While the Nissan Xterra did have a name that conjured images of late '90s "extreme" culture, it had its fans. Why did Nissan kill off the premium SUV?

The no-frills SUV hasn't been sold in America for nearly 10 years now — but a recent patent filing suggests Nissan could bring the Xterra name back for a fresh new sport-utility in the U.S. in ...

That second-generation Xterra lasted until 2015, when the model was discontinued. It's unclear how much of a priority a new Xterra would be as Nissan moves to merge with Honda by next year.