equipped models as well as all PRO-4X and off-road models. The PRO-4X and off-road also came standard with an electronic rear locking differential and either hill descent/start control or clutch interlock bypass switch on automatic and manual examples respectively. 2009 update The Xterra received a facelift for 2009 (July 2008 production) with more options and colors, leather seats on SE models, new grille and front bumper, silver painted rear bumper and roof rack, and roof mounted lights on off-road models. The last year of the Nissan Xterra in Mexico was 2008. In 2012, production was moved from Smyrna, Tennessee, to Nissan's facility in Canton, Mississippi. Other changes include: New HVAC controls and standard audio system. Available Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, steering wheel audio controls and sunglass holder (overhead console) on all grade levels, except X model. Removed plastic engine cover. Other updates Changed name of off-road model to PRO-4X. (2011) An updated NissanConnect with 4.3 or 5.8 inch screen and smartphone integration for iPhone and Android, allowing the user to connect with Pandora, iHeartRadio, Facebook and more. Capabilities include SiriusXM (subscription required, sold separately), streaming audio via Bluetooth, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant and audio voice recognition. (2013) New 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheel designs for the S and PRO-4X. (2014) Heated front seats available on PRO-4X. (2014) Available rear backup camera. (2014) Discontinuation The Xterra was discontinued in the U.S. after the 2015 model year. Poor fuel economy, declining sales, and mandated upgrades to safety and emissions were cited as reasons. Awards and recognition 2000 Motor Trends Sport Utility of the Year 2000 North American Truck of the Year 2000 New England Motor Press Association's Winter Vehicle Award of New England for Best in Class – Mini Sport Utility 2001 Named Top Car by AAA New Car and Truck Buying Guide 2005 Named on the Automobile Magazines 50 Great New Cars list 2006 Nominated as North American Truck of the Year 2006 Motor Trends Sport Utility of the Year 2006 Motor Trends Truck Trend's Best Little-Guy SUV Award 2006 Car and Driver Rock-Hopper SUV Winner. 2006 4×4 of the Year award from Petersen's 4-Wheel and Off-Road magazine. 2006 Edmunds.com Editor's Most Wanted Vehicle 2009 4Wheeler Magazines SUV of the Year 2010 U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's highest Side-impact Safety Rating (five stars) Production outside North America All Nissan-produced Xterras manufactured outside the U.S. were built in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil