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Nissan Announces Pricing on All-New Second Generation 2005 Xterra SUV

GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the revolutionary 2005 Nissan Xterra SUV. The all-new 2005 Xterra, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide February 11, offers improvements on virtually all functional and user attributes with more power, more roominess and more features, including enhanced off-road performance systems.

The 2005 Xterra will be offered in three trim levels -- S, Off-Road and SE. Each model comes with a standard 4.0-liter 265-horsepower V6 and is offered in both 2WD and 4WD. Starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Xterra S 2WD M/T is $20,800. The Xterra Off-Road model with 4WD M/T features a MSRP of $25,500, while the SE 2WD A/T features a MSRP of $25,300.

Complete pricing and option packages are available by visiting www.nissannews.com.

The 2005 Nissan Xterra continues the theme of the original -- everything you need, nothing you don't. But now truer than ever. The enhancements for the second generation Xterra, all in keeping with the spirit of the first, include a redesigned interior and exterior, new engine and platform.

The new Xterra utilizes a modified version of the F-Alpha platform, developed for the full-size Nissan Armada and full-size Nissan Titan pickup, tailored to suit this application. For its use in Xterra, the platform utilizes an independent double-wishbone front and solid axle leaf spring rear suspension, standard 4.0-liter DOHC V6 rated at 265 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque, and a choice of 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions.

The 2005 Xterra is offered with an available enhanced off-road system. The part-time 4WD system includes 2WD/4HI/4LO modes and electronically controlled transfer case. A Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is also available, along with other advanced off-road capabilities.

Xterra's new exterior styling evokes that of the original, including a highly functional roof rack (now with covered gear box). Inside, the 2005 Xterra offers more room, especially in 2nd row head room and leg room, and enhanced utility of the multi-flex cargo area -- including an Easy Clean Cargo Area and a Utili-Track(TM) channel system in the cargo floor.

"When Xterra debuted in 1999, it truly set the mark in terms of its combination of outstanding purposeful unique styling matched with practical size and functionality," said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "The all-new Xterra follows this path with an even more capable, more powerful and truly authentic SUV built specifically for the needs of the core outdoor enthusiast."

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com.



                          2005 Nissan Xterra

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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             Description                 MSRP(a)      Effective Date:
                                                     February 11, 2005
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BASE VEHICLE                                                COMMENTS

4X2 S              4.0 Liter V6    M/T   $20,800
4X2 S              4.0 Liter V6    A/T   $21,600

4X2 Off Road       4.0 Liter V6    M/T   $23,200
4X2 Off Road       4.0 Liter V6    A/T   $24,200

4X2 SE             4.0 Liter V6    A/T   $25,300

4X4 S              4.0 Liter V6    M/T   $22,900
4X4 S              4.0 Liter V6    A/T   $23,700

4X4 Off Road       4.0 Liter V6    M/T   $25,500
4X4 Off Road       4.0 Liter V6    A/T   $26,700

4X4 SE             4.0 Liter V6    A/T   $27,300


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FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS                         S  OR  SE  COMMENTS

Rockford Fosgate(R) Audio Package           $900     x  Std
                                                 -----------
Power Package                               $900  x Std Std
                                                 -----------
Supplemental Air Bag Package                $700  x  x   x   S A/T
                                                             requires
                                                             Utility
                                                             Package
                                                 -----------
Supplemental Air Bag & VDC/ABLS Package   $1,100  x          N/A with
 (4x2)                                                       Utility
                                                             Package;
                                                             N/A on 
                                                             M/T until
                                                             5/05
                                                 -----------
Supplemental Air Bag and VDC Package      $1,000  x          N/A with
 (4x4)                                                       Utility
                                                             Package;
                                                             N/A on 
                                                             M/T until
                                                             5/05
                                                 -----------
Utility Package (4x2)                       $650  x     Std  Requires
                                                             Power
                                                             Package;
                                                             VDC N/A 
                                                             on M/T 
                                                             until    
                                                             5/05
                                                 -----------
Utility Package (4x4)                       $550  x     Std  Requires
                                                             Power
                                                             Package;
                                                             VDC N/A 
                                                             on M/T
                                                             until
                                                             5/05
                                                 -----------


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PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES                        S  OR  SE  COMMENTS

XM Satellite Radio                          $400     x   x   Off-Road
                                                             requires
                                                             Rockford
                                                             Fosgate
                                                             Audio
                                                             Package
                                                 -----------
Sirius Satellite Radio                      $400     x   x   Off-Road
                                                             requires
                                                             Rockford
                                                             Fosgate
                                                             Audio
                                                             Package
                                                 -----------
Splash Guards (Set of 4)                    $100  x  x   x
                                                 -----------
Body Side Molding (Black)                   $100  x Std  x
                                                 -----------
Adjustable Cargo Organizer                  $150  x  x   x
                                                 -----------
Retractable Cargo Cover                      $80  x  x   x
                                                 -----------
Protection Package                          $160  x  x   x
                                                 -----------
Carpeted Floor Mats (4 pc set)              $100  x  x   x
                                                 -----------
In-Cabin Microfilter                         $50  x  x   x
                                                 -----------
Auto Dimming EC Mirror w/Compass            $210  x  x   x
                                                 -----------
Nevada Tow Package                          $430  x  x   x
                                                 -----------

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(a) MSRP = Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. Dealer sets actual
    price. MSRP excludes tax, title, license, and destination charges.

Destination and Handling $580



                          2005 Nissan Xterra


NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.   

Vehicle Specifications               Effective Date: February 11, 2005

S  VEHICLE                                     MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES


MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE              INTERIOR FEATURES

4.0 Liter DOHC V6 Engine              CFC-Free Air Conditioning
265 Horsepower/284 lb-ft Torque       AM/FM/CD Stereo w/ 6 Speakers
6-Speed Manual Transmission           60/40 Split Folding Rear Seats
 (Available 5-Speed Automatic)         w/ Removable Cushions
4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System      Cloth Seat Fabric
 (ABS)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution   Tilt Steering Wheel
 (EBD)
Electronically Controlled Transfer    Easy Clean Cargo Area w/Utili-
 Case (4x4 Only)                       Track(TM) Channel System
4-Wheel Active Brake Limited Slip     (10) Tie-Down Points
 (ABLS) (4x4 Only)                         (6) Cargo Area Utility
Power Assisted Front & Rear Vented         Hooks & (4) Adjustable  
 Disc Brakes                               Cleats 
Engine Speed Sensitive Rack &         Storage Compartment Underneath
 Pinion Power Steering                 Cargo Area
Double Wishbone Front Independent     8-Way Driver's Seat with Height
 Suspension                            & Lumbar Adjusters
Fully Boxed, All Steel Frame          Front Variable Intermittent
                                       Windshield Wiper
Platinum Tipped Spark Plugs           Intermittent Rear Window Wiper
5,000 lb.Towing Capacity              Rear Glass Defroster
21.1 Gallon Fuel Tank                 Large Center Console w/Multi-
                                       Purpose Storage
                                      Double Deck Glove Box
                                      Front Door Pocket & Bottle
EXTERIOR FEATURES                     Holder (Dr & Pass)
                                      Dual Front & Rear Cup
Tubular Roof Rack w/Cross Bars &       Holders
 Covered Gear Box                     Front Passenger's Seat Side Map
16" Aluminum Alloy 5-Spoke Wheels      Pocket
P265/70R16 BF Goodrich Long Trail     (4) 12-Volt DC Power Outlets (2
 OWL Tires                             "Live")
Full Size Spare Tire (16" Steel       Accessory Power Delay
 Wheel)
Rear Bumper Steps
Tinted Rear Privacy Glass
Halogen Headlights                    INSTRUMENTATION
Front Tow Hook                        Coolant Temperature
Dual Manual Adjustable Outside         Gauge
 Mirrors                              Fuel Level Gauge and Low Fuel
Angled Strut Style Front Grille        Warning Light
Rear Stadium Seating w/Raised         Tachometer
 Roofline                             Twin Trip Odometers
Lower Radiator Skid Plate



                          2005 Nissan Xterra


NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.   

Vehicle Specifications               Effective Date: February 11, 2005

S VEHICLE CONTINUED                            MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES

SAFETY & SECURITY                     Tire Pressure Monitor
                                       System
Dual Stage Supplemental Front Air     Energy Absorbing Steering Column
 Bags
ALR/ELR Seat Belts (Driver ELR        Front and Rear Crumple
 only)                                 Zones
Outboard Seat Belts with Upper        Side-Door Guard Beams
 Adjustable Seat Belt Anchors
Front Seat Belts with Pretensioners   Child Safety Rear Door Locks
 and Load Limiters
Front-Seat Active Head Restraints     LATCH System (Lower Anchors &
                                       Tethers for CHildren)

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OR MODEL VS. S MODEL                           MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES

MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE              INTERIOR FEATURES
Vehicle Dynamic Control System        Power Windows, Door Locks and
 (VDC) (Late Availability on M/T)      Outside Mirrors
2-wheel Active Brake Limited Slip     Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel
 (Late Availability on M/T) (4x2       Controls
 Only)
Hill Descent Control (HDC) (4x4 A/T   Fold-Flat Front
 Only)                                 Passenger Seat
Hill Start Assist (HSA) (4x4 A/T      Unique Blue Cloth Seat
 Only)                                 Fabric
Electronic Locking Rear               Cargo Net
 Differential (4x4 Only)
Clutch Interlock Override Switch      First Aid Kit
 (4x4 M/T Only)
High Performance Bilstein(R) Shocks   Driver & Passenger Sun Visors
                                       w/Mirror & Extender
                                      Driver-side Seatback
                                       Pocket
EXTERIOR FEATURES                     Vehicle Security System
                                       w/Immobilizer
16" Aluminum Alloy 6-Spoke Wheels     Remote Keyless Entry
P265/75R16 BF Goodrich Rugged Trail
 OWL Tires
Full Size Spare Tire (16" Alloy
 Wheel)
Body Side Molding
Fog Lights
(2) Additional Skid Plates (Oil Pan
 & Fuel Tank) (4x2 Only)
(3) Additional Skid Plates (Oil
 Pan, Fuel Tank & Transfer Case)
 (4x4 Only)
Off Road Badge


                          2005 Nissan Xterra


NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.   

Vehicle Specifications               Effective Date: February 11, 2005

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SE MODEL VS. S                                 MAJOR STANDARD FEATURES

MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE              INTERIOR FEATURES
5-Speed Automatic Transmission        Power Windows, Door Locks and
                                       Outside Mirrors
Vehicle Dynamic Control System        Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel
 (VDC)                                 Controls
2-wheel Active Brake Limited Slip     Fold-Flat Front
 (4x2 Only)                            Passenger Seat
                                      Cargo Net
EXTERIOR FEATURES                     First Aid Kit
17" Aluminum Alloy 4-Spoke Wheels     Driver & Passenger Sun Visors
                                       w/Illuminated Mirror & Extender
P265/65R17 BF Goodrich Long Trail     Front Overhead
 OWL Tires                             Sunglasses Holder
Full Size Spare Tire (17" Alloy       Driver-side Seatback
 Wheel)                                Pocket
Tubular Step Rails                    Vehicle Security System
                                       w/Immobilizer
Fog Lights                            Remote Keyless Entry
SE Badge                              380-Watt Rockford Fosgate(R)
                                       Audio System
                                         w/6-Disc Changer &
                                          Subwoofer (9 speakers)
INSTRUMENTATION                          MP3 CD Capability & Speed
                                          Sensitive Volume
Trip Computer                         Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
                                       w/Audio Controls
Titanium-Tinted Gauge Accents



                          2005 Nissan Xterra


NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.   

Vehicle Specifications               Effective Date: February 11, 2005

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OPTION PACKAGE CONTENTS

POWER PACKAGE - S ONLY                SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG PACKAGE

Power Windows w/Driver Auto Down      Curtain Supplemental Air Bags
                                       for Side-Impact & Rollover
Power Door Locks                       Protection 
Power Outside Mirrors                 Driver & Front-Passenger Side-
                                       Impact Supplemental Air Bags
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel       (Requires Utility Package on S
 Controls                              A/T)
Vehicle Security System
 w/Immobilizer
Remote Keyless Entry
                                      SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG & VDC
                                       PACKAGE - S ONLY
UTILITY PACKAGE - S ONLY              Curtain Supplemental Air Bags
                                       for Side-Impact & Rollover
Vehicle Dynamic Control System         Protection      
 (VDC) (Late Availability on M/T)             
2-wheel Active Brake Limited Slip     Driver & Front-Passenger Side-
 (ABLS) (4x2 Only)                     Impact Supplemental Air Bags
(Late Availability on M/T)            Vehicle Dynamic Control System
                                       (VDC)
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat        2-wheel Active Brake Limited
                                       Slip (4x2 Only)
Tubular Step Rails                    (Only available on S or S with
                                       Power Package)
Cargo Net                             (Late Availability on S M/T)
First Aid Kit                         (N/A with Utility Package)
Driver & Passenger Sun Visors
 w/Mirror & Extender
Driver-side Seatback Pocket
(Requires Power Package)

ROCKFORD FOSGATE(R) AUDIO PACKAGE -
 OR ONLY
380-Watt Rockford Fosgate(R) Audio
 System
In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer
8 Performance Speakers Plus
 Subwoofer (9 Speakers)
MP3 CD Capability
Speed Sensitive Volume
Pre-Wired for Satellite Radio
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
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                          2005 Nissan Xterra


NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.


Vehicle Specifications               Effective Date: February 11, 2005
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PAINT TYPES AND COLORS
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                                                 S      OR     SE
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      Type           Code        Color          Cloth  Cloth  Cloth
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    Metallic         K12        Silver            X      T      X
                                 Lightning(b)
                     KY2        Granite(b)       X,P     T     X,P
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     Solid           QM1        Avalanche(b)     X,P     T     X,P
                     KH3        Super Black(b)   X,P     T     X,P
                     EW3        Solar Yellow(b)   X      T      X
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 Pearl or Mica       A15        Red Brawn(b)      X      T      X
                     K26        Night Armor(b)   X,P     T     X,P
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  Pearl-Mica &       D13        Canteen(b)       X,P     -     X,P
    Metallic                                      
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           KEY:
           X   = Steel/Graphite
           P   = Desert/Graphite
           T   = Blue/Graphite
           (b) = Includes Clear Coat