The Nissan Pathfinder is Nissan’s three-row mid-size crossover, slotting above the two-row Murano in the lineup and below the big, Titan-based Armada.
The Pathfinder is the utility of choice for customers who need seven seats, but don’t necessarily want the Armada’s towing/hauling capacity, nor its thirsty V8 engine.
Now in its fourth generation, the Nissan Pathfinder last had a major redesign for the 2013 model year, switching from a truck platform to a modern unibody structure. The 2017 update brought a direct-injected 3.5L V6 engine, rated at 284 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque which powers the SUV to this day. However, a continuously variable automatic is the only transmission available.
Strangely though, Pathfinder still lacks Nissan’s ProPilot Assist semi-autonomous driving system, but standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, rear sonar, and an 8-inch touchscreen. A driver-selectable four-wheel-drive system is available with every trim level. Starting prices for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder range from $32,725 to $45,655.