11:55 30-10-2025

One-off Nissan Project X: V8 manual Xterra for SEMA 2025

Nissan’s iconic Xterra is being brought back to life—in a different guise. The one-off Project X, built by enthusiast Nick Sherr for the SEMA 2025 show, is a restomod featuring a 5.6-liter V8 and a manual gearbox.

The classic Xterra body is fused with pieces from modern Frontier and Titan models. The front end, headlights, and doors are sourced from the Frontier, while a reworked VK56 under the hood delivers over 400 hp and pairs with a six-speed manual from LOJ Conversions. The mix looks cohesive rather than cobbled together.

It wears off-road bumpers, a Seibon carbon hood, a Z1 roof rack, a snorkel, and 17-inch NISMO wheels wrapped in 33-inch Hankook Dynapro AT2 tires. The suspension and brakes are thoroughly reworked with Titan components and upgrades from Z1 and Paragon—the spec reads like a greatest-hits set for Nissan off-road fans.

Inside, the cabin is lifted wholesale from the latest Frontier: a modern instrument panel, leather seats with Citrus Strike accents, and a short-throw shifter. A smart move that keeps the nostalgia while dialing up usability.

Project X will remain a one-off, but it makes a strong case for what a new Xterra could be if Nissan decides to bring the legend back properly.