23/07/2008 11:49. At first glance, the Xterra might be the one vehicle in our Death Valley Torture Test that seems out of place. Clearly, the name Nissan doesn't have the pull of such 4x4 stalwarts as Land Rover, Jeep, Hummer, or FJ. But here it stands, a two-time winner of Motor Trend's Sport/Utility of the Year -- the first time in 2000, then again when completely redesigned in 2006. And both times we admired it for its honest design and true 4WD capability.... // MotorTrend Magazine