Nissan introduced the SVE (Supercharged Value Edition) trim during the facelifted D22 generation to make factory forced-induction performance accessible without forcing buyers into the top-tier luxury package. It commands immediate visual attention with industrial off-road styling, featuring bold bolt-on fender flares, a functional hood scoop feeding the intercooler area, crossbar roof racks, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Combining real supercharged V6 power with part-time four-wheel drive and a low curb weight, it remains an iconic early-2000s Japanese performance pickup pioneer.

Under the hood sits a factory Eaton Roots-type supercharged 3.3-liter VG33ER V6 engine producing 210 horsepower and 246 lb-ft of torque. Power routes through a heavy-duty 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission connected to a part-time shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive transfer case with a low-range reduction gear. Supported by a heavy-duty double-wishbone front suspension, auto-locking front hubs, a rear limited-slip differential, and skid plate protection, it delivers broad low-end torque for towing, street launching, and off-road trail work.