The 2005 Xterra was larger in all dimensions and much more civilized, while retaining the off-road capability for which the model is renowned. Improvements include a refined engine and responsive, secure handling -- thanks to the addition of electronic stability control (ESC) as standard equipment.

The second-generation Xterra was introduced in 2005, and is based on the same F-Alpha platform that underpins Nissan's Frontier and Titan pickup trucks.

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The Xterra was developed in 1999 at (then) Nissan Design International in California. Designed to be "about what people do with the vehicle, as much as what the vehicle can do,” it was introduced in North America in the 2000 model year in two trim levels, XE and SE.

The Nissan Xterra is an excellent option if you're in the market for a used rugged SUV with remarkable performance. The Xterra is a compact SUV primarily marketed as an off-road-oriented model with excellent towing capabilities.

U.S. sales of the Xterra steadily declined after the introduction of its second generation in 2005. In its last model year, 2015, the Xterra posted 10,672 total sales, compared to 202,702 units sold for one of the most popular vehicles in this segment, the Jeep Wrangler.

All Xterra models feature an advanced 4.0-liter DOHC V6 engine, rated at 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque, along with a rugged “F-Alpha” truck platform for adventure-ready performance.

It was developed in La Jolla, California, by Nissan Design International (NDI)'s (now Nissan Design America) then Director of Design Tom Semple, and became the first Nissan vehicle completely conceived, developed and manufactured in the United States.

The Nissan Xterra is an excellent option if you're in the market for a used rugged SUV with remarkable performance. The Xterra is a compact SUV primarily marketed as an off-road-oriented model with excellent towing capabilities.

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The Xterra was discontinued in the U.S. after the 2015 model year. Poor fuel economy, declining sales, and mandated upgrades to safety and emissions were cited as reasons.