2002 Nissan Xterra SE

A truck-based compact 'ute for those who actually plan to use it like it's featured in Nissan's TV commercials. Rugged looks and the off-road capability to match, lots of room inside. A so-called mini-SUV doesn't have to be a hybrid compromise, and for proof, look no further than the 2002 Xterra (terra for the land it crosses and X for the generation it intends to target). Although it sits squarely on the large side of the mini-SUV scale, don't be alarmed by the truck's physical size; the price is small by comparison.