2005 Nissan Xterra

Pros: Good strong fun in a small package.

Cons: Hard suspension, no decent connection for an iPod.

The Bottom Line: Worth every penny, and full of surprises. It's a good around town SUV with the guts to take on anything.

Review: I got my 2005 Nissan Xterra as a sort of response to my dismal experience with the 2004 Nissan Titan (see my review there for details) and this truck is far more of a treat than I had originally expected. To start out this review, let me say ...

Pros: Powerful engine, redesigned exterior and interior, low price

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: Buy one if you are in the market for an SUV with real performance. New and improved from previous models.

Review: I'm happy to say I have one of the only 2005s in the state and probably the country and the first to review it on this site. I'll give a brief history of the Xterra, explain my 2003 (a mini-review) and then review the 2005. Xterra debuted in 2000 as ...

Pros: Most HP for the money of any SUV, exceptional cloth interior, great looking interior/exterior!

Cons: Interior materials too easily scratched, somewhat rough ride, base model radio/speakers are terrible!

The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone as it is an excellent truck for the money.

Review: I love my new Xterra! I purchased the S version with the Utility and Power packages (and a few other utility things for the back). I am extremely satisfied. The sticker prices was a little over $25,000.00 but I bought the truck for approx $22,500.00 with ...

Pros: Easy to clean cargo, powerful, roomy, sporty and safe

Cons: Fuel Milage

The Bottom Line: Great car for a mom with stuff to haul around and "man enough" for my husband to drive.

Review: I purchased a used 2005 Xterra SE, with 10K miles on it. I was in the market for a larger vehicle when it was discovered that I couldn’t easily fit a carseat into my 2 door Civic. I knew that I wanted an SUV and I knew that I loved the look of the ...

Pros: Price. Power. Bank vault solid. Steering. Gearbox. Utility. Visibility. Reliability. Fun-to-Drive.

Cons: Easily scratched interior. Front seat could be more comfortable but, it is acceptable.

Review: I will keep it short today and elaborate in the near future. I am an actual owner of an '05 Xterra OffRoad with a 6-speed manual transmission. I have driven 5000 miles in comfort, with perfect reliability, an exhilarating driving experience and tactile ...

Pros: Engine, Shorter Wheelbase, ABLS, Hill Controls

Cons: No 2-Door Version, Could be smaller...

Review: I recently purchased a 2005 Nissan Frontier 4x4 NISMO (might as well be the same vehicle). I couldn't help but notice the negative reviews on the Xterra's suspension... Buyers, you must remember, the Xterra is built for off-roading, not to pamper you ...

Pros: Power, off-road ability, utility, much improved over the 2004

Cons: Cheap interior, narrow rear doors, more trucky than the car-based competition

The Bottom Line: If you want an inexpensive SUV with off-road capability, definitely worth a look. But the Pathfinder is better, and doesn't cost much more.

Review: These days, most automakers sell an inexpensive car-based SUV at least partially targeted at younger buyers. Nissan, because of shaky finances in the late 1990s, but perhaps also to carve out its own niche, took a different tack when it introduced the ...

Pros: Great rugged look

Cons: No leg room

Review: Thankfully I did not buy the 2005 Nissan Xterra, rather I rented one at the airport with 3,000 miles on it. I did not find it comfortable inside, the interior materials were hard and not user friendly. The ride was not real smooth. Unfortunately I ...