so I wanted to start a thread that indicates what special details people have found. If it has been posted already please don't repost. Keep comments minimal so they don't clutter the information.

What specific details did you find in the 05 X?

1. Small hook to hold the tray in the cargo area!!!

2. Rear seat cushions in fact do come out. They can be rotated forward and the back can lay flat or they can be removed via the red clips. Even the red clip solution is tons better than the previous little white plastic clips!

3. Several nets for the rear cargo area. Sad thing is no speakers in the rear cargo area.

4. Basket lid can not be lifted off easily. Couple of nuts and done, I think.

5. Bolt pattern on wheels is still 6, but smaller spread. Someone else already posted this.

6. Blue fabric/seats are comfortable and better than expected (ok, this one is an opinion).

Anyways, keep the list going!

I was in the dealership today getting my '00 fixed when I saw the '05.

Very sharp, i'll add one to your list.

7. Steps built in to your rear bumper.

I was at the Chicago Auto Show yesterday. They had the frame, engine, tranny, suspension for the 05 Fronty/X on display. The thing that caught my eye was the rear axle was labled as a "Heavy Duty Dana rear axle". I took a pic of it, but haven't gotten them developed yet. It doesn't say what model Dana rear axle it is, but it definately said Dana rear axle!!

ALSO, all the Off Road edition '05 X's didn't come with step rails.

8. No fabric door trim included in the Power Package.
Didn't they have that in 04? Who cares.
(comparing 05 S PowPkg to 04 XE PowPkg)

9. Auto dimming mirror. Didn't even notice it! That's good. What I mean is, I test drove at night in lots of traffic. Later I realized I never once made that instinctual reach for the mirror to flip the little (non-existant!) switch when people with bright lights were behind me. Guess it works!

10. Interesting little round trim covers in bumper. Guess that's where fog lights would be if I could afford an SE.
(or - just an excuse to post another picture of my new X!!!)

Is this the first official owner pic??

Nice tangent... yes, he is!

11. No fabric on any doors on the OR model. I really like that one, just wipe it down.

How about some interior photos? It would be nice to compare the dash & doors on the S, SE, & OR models.

12. rear middle seatbelt is connected to the ceiling. (not a big fan of that)

13. No fabric on the doors in the SE model (we were looking in one today) - so I guess that means no fabric on the doors on any of them.

14. Floor of rear cargo area flips up to reveal a small cargo hold under the floor.

Follow the rules, or just get out to a dealership.

15. Newbies don't tend to poke around long enough before asking questions that have been answered or websites with such information posted...

It's a Dana 44, where have you been for the last year?

16. Front passenger airbag: "smart" airbag (or whatever you call it). Has sensors that determine if a kid is in front passenger seat and disables the airbag accordingly. Also can tell if it's a child safetly seat and lock the seatbelt tensioner. Indicator light in middle of dash tells you when air bag has been disabled. This info came from the 05 owner's manual.

Side note: This will be my 10 year old son's favorite feature. He has been demoted to back seat of our Sebring, and his mother's Jeep Liberty, because of passenger side airbag. He loves the 2005 X (doesn't like the Liberty nearly as much) and is gonna crap his pants when I drive ours home for the first time next week. He has no idea I bought one! Then he'll crap his pants again when I tell him to get in the front. Guess he'll be back in diapers for a while .

17. Location of jack and other tools is under the cushions of the back row! At first I thought it was an access panel to the fuel sending unit as in the 1st Gen... but nope! This helps to clear the area in the cargo area for that special cubby, great location for seldom used tools.

18. Rear speakers are in the rear doors instead of the cargo area.

19. Window/door lock buttons on the door are illuminated with lights turned on.

20. I removed the tow package off mine and put it on another X at the dealership - did not want to pay an extra $569!!! Learned the following - to lower the spare tire you no longer need a flash light to align the rod/key with the socket... there is a funnel plastic piece that directs you down to the socket!!! THANK YOU!

21. Freakish one... the rear view mirror inside the X (on windshield) distorts the vehicles behind you to seem tall and skinny. Has anyone else noticed this one??? ODD!

I did notice that weird distortion. And this morning I noticed it in the windsheild right next to the A pillar. I thought this girl I was looking at was a SCUD till I moved my head to the right... she was cute!

22. There are 2 pen holders in the lid of the center console... and change holders too!

Nissan thought of a TON of little things didn't they?

Regarding 21: Was distortion noted with the standard mirror or the auto-dimming EC mirror?
Haven't noticed it in my EC mirror...

Standard rear view mirror, no AutoDimming...

My '05 X came with 3 keys, one supposedly a valet key. The manual says to give this key out to protect your valuables. I asked the salesperson what the heck that was all about, and he said it probably would only start the X, but not unlock the glovebox, but there is no lock on the glovebox. So, its a mystery to me what the valet key is for - it does the same thing as the other "regular" keys.

Mike, having worked for a valet company in the past, I can probably help out with that. The valet key allows you to easily hand the valet ONE key, and hence not hand him the key to everything else you own (house, work, etc...). And then also if the valet misplaces your that key you still have your regular one (and haven't lost those other ones too!). Of course in some cars the valet key also does what the salesguy said, which is start the car, and unlock the regular doors, but not the glovebox or the trunk.

Also, I have the auto-dimming mirror and haven't noticed anything odd like what was mentioned earlier.

Oh, duh - thanks for that explanation. I also have not noticed the mirror weirdness

23. Timing chain, no more belt!!!

I'm a big fan of that change. Timing chains are a great improvement.

I'll take cable-controlled any day. Electrical ones die, cable-controlled ones don't

Headlights on the '05, are they auto ON/OFF. If not they should be.

No they are not auto... and I like it that way. The Canadian version probably has Daytime Running Lights (as they had them on previous Xs).

Refer to p. 2-23 of the manual for a detailed answer to your question (they are auto on/off).

I'm sure you are addressing the above post. And since I do not yet own an X, I therefore would not have a manual to reference.

I'm glad they are auto ON/OFF.

They're not auto on/off on my OR...at least not daytime running lights. Don't think they're auto on/off at night.

One thing I noticed during my test drive was the seating position. In my '01 I always wished the seat was higher off the floor. I have a 1987 Mitsubishi Montero too and I love the seating position in it (very similar to the new X).

Newsflash - I just left my lights on for 5 minutes after shutting down the engine and they shut off automatically. Guess the manual was right on this one.

Oh I thought you meant auto on when you turn on the car (or it senses darkness) and off when it senses light. It doesn't do that...and daytime running only in Canada.

But yes, they will automatically turn off after 5 minutes if you turn the car off but leave the lights on.

Yea, you'd think with all that computing power under the seat it would be auto everything. So you are a Canadian Morvran? I think the running lights are a good idea. I wonder why we don't have the option down here? I turn my lights on a lot for that reason during the daytime. Is it the fog lights that come on? I don't think I can use them alone for running lights because the main lamps have to be on before the fog lamps will operate.

No no, Ohio-born and raised, living in DC atm. I just read that in the manual. I do prefer them though, and feel better when in a car that has them. On the X, I think it's the main lights that act as daytime running, but they shine at a lower intensity than normal.

My wife's Volvo has spoiled me with all its auto features. From auto-on lights (including the dash lights and nav screen changing when sensing light change) to water-sensing wipers.

Check out the third thread down from the top in the 2005 forum....

:rolleyes:
Then you must be thrilled with the idea of switching into 4wd through the use of an air-conditioning control knob..

Haha, I can't stand it! It's the one feature of these new Xs that I don't care for. Gimme a stick to throw into 4W and I'd call it just about a perfect match for me. :-)

I guess I should have more specific in meaning Auto OFF, that is when the key is out of the ignition.

I my self do not like things that are auto without a manual override. You would think that we should have the intelligence to decide for ourself when we want the light on or off. Sure, auto is OK most of the time, but is it worth the lost of control over the things you paid for? I believe in personl choice, and no once should force you to have the lights on in the odd times that you actually wanted it off. Same thing with the auto on AC when it is switched to windshield vent, I can turn it on IF I wanted it on...

I agree to a point. With headlights, I think all cars should have a daytime running feature. I can't say how many times I've been driving, in all different conditions, and thought to myself, "Man, that guy needs to have his headlights on...I can't see him". There are times when the car's computer may know what's best for the safety of the driver (or the number of people who forget to turn their lights on at dusk).

Then again, I would hate not being able to manually disable any of that stuff if I needed to.

OK guys... this thread is going out of control. It was originally made as a list thread for details, not opinions or comments made to previous posts. Keep it that way or I will be forced to delete irrelevant posts.

24. Firewall penetration is on driver's side, with perfect access on either side and plenty of room to work! Installed my HAM radio last night and they 05's location is 10x better than 1st Gen.

25. Access to the spare tire is protected with the tailgate down. This should help with keeping thiefs from taking your tire... but if they are going to cut the chain down under nothing has changed.

26. all speakers including tweeters are plug and play type. meaning they have the connectors on the end of the speaker wire that plugs to another connector on the speaker.

^SE w/ RF package (clarion speakers )....but im not sure if regular speakers have the same thing.

27. The exhaust pipe is located such that it won't get constantly smashed off road like the older X's - at least it looks to be a lot more out of the way.

28. There are two handy sets of pen/pencil holders on the underside of the center console storage bin lid.

At least that's what I'm using them for. Could put a tire pressure gauge in there maybe?

29. From the "What the hell is that thing for" department:

There is a "comfort clip" under the rear seat's driver side headrest. It's purpose is to hold the center seatbelt away the wearer's neck.

30. From the "What the hell is that thing for" department again:

Open the glovebox and pull the fuse cover. Look at the listing of fuse assignments on the left side of the cover and go up 7 from the bottom. On mine I see a 15A fuse for a "Cigar Lighter".

31. The visors now have extensions to block out annoying sun glare towards the back edge of the side windows. No more holding your hand up to the side of your face when driving north northwest late in the afternoon.

32. The center console cupholders are removable. This reveals a very large cupholder space to fit your big-ass Slurpee in.

33. The two side mirrors can be folded in to a detent position close to the body.

34. The high-mounted stop light is "not servicable in vehicle. See a Nissan dealer for assistance."

(Anyone figured out how to do this?)

took a look at an 05 X....i noticed that the steprails have an X on em....like this...
>>>>>X<<<<< coincidence?...i think not

I'm sure that cover comes off somehow.

Yea, also it kinda looks like they could be a row of LEDs, so for all practical purposes, they shouldn't ever fail.[/QB][/QUOTE]

35. The spare tire is on alloy factory rims (same as the other 4). At least on a Offroad.

Rear wiper has an 'on' and an 'intermittent' setting.

37. We all know about the "wipe down" cargo area,
but here's and even easier way to clean the cargo floor:

Just lift the "hidden compartment" lid up and take it out of the vehicle, then you can hose it down good (the lid, not the cargo area itself)

That lid is basically the whole cargo area floor.
Can't believe to took me 5 months to figure that out. I was staring it down today trying to figure out how I was gonna get all the sand and dirt out of there, then the little mental light bulb came on!

Synthetic lubricant in that Dana rear axle.

38. The top portion of the windshield is actually TINTED...not just a hint of tint. It actually does its job.