2010 Nissan Xterra: Ready for the Rough Stuff

2010 Nissan Xterra S 4x4 Review

These days most sport utility vehicles have become a bit watered down. In an effort to make SUVs more comfortable and compliant, many have become void of versatility and personality.

One exception, of course, is the Nissan Xterra. Updated for 2010, the Xterra features rugged body-on-frame construction, meaning it can still tackle just about anything you have to throw at it. It also has a robust 4x4 system complete with a 4WD low setting should you want to take on more extreme obstacles.

But aside from its heavy-duty underpinnings and off-roading hardware, Nissan Xterra Auburn WA drivers note that the comfortable ride and precise steering belie its aggressive off-road credentials.

Now, the Xterra is not for everyone. It’s ruggedness, power, and versatility, make it stand out from the crowd, but it certainly is lacking when it comes to amenities and luxury, as this review from CNET depicts. All told, you may find however, that the Xterra is a unique offering in a crowded segment and it still boasts plenty of value.

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Nissan Leaf to Make Profitable Addition to Lineup

Recently we talked about the stellar response to the opening of the Leaf’s pre-ordering availability. Now it seems that just weeks after consumers were able to claim their own Leaf, Nissan is already projecting the Leaf to be the world’s first profitable electric vehicle.

Technology often comes at a price, to both consumers and manufactures. This is why hybrids typically are more costly than their gasoline-only counterparts. But to to the overwhelmingly positive response to the Leaf, and continual dealer inquiries about the vehicle such as those at Tacoma Nissan, the automaker expects that the Leaf will be a highly profitable vehicle with a mass appeal.

“We are making money at the price that we announced,” Mark Perry, Nissan’s director of North American product planning, told Reuters. “We priced the car to be affordable. We priced it for mass adoption.”

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Nissan Leaf EV Off To A Great Start Already

Earth Day 2010 occurred the same week that consumers were able to reserve their very own Nissan Leaf electric vehicle. These two events coincided perfectly, so it’s no wonder why the Leaf is already turning into a success months before its availability.

Nissan has reported that more than 6,635 people have reserved a Nissan LEAF in just three days. Countless Hartford Nissan dealers have faced a constant stream of inquiries from potential buyers asking how they can go about reserving a Leaf of their own.

As the first true all-electric vehicle to become available to the masses, the Nissan Leaf is already off to a successful start. When it’s launched later this year, it will be interesting to see how the Leaf will do against its other all-new eco-friendly rival – the Chevrolet Volt.

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