The 2008 Nissan Xterra S 4WD (MSRP $24,990) is the midrange trim that provides style and comfort along with outstanding performance. The Nissan Xterra S 4WD is a four-door five-passenger SUV. The four-wheel 2008 Nissan Xterra S 4WD features an advanced 4.0-liter V-6 engine that pushes 261-horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a five-speed automatic transmission is also available. Estimated fuel economy of the Nissan Xterra S 4WD is 14/20 (city/highway) mpg. The 2008 Nissan Xterra S 4WD gallops to 60 mph within 7.6 seconds.

Additional features of the 2008 Nissan Xterra S 4WD include a multi-adjustable driver seat, roof rack crossbars, tubular step rails, micro-filter, splash guards, cargo net and easy-to-clean cargo area with improved tie-down points. Cruise control,16-inch alloy wheels, air-conditioning, power door locks, keyless entry, front map lights, built-in first-aid kit, height-adjustable three-point front and rear outboard seatbelts, 8-way manual driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support, cloth seat trim, three 12-volt DC power outlets, full-size spare tire and 60/40-split fold-flat rear seats are standard features. The 2008 Nissan Xterra S 4WD comes in various color options, such as Desert Stone, Solar Yellow, Avalanche, Midnight Blue, Night Armor, Super Black, Silver Lightning, Red Alert and Red Brawn.

The 2008 Nissan Xterra S 4WD gets numerous handy safety gadgets, such as advanced airbag system, vehicle dynamic control, tire pressure monitoring system, front-seat active head restraints, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, electronic brake force distribution, front seatbelts with pretensioners, load limiters and lower anchors and tethers for children. Buyers can choose driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags and roof-mounted full-length side-curtain airbags under Side and Curtain Airbags Package on the 2008 Nissan Xterra S 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.