Nissan Pathfinder

The Nissan Pathfinder is a midsized SUV, but was once in the compact category. From 1986 until 1995 it was smaller. With upgrades and changes to meet the demands of the consumer market, it was placed into the larger category of midsized SUV staring in 1996. The biggest competitor is the Toyota 4Runner.

The Nissan Pathfinder has always been a top contender due to the power it delivers. It has great towing capacity without the need to own a large sized SUV. It does well with climbing, and passing which consumers find to be very important. The vehicle is offered with a V6 or V8 engine, all wheel or four wheel drive, and it handles very well around corners.

The vehicle is able to do well on regular roads but also on some rough terrain. That makes the Nissan Pathfinder a common choice for those that would like to spend some time in the wilderness now and then and get back to nature. There are plenty of perks within the cabin too that make this a very comfortable vehicle to drive or to be a passenger in.

The latest generation of the Nissan Pathfinder is considerably more visually appealing than the early generations. These upgrades have been done to keep customers interested in the look and the feel of the vehicle. Even with body changes, the value and the reputation of this Nissan is one that has long been in place. It gets very good ratings for safety too and that is very encouraging for customers looking for a midsized SUV.