The Wrangler Unlimited is much larger than older models and upholds much higher standards of safety and refinement; with its very boxy, rugged styling, it's probably the top alternative to the Xterra.
Otherwise, the Toyota FJ Cruiser, like the Xterra, appeals to young people who not only want off-road capability but a versatile interior that's rugged enough for taking along equipment.
The FJ Cruiser is even more of a mountain goat off-road, but its interior is tighter and not as useful or versatile as the Xterra's.
For those who don't require rugged off-roading ability but still want a high-utility, easy-to-clean interior, the fuel-efficient Honda Element might just fit their needs.
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If you have a lot of gear to haul to tough-to-reach places, the 2010 Nissan Xterra is a good choice for weekend adventurers. |
If you need to haul stuff more than people, and don't want to part with maneuverability and fuel-efficiency, the 2011 Honda Element is a great choice. |
The 2011 Jeep Wrangler isn’t at all suited to highway commutes, but the most adventurous weekend warriors will find its off-road prowess and iconic style hard to resist. |
The 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser stands above most SUVs—even off-road-capable ones—in both style and trail toughness; but city slickers should look elsewhere. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $24,260 | $20,825 | $22,045 | $25,790 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Gas V6 | Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | |||
| 2WD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | |||
| 2WD 4-Door Automatic X | 2WD 5-Door LX | 4WD 2-Door Mojave | RWD 4-Door Automatic (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | 2 Door | 4 Door |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2011 Nissan Xterra vs. 2011 Honda Element | 2011 Nissan Xterra vs. 2011 Jeep Wrangler | 2011 Nissan Xterra vs. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
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