Can't go wrong with a 4runner if you want real "truck" construction. The newer Xterra is pretty decent too, but I'm always a little iffy on Nissan quality/longevity.
If you want a car shaped like an SUV:
Lexus RX, Rav4 (6 cyl rav4 is supposedly pretty fast

h: ) or Highlander
Kia Sorento (no joke)
Supposedly they're going to sell the Ford Edge with the 3.5 ecoboost next year

but even the "sport" is no slouch with 305hp
Pilot/MDX - crazy safe, nice quality