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found the ride surprisingly smooth and quiet on smooth surfaces
Because of the Xterra Off Road's taller ride height, climbing in and out of the cabin may be inconvenient for shorter passengers.
The seats were a bit stiff but not unpleasant
Climbing into the back seats isn't easy, as they're still mounted on top of the rear wheel wells.
QUALITY | 6 out of 10
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found the ride surprisingly smooth and quiet on smooth surfaces
Winding Road
Because of the Xterra Off Road's taller ride height, climbing in and out of the cabin may be inconvenient for shorter passengers.
Edmunds
The seats were a bit stiff but not unpleasant
MSN Autos
Climbing into the back seats isn't easy, as they're still mounted on top of the rear wheel wells.
Motor Trend
The front seats in the Xterra have decent headroom and legroom, as well as a good view outward; they're not all that supportive, however. And anyone considering the Xterra should keep in mind that it's not nearly as spacious in back as most other SUV models. A 60/40-split folding rear seat, a folding front passenger seat, a double-deck glove box, and a large center console, all add to the overall utility, however, and the cabin affords plenty of places to put stuff.
Inside, the Xterra has a double glovebox, a large center console, and a generous 35 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat up—expandable to nearly 66 cubic feet with it folded forward. On top of this, the front passenger seat can be folded forward to horizontal for very long items, and the Xterra makes it easy to fit cumbersome sports equipment and keep it secured during off-road adventures.
The Xterra rides quite smoothly most of the time, though it does have a split personality, showing a harsh and pitchy side on the bumpiest roads. And overall, while the interior is quieter than those experienced with off-road-capable vehicles might expect tire noise can still be an issue on the highway in PRO-4X models.
Conclusion
The 2011 Nissan Xterra has the utility and versatility for weekend warriors, but some might find the cabin lacking in refinement.
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