Nissan confirmed the Xterra will return in 2028 as a body-on-frame SUV provisioned for up to 35‑inch factory tires and engineered to accommodate 37‑inch-plus aftermarket tires.
Chairman Nissan Americas Christian Meunier said Nissan will work proactively with the aftermarket and hopes to show the Xterra at SEMA, and Nissan North America Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer Ponz Pandikuthira described the vehicle as a "canvas" for lift kits, larger wheels, and fender flares.
Nissan has confirmed the Xterra will be offered with a V6 and a hybrid V6 powertrain, with four-wheel drive and a two-speed transfer case likely; The Drive reported a sub-$40,000 starting price and Meunier reiterated the "everything you need, nothing you don't" positioning.
Nissan is executing a turnaround plan to streamline its lineup and cut costs, and CEO Ivan Espinosa told The Drive in February that "Nissan is back"; Meunier has teased the Xterra's styling with images to build interest.
This report is based on information originally published by The Drive.
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