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 Nissan?s line of compact pickups. next page