The New Nissan Xterra Will Be Built In the U.S. and Will Likely Offer Hybrid Power

by Chris Teague

Published: October 9th, 2025

the new nissan xterra will be built in the u s and will likely offer hybrid power

Nissan hasn’t sold the Xterra in a decade, which is surprising, given off-road SUVs’ popularity in North America. Rumors have swirled around the Xterra’s return for years, and it now appears ready for another go. The automaker confirmed that a new Xterra is coming, and we have a few details.

The new Xterra will be built alongside the Frontier pickup at Nissan’s plant in Mississippi, and it’s expected to arrive with a V6 engine and hybrid technology. Nissan will retain the Xterra name for the SUV, along with its body-on-frame design. Due to Nissan’s cost-cutting efforts, the SUV will likely ride on a modified Frontier platform to save some cash.

As far as the design goes, Nissan will probably lean on the Armada and Pathfinder for some elements, though the Xterra was always kind of an odd duck in the automaker’s lineup. Expect an upright shape with a tall roof for generous interior space. Inside, we’ll probably see a cabin design similar to that of the Frontier.

We don’t have powertrain specs for the new model yet, but the hybrid V6 could use the Frontier’s 3.8-liter mill with boosted power output. A gas-only powertrain option could help keep the sales prices in check, but Nissan hasn’t hinted at further developments for the Xterra.

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Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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Redapple2 on Oct 10, 2025

Nissan makes the best V 6 in the business. It WILL be on my list next time. Tiny super pressure, ready to blow 4 bangers are VERBOTEN in my driveway.

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Bd2 on Oct 10, 2025

Hyundai and Nissan offer conventional V6 engines. This should put the rest of the industry on notice to follow suit.

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- Normie on Oct 10, 2025
  
  Hey, I'll bet you know... is "juche" just a nork word or do your pals use it too?
  
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