With Nissan dealers begging for a dedicated off-road 4Runner rival, we take a look at what it could look like if Nissan decides to deliver. The Xterra was essentially Nissan's counterpart to the ...
In 2001 there were at least seven viable body-on-frame options for these enthusiasts (Toyota 4Runner, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Xterra, Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Explorer, and Dodge Durango).
More sophisticated and everyday usable than a Jeep Wrangler, the 2010 4Runner is also more opulent-feeling than a Nissan Xterra or Kia Borrego (which, with its optional V-8, has a higher tow ...
as well as the Toyota 4Runner. For 2005, the Xterra underwent a complete redesign (along with the Frontier pickup truck on which it was based), gaining more power, refinement and creature comforts.
Nissan could also opt to develop a dedicated Frontier-based Xterra for the U.S. market, which may be a better fit to fight Toyota's Land Cruiser and 4Runner head-on.