[monte67]

I am in the purchasing process of getting an automatic transmission Xterra Pro-4x and am curious if there is a difference between the 2011 and 2012 model years.

Specifically, does the auto trans Pro-4x have an additional exterior auto trans fluid cooler attached to the upper part of the radiator? I looked at a 2013 and there appears to be one there. Cannot afford a new car and am wondering if the 2011 has this extra transmission cooler as I will be towing a 1,350 pop top trailer quite often.

Thanks for any information regarding this.

 

[ThePlasticOne]

If not, it's not terribly hard to add and won't cost a ton (and those with earlier models do it anyway due to transmission/radiator issues in those models).

Other than that, I'm pretty sure the only significant differences are the color of the stitching in the seats and the logos on the floor mats, and the larger rear headrests on the 2012.

 

[TravZilla]

If not, it's not terribly hard to add and won't cost a ton (and those with earlier models do it anyway due to transmission/radiator issues in those models).

Other than that, I'm pretty sure the only significant differences are the color of the stitching in the seats and the logos on the floor mats, and the larger rear headrests on the 2012.

It does. As far as I know the only difference between 11 and 12 was changing the metallic green exterior color for the new blue, and addition of the built in trip computer in dash.

 

[ducatidom]

That popup is no problem for the X, it can tow 6000lbs, unless you fill the camper with a load of bricks.....

 

[monte67]

Thank you so much for the information.

 

[Xterra_Brit]

Tow capacity is 5,000 lbs.

 

[LI11X]

An don't forget the ridiculously HUGE headrests in the back seats.


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[monte67]

That is one reason I like the 2011, the headrests are small.

 

[ducatidom]

Tow capacity is 5,000 lbs.

Good catch. Forgot it is that much lower than the Frontier/Equator.

 

[humz]

Didn't the payload increase in 2012 models?

 

[ThePlasticOne]

Didn't the payload increase in 2012 models?

Don't see why it would, it's the exact same truck it's been for the last 7 years.

 

[humz]

I didn't think so either but I remember reading they upped the springs, and if you look on almost any review site they show the 2012 having a higher payload.

 

[Xterra_Brit]

The Nissan Canada website shows it as still having 5,000 lbs towing capacity.

 

[knightrider]

the 2012 does not have an increased payload, i say this because the rear springs still suck and bottom out with 4 people in the vehicle.

 

[Ricel]

Truth. Can verify having 5, (4 girls and myself) this past weekend. Little bit if a rough ride in the 12 P4X


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[early 2010]

There is no significant difference between the two. Few trinket features and color options.

 

[ThePlasticOne]

Truth. Can verify having 5, (4 girls and myself) this past weekend. Little bit if a rough ride in the 12 P4X

Cheating on Tyler already?