Look Who Won Suv Of The Year!

Strapping.Young.Lad · 10-26-2005, 12:24 AM

The Nissan Xterra.
This is Motor Tends 2006 BS of the year OMG
BIAS!

griswold44 · 10-26-2005, 12:34 AM

Right..................

, FordRules.

driverblogger · 10-26-2005, 12:38 AM

I think this wasn't a bad choice. The Xterra is pretty cool and I like the style to it. All it needs is an AUX-input and there you go!

Don't worry FordRules, I know your mad because Ford didn't win.

DuSpinnst · 10-26-2005, 01:04 AM

The Xterra is that little SUV that has the "extreme" commericals right? I don't get small SUV's winning SUV awards.... They are cool, but they should have a "small-SUV" category for them.

griswold44 · 10-26-2005, 01:06 AM

The Xterra is a Midsize SUV. Nissan has a compact SUV called the X-trail in Canada, which might come state-side in the next couple of years.

Strapping.Young.Lad · 10-26-2005, 01:09 AM

Xtrails are ugly,

DuSpinnst · 10-26-2005, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by griswold44

The Xterra is a Midsize SUV. Nissan has a compact SUV called the X-trail in Canada, which might come state-side in the next couple of years.

I see, it just looks small. The commercials annoy me. But at least Nissan got rid of that dog. Man that was ANNOYING!

griswold44 · 10-26-2005, 01:11 AM

I think the U.S. is getting the next generation X-trail, but I'm not entirely sure.

genjy · 10-26-2005, 02:39 AM

The new XTerra is one of the better SUVs on the market. The RWD truck platform is new (based on Titan's), the 4.0L v6 makes 265hp/284tq, 6speed manual standard, it's not expensive (costs around $21k-$24k), its exterior and interior design are nice and neat, and it's plenty capable on-road and off-road. It's not a poser machine... it's as rugid and capable as it looks, whatever that means to you.

I really don't see what's really wrong with the new XTerra, and maybe that's why it won MT SUV of the year--it's just a really good and true SUV all around.

Bvonscott · 10-26-2005, 06:27 AM

2006 SUV of the year: new TAHOE.

pkd87 · 10-26-2005, 09:36 AM

I think Xterra is Compact size. Nissan has a midisize called the Pathfinder. Its just the Xtrerra is based off of a truck platform as for most compacts are FWD. (Jeep Liberty is the only other truck-based compact I can think of)

Arizona Slim · 10-26-2005, 09:55 AM

Pretty quick to pull out the bias card there, FR. The Xterra is actually a pretty sweet little SUV (the new one, anyway). Good for off-roading, strong engine, and good interior space, not to mention its price. Fuel ecomony sucks, but what else is new. Anyway, who do you think should have won it? The Explorer? H3 had to be in the running, probably lost because of the engine. MT's always complaining about the power in the H3.

Phillip · 10-26-2005, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arizona Slim

Anyway, who do you think should have won it? The Explorer?

Despite the fact that it brings nothing new to the table...

Ohmywrd · 10-26-2005, 10:01 AM

Ughhh.... Nissan's build quality stinks. I hate Nissan.

TheBar2k · 10-26-2005, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by genjy

The new XTerra is one of the better SUVs on the market. The RWD truck platform is new (based on Titan's), the 4.0L v6 makes 265hp/284tq, 6speed manual standard, it's not expensive (costs around $21k-$24k), its exterior and interior design are nice and neat, and it's plenty capable on-road and off-road. It's not a poser machine... it's as rugid and capable as it looks, whatever that means to you.

I really don't see what's really wrong with the new XTerra, and maybe that's why it won MT SUV of the year--it's just a really good and true SUV all around.

The only thing I've found wrong w/ the xterra, I test drove one while my Murano was in for service, was what seemed to be a pretty high center of gravity combined with an almost too powerful engine. Having rented explorers, TB/Envoys, Libertys and Durangos maybe 2 or more of each this year, and driven a 00 Pathfinder for a few years, I've driven a few thousand miles in SUVs. I don't remember ever feeling like I was tipping over while going around corners like I did in the xterra. Granted I'm most used to driving the Murano lately, which is car-based and automatic AWD vs manually controlled 4x4, but while driving on a curved highway entrance ramp, the Xterra felt as if its lean was becoming a tipping... and as I recovered, it almost seemed as though I was gonna tip over to the other side... the case was the same when cornering. The engine seemed extremely powerful for the vehicle... My pathfinder had 170hp, and was way underpowered... but the prev. gen xterra was definately less refined, less powerful, and less enjoyable to drive... I guess if I owned the new Xterra, I'd get used to the way it handled... but I've never had this feeling driving any of the other SUVs I've driven

Anyone else driven the new xterra and experienced this?

10-26-2005, 12:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
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driverblogger 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,221	Re: Look Who Won Suv Of The Year! I think this wasn't a bad choice. The Xterra is pretty cool and I like the style to it. All it needs is an AUX-input and there you go! Don't worry FordRules, I know your mad because Ford didn't win.

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Strapping.Young.Lad 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Drives: 1982 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 Diesel W/ 4" Lift kit Posts: 6,893	Re: Look Who Won Suv Of The Year! Xtrails are ugly, __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4, 6.2L Detroit Diesel. Dana 44 Front end, GM 14B Semi Floater Rear, Lifted 4", 33" BFG Mud Terrains It Eats Tundras, Titans and Ridgelines for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Formerly Known As: FordRules

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griswold44 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In hell Drives: 98 Toyota Avalon 05 Chevrolet Silverado 06 BMW 3 Posts: 6,071	Re: Look Who Won Suv Of The Year! I think the U.S. is getting the next generation X-trail, but I'm not entirely sure. __________________ Thanks to FordRules for that signature! Is Pluto a planet? 1991 Toyota Cressida 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood (needs to be restored) 1998 Toyota Avalon 2005 Chevy Silverado 2006 BMW 330i Possibility: 2007 Camry Toyota does NOT give MPG figures, the EPA does!

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genjy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5,091	Re: Look Who Won Suv Of The Year! The new XTerra is one of the better SUVs on the market. The RWD truck platform is new (based on Titan's), the 4.0L v6 makes 265hp/284tq, 6speed manual standard, it's not expensive (costs around $21k-$24k), its exterior and interior design are nice and neat, and it's plenty capable on-road and off-road. It's not a poser machine... it's as rugid and capable as it looks, whatever that means to you. I really don't see what's really wrong with the new XTerra, and maybe that's why it won MT SUV of the year--it's just a really good and true SUV all around. Last edited by genjy : 10-26-2005 at 02:47 AM.

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pkd87 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,407	Re: Look Who Won Suv Of The Year! I think Xterra is Compact size. Nissan has a midisize called the Pathfinder. Its just the Xtrerra is based off of a truck platform as for most compacts are FWD. (Jeep Liberty is the only other truck-based compact I can think of)

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Arizona Slim 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Lonesome Crowded West Drives: 04 GMC Sierra 06 Dodge Magnum Posts: 1,508	Re: Look Who Won Suv Of The Year! Pretty quick to pull out the bias card there, FR. The Xterra is actually a pretty sweet little SUV (the new one, anyway). Good for off-roading, strong engine, and good interior space, not to mention its price. Fuel ecomony sucks, but what else is new. Anyway, who do you think should have won it? The Explorer? H3 had to be in the running, probably lost because of the engine. MT's always complaining about the power in the H3.

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