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  EXPLORE FURTHER: The “actual cause” behind Nissan’s downfall exposed
  

It seems Nissan will be bringing back a legendary model within the next couple of years.

That is, assuming the company survives that long.

Nissan is planning six new models – including plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles – which the company hopes will
hit showrooms by 2027
.

The car company unveiled a preview image of future models yesterday. A few apparently SUV-sized new vehicles were visible in the background of the photo.

And an SUV with a boxy design drew the attention of eagle-eyed fans.

“I’m still hopeful about the new Xterra,” a Redditor shared on the social platform alongside a blurry image of the most box-like electric vehicle in view.

The Xterra – a

The robust, all-terrain SUV featured a truck-like construction – it sold 88,578 units of the SUV in 2000, which was its initial complete year of sales.

However, the Xterra became outdated, and Nissan discontinued this beloved model in the U.S. in 2015 as buyers shifted their attention towards vehicles with better fuel efficiency.

During the last year of sales in 2015, the company managed to sell just 10,672 units in the United States.

However, there are now speculations circulating that the former fuel-thirsty car is set to return as an entirely electric version.

Motorists have shown very little interest in the possible comeback on social media platforms.

‘A letdown is coming,’ a user from the Xterra community posted on Reddit.

Another addition: ‘[Nissan] truly is
trying to go bankrupt
.’

From the newly released images, only one license plate has been verified: the blue crossover SUV positioned centrally in the photograph.
Is the 2026 model of the Nissan Leaf?
.

The Leaf, which became America’s top-selling electric car in 2010, now bears a stronger resemblance to the sleek SUV, the Tesla Model Y.

Nissan has pledged that the upcoming vehicles will feature improved battery tech, increased range, and perhaps even some autonomous driving features.

A spokesperson from Nissan did not promptly reply to LIFEHACK’s request for their input.

Nissan trouble?

The leaders of Nissan have issued several concerning indications regarding the company’s fiscal condition.

In November 2024, executives began sounding the alarms, stating with urgency that according to the Financial Times, the company had just ’12 to 14 months’ worth of funds left for survival.

The firm mentioned it was finding it difficult to stay abreast of demand.
rising Chinese manufacturers
and had assembled a roster that failed to appeal to broader audiences.

The troubles at Nissan represent a dramatic decline for the marque: in 2024, it ranked as the fifth-best selling automobile manufacturer in the United States.

However, even with the high sales figures, investors remain concerned. Moody’s, a ratings firm that assesses a company’s potential for future loans,
submerged Nissan to ‘junk’ status
.

Nissan had
involved in acquisition discussions with Honda
, which has reported a significantly more robust financial situation.

However, the merger discussions came to a halt. Following this, Hiroto Saikawa, who has been Nissan’s CEO since 2019, resigned from his position.

Ivan Espinosa, a seasoned veteran of the brand, will assume the role in April.

“We must unite and function as a singular cohesive unit,” Espinosa implored during his introductory remarks.

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