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Those who only occasionally plan to go off-road or require the Xterra’s tough truck capabilities might want to think again, as the Xterra is far from green. Read more »

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Rugged good looks
Off-road performance
Gear-friendly interior

Dislikes

Choppy on-road ride
Unsupportive front seats
Disappointing fuel economy

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February 6, 2011

Overall Review » 7.4

Interior / Exterior » 9

Performance » 7

Quality » 6

Safety » 7

Features » 8

Fuel Economy / MPG » 5

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16 mpg city, 22 highway (2WD); 15/20 (4WD automatic); 16/20 (4WD manual)

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we managed to extract an average fuel consumption of 15.2 mpg

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GREEN | 5 out of 10

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16 mpg city, 22 highway (2WD); 15/20 (4WD automatic); 16/20 (4WD manual)
U.S. EPA

we managed to extract an average fuel consumption of 15.2 mpg
Edmunds

Considering its mediocre fuel economy numbers—well into the teens in normal driving, with EPA ratings of 15 or 16 mpg city and 20 or 22 highway—the Xterra is neither very fuel-efficient nor very green. And if you have passengers more often than cargo, there are plenty of far better, more carlike options.

Conclusion

Those who only occasionally plan to go off-road or require the Xterra’s tough truck capabilities might want to think again, as the Xterra is far from green.