Nissan Xterra.
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It looks like we now have new rumors about a possible return of the Nissan Xterra.
A couple of Nissan execs have recently mentioned that a next-generation Xterra SUV is “actively being considered”. Which is basically a code word for “we’re working on it”. They wouldn’t mention it at all otherwise.
A new Xterra makes a lot of sense. While the illustration above is pretty wild and optimistic, a new Xterra would have to be cheap. Nissan execs have also said “authentic” and “a serious truck” when describing the project.
A truck-based new SUV from Nissan would almost have to be based on the current Frontier pickup. Which isn’t a compact truck anymore. An SUV body on that platform would be pretty big. And quite expensive since the most basic pickup model is already above $ 30,000.
Another solution is to sell the new Dacia Duster (from Renault) over here as the Nissan Xterra. (Something I mentioned a few months ago).
The Duster looks great, it’s a good off-road vehicle, and it’s not expensive starting at around $ 22,000 in Europe. At 171 inches long, it’s pretty compact. About 7 inches shorter than the original Xterra. Or about the size of the new 2025 Nissan Kicks.
But really, imagine a really good off-road compact yet roomy Nissan SUV for under $ 25,000 or so. Isn’t it what the Xterra was all about in the first place?
Here is the new Dacia Duster. A Renault product Nissan could (should) import over here as the next Xterra. And why not?
Yes the Frontier is bigger now, but honestly what’s stopping them from still using it… in shrunken form. Isn’t the Nissan Terra sold overseas based on the Frontier/Navara? A next generation model based on the upcoming next generation Navara is likely coming soon. What’s stopping Nissan from bringing this potential next gen model here as the X-Terra?