 After Telluride last year and Moab this year I decided it was either Big $$ to upgrade the Rubicon or stop and go in another direction.  Here in Northern NM mountains, the Xterra has very capable attributes.  I've had it on one of the roughest off-roads in the area with no problemes at all. The ground clearance is better than a stock '06 Rubicon and the stock tires are taller. The extra wheel base gives the  Xterra an edge over the Rubicon for comfort.  Cargo space is a huge winner and the power sealed the deal.  The AT takes some getting use to in 4WD as I now drive with the brake rather than the gas/clutch.  I'm 6'4" and the fit is perfect. Family's 9th Nissan w/wife's current '09 Pathfinder