2025 Nissan Xterra - The Return of the Best 4x4 SUV?

2025 Nissan Xterra - The Return of the Best 4x4 SUV?

Welcome back to AutoMagzBro! Today, we're taking a look at a hypothetical vehicle: the 2025 Nissan Xterra.

The off-road SUV market is booming, with the Jeep Wrangler facing renewed competition. This begs the question: is there room for a Nissan Xterra revival?

While there's no official confirmation, some rumors suggest a new Xterra might be in the works. Nissan's recent update of the Frontier pickup, which shared a platform with the old Xterra, fuels this speculation.

So, what might a new Xterra look like? Our artist created a rendering based on the current Frontier.

Now, Nissan hasn't committed to a new Xterra, but their planning chief did mention the need for an "authentic" and "serious truck" in the Xterra's segment.

Here's why a new Xterra makes sense. Nissan already builds a suitable frame for the Frontier and Titan. With the Titan's departure, there's production capacity at Nissan's Mississippi plant.

The new Xterra could borrow heavily from the Frontier, sharing its powertrain, frame, suspension, and even the front cabin layout.

The styling could be a rugged adaptation of the Frontier's design, with the addition of the Xterra's signature stepped roof and asymmetrical tailgate.

This approach would be efficient and potentially very successful. Remember, the original Xterra won MotorTrend's SUV of the Year award in 2000!

The rendering incorporates these elements, showcasing a handsome and capable SUV.