Engine Capacity Rating
2.5 L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
165 bhp
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
7 Seater
Engine Assembly
2.5 L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
165 bhp
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
7 Seater
Engine Torque Output
241 Nm
Engine Capacity Rating
2.5 L
Drivetrain Type
Front Wheel Drive
cylinders
4

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The Nissan Xterra is a body-on-frame mid-size SUV designed for buyers who want proven off-road hardware at a competitive price — a strong proposition in Saudi Arabia, where off-road use is common and Nissan's presence is deeply established. It offers seating for up to 7 and starts from SAR 118,899.
The 2.5 L petrol engine delivers 165 bhp, giving the Xterra enough grunt for desert tracks and graded roads. The entry SE 2WD (Base) trim provides a straightforward two-wheel-drive package suited to mostly urban and highway use. The Platinum 4WD (Top) is the serious off-road option — it adds four-wheel drive with low-range capability, a more complete comfort and technology package, and the mechanicals to back up the SUV's rugged image. The Xterra is competitive on fuel efficiency for its class, a factor that matters on long inter-city journeys common in the Kingdom.
Pros: the Xterra offers genuine low-range 4WD on top trims, making it one of the more capable off-road vehicles at its price point in the Saudi market. 7-seat capacity, wide Nissan service coverage across the Kingdom, and strong brand familiarity make it a practical daily choice. Cons: the 2.5 L naturally aspirated engine produces 165 bhp, which can feel modest for a vehicle this size when carrying a full load or driving in demanding terrain. Interior quality in the base trim does not match the refinement expected at this price by buyers cross-shopping turbocharged rivals.
Used Xterra listings in Saudi Arabia are limited at present, which may itself signal that owners are holding on to their vehicles — a positive indicator for those considering the model new.
Comparables data for this model is not currently available. Saudi buyers typically weigh the Xterra against the Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport — similar body-on-frame mid-size SUVs offering off-road ability in the same price band. The Xterra competes on Nissan's local service network and value-for-money positioning, while the Fortuner tends to command stronger resale values.
How much does the Nissan Xterra cost in Saudi Arabia?
Five trims that pair three equipment levels with two drive layouts. SAR 118,899 buys the SE 2WD (Base); SAR 163,899 the Platinum 4WD (Top). The gap between two- and four-wheel drive is consistent across the range, so you can pick the traction you need without being pushed into equipment you do not.
Which Xterra trim is the one to buy?
The mid specification. It carries the equipment that dates a car — screen, cameras, driver aids — and stops short of the top trim's leather premium. Take four-wheel drive only if your driving genuinely calls for it; on this platform it is a traction system for loose surfaces rather than an off-road package.
Nissan Xterra or Toyota Fortuner?
For family use the Xterra is the better car and the better bargain: quieter, more comfortable, considerably more equipment at the price. The Toyota Fortuner earns its premium on ladder-frame durability. The Ford Everest sits between them on both counts.
What does a Nissan Xterra cost to run in Saudi Arabia?
The 2.5 L four is the reason this car is cheap to keep — a smaller engine than anything else offering seven seats at this money, with the fuel and servicing bills to match. Parts are shared widely across the Nissan range, so components are stocked locally and independent workshops can handle the car without waiting on special orders.
What wears first on a hard-used Xterra?
The cars themselves are young: the Xterras reaching CarSwitch for inspection in the Kingdom run a median of around 64,000 km, low enough that most are still well within their first major service intervals. At that mileage the report is mostly about accident history and paint, which is exactly what you should be reading it for.