The Pathfinder sports a modern and trucklike interior design with comfortable front seats and well-placed controls. For more information about the Pathfinder's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. On our 75-mph highway fuel economy test, our all-wheel-drive test vehicle beat its EPA rating and returned 28 mpg. 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Adds Rock Creek PackageĪccording to the EPA, the most efficient Pathfinder is actually the one with optional all-wheel drive, which earned ratings of 21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined the front-wheel-drive model earned the same city and combined ratings but only 26 mpg highway.Handling is utterly forgettable and not in the least entertaining, but the Pathfinder's ride is fairly smooth, and Nissan's attention to sound-deadening elements makes the cabin extra quiet when cruising. Those results mean the all-wheel-drive Pathfinder is quicker than the Kia Telluride and the Toyota Highlander. At our test track, our front-wheel-drive Pathfinder SL test vehicle got to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds the model with all-wheel drive managed it in 6.6 seconds. Upgrading to the all-wheel-drive system also adds a set of seven drive modes, including off-road-focused Sand and Mud/Rut model. Front-wheel drive is standard but all trims can be equipped with all-wheel drive.
The V-6 makes 284 horsepower in most models but is cranked up to 295 in the Rock Creek trim. While the Pathfinder retains the 3.5-liter V-6 from the previous-generation model, it drops the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) in favor of a new nine-speed automatic. That package also includes all the items needed to unlock the Pathfinder's 6000-pound towing capacity.
Adding the SL Premium package for $2900 makes the Pathfinder downright luxurious with 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a Bose stereo system, heated rear seats, and wireless smartphone charging. Stepping up from the SV adds the larger 9.0-inch infotainment system, a 360-degree camera system, and wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity.
Although Nissan is equipping the S and SV Pathfinders with desirable driver-assistance features, we'd recommend going for the more expensive SL trim if it fits your budget.
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