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Nissan Xterra
Launched in 1999, the Xterra is the most adventurous SUV ever offered by Nissan in North America. It lasted until 2015, having made many fans among off-road enthusiasts looking for a family-friendly vehicle. Its 4.0-litre V6 engine, shared with the Frontier and Pathfinder, generated 261 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque via a six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic. While shopping for a used Xterra, focus on PRO-4X models which have extra off-road equipment.