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Nissan XTerra SUV
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#597 of 2815 New 02 Xterra with pics by estevef1
Feb 07, 2001 (8:31 am)
Click for Freshalloys pix of the new 02 Xterra - I prefer the older front end myself...
http://freshalloy.ubbforums.com/forum/Forum19/HTML/000062.html
The 2002 Xterra will get a fairly moderate facelift in an attempt to fend off new competitors from Ford, Mazda, Jeep, Land Rover and others. The headlights are rumored to be round and will blend into the hood like the new Jeep Liberty. The fog lights are also round like the ones seen on the Frontier, Maxima, and Sentra while the parking lights are reported to be like the fog lights on the Pathfinder/QX4. The current pull-style handbrake located under the right side of the steering wheel has been a target of criticism along with the simplicity of the interior. Nissan hopes to silence critics with a major makeover of the interior with rumors of a three-pod gauge being the most notable feature. Also, the handbrake will likely be axed in favor of a foot-operated parking brake. And to answer the most asked about question, the 2002 Xterra will feature the Eaton supercharger currently found on the Frontier SC models.
#598 of 2815 Happy with my 2001 by mindie
Feb 07, 2001 (11:25 am)
Geez, maybe I don't have an open mind because I don't want to regret my recent purchase, but I really don't like the new front end very well. As someone on the board under the pics said, it makes it look like a toy. I don't like the round headlights on any truck - makes it look more girly to me. Ok, so I'm a girl, but I don't always like girly things. Especially when we're talking about a *truck*. That's just my 2 cents though. :o) To each his/her own!Mindie
#599 of 2815 More 02 Xterra info by estevef1
Feb 07, 2001 (2:14 pm)
More details swiped from Nissan's own site:ROCKFORD FOSGATE AUDIO SYSTEM
XE optional/SE standard
300 watts peak power
8 speakers
in-dash 6-cd changer
SUPERCHARGER
210hp/246lb torque with auto/231lb torque with stick
EXTERIOR
Rugged new front end...
New hood with raised 'power bulge'...for the supercharged V6
Three eye-popping new colors: Shock Blue, Sedona, and a new Red
INTERIOR
Updated instrument panel with 3 'cockpit style' round gauges
Convenient integrated center console that includes: Map pocket; Retractable rear passenger cup holders; Rear power oute
Available map lamp with integrated compass
#600 of 2815 okay!! i take it back!! by xcellenttrk
Feb 07, 2001 (2:33 pm)
i do take back what i said previously about wishing i'd waited...i can honestly say that i HATE the new front end!!! the interior looks cheesy, but i wish i had the supercharger!! oh well...#601 of 2815 i can't believe it!!! by xcellenttrk
Feb 07, 2001 (3:36 pm)
my fiancee just saw the '02 and she LOVES IT!! i'm so depressed! i always wanted to get her one, but after today, i'd be in shock if i had to look at it everyday in my driveway!!#602 of 2815 Just took a look by xcanuk
Feb 07, 2001 (4:43 pm)
I'm kinda on the fence about the looks, plus I always find pictures lie a bit, always taken at that one angle that makes or breaks the look.. it might be better or worse once you take a good walk around the real truck.The interior looks smoother, but I have a feeling it is getting too refined and too many options. I picked my X because it was plain.. everything you need truck. I have more fun ripping up and modifying the interior and exterior of my X to suit my taste.. versus getting a complete truck and leaving it stock. But that is just me.. at least when I sit in my X.. I know its mine, and not someone elses.
#603 of 2815 2002 Xterra by sterashopping
Feb 07, 2001 (6:31 pm)
The headlights may take getting used to but everything else about it, I like....especially the supercharger and my favorite color of blue that will be available on it. I only wish I didn't have to wait until August to buy one. Oh well, I'll be able to save more pennies until then!#604 of 2815 okay...the silver is alright... by xcellenttrk
Feb 08, 2001 (8:48 am)
at first glimpse, i saw the nasty new blue! i thought it was hideous! its sort of growing on me in the silver. i'm sure it will look good in black too..btw, i just spoke to my X salesman, and he said he's REALLY slow on selling X's!! i don't know what's goin on!!
#605 of 2815 2002s by silverxglider
Feb 08, 2001 (6:02 pm)
Well, I don't know. I don't really like the '01 Frontier front end either and this looks like it... and the headlights are such a rip-off of the Jeep Liberty. Plus, what is with a foot parking brake? Are we regressing to the 1950s? Granted, I'm constantly wacking my knee on the '00 brake but give me a console-mounted hand brake please.Of course, I would be happy with a flat metal dashboard and simple round guages, including an oil pressure guage, thank you, hold the titanium.
Gee, I think I'm cranky today.
#606 of 2815 Not sure by xcanuk
Feb 08, 2001 (6:36 pm)
I'm still hoping the exterior looks better in person, the only thing I sort of like is the side marker lights.. the round treatment can go.I still think the interior is on the proto type side. The hell if I can figure where they will put the forth pedal ( on manuals ), it is tight as it is with winter boots, and the dead pedal space just makes it as is. I don't mind the brake where it is, console brakes belong on sport cars, or where the seats are lower and console higher, and eats storage space. At least my console is still bigger than the new one by the looks of it.
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