The all-new 2000 Nissan Xterra is designed to be a full-fledged sport utility vehicle. Based on the rugged Nissan Frontier 4x4 truck chassis, it is available with a choice of V6 or 4-cylinder engine and in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive. It is functional, tough and affordable, in the spirit of the first SUVs.

Highlights of the 2000 Nissan Xterra sport utility vehicle include:

Body
· Rugged, muscular styling with angular stamped fender flares, raised roof line
· 104.3-inch wheelbase, 178-inch overall length
· Available tubular-style roof rack, tubular step rails
· All-steel body-on-frame construction with DURASTEEL, high tensile steel and Bake-Hardened steel
· Standard engine and fuel tank skid plates on all models
· 4x4 ride height on 4x2 models

Engine and Driveline

· Choice of a 170-horsepower 3.3-liter SOHC V6 producing 200 ft-lbs of torque at a low 2,800 rpm or a 143-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 154 ft-lbs of torque
· Choice of 5-speed manual or 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
· Choice of part-time 4-wheel drive with 2-speed transfer case or rear-wheel chive
· Up to 5,000-lb towing capacity

Suspension, Steering and Braking
· Double wishbone front/dual leaf-spring rear suspension
· Standard power-assisted recirculating ball type steering
· Standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Interior Features
· High utility and spaciousness without unnecessary gadgets
· Seating for five, with front bucket seats and stadium-style 50/50 split fold-down rear bench with removable bottom cushions
· Available interior mountain bike mount, floor tie-down hooks, ceiling tie down clips, skyroof and first aid kit
· Available premium 6-speaker audio system with compact disc player

Safety and Security
· Dual front supplemental air bags
· ALR/ELR 3-point front passenger and rear outboard passenger seat belts