The Xterra is the first thing that came to mind too. Probably could find a nice Pathfinder or 4Runner too...but none are gas friendly.
when I looked a year ago(and bought my xterra) I shopped the Pathfinder too. It was about 5K more for a comparable pathfinder for what I finding in Xterras, and I decided I didn't need the 3rd row that much
Xterra can fit aftermarket larger tires with slight to zero modifications which makes it look like a friggin beast! Xterras are badass!
you go up to 35's w/o having to melt fender liner....that's what I have, and I went a little wider too
so much fun in the winter
I hear good things about 4Runners
the biggest let down I have had is
the rear springs are sucky
they need to be upgraded if you plan to haul or tow a decent load often
its about 500 for a leaf pack
I hope to do that next year with struts and end up 2" lift all around
then my next tire purchase will be 36 and wider, Ill have to add spacers or get new wheels