Top 10 1995 SUVs in 2027

The Land Cruiser 80 series used a 4.5 L 24-valve inline-six and a full-time four-wheel drive system on North American models. Airbags, adjustable shoulder-belt anchors and ABS were introduced in 1995, and optional axle lockers were available.

The Grand Cherokee’s standard 4.0 L six made 190 hp, and the optional 5.2 L Magnum V8 made 220 hp. For 1995 the manual transmission was dropped, the SE gained ABS and power features, and the Orvis Edition debuted.

For 1995 Chevrolet renamed the full-size Blazer the Tahoe and added a five-door body on a stretched wheelbase. The 5.7 L V8 made 200 hp and 310 lb-ft, and five-door production started January 20, 1995.

The second-generation Explorer arrived for 1995 with front bodywork distinct from the Ranger, dual airbags, a new wishbone front suspension and rear disc brakes. The 4.0 L V6 made 160 hp, and all-wheel drive became an option.

The 4Runner’s 3.0 L V6 made 145 hp, and the standard 2.4 L four made 116 hp. 1995 was the last year of the second generation, which kept a retractable-glass tailgate.

The Cherokee’s 4.0 L six made 177 hp, backed by an Aisin-Warner five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. The SE had replaced the Base trim in 1994, and the Country trim was offered from 1993 to 1997.

The first-generation Pathfinder’s 3.0 L VG30E V6 made 153 hp and 180 lb-ft. It was four-door only, built on the Hardbody truck with a five-link coil rear suspension, and the second generation followed in late 1995.

The Discovery was sold in the US from the 1994 model year with the 3.9 L Rover V8 on every North American-spec model, and airbags were added to meet US rules.

The redesigned-for-1992 Trooper used a 3.2 L SOHC 24-valve V6 and four-wheel drive. The three-door RS was sold only from 1993 to 1995, and Consumer Reports rated the 1995–1997 models “Not Acceptable” for rollover.

The Bronco’s V8-only lineup of 5.0 L and 5.8 L H.O. engines carried it to the end of production on June 12, 1996, when the Expedition took over for 1997.