Move over 4Runner // The Nissan Xterra is RETURNING?!

[@chuckcribbs3398]

They should have NEVER gotten rid of the Xterra. Reliable, truly off-road and cool looking.

[@gregjoubert5118]

Toyota almost killed off the 4Runner around the same time due to lack of sales. They held on and have since sold very well. Too bad Nissan killed it off just before it got trendy. Ironically I think Toyota killed the FJ in the US after 2014 which would have sold well had they held out another year or two.

[@ramoncarter6585]

Agree

[@darknessislight3689]

Agree

[@AdonaiNate]

If it don't sell it will be discontinued, that's just business.

[@johnnymason2460]

I agree with the thought that the Xterra should have never been dropped. Nissan needs a more affordable off-road capable SUV. The Armada is now too expensive for the average off-road fan. An Xterra with the 310hp 3.8 liter V6 would be perfect for me. Especially with 4WD(part-time or full-time).

[@allthingssamsung1988]

I'm actually a proud owner of a 2003 Nissan XTerra, it's now on the verge of 200k miles and still runs and starts up like a clock. Talking about the Olde Reliable vehicle. We'll done Nissan, we'll done. I hope you bring the new generation as reliable as the last 2. ❤

[@Oh_Hey_Kyle]

this better not be an april fools

[@normanli7085]

I was thinking that as well man

[@joshfullbright7678]

jalopnik post is on the 28th

[@Jeremya74]

What would the April fool be??..it's all MAYBE

[@hi-et1oq]

If Nissan doesn't bring it back I'm done with Nissan I'm just going to buy my self electric Tesla car

[@LJ-cp6qs]

Out of all the changes Nissan is talking about over the next few years an Xterra is one that can actually put them back on the map.

[@jeffk464]

It shouldn't be too hard to turn the Frontier platform into an old school SUV, its a slam dunk. Of course electric power steering and improving the dashboard/screens would help. Even if they don't update it, they could just undercut the 4runner.

[@UtuShamash]

Nissan xterra and the new nissan patrol.

[@jeanclaude7018]

​@@jeffk464 Why the obsession with electric steering? Hydro works fine in Frontier. Works fine on my Hardbody top.

[@Demosthenas]

We have a 2015 Xterra Pro-4X. Intentionally bought it because we knew it was the last year. We have only put 30,000kms on it.

[@Demosthenas]

I knew they would be a collector's item so went for it before they were gone. I wish I did the same for the Evo.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

My dad had a 2011 Pro 4X Xterra! He loved his Xterra! He passed away in 2016, and my brother drove it for another a few years before selling it

[@ItsJanHi]

My moms 2007 Xterra is over 270K miles and the only problem it had was a leaking valve cover which I fixed recently. Her AC blows extremely cold until this day.

[@richh650]

I would welcome the Xterra with open arms as it was my favorite looking Nissan. Thank you Kirk for the best auto news on all of YT.

[@theantiqueactionfigure]

I have an inlaw who owns one of these with the six speed manual. She's 72 years old and absolutely did not want an automatic transmission. What a find for someone if she ever gets rid of it.

[@Hschlick84]

They should have never canceled the Xterra. When I lived in Colorado, they were everywhere.

[@justinmcroberts4633]

As long as it’s body on frame, and styled similar to the originals in design, it’ll be a good sell. But, we’re talking nissan. We’ll see what we get.

[@rayrivera187]

“Everything you need, nothing you don’t”… in my opinion, the best automotive slogan ever created! I used to own a first-gen 2001 with the V6 and manual transmission. A bit of a gas guzzler, fun SUV though!

[@palmettocarpetmiamiROBERT]

I owned both generations of the Xterra. Honestly some of the best vehicles that I have owned. I hope they finally bring out the third generation. They have the Terra internationally so they can just bring that in.

[@karelleroux3214]

True. 21 years behind the wheel of my 2 XTerras. Simple/Reliable/solid trucks. If Nissan brings back this truck i will buy a brand new one a third time. Just good words for the XTERRA 2002 and 2015 blue Pro4x

[@ryanpatterson9526]

I never understood why they stopped making them. They were extremely popular in my area (and affordable!).

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, The original Xterra would be about the size of the Land Cruiser FJ. That is the size of 4X4 we need added to the market today.

[@Dangersx1x]

There is a 3rd gen Xterra here in the Middle East. It's 4 cylinder turbo you could look it up. also its still body on frame 💪

[@crushbaseball4270]

I am thinking that if Nissan does this I think to keep cost down the new Xterra can just share a lot with the current Frontier and I think it would really well especially if it takes the 9 speed and V6 from the Frontier

[@Venomoustoxins2122]

The santa cruz should have 3.8l v6 rwd

[@j.c.4192]

if I can i would swap that engine into my second gen.

[@Xander.N05]

My family owned a 2001 Xterra Extreme Edition 5sp since 2004! We absolutely loved it and put on nearly 300,000 km (My parents bought a CX-50 GT as a replacement). I learned how to drive on that car too. Bring it back!!!

[@dennisscipio]

Overseas, there is a Body On Frame SUV called the Terra (which uses the same platform as the Navara) and in the Middle East, it's called the X-Terra and I think the SUV immediately after the silhouette of the Navara truck at 7:49 IS the new Terra/X-Terra but I'm not entirely sure.

[@maplelodge2]

Way over due. Hope they can pump one out quickly to compete with the new 4runner

[@jamesstephen5694]

Kirk, didn't the Pathfinder compete with the 4Runner also until they turned it into a mom mobile, Nissan messed that up along with the Xtera, yea, I liked the Xtera, awesome SUV.

[@moonman_8935]

I owned a 2007 Xterra bought brand new. Super reliable rig & fun during winters.

[@cardude1992]

I liked the second gen Xterra. Look up the Nissan Terra its what the Pathfinder should be.

[@Kristian_Saile]

Bringing back the Xterra seems like such a no brainer. The original Xterra was a breath of fresh air in an era when SUV’s started getting really high end and expensive. It provided a value proposition being a more utilitarian, lifestyle vehicle. It looked great, it was super simple, mechanically and borrowed a lot from the Frontier of the era, which was also kind of cool being the first small truck with a crew cab in the states. That philosophy now, especially with the pushback of buyers either the new gen turbo 4’s and hybrids is a great opening to steal done market share from the new 4Runner. A naturally aspirated V6 will make it unique in a sea of turbo 4’s. And I agree, that refreshed 1st gen look great and would be a good reference for styling cues. It mimicked the original Land Rover Discovery with the raised roof but had its own look.

[@darknessislight3689]

I never understood why they got rid of it 🤔 I still want one

[@stockey]

I still have my 14 years old Kia Borrego, and it's still going great, it got 300k on it, these are very reliable and capable SUVs, that you can get for cheap, in Russia, the Borrego or Mohave there is an offroad legend, the Borrego will be back here, but as a pick-up, it will be called the Tasman, and it will be body on frame.

[@TheReal_JG]

The Kia Borrego is way too underrated.

[@craig9160]

Bought a 2002 SE manual in Lava Red. Drove it for 15 years through mud snow and the beach. Many camp trips. Carried kayaks and mt bikes. Tough suv. I would buy another if they don’t make as a sissy city truck. Needs to be traditional. A front solid axle would be epic and blow away the others.

[@dirtycommtroop]

My first car was a red 2000 Xterra. I put on a complete 3" lift kit and 32" BFG ATs. Inside I had a compact Midland cb radio and this awesome nylon webbed cargo net that attached to the ceiling hooks. I could fold the seats down to sleep and keep clothes and gear in the net. I haven't had anything that cool since. There was no AWD and traction control crap in it. It had a transfer case and solid rear axle with an LSD. You could throw it in 4-High on the fly under 40mph and just give it hell.

[@Mister...H]

I own two of them. 2003 with 305,000 miles and 2013 with 118,000

[@stevenjames1138]

Really hoping this is not an April Fools joke.

[@faheemabbas3965]

It’s not, I’m pretty sure this news broke out a few days ago

[@drix0404]

I loved this car! My aunt had one when I was a child and I almost purchased one as my first car!

[@bizzfo]

Had a 2000 Xterra manual transmission. Loved that truck.

[@danteengle]

I used to own a 2002 xterra with 287,000 miles on it, ran like a dream and I don’t think a new suv could ever replace that feeling driving it BESIDES a new xterra

[@JogBird]

seems like there is an unlimited market for trucks and suvs in america

[@ClonewarswarsClone]

Well, muricans’ love their oversized cars haha 😂

[@ernestdesimone2234]

Base it on the Frontier, use that gorgeous front end.

[@aurorajones8481]

9:40 Im gonna be that guy and say... Mexico is not central America. Historically and politically Mexico is considered North America.

[@aurorajones8481]

You are right tho! It should be colored in their propaganda... er marketing. ;) LOL

[@chancewilson207]

The Xterra was a competitor to the FJ Cruiser while the Pathfinder completed with the 4Runner.

[@chinoyhouse8247]

My aunt had a 2009 Pathfinder. She doesn’t really know a lot about cars. She used it until 2021 with 173,000 miles. She said she only did 5 or 6 oil changes in its entire life and 3 sets of tires. She bought it for $27,000. Dealer gave it a trade in value of $16,000. I think the transmission was going out because it hesitates to shift due to the lack of transmission service. But, what a reliable car and will definitely last longer with proper maintenance. She’s now on a 2022 Nissan Armada.😂

[@Linknelson]

Hope they do that would be sweet, hope they go with a retro futuristic look / hope they bring the 6 speed back for the Frontier and Xterra - Frontiers not going anywhere 😎

[@wesammansour1486]

Finally! The Xterra's are amazing

[@The_Hi_Life]

I drove a 2012 xterra pro4x for almost 8 years. Probably the most reliable, do it all vehicle I ever owned. Changed jobs and have a much longer commute. Had to sell. I’d love to see Nissan bring it back!

[@richardmarino2732]

I just bought exact year/make with 114k & well taken care of. My only gripe is the seat does not agree with my back. 2nd X I've owned & planning on keeping this one. Actively researching options to make it more comfortable but glad I was able to find it considering the condition it's in.

[@davidhunternyc1]

I've got my Pork Rinds and Coke Zero and I'm buckled in !!! Let's go !!! I love the interior of the old Xterra. Not a computer screen in sight. Yes, Nissan, make a new Xterra but keep all the digital crap out of it. Make it simple. How do you improve a spoon?

[@jeffk464]

Using better quality metal, smooth edges and thick enough not to be flimsy. I love me a good set of flatware.

[@viks737]

You can see the xterra in the new nissan video at 0:46. The nissan patrol/armada comes at 1:05.

[@dsablan319]

Yes!!! I have a 2014 with 140,000 miles & am waiting for a new X. I REFUSE TO GET ANY OTHER VEHICLE!!

[@seanthompson8071]

I always thought the Toyota equivalent at the time was the FJ Cruiser? 🤔

[@thebeast9606]

I drive a 2005, full-sized Mitsubishi Montero Limited and have been HOPING that the rumors were going to come true about Mitsubishi bringing the Montero back to the US! My Montero can keep up with the newer vehicles, but he's also showing his age, especially with these Minnesota winters eating away at him. Hopefully, he'll last until the new Montero hits our shores, or I guess I'll be getting a new 4Runner Limited..😁

[@dapolimagic]

Love the montero and montero sport. I have 2001 montero sport still going stong.

[@paul_t_kendall]

Would make sense if it has a v6. A lot of loyal Toyota guys might bail on the new 4 banger turbo charged 4Runner.

[@limitedreach4446]

Nissan has been knocking it out of the park lately! Nissan said no more sliding sales and profits!

[@glendavid3648]

Had a 2010 and loved it. Its about time nissan is bringing it back, cant wait. Hurry nissan!

[@firefighters510]

I have had the 2006, 2010 and currently the 2014 Xterra. I have 26000 on the 2014. I have been waiting a long time for a new updated Xterra. They ruined the Pathfinder leaving nothing in the midsize rugged SUV category. I have loved them all, 4x4 pushes right through the snow, Great in bad weather, rugged, great ground clearance and living in a flood zone, that helps. Nissan enjoys leaving us in the dark with their secrecy , All we can do is wait.

[@ejshelby5460]

Kirk do you honestly think the Titan is a good truck ?

[@ambienteterrazas]

My first 4x4 was an old 02 4wd Xterra, she had a salvage title, clunking suspension and faded paint but she took me everywhere I wanted to be, the best moment I had was being stuck in a closed mountain trail due to heavy snow and mud but she still brought me down safely, like many others here I think they never should of gotten rid of the Xterra.

[@chevymike1968]

I bought a new 2004 Xterra SE supercharged new and currently own a 2013 Xterra Pro-4X and hands down, the 2nd Gen X is so much better in every way. I could never go back to a 1st Gen. I really hope Nissan will bring back a true Xterra and take a huge bite out of the 4Runner market. Make is affordable and with some modern features without going overboard with tech. Fingers crossed....

[@mrgurulittle7000]

April fools Kirk. 🎉 This is great news from Nissan. I think the Xterra shouldn’t have been killed in the first place, but with the upcoming 4Runner, Nissan bringing back the Xterra would provide some competition. I think the new Xterra could be based on the new Mitsubishi frame platform if it is going to come out for sure. Gotta be careful though. It’s April fools day.

[@rileypart1]

I’m curious if new generation Xterra will keep same platform as current Frontier?

[@littlestinker9716]

I would expect it to be the new Frontier platform that Nissan is readying.

[@peternorton188]

My bet is that it’s a lot like the Frontier. Traditional n/a engine and mechanical 4WD so they know who their customer is. Plus they don’t seem like they can afford to spend much on R&D, where a Bronco sport competitor might be cool to see from Japan. If it’s like a tin-top jeep…I’ll take it out for dinner!

[@DR-ge8hp]

As a 2003 Supercharged owner... I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!

[@Warbeaver]

Yah the original or even square headlights were cool. Agree, wasnt a fan of the newer V face of the Xterra. Loved the big chunky dials of the original interior. Would want the frontier v6 and a manual please. In army green like frontier. I would be sold in a second.

[@charlesheller4667]

Still driving my 2007 Prox 4x 6 Speed Manual. Been hearing rumors for years RE Xterra return. Hopefully now it is finally true !!

[@tylersrubar6451]

New Xterra would be sweet to see! It would probably be built off the Frontier frame.

[@kore996]

As much as I like the x-terra, my friend had one and my wife almost bought one but they are a Nissan product and I won’t go back after owning a couple early 2000’s Nissan and Infiniti products. I will stick with my 4th 4Runner and in a couple years when they work out the kinks I will probably pick up a 6th Gen 4Runner. I know this is probably going to get a lot of hate but I have not had a good experience with Nissan products. I was going to make an exception for a GTR but my wife got pregnant.

[@KPHVAC]

My mom's 2004 Nissan Altima was falling apart at 100,000 miles and it was well taken care of. Toyota is always #1, then Mazda and Honda. Honda has had a few bad years and engines recently.

[@jeffk464]

My brother is the original owner of a G35 coupe. It has been almost 100% reliable. Nissan is like Ford or Chevy, you just better research which engine and transmission you're getting. They make some really good stuff and some real stinkers.

[@kore996]

@@jeffk464 I had an ‘03 350Z and ‘04 FX35 and I can tell you that neither was reliable and parts quality was pretty rough. Every company has some issues but Nissan has had a big slide from the days where they were great. I was soo mad at my FX35 that I let it sit for over a month because it left me stranded several times in the first few months of ownership and I bought both vehicles new.

[@wikolib6821]

A new Xterra is one of the only vehicles I could actually get a little excited about. The fuel econ would suck vs my wife's CX5, but it would have a huge cool factor. We used to off road a lot and the Xterra is one of the best in bad places.

[@carjeep3750]

They need to be able to make an Xterra plain and simple with real off road features. Heavy duty steering compartments, be able to put larger tires without removing metal and the ability to out wheel the bronco and 4Runner. Let’s go Nissans! Make big diffs with lockers! Spend the money on drivetrain components and ditch the electronics. Make it a mechanics vehicle! 🔧 💪🏽

[@manoloprpr]

Will it be based off the new Kicks (Like GM did to Blazer)?

[@AThammasouk]

About time! I thought it would come out a year after the frontier.

[@TheReal_JG]

Absolutely loved my '05 SE. It was one of the vehicles I slowly grew to love, but once it got a few suspension and tire upgrades, it was a beast on the trails. 100% will choose to buy another Xterra over a Wrangler and maybe the 4Runner if Toyota puts a turbo 4 in that as well.

[@asplenic16180]

Look at the overseas market. Nissan has a body on frame 4x4 in SE Asia titled the Terra. Could Nissan rebrand that into an X-terra for a US return, similar to Toyota rebadging the prado as the land cruiser for the LC's US "return"? Thought for consideration...

[@mbiker345]

YES! as a current Xterra owner ive been watching for this. Tho they keep teasing this every year. I also worry about Nissan quality since the last Xterra. they are bordering on ford and chevy levels of amazing quality lately.

[@ChrisRobato]

A descendant of the XTerra has been running for quite some time in other regions of the world. Just not the United States. This vehicles is called... Drum roll pls...the Nissan Terra. This is a ladder frame SUV based of the Nissan Navarra platform, which you remember was once the Frontier in the US and which the XTerra is based from. The Nissan Terra is a PPV (Pickup Platform Vehicle) targeting the other popular PPVs such as the Toyota Fortuner (based of the HiLux), the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (based off the L200), the Isuzu Mu-X (based of the D-Max) and the Ford Everest (based off the Ranger). If you remember the Pajero Sport, also known as the Montero Sport, only the first gen appeared in the US but not the second and third gen. Each of these PPVs alone are considered Forbidden Fruit to the US.

[@kevinbarry71]

I remember the second generation; for some reason drivers of those things could never keep them out of the snowbanks during winter. And the rear doors were so small an average sized person struggled to get through it

[@joeamith838]

I (and everyone else)have been saying this for years since the outdoor craze really took off with every automaker making an offroad version of their car.Hopefully Nissan won't be too late to the game.

[@reynaldomartinez4291]

I have a 2011 Xterra and absolutely love it! Looking forward to the next gen!

[@sapclan2896]

My 1999 4runners trans going out and Imma be looking at 2012 Xterra Pro-4x.

[@matthewjames4268]

Always loved the xterra.

[@jamieroseman4429]

Just give us a new gen Frontier front end in an SUV format with Xterra design inspirations. Would be absolutely badass.

[@ford130]

Style it like the new frontier with some subtle throw back features, use the same drive line and keep it adorable. Would buy a pro4x version if they price it right

[@j.c.4192]

I am really thinking about sourcing the VQ38DD into the second gen. Mines getting . close t o250k miles

[@petejansen7220]

Back in the day Nisan did have a reliable Xterra. As long as they make it reliable,and leave that jetco transmission as a boat anchor.

[@AB-coyote]

Both the 1st gen and 2nd gen Xterras has Jatco transmissions and both were very good.

[@richardmarino2732]

Tansmission wasn't the problem. It was the crappy radiators that failed resulting in cross contamination & tranny failure

[@peternorton188]

That round headlight restyle was the worst!!! Only thing good was adding engine power at that point as everyone complained it was underpowered. Was kinda amazing it got the real truck frame and the 4.0 for the “third” gen. People do solid axle swaps to make them true jeep competitors off-road. Seems to make the most sense when thinking about it as not-a-jeep because it has better reliability and a solid roof with no need for sportbars or speakers hanging from the headliner.

[@roberthoyt7921]

Besides the Xterra, Nissan could consider a sub-Y63 Patrol-based BoF retro 4x4 SUV aimed directly at the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 with an Infiniti equivalent aimed at the Lexus GX550.

[@foxxmufasa]

People would be satisfied with a suv version on the frontier with a few Xterra cues

[@BroVCam]

Thanks for the review as always! Nissan, Nissan, Nissan..... You guys are turning into that person you've been dating, ya know they're gonna disappoint but you still hang in their for familiarity! 😅 I owned a 2010; it was cool, I just wanted something more street-stylish versus off-roading! Got a 12 Murano and modified it out with wheels, sport bumpers and roofrack delete. I gotta a different vision for a future Xterra though: I know Nissan'd never do this, but imagine they did a 3 different platform Xterra; 1) your base 2) an off-road, and 3) street! Base (stripped down which could be built up per the customer). Off-road (more like the one we all remember, roofrack, towhitch, dirt tires etc.) Street (lowered with sport wheels and lowpro tires, pano roof, leather etc....) All with a v6 engine vs these new hybrid 4s! This would spread across more markets! Just my thoughts, I know Nissan would never do anything like this though! ✌🏽❤✊🏽

[@nooneelsehasthisuser]

Used Xterra prices just jumped 10k…”i know what I’ve got”😂😂😂

[@joeschlepp]

finally some positive news from Nissan. been waiting for this. I'm excited. hopefully wont come as an EV or hybrid only. better not be making fools of us on April 1st.🤣

[@LostWithoutHer]

Those still shots of both hands to the face or both hands to the head are really just quite unbecoming, whether facing the camera or the 3/4 view. Even Macaulay stopped doing that years ago. There are better expressions of surprise out there to draw views. (P.S.: still watching your content, regardless.)

[@Nemura12]

Is Nissan comes out with a V6 and a Good trans like it's on the frontier RIP the New Toyota forerunner.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Nebraska? What’s your hometown? Go big red

[@JT-fq2bl]

He's from Nebraska City. Nice town to visit on your way to KCMO & Lincoln.

[@hailstorm1986]

Nissan is very underrated when it's come to building trucks and SUVs and Nissan really needs to get back to that and maybe focus less on cars. Nissan can definitely make a big impact in North America if they focus mainly on small trucks and small 4x4 SUVs. 😇

[@anydaynow01]

Getting a top of the line twin turbo Z engine and h shift option would be awesome! Hopefully the automatic transmission option will be a ZF.

[@JRHoye]

I honestly didn't see a difference from the pathfinder and xterra aside from the roof. the rest of the vehicle looked identical. but the pathfinder was the first rival to the 4runner before they brought the xterra to the lineup

[@AtlantisSurfTV]

Watch them add Start/Stop as default every time you power up.

[@gpzjeffrey7974]

The second generation was FAR superior to the first. I've driven my 2008 over 165K miles, with a lot of that off-road. It's been relegated to my winter snow driver over the last couple of years, else I'd have even more trouble free miles on it. I mostly commute with my motorcycle. Off-road it is near perfect, and very very reliable, with the right modifications. What I would love to see is the AWD, automatic 4WD system that my wife's 2012 had. My Xterra has the locking rear differential, and the front differential from an Armada / Titan with V-8 Pathfinder half-shafts. Anyway, shift on the fly 4WD is great, but like I said, I'd love to have the exact same automatic 4WD system that the Armada had.

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

Isn't the direct competitor to the 4Runner, the Pathfinder? Perhaps the Xterra was the descendant of the Pathfinder.

[@AdonaiNate]

Hopefully they don't do what chevy did to the trailblazer.

[@Paco_Burrito_Suave]

Is it gonna be body on frame, or is it gonna be like a unibody disappointment like the revised pathfinder? Rogues and Muranos are unibody. XTerras and Pathfinder should be body on frame.

[@chibbyylol]

they already have the frame of the frontier, just use that pretty much with a new body

[@BlackBullRising]

Always expect the worst when a manufacturer decides to resurrect a model/name.

[@aurorajones8481]

1:00 LOL when you discribe that it reminded me of the Suzuki Samurai... remember that little guy. Man when that thing debuted in the 90's your description is a dead ringer even more so than the X here. Suzuuk had the market by the ballz on that one. Everyone and their mother had one. Like the Miata. 😆 I miss the 90s. If you could tell us then what we are doing now the country would be up in arms man.

[@aurorajones8481]

We were promised flying cars, space travel, free power... we should go back to that. 😁 Could you imagine the public with flying cars that did not have AI (that WORKED) 🤣 Thats fictional right there. The public given free flight. Yikes.

[@Justhavingfun78]

I hope the x-terra does come back but must have lockers and not a CVT

[@azoozmrz9944]

We have new 2024 Xterra in the Middle East they should bring it to you guys in the US.

[@dahvay]

Great. Just broke the screen on my phone. Smashed the Like button a little too hard.

[@rashidmustafa5727]

The Xterra is still being sold in the Middle East, but unfortunately, the new generation is not as boxy and rugged as the old ones.