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THE GOOD 12 SUPERSIZE v2.0 - PART X
NISSAN XTERRA
Superior cargo-carrying proficiency can be found elsewhere. Full-bore towing is a task best undertaken by a larger SUV. Heady acceleration can be more easily accomplished in a truly sporting crossover. The calming influences of luxury aren't likely to be found in this price bracket.
Then again, the Nissan Xterra can carry an awful lot of junk. At the same time, the Xterra will keep a hefty trailer in line. 261 horsepower ain't no joke, neither. Air-con, cruise-control, and keyless entry are standard equipment. Need ye more?
Nissan engineered the Xterra in such a way that each and every one of its skills would be maximized. You, your peeps, and the paraphernalia of yours and your peeps travel swiftly and solidly to destinations unknown. Of course the Nissan Xterra is rough and tumble. But a rough and tumble vehicle is perfect for a rough and tumble world.
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Engines: 261 horsepower; 281 lb-ft of torque from a 4.0L V6
Base USD Price: $22,450
Cargo Capacity: 65.7 cubic feet behind front row
Towing Capability: 5,000 pounds
City Mileage: 15-16 miles per gallon
Original Flavour: Basic Xterras generate 118 more horsepower than the first Xterra of a decade ago. Admittedly, basic Xterras now weigh about 650 pounds more than the progenitor. More interestingly, the current Nissan Xterra pricing is directly in line with the '00 model's when adjusted for inflation.
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- The Good 12 Supersize V2.0 - Part Xi
SUBARU FORESTER There's something about the Subaru Forester which makes other good, solid, and capable small SUVs seem bland and uninteresting. Foresters play in a league where competition is ripe - nearly every Forester adversary is, for one reason...
- The Good 12 Supersize V2.0 - Part Viii
MAZDA CX-9 Don't make any more sacrifices than is absolutely necessary. There are millions of people who need more space than a smart fortwo provides. Not everybody can spend Range Roveresque money on an SUV, either. Anticipating Porsche Boxster...
- The Good 12 Supersize V2.0 - Part Iv
FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR Imagine yourself as a bank robber. Imagine, I said - don't actually.... ya know, rob a bank. We've all attempted to figure out the absolute best getaway vehicle for the post-robbery run to the cabin in the woods. Pre-teens...
- The Good 12 Supersize V2.0 - Part Ii
BUICK ENCLAVE In the inaugural Good 12 Supersize, the Buick Enclave grabbed hold of a position with many thanks to its designers. The Buick Enclave's design hasn't changed during the interim and no large crossover has appeared with a more resolved...
- The Good 12 Supersize - Part Ix
MERCEDES-BENZÂ GL320 BLUETEC & GL450 Every now and then, vehicles are awarded great praise for one easily definable reason: being the best at everything. Consider Mercedes-Benz's GL-Class so defined. Performing every task better than the competition...