The Hyper Adventure concept, shown above, could be a guiding idea for a new Xterra off-roader.

Take a look around the current automotive landscape — what’s a common theme you see pretty much everywhere? Off-road SUVs have exploded in popularity in recent years, leading to the revival of icons like the Ford Bronco, the reimagining of the Toyota Land Cruiser, and more adventure-focused models than I can quickly mention here. All the while, there’s one SUV that’s been missing from the equation since 2015…the Nissan Xterra. Hindsight is always 20/20, and at least in my estimation the Japanese automaker would be laughing all the way to the bank if it actually kept its capable, truck-based SUV in production into the present day.

Fortunately, though, there’s a glimmer of hope for hardcore Xterra fans, thanks to the brand’s latest business plan. Oh yes, the good-old Nissan Xterra could soon make its resurgence.

Now, the company did not outright confirm its revival this week. Rather, fans and media outlets alike are focusing on a statement from Ponz Pandikuthira, Nissan Americas’ senior vice president and chief planning officer. Speaking to the team over at Autoblog, he said the idea of a modern Xterra is being “very actively considered”. Oh, boy!

If they were to do it, though, Pandikuthira said a new model would have to be “authentic” and a “serious truck”. Again, given the absolutely gigantic base of Wranglers, Broncos, 4Runners, etc. these days, you can’t argue with that reasoning. To that end, Nissan’s teaser video above does show an upright, boxy SUV at around the 38-second mark that may be the foundation for a new off-road SUV. Whether that’s actually the case remains to be seen. And while the company did show off a “Hyper Adventure” concept back in November, it’s unclear whether that could morph into a new Xterra, or something else entirely.

One thing is clear, given the current state of the market: Nissan needs a serious off-road SUV. The world has changed in the decade since the company opted to ax its last Xterra, with the 2015 models using an old-school 4.0-liter V6 (shared with the Frontier pickup) and 5-speed automatic transmission or 6-speed manual.

We’ve gotten several emails from you guys over the years clamoring for Nissan to make a new Xterra. Even though it seems like the company’s resisted the clarion call over the past 10 years, the tide might soon shift in a way that will give us yet another off-road SUV to consider.

Fingers crossed.