1995 Nissan Pathfinder
In general, sport/utility vehicles evolve from pick-up trucks, and the popular Nissan Pathfinder is not one of the exceptions. Its smooth bodywork is bolted to a rugged pickup chassis, just like most of its rivals. But the Pathfinder is exceptional on a couple of other counts: its continuing popularity, particularly with younger buyers, and its all-around quality.
Judged by the increasingly tough standards for an increasingly popular class of vehicles, its ride and quality are rated as excellent and its durability measures up well with the strong reputation established by NissanÆs line of compact pickups.