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Project X Reimagines Nissan Xterra With V8 Ahead of Hybrid V6 Return

Built by enthusiast Nick Sherr for SEMA, the one-off blends classic Xterra styling with Frontier plus Titan hardware as a non-production showcase.

Overview

  • Nissan has confirmed development of a revived Xterra using a hybrid V6 after shelving an earlier EV plan.
  • The completed Project X has been unveiled as a one-off and is scheduled to appear at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
  • The build combines a first-generation Xterra greenhouse and rear bodywork with current Frontier exterior pieces plus interior components.
  • Power comes from a modified 5.6-liter VK56 V8 paired to a six-speed manual with a short-throw shifter, feeding a traditional 4WD system.
  • Titan axles and suspension underpin the SUV with upgrades such as Z1 forged control arms, medium-duty leaf springs, CJD shackles, and Paragon six-piston front calipers.