2002 Nissan Xterra Recommendations

The lower-priced of Nissans two midsize SUVs gets new front styling and an available supercharged V6 for 2002. Xterra aims for younger buyers than the Pathfinder. Its base XE model comes only with a 143-hp 4-cyl engine, manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive. XE V6 and top-line SE models have a 170-hp V6. XE S/C and SE S/C models have the 210-hp supercharged V6. V6 versions come with manual or automatic transmission and 2WD or 4WD. Their 4WD must be disengaged on dry pavement but includes low-range gearing. ABS and air conditioning are standard. New for 2002 is a 4WD XE V6 off-road Enthusiast Package that eliminates the side step rails and adds a limited-slip differential, manual locking hubs, and front tow hooks. All 02 Xterras have a power-bulge hood and a revised dashboard. SE S/Cs have 17-inch wheels; other Xterras get 16s or 15s, depending on model and engine.