What the 2029 Nissan Xterra Can Learn from Nissan’s Past and Present Pro-4X Off-Roaders
Key takeaways
- Two days in the desert gave us insight into what we can expect from the next-generation Xterra.
- Much hubbub has been made about the 2029 Nissan Xterra, which marks the confirmed return of a beloved off-road SUV as the tip of a spear that will eventually include five new models from the same architecture.
- So what exactly can we expect from the 2029 Nissan Xterra, and what can the SUV take away from Nissan’s past and present off-road models?
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
Two days in the desert gave us insight into what we can expect from the next-generation Xterra.
Much hubbub has been made about the 2029 Nissan Xterra, which marks the confirmed return of a beloved off-road SUV as the tip of a spear that will eventually include five new models from the same architecture. The first- and second-generation Xterra, offered from the 2000 to 2015 model years, represents a notable chapter in the history of Nissan off-road SUVs as worthy competitors to the likes of the Toyota 4Runner and Jeep Cherokee.
And although the Xterra was pulled from our market after 2015 due to decreasing sales, lackluster fuel economy, and strengthened emissions mandates, Nissan has announced that the nameplate will return as other automakers continue to introduce off-road models to their lineups.