The Nissan Pathfinder has always been among the compact SUV sales leaders and is all-new for 1996. And now finally, it's made the leap away the truck family. We spent a week behind the wheel evaluating its on and off-road capabilities. Other distinctive SE exterior appointments include fender flares, and tubular steel step rails below the side doors.
Durable cloth covers the interior, although leather, heated seats are optionally available.
Its dashboard, while plain, is quite functional and user-friendly. Care has been taken to position the most-used controls close to the driver for quick access. A host of standards with SE models include cruise control, power windows, door locks, and outside mirrors with electric defrosters. All Pathfinder 4X4 models feature rear seat heater ducts. On both 4X2 and 4X4 Pathfinder XE models, manual air conditioning is optional, while both LE versions come standard with automatic climate control.