Nissan Xterra History
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Introduced for 2000 on the Frontier pickup's body-on-frame platform, the Xterra was a deliberately rugged, affordable, off-road-capable SUV.
Its no-nonsense, adventure-themed character (first-aid kit, roof basket, gear-friendly interior) built a devoted following before it was discontinued after 2015.
Body styles
- 4-door SUV
Notable special editions & performance variants
Xterra PRO-4X
The most off-road-capable Xterra, with locking rear differential and off-road hardware.
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