Nissan Pathfinder 2024

When it comes to practical family transit, the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder easily meets the brief, but don't let its rugged look fool you into thinking it can tackle the same terrain as a Jeep or a Land Rover. Even the beefed-up Rock Creek Edition fails to move the needle on off-road capability. Instead, the Pathfinder is perfectly happy sticking to the pavement. Its smooth V-6 engine provides adequate power, its suspension is well-tuned for comfort, and its cabin is both spacious and quiet. Towing capacity is also generous at a maximum of 6000 pounds, which is more than what rivals such as the Hyundai Palisade, the Kia Telluride, and the Toyota Highlander offer. Overall though, we think there's slightly better value to be had among mid-size SUVs, and several options that can either satisfy driving enthusiasts with better handling or offer legitimate off-road capability.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

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. The V-6 makes 284 horsepower in most models but is cranked up to 295 in the Rock Creek trim. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all trims can be equipped with all-wheel drive. Upgrading to the all-wheel-drive system also adds a set of seven drive modes, including the off-road-focused Sand and Mud/Rut mode. 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. Those results mean the all-wheel-drive Pathfinder is quicker than the Kia Telluride and the Toyota Highlander. Handling is utterly forgettable and not in the least entertaining, but the Pathfinder's ride is smooth, and Nissan's attention to sound-deadening elements makes the cabin extra quiet when cruising.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

According to the EPA, the most efficient Pathfinder is 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. On our 75-mph highway fuel economy test, our all-wheel-drive test vehicle beat its EPA rating and returned 28 mpg. For more information about the Pathfinder's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The Pathfinder sports a modern and trucklike interior design with comfortable front seats and well-placed controls. Three rows of seating can accommodate up to eight riders, but buyers can choose to swap the standard second-row bench seat for captain's chairs—a desirable feature in a family crossover—that reduce capacity to seven. Nissan has integrated storage cubbies throughout the cabin, including a large bin below the center console that's accessible by the driver or front-seat passenger. Upper trim levels come appropriately decked out with luxuries such as semi-aniline leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof.

Infotainment and Connectivity

An 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard and runs the latest version of the NissanConnect software interface; a larger 9.0-inch display is standard on the SL and Platinum models. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard and the former can be synced wirelessly on upper trims. A 12.3-inch digital gauge display, an onboard Wi-Fi hot spot, a wireless smartphone charging pad, SiriusXM satellite radio, a head-up display, and an in-dash navigation system are all optional features. A fairly basic six-speaker stereo is standard but a 13-speaker Bose system is optional.

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