The Nissan Xterra is a compact SUV that was introduced by Nissan in 2000 and was in production until 2015. It was based on the Nissan Frontier platform and was offered with either a 4-cylinder or V6 engine. The Xterra was notable for its off-road capabilities, offering a rugged body-on-frame design, high ground clearance, and a four-wheel-drive system.