I like the new model. Some nice, new features plus I think Nissan did a good job maintaining the unique styling characteristics that make an Xterra stand out visually (hatch bulge, roof drop for the stadium seating, roof rack, etc.) to maintain its identity. I think they did a lot better at this than Toyota did with the 4Runner and it could have always been much, much worse. Think of the poor Chevy Nova fans that saw their beloved muscle car evolve into a pseudo-Yugo. That was pretty funny.