Nissan SUV's

I just got back from the Memphis International Auto Show. They had a wide selection of all the best cars and trucks available. I got to spend time in the Nissan trucks without being prodded by sales people.

Of course, the Armada was my favorite. It seemed to have everything. Big 305hp engine, 5-speed automatic, aluminum wheels, running boards and even a rear sonar system was standard. Some of the neat frills and options I would have selected were the chrome grill, auto-leveling suspension and the power tailgate. Apart from the price, this was the flagship from Nissan.

The Pathfinder has been around for a while in name only because this Nissan has been completely redesigned. Its much more luxurious and modern on the interior, but still has ample power and features youd expect from an SUV.

The Xterra seemed more like a young persons SUV. Not that Im old . . .but it was cheaper, sure, and it has tow hooks and bumper steps as standard so you can go offloading. Dont think Id take my Titan off roading. Still has all the famous features including a first aid kit. This truck is for the adventurous go-getter. The bed has the util-track cargo channel like the Nissan trucks so you can tie down all your cargo. Its a smaller truck, but it had a good feel.

The Murano is a stylish and eclectic as ever. The dash looks a bit disturbing from outside the vehicle. I noticed several people passing by with yuck comments, but once you got in, it looked fine and was appealing from the drivers point of view. The appearance problem is the speedometer and tach are suspended on top of the dash, not a part of the dash. It does look odd, but it does go with the general styling of the vehicle. Its a nice vehicle, but its more for city driving. Compare this to the Toyota Highlander.

The Titan Truck is an Armada with a bed. Thankfully, its a little cheaper. It is a good looking truck and one of my favorite features on the SE and LE models is the little storage box behind the rear tire, on the fender. Thats thoughtful and handy. Sure, it doesnt have an in bed trunk like the Honda Ridgeline, but its still all truck.

The Frontier Nismo edition is a great truck with tons of features at a reasonable price. This could easily go from a daily drive to work truck in the same breath. The huge 265 hp V6 can tow up to 6500 pounds. The utility track cargo system and factory spray on bed liner enhances this vehicles work place superiority.

If money grew on trees, Id have an Armada or a fully loaded titan. But on my budget, that pathfinder is an exceptional SUV. This Frontier Nismo Edition pickup is loaded with goodies at a price lower than youd imagine.

Stuart Simpson

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