Good standard safety inclusions; Driveline is torquey and mostly well refined; Good off-road, with decent clearance and locking rear differential
Pricing doesn't make sense against drive-away X-Terrain; No tow bar standard, despite towing-related suspension; Unladen ride is a bit firm
Smooth and competent powertrain, despite going slightly backwards in power and torque; great safety and technology credentials; adept off-roader
Beaten in value and practicality by the D-Max X-Terrain; low-hanging side steps impede off-road ground clearance; a bit less engine than the previous generation