The 2008 Nissan Xterra X 2WD (MSRP $21,240) is the base trim that offers fast performance and well-planned cargo area features. Under the hood of the rear-wheel 2008 Nissan Xterra X 2WD is a 4.0-liter V-6 engine rated at 261-horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque coupled with a standard six-speed manual transmission. A five-speed automatic transmission is optional. Estimated fuel economy of the Nissan Xterra X 2WD is 15/20 (city/highway with automatic transmission) mpg and 16/20 (city/highway with manual transmission) mpg. When properly equipped, the Nissan Xterra X 2WD tows up to 5,000 pounds.

The 2008 Nissan Xterra X 2WD is loaded with plenty of standard features inside out. The facilities include UV-reducing solar glass, dual power outside mirrors, 16-inch steel wheels, cruise control, cloth upholstery, air-conditioning, power door locks, remote keyless entry, front map lights, second-row height-adjustable head restraints, height-adjustable three-point front and rear outboard seatbelts, power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down feature, rear wiper, three 12-volt DC power outlets, 60/40-split fold-flat rear seats, luggage side nets and AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers. The various color options available in the 2008 Nissan Xterra X 2WD are: Super Black, Desert Stone, Solar Yellow, Avalanche, Red Brawn, Night Armor, Red Alert, Silver Lightning and Midnight Blue.

The 2008 Nissan Xterra X 2WD offers safety equipment, such as front-seat active head restraints, anti-lock disc brakes, advanced airbag system with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seatbelt sensors and occupant-classification sensor, vehicle dynamic control, front-seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters, tire pressure monitoring system and lower anchors and tethers for children. Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for front passengers and side-curtain airbags are available under Side and Curtain Airbags Package on the 2008 Nissan Xterra X 2WD trim.

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.