Nissan may discontinue Xterra SUV

2010 Nissan Xterra
Price Range $23,250.00 - $30,400.00	Fuel Economy 15 city / 20 highway Base Engine 261-horsepower V6	Value Rating Average Explore This Car More

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The Nissan Xterra may be marked as one of the first victims of the ongoing recession and the federal government's CAFE rules. In 2009, automakers sold 211,042 midsize SUVs. By contrast, at the beginning of the decade, they managed to move close to 1.65 million out the door. Nissan is also in the throes of balancing its larger, thirstier SUV portfolio with its small-car offerings, to offset a negative CAFE profile, according to Larry Dominique, Nissan vice president of advanced product and product planning and strategy. "Xterra’s in a tough segment; the segment’s falling apart," Dominique said. "Xterra’s going to be a tough vehicle to keep around." He attributed the lagging sales to a market moving away from traditional, body-on-frame SUVs, but confirmed that the Nissan's pickup lineup and its Pathfinder sport-ute are not going anywhere. The Frontier currently holds third place among compact pickups in the United States, behind the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma. Source: Ward's Auto http://wardsauto.com/ar/nissan_xterra_out_100827/ (subscription required) courtesy of Motor Trend Staff