2000-04 Nissan Xterra

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 [...]

An antiquated 4WD system weighs against the Pathfinder, unless it's the top-of-the-line LE with the QX4's system. Neither of these SUVs has what it takes to be a compelling value. Available [...]

Outlander is one of the more pleasantly carlike compact SUVs, but is unexceptional otherwise. Its engine feels coarse and is underpowered in anything but routine driving. Mitsubishi's reputation [...]

Endeavor uses expressive styling, pleasant driving manners, and a roomy interior to challenge more-popular rivals such as the Nissan Murano, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander. Mitsubishi's [...]

Galant matches midsize class-favorites Honda Accord and Toyota Camry for roominess, and holds its own in acceleration and handling. But it lags in refinement, ride comfort, and materials quality. [...]

Cramped, noisy and difficult to see out of, Eclipses sacrifice a lot for the sake of style. No version possesses the handling poise of competitors that benefit from lighter weight and either [...]