Honestly I think Nissan should discontinue the 2wd Xterra, it just does not make sense. There are so many better vehicles out there if you dont need 4x4, that getter better fuel milage anyways. A 2wd only leads to image problems for Nissan, disgruntled customers when they realize what they could have had for a few dollars extra and the impossible re-sale of a 2wd off-road vehicle.

When you step up to mostly people movers like the Pathfinder and Armada, a 2wd MIGHT make more sense.