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THE LEGEND RETURNS | LATE 2028
The 2028 Nissan Xterra
Rugged. Capable. Unapologetic.
After more than a decade away, the Xterra is back. Body-on-frame. Built in the USA. Arriving at Advantage Nissan in Bremerton, WA, for drivers across Kitsap County, the Olympic Peninsula, and greater Puget Sound.
2028 Xterra Questions?
Contact Us At 360-373-6300.
What is the 2028 Nissan Xterra?
The 2028 Nissan Xterra is the revival of Nissan's iconic body-on-frame off-road SUV, discontinued in 2015 and returning to showrooms in late 2028. Built on an all-new U.S.-built truck platform at Nissan's Canton, Mississippi plant, it is engineered for the buyer who actually uses their SUV, whether that means fire roads on the Olympic Peninsula, snow on Stevens Pass, or a loaded roof rack heading to the trailhead.
Four-corner coil springs. A 2-speed transfer case with 4Lo. V6 power under the hood. No turbocharged four-cylinder pretending to be a truck. The Xterra is back, and it is back on its own terms.
At a Glance
Key facts confirmed by Nissan for the all-new 2028 Xterra
Body-on-Frame
Real truck platform. Built to be used, not admired in a driveway.
V6 Power
Naturally aspirated V6 confirmed. A hybrid V6 option is planned.
4Lo Transfer Case
2-speed transfer case with low range for serious off-road work.
Coil-Sprung, All Four Corners
Four-corner coil springs for articulation on the trail and comfort on the road.
THE HERITAGE
The Legend Returns
The original Xterra ran from 1999 to 2015. Over sixteen years, it earned a devoted following among drivers who wanted a proper body-on-frame off-roader without paying Land Cruiser or Defender prices. It was honest. It was rugged. It was the SUV you used, not the one you washed before parking it at the country club.
When Nissan discontinued it in 2015, owners kept their Xterras on the road. Used prices held. A cult formed. And for more than a decade, the market quietly asked for one thing: bring it back.
In 2026, Nissan confirmed the wait was almost over. The 2028 Xterra arrives as the centerpiece of Nissan's new U.S. strategy, built at the Canton, Mississippi plant on a new body-on-frame platform shared with the next Frontier. It goes after the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, and Toyota 4Runner with a starting price confirmed under $40,000. And yes, yellow is coming back.
Same mission. New truck. Same Xterra attitude.
Built for the Pacific Northwest
Why the 2028 Xterra belongs on Kitsap back roads, Olympic logging roads, and every trailhead in between
Real Trail Capability
A 2-speed transfer case with low range gives you the gear reduction you actually need on steep descents in Tahuya State Forest, slow crawls on Green Mountain, and anywhere the trail turns into a riverbed.
Body-on-Frame Toughness
Built on a new U.S.-engineered truck platform rather than a crossover unibody. That means real recovery points, a stout frame for a full rooftop tent, and the flex to take abuse without complaint.
V6 Grunt, No Turbo Games
Nissan confirmed a naturally aspirated V6 as the starting engine. That means predictable low-end torque on wet Olympic Peninsula grades and mechanical simplicity for long-term ownership. A V6 hybrid is planned to follow.
Four-Corner Coil Springs
Coil springs front and rear give the Xterra articulation off-road and civility on the commute home. Washboard forest roads near Hood Canal feel settled. Highway 101 feels composed.
Snow and Mountain-Pass Ready
Real AWD/4WD with low range is built for the Cascades. Whether you are crossing Snoqualmie in a storm or heading up to Hurricane Ridge for the day, the Xterra is engineered to take you there and back.
Built to Haul Your Gear
Bikes, kayaks, boards, dirt bikes, dogs. The Xterra was always the SUV you loaded up without asking permission, and the 2028 version is being designed the same way. A boxy roofline and practical cargo area say everything about its mission.
YOUR LOCAL NISSAN TRUCK & SUV DEALER
Why Buy Your 2028 Xterra at Advantage Nissan
✔️ Factory-Trained Nissan Service
Our Bremerton service center services the full Nissan truck and SUV lineup, from Frontier to Armada. When the Xterra arrives, our techs will be ready on day one.
✔️ Advantage Nissan Lifetime Warranty
Select new Nissan models purchased at Advantage come with our exclusive Lifetime Warranty, a benefit you will not find at most Nissan dealers in the Puget Sound region. Ask our team for current eligibility.
✔️ Kitsap's Adventure-Vehicle Dealer
We know the customer. Our sales team actually drives the Olympic Peninsula, the Cascades, and the trails around Bremerton. We can talk lift kits, recovery gear, roof racks, and tire sizing like an owner.
✔️ 5.0-Star Dealer Rating
Hundreds of verified five-star reviews. Straightforward pricing. Honest trades. A no-pressure buying experience that PNW customers have relied on for years.
Your 2028 Xterra Headquarters for the Pacific Northwest
Advantage Nissan in Bremerton is positioned in the middle of the best off-road country in the Lower 48. The Olympic Peninsula sits directly west. Mount Rainier is a morning drive south. The Cascades are a ferry ride and a freeway away. And the closest serious trail network — Tahuya State Forest — is less than 30 minutes from our showroom.
Service Area: Bremerton, WA | Port Orchard, WA | Silverdale, WA | Poulsbo, WA | Gig Harbor, WA | Tacoma, WA | Bainbridge Island, WA | Kingston, WA | Belfair, WA | Port Townsend, WA | Sequim, WA | Shelton, WA | All of Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson & Pierce Counties
Getting to Advantage Nissan
Driving from Port Orchard or Belfair?
You are roughly 10 to 20 minutes away on SR-3. Take the Kitsap Way exit and look for Auto Center Boulevard. Belfair drivers heading to Tahuya pass us on the way.
Driving from Gig Harbor or Tacoma?
Cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, follow SR-16 north, then merge onto SR-3 toward Bremerton. About 25 to 35 minutes from downtown Tacoma depending on traffic.
Driving from Poulsbo or Silverdale?
Take SR-3 south approximately 10 to 15 minutes. We are just past the Silverdale exits on the south side of town.
Coming from Bainbridge, Kingston or Seattle?
Take the Bainbridge or Kingston ferry, follow SR-305 west to SR-3 south, and you will reach us in about 30 to 40 minutes from the ferry terminal.
Coming from Port Townsend or Sequim?
Follow US-101 south to SR-104, cross the Hood Canal Bridge, and continue south on SR-3. About 60 to 75 minutes depending on where you are starting from.
Coming from Shelton or Mason County?
Head north on US-101 to SR-3 at Belfair, then continue north about 30 minutes to our Bremerton showroom.
Adventure Country Starts at Our Front Door
From our Bremerton showroom, Tahuya and Green Mountain State Forests are a quick run for weekend trail time. The Olympic Peninsula's logging roads, Hurricane Ridge, and the Hoh Rainforest are an afternoon away. Mount Rainier, Capitol State Forest, and the Cascade passes are all within a day's drive. The 2028 Xterra was engineered for this kind of country, and this is where we sell it.
Join the 2028 Xterra Interest List
The legend returns in late 2028. Be first in line at Advantage Nissan, or request more info
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Advantage Nissan
5101 Auto Center Blvd,
Bremerton, WA 98312
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Mon–Fri: 9am–7pm
Sat: 9am–6pm
Sun: 11am–6pm
2028 Nissan Xterra Frequently Asked Questions
Everything we know so far about Nissan's rugged body-on-frame SUV revival, answered by the team at Advantage Nissan.
Nissan has confirmed the 2028 Xterra is scheduled to hit the market in late 2028, with production at the Canton, Mississippi plant. Exact on-sale dates for dealers like Advantage Nissan in Bremerton have not yet been announced. Contact us at 360-373-6300 to join our interest list and get notified as soon as we have firm timing.
Yes. Nissan has confirmed the 2028 Xterra uses a true body-on-frame platform, not a unibody crossover architecture. It shares this new U.S.-built truck platform with the next-generation Frontier and is engineered for real off-road capability, including a 2-speed transfer case with a 4Lo low range and four-corner coil springs.
Nissan's U.S. product planning chief has confirmed the initial 2028 Xterra will use a naturally aspirated V6, likely an evolution of the 3.8-liter V6 currently in the Nissan Frontier. A V6 hybrid option is expected to follow. Nissan has ruled out a turbocharged four-cylinder for the Xterra, and a manual transmission will not be offered.
Nissan Americas chairman Christian Meunier has publicly confirmed that the 2028 Xterra will start under $40,000. Exact trim pricing has not been announced. Advantage Nissan will post final MSRPs as soon as Nissan releases them.
The 2028 Xterra will be assembled at Nissan's Canton, Mississippi plant, the same facility that builds the Frontier pickup. This makes it a U.S.-built vehicle on a U.S.-engineered truck platform.
The Xterra is targeted directly at off-road-capable, body-on-frame competitors: the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, and Toyota 4Runner. Nissan is positioning it as a more accessible option, with a confirmed sub-$40,000 starting price.
Yes. Nissan Americas chairman Christian Meunier specifically confirmed a yellow color option for the 2028 Xterra, a deliberate nod to the adventure-focused character of the original model. The full color palette has not been released.
Nissan has not released EPA fuel economy figures or towing capacity specs. Given the body-on-frame V6 architecture and truck-platform underpinnings, buyers should expect towing and efficiency numbers in line with mid-size off-road SUV competitors. Advantage Nissan will post confirmed figures as soon as Nissan publishes them.
Nissan has not opened a formal reservation program yet. Advantage Nissan is accepting interest-list sign-ups so we can contact you directly as soon as ordering opens and our allocation details are confirmed. Call 360-373-6300 or submit the contact form to get on the list.
The original Xterra was built from 1999 to 2015. Nissan discontinued it after the 2015 model year as the broader mid-size SUV market shifted toward unibody crossovers. Owner loyalty stayed strong throughout the decade it was gone, and that demand is a major reason Nissan has committed to the 2028 revival on a new body-on-frame platform.
Advantage Nissan is located at 5101 Auto Center Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98312. We proudly serve drivers throughout the Kitsap Peninsula, Olympic Peninsula, and greater Puget Sound, including Bremerton, Port Orchard, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Belfair, Port Townsend, Sequim, Shelton, and the surrounding communities of Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson, and Pierce Counties. Call 360-373-6300 or visit advantagenissan.com.
Advantage Nissan has served Kitsap County drivers for years with a straightforward pricing approach, honest trade values, factory-trained Nissan service, and our exclusive Lifetime Warranty on select new Nissan models. We know the PNW adventure buyer, we know the roads you actually drive, and we will be one of the first dealers in Washington to have the 2028 Xterra on the lot.
Join the 2028 Xterra Interest List
Be among the first drivers in Kitsap County, the Olympic Peninsula, and greater Puget Sound to get the all-new Xterra. Add your name to our list and we will reach out as soon as Nissan opens ordering.
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