Nissan has been in a tight spot lately regarding sales of its vehicles. Sure, things aren’t as bad for Nissan as they are for other automakers, but the writing is on the wall. Of course, Nissan has several discontinued models that could bring it back to glory, with the Xterra being one of them. Now, new reports are saying that people who consider this among the best SUVs to buy may be in luck. 

A new Nissan Xterra could be a lovely centerpiece for the automaker’s lineup of vehicles

According to Road & Track, Nissan recently applied for a new US trademark for the Xterra name. The automaker submitted the application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on December 23rd, and hopeful buyers got word of it from a post on Reddit. Specifically, Nissan is requesting a trademark for “motor vehicles, namely, automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and structural parts, therefore.”

Notably, the automaker isn’t requesting to use the Xterra name without specific fonts or colors. This means if the Xterra does rejoin Nissan’s stable of vehicles, buyers can expect the emblem on the SUV to be stylized differently than what they saw on the older models. 

Of course, US buyers have long wanted Nissan’s vehicles to include the Xterra. Sure, sales dipped toward the end of its run. However, there are several changes the automaker could make to ensure more people consider it one of the best SUVs to buy. Plus, the market for off-road-friendly SUVs is alive and well. Additionally, a new Xterra could easily compete with the Toyota 4runner. Of course, the company still sells the Xterra in the Middle East and has since 2021. However, that one is stylized as the X-TERRA. 

For one on the Xterra, check out this recent article on discontinued vehicles that Nissan should bring back.