[Auto] Nissan Might Launch an Electric Xterra Off-Roader in Late 2027

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Nissan teased a boxy electric SUV due in late 2027, and we think this could serve as an indirect successor to the Xterra.

While it may not end up using the Xterra name, Nissan described the SUV as "adventure-focused," and the shape echoes the Xterra's squared-off look.

The electric SUV will be built at Nissan's Canton, Mississippi, plant starting in late 2027.

Nissan announced a series of upcoming models today that will aim to get the struggling brand back on its feet over the next couple of years. A new Nissan Leaf, which sees the EV transform from a dorky hatchback to a compact SUV, will be followed by new hybrid variants of the po[CENSORED]r Rogue SUV. But more enticing is a new electric SUV that will begin production in late 2027 and could serve as an indirect successor to the off-road-focused Xterra from the 2000s.

 

While there aren't a ton of details about this new electric SUV, there are a few hints that it could be designed with some all-terrain prowess. The shadowy teaser image shows a boxy shape, with a short hood and a squared-off rear end. We were able to take a peek at some design prototypes in Japan that leaned in to the off-road aesthetic.

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