The 2008 Nissan Xterra Off Road (OR) 4WD (MSRP $26,440) delivers excellent off-road prowess. Unique to the 2008 Nissan Xterra OR 4WD are advanced technologies helpful for off-road driving, such as a rear tire deflector, Bilstein high-performance gas shocks and skids plates that cover the oil pan, fuel tank and transfer case. Under the bonnet of the 2008 Nissan Xterra OR 4WD is a 4.0-liter V-6 engine that generates 261-horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a five-speed automatic transmission is optional. Estimated fuel economy of the Nissan Xterra OR 4WD is 14/20 (city/highway with automatic transmission) mpg and 16/20 (city/highway with manual transmission) mpg. When properly equipped, it can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

The 2008 Nissan Xterra OR 4WD is assisted with new and standard interior and exterior features, such as fog lamps, hill start assist, hill descent control, clutch start/cancel, on-demand electronic locking rear differential, fold-flat front-passenger's seat, 16-inch alloy wheels, air-conditioning, cruise control, power door locks, keyless entry, front map lights, first-aid kit, fold-down front passenger seat, height-adjustable three-point front and rear outboard seat belts, step rails, cloth upholstery, rear wiper, three 12-volt DC power outlets, 60/40-split fold-flat rear seats, cargo net, luggage side nets and easy clean cargo area. Most of the SE trim's additional features can be fitted to the Off Road trim under the Technology Package. Bluetooth hands-free phone system and auto-dimming mirror with compass are available on the 2008 Nissan Xterra OR 4WD as optional features. The various color options are: Desert Stone, Solar Yellow, Avalanche, Midnight Blue, Night Armor, Super Black, Silver Lightning, Red Alert and Red Brawn.

The 2008 Nissan Xterra OR 4WD boasts of innumerable standard safety features, such as front-seat active head restraints, anti-lock disc brakes, advanced airbag system, vehicle dynamic control, tire pressure monitoring system, front seatbelts with pretensioners, load limiters and lower anchors and tethers for children. Side and Curtain Airbags Package with driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags and roof-mounted full-length side-curtain airbags are optional on the 2008 Nissan Xterra OR 4WD.

Nissan's 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage is available on this model. (For complete information, contact Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For additional protection, buyers can add Security Plus, the only extended service agreement approved by the manufacturer.