1996-00 Nissan Pathfinder

Pathfinders are not cheap, but largely because of excellent road manners and truck-tough construction, they're worth a look before buying an SUV in this class...

Acceptably solid and well-finished, Altima remains a must-see for value-minded buyers, due largely to its low noise levels and soft ride. Trunklids have felt tinny, however. Though unexceptional, [...]

Neither the brawniest nor the most refined compact truck of them all, Frontier is still worth a close look. If the truck you find fits your needs, Frontier rates among the better small pickups...

For performance and image above all else, the well-assembled 300ZX is a fine choice--but at a high cost. Then again, its principal rivals--the Mazda RX-7, Mitsubishi 3000GT, and Toyota Supra--are [...]

Not a strong seller, especially in its final seasons, the NX delivers a measure of sporty behavior for relatively few dollars. Best value is the NX 2000, which promises more spirited performance, [...]

Not as refined as a Civic or as roomy as a Ford Focus, Nissan's "entry-level" sedan is solid enough--and priced right on the secondhand market...

Quiet and athletic, the Maxima offers an appealing blend of performance, handling, and ride comfort, with refinement and amenities approaching the near-luxury class. Nissan's top sedan fares well [...]

Though less pleasant for everyday driving than the CR-V and RAV4, an Xterra offers truck toughness and off-road ability, along with V6 power. A V6 Xterra costs less than one of those less roomy [...]

Smaller outside and inside than most rivals, Nissan's Quest and the equivalent Mercury Villager are more maneuverable. Both trail the competition in refinement and acceleration. Quests have held [...]

Nissan finally got a genuine Camry/Accord alternative in the moderately priced midsize class. Strong on features for the money, the Altima gained a spunky personality, especially in sporty 3.5 SE [...]