloy wheels, as well as a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Also included in this trim are a cloth seat trim, an easy clean cargo area, and an AM/FM/CD player with six speakers.
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| Base Standard Equipment |
| Engine and Drivetrain Standard Features |
| 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine |
| Aluminum-alloy cylinder block and heads |
| Timing-chain-driven camshafts |
| Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) |
| Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS) |
| 105,000-mile tune-up-free engine |
| Variable-flow intake manifold |
| Electronic drive-by-wire system |
| Electronic sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Liquid-cooled engine oil cooler |
| Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System |
| Suspension & Steering Standard Features |
| Independent double-wishbone front suspension |
| Solid axle rear suspension with variable-rate leaf-spring |
| Front and rear stabilizer bars |
| Variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Brake Standard Features |
| Power-assisted 4-wheel vented disc brakes |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) - Electronic Brake force Distribution |
| Wheels & Tires Standard Features |
| Radial tires - Outlined white letters |
| Underbody-mounted full-size spare tire |
| Chassis Standard Equipment |
| Body-on-frame construction - Welded ladder frame with full-length box section rails |
| Body undercoating |
| Exterior Standard Equipment |
| Jewel-type halogen headlights |
| Privacy glass |
| Rear window wiper/washer |
| Exterior trim - Sandblast-aluminum-color grille |
| Exterior trim - Black and sandblast-aluminum-color front bumper |
| Exterior trim - Black rear bumper |
| Exterior trim - Black outside mirrors and door handles |
| Exterior trim - Black body-side moldings |
| Tubular roof rack with integrated front spoiler |
| 1-piece rear liftgate |
| Interior Standard Equipment |
| Front bucket seats - 4-way manual passenger's seat |
| 60/40 split bench rear seat |
| Comfort and Convenience Standard Features |
| Adjustable tilt steering column |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - Air conditioning |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - Rear floor ducts |
| Rear window defroster with timer |
| Front-seat center console |
| Front overhead console - Dual map lights |
| 12-volt power outlets |
| Power windows with auto-down for driver's window |
| Auto locking power door locks |
| Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls |
| 2-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent and mist functions |
| Sun visors |
| Vehicle Security System (VSS) |
| Remote keyless entry |
| Instrumentation Standard Features |
| Engine oil pressure and volt meter |
| LCD odometer with dual trip meters |
| Safety Standard Equipment |
| 3-point ALR/ELR front- and rear-passenger seat belts |
| 3-point ELR driver's seat belt |
| Front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters |
| Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) |
| Driver and front-passenger air bags (SRS) with dual-stage inflation - Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) |
| Driver and front-passenger side-impact air bags (SRS) |
| Roof-mounted curtain front- and rear-seat side-impact air bags (SRS) - Includes rollover sensor |
| Front- and rear-seat adjustable head restraints |
| Front seat Active Head Restraints (AHR) |
| LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tether for Children) |
| Child restraint seat tether anchors |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| Energy-absorbing steering column |
| High-strength side-door guard beams |
| Zone Body Construction |
| Hood deformation point and safety stops |
| Front and rear crumple zones |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
| Audio System Standard Features |
| Fixed mast antenna |
| Warranty Standard Features |
| New Vehicle Limited warranty - 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Limited Powertrain coverage - 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion coverage (original body panels/perforation) - 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Corrosion coverage (cosmetic/surface) - 3 years/36,000 miles |
