The New Nissan Xterra Will Only Be Gasoline-Powered:
Nissan’s US chief product and planning officer says the Xterra will feature a non-hybrid V6 powertrain ...
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Nissan Xterra Returns with Pure Gasoline V6 PowerLaunching in 2028, the Xterra offers a non-hybrid V6 engine but no electric vehicle option is planned.
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- The new Nissan Xterra will feature a traditional V6 gasoline engine without hybrid technology.
- It will use a body-on-frame design, similar to competitors like the Toyota 4Runner.
- No manual transmission will be offered, with automatic being the sole choice.
- A hybrid version will be available, but no fully electric model is planned.
There will be a pure ICE V6 version of the upcoming Nissan Xterra revival, alongside a hybrid V6 variant.— Nissan US chief of product planning, Ponz Pandikuthira, speaking to Car and Driver
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