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With "innovation for the extreme",¹ the 11-year-old Nissan Xterra is designed to take you on whatever extreme adventures you have in mind. As intelligent as it is rugged, each generation has earned a lot of respect among serious outdoor enthusiasts. We suspect the 2012 model will do the same. Everything it offers is top-of-the-line. Everything it doesn't, you wouldn't really want or need anyway.

All 2012 Nissan Xterra trims (i.e., the X, S, and PRO-4X) feature an advanced 4.0-liter DOHC V6 engine that delivers a powerful 261 hp and take-control 281 lb-ft. of torque. Of…

Nissan has achieved another industry first - one sure to please all prospective car buyers. The Japanese automaker announced on August 5 that it would be the first original equipment manufacturer to add QR-code stickers to all models in their 2012 lineup. QR-codes will be required by all vehicles sold in the U.S. in two years, proving once again that Nissan is ahead of the game.

While QR-codes were originally used by auto manufacturers to track vehicle parts, they're quickly gaining traction among businesses across industry verticals. In fact, while you might not have known what they were, you…