rmc523 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Nissan Xterra SUV Officially Returning—And Here’s Your First Look - Autoblog Nissan says the Xterra will be one of five models built on a new ladder-frame platform, all of which will be made in the US. That’s a big shift for the brand, both in how it builds and how it plans its lineup. This new platform will support a small family of rugged vehicles, possibly including pickups and multi-row SUVs for both Nissan and Infiniti. The goal is to rebuild a lineup of tough, truck-based models that can actually compete where durability and off-road ability still count. I'll reserve judgment until we see the whole thing, but what I can see in this teaser looks ugly lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, rmc523 said: Nissan Xterra SUV Officially Returning—And Here’s Your First Look - Autoblog Nissan says the Xterra will be one of five models built on a new ladder-frame platform, all of which will be made in the US. That’s a big shift for the brand, both in how it builds and how it plans its lineup. This new platform will support a small family of rugged vehicles, possibly including pickups and multi-row SUVs for both Nissan and Infiniti. The goal is to rebuild a lineup of tough, truck-based models that can actually compete where durability and off-road ability still count. I'll reserve judgment until we see the whole thing, but what I can see in this teaser looks ugly lol. I think it looks fine, quirky but nice, which kinda suits the Xterra vibe. It kinda looks like this thing is an EV though, with most of the front end being blocked off with that body colored design element where the grille usually is. Maybe this thing just has larger air intakes lower in the bumper? But I feel like that would be a terrible choice for an off-road where you're wading through water and other gunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan20 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 7 minutes ago, DeluxeStang said: It kinda looks like this thing is an EV though If it is, that would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorpsychology Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, rmc523 said: Nissan Xterra SUV Officially Returning—And Here’s Your First Look - Autoblog Nissan says the Xterra will be one of five models built on a new ladder-frame platform, all of which will be made in the US. That’s a big shift for the brand, both in how it builds and how it plans its lineup. This new platform will support a small family of rugged vehicles, possibly including pickups and multi-row SUVs for both Nissan and Infiniti. The goal is to rebuild a lineup of tough, truck-based models that can actually compete where durability and off-road ability still count. I'll reserve judgment until we see the whole thing, but what I can see in this teaser looks ugly lol. Wow. Did they win the lottery? all the recent talk about partnering or merging and then suddenly they have a suite of new US-built BOF vehicles in development. Possibly some will extend to Mitsubishi and Renault? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan20 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 minute ago, Motorpsychology said: Wow. Did they win the lottery? all the recent talk about partnering or merging and then suddenly they have a suite of new US-built BOF vehicles in development. Don't know about winnin' the lottery, but at least a few Nissan big shots are actually thinking long-term as the company recovers from yet another near bankruptcy: Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO, said: "This is the right moment to articulate Nissan's long‑term vision as we move beyond the Re:Nissan recovery plan and set a clear path for the future. Our vision defines where Nissan is headed, with customer experience as our guiding priority. By advancing mobility intelligence, we will deliver intuitive, advanced, and reliable products and technologies that offer outstanding value and enrich how mobility is experienced." Christian Meunier, chairman, Nissan Americas, added: "Across the Americas, our focus on execution is making the region a key contributor to Nissan's turnaround, driven by both revenue growth and disciplined cost reduction. We delivered significant year-over-year increases in U.S. retail share, making Nissan the fastest-growing mainstream brand since August 2025. We're also seeing solid progress in Canada and continued growth in Mexico, where we have maintained the #1 position for 18 consecutive years – proof that getting the fundamentals right matters. Our balance of strong execution today and smart, impactful investments in the future will strengthen our business and drive sustainable growth." As Nissan looks ahead, the Re:Nissan plan remains on track in its final year of execution, delivering a competitive cost base, improved capacity utilization, and strong new‑product momentum that lays the groundwork for future growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 2 hours ago, DeluxeStang said: I think it looks fine, quirky but nice, which kinda suits the Xterra vibe. It kinda looks like this thing is an EV though, with most of the front end being blocked off with that body colored design element where the grille usually is. Maybe this thing just has larger air intakes lower in the bumper? But I feel like that would be a terrible choice for an off-road where you're wading through water and other gunk. It looks like they were using the first-gen Pathfinder as inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Just now, rmc523 said: It looks like they were using the first-gen Pathfinder as inspiration Good eye, this, but the graphics are reversed. On the old one, it's mostly grille and the three openings are mostly on the solid hood. On the new one, the three lights are on part of a contrasting section and the rectangular shape is now solid metal instead of a grille opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 25 minutes ago, DeluxeStang said: Good eye, this, but the graphics are reversed. On the old one, it's mostly grille and the three openings are mostly on the solid hood. On the new one, the three lights are on part of a contrasting section and the rectangular shape is now solid metal instead of a grille opening. These seem like solid things, but hard to tell with the darkness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 3 hours ago, rmc523 said: These seem like solid things, but hard to tell with the darkness. Maybe "Xterra Darkness" is going to be a trim level....or special addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 On 4/14/2026 at 8:24 AM, rmc523 said: Nissan Xterra SUV Officially Returning—And Here’s Your First Look - Autoblog Nissan says the Xterra will be one of five models built on a new ladder-frame platform, all of which will be made in the US. That’s a big shift for the brand, both in how it builds and how it plans its lineup. This new platform will support a small family of rugged vehicles, possibly including pickups and multi-row SUVs for both Nissan and Infiniti. The goal is to rebuild a lineup of tough, truck-based models that can actually compete where durability and off-road ability still count. I'll reserve judgment until we see the whole thing, but what I can see in this teaser looks ugly lol. if true, it sounds like Ford’s market space is about to get busier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 Another teaser: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I don’t like Nissan on the front. It looks fine when it’s imprinted on the back, but it doesn’t look right on the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 7 hours ago, rmc523 said: Another teaser: I hope this isn’t as angular as the new Nissan juke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew L Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Is this going to be one of those products they hope saves the company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 20 minutes ago, Andrew L said: Is this going to be one of those products they hope saves the company? 9th time's the charm! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 14 hours ago, rmc523 said: Another teaser: I actually quite like this. The profile and proportions look solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) This is from motor1 and it says the photo was provided by Nissan but this doesn’t seem to match the previous image https://www.motor1.com/news/793236/nissan-off-roader-concept/ Edited April 17 by T-dubz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 7 minutes ago, T-dubz said: This is from motor1 and it says the photo was provided by Nissan but this doesn’t seem to match the previous image https://www.motor1.com/news/793236/nissan-off-roader-concept/ Different front end designs based on trim or powertrain maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 11 minutes ago, DeluxeStang said: Different front end designs based on trim or powertrain maybe? I bet you are right. Maybe this is a top off-road trim since it has the pod lights attached to the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 (edited) 3 hours ago, T-dubz said: This is from motor1 and it says the photo was provided by Nissan but this doesn’t seem to match the previous image https://www.motor1.com/news/793236/nissan-off-roader-concept/ This is reportedly another concept. https://www.motor1.com/news/793236/nissan-off-roader-concept/ Edited April 17 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Here’s a rendering someone did. That front is awful if accuate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 On 4/17/2026 at 9:57 AM, T-dubz said: This is from motor1 and it says the photo was provided by Nissan but this doesn’t seem to match the previous image https://www.motor1.com/news/793236/nissan-off-roader-concept/ So they showed this off....it's the Terrano for the ROW. It looks like a Lexus GX Nissan Terrano Returns as a Plug-In Hybrid Off-Roader - Autoblog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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