The 2008 Nissan Xterra X 4WD (MSRP $23,290) is a five-passenger base trim that offers a functional cabin, a strong driveline and smooth acceleration. The 2008 Nissan Xterra X 4WD has a 4.0-liter V-6 engine that delivers 261-horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. A standard six-speed manual transmission drives all the four wheels. A five-speed automatic transmission is optional. Estimated fuel economy of the Nissan Xterra X 4WD is 14/20 (city/highway with automatic transmission) mpg and 16/20 (city/highway with manual transmission) mpg. The 2008 Nissan Xterra X 4WD can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

The 2008 Nissan Xterra X 4WD is packed with ample standard features that include rear privacy glass, UV-reducing solar glass, dual power outside mirrors, 16-inch steel wheels, cloth trim, air-conditioning, cruise control, power door locks, keyless entry, front map lights, second-row height-adjustable head restraints, 60/40-split fold-flat rear seats, height-adjustable three-point front and rear outboard seatbelts, power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down, rear wiper, three 12-volt DC power outlets, luggage side nets and AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers. Color options on the 2008 Nissan Xterra X 4WD include: Super Black, Avalanche, Night Armor, Desert Stone, Solar Yellow, Red Brawn, Red Alert, Silver Lightning and Midnight Blue.

The 2008 Nissan Xterra X 4WD's long list of safety features include anti-lock disc brakes, vehicle dynamic control, front-seat active head restraints, advanced airbag system with dual-stage supplemental front airbags with seatbelt sensors and occupant-classification sensor, front-seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters, tire pressure monitoring system and lower anchors and tethers for children. Buyers can choose Side and Curtain Airbags Package with side-impact airbags for front occupants and full-length side-curtain airbags on the 2008 Nissan Xterra X 4WD 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.