We can hold out hope, as the Xterra remains a fun off-roader that we'd hate to see go, but unless Nissan finds a business case or some global partners, this is a vehicle that is on its last leg.

Nissan has made no statement regarding the return of the Xterra as of this writing. Fortunately, there are a few ways to find out if what you're looking at is genuine. If you want to find out if a ...