Nissan Xterra Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2015 Nissan Xterra is available in Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2015):

The Nissan Xterra is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Nissan Xterra Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2015Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 5-spd6 4.0L18
2015Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 5-spd6 4.0L17
2015Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L4-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 4.0L17

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Nissan Xterra Drivetrain FAQ

Is the Nissan Xterra front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Nissan Xterra is available in Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Nissan Xterra come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Nissan Xterra. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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