Nissan was born in Japan, and like other marques from its homeland, the brand is known for crafting vehicles that place an emphasis on quality and reliability. The company's roster of products is broad, and includes sporty coupes, family sedans, minivans, trucks and SUVs. Nissan's lineup of Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers is comprehensive, with a vehicle for nearly every segment. The Nissans are distinguished by a real unity of design -- the Crossovers share many styling cues, and the SUVs are extremely close in appearance and features. Here's brief guide to the Nissan SUV and Crossover lineup, with links to reviews and photo galleries.

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Nissan Rogue

Like many of the two dozen or so compact crossovers on the market today, the Nissan Rogue seeks to provide the all-weather capability and commanding driving position of an SUV, along with the maneuverability and fuel efficiency of a typical car. It does this quite well, and it also adds bold, son-of-Murano styling to make it desirable for its form as well as its function.

Nissan Murano

The Nissan Murano was one of the first midsize crossovers introduced in the United States. At its debut, it instantly became a popular alternative to the traditional SUVs of the time thanks to its carlike ride, spacious interior, powerful V6 engine and distinctive styling. Since then a second-generation Murano has bowed. It follows a similar formula, though it's a bit classier than the older model and has a more responsive transmission.

Nissan Pathfinder

Once upon a time, somebody looked at a small, off-roading vehicle like the Nissan Pathfinder and said to himself: "You know, I think I could use that to replace the family station wagon. It's a lot cooler looking than dad's Country Squire. And I wouldn't be caught dead in a minivan." From then on, the Pathfinder and other SUVs have become bigger and more refined to meet the demand of millions of like-minded buyers.