![]() Passenger space is fairly close to the outgoing Pathfinder, but the 2022 model does have more front-row headroom and legroom (both figures are also best in class). The Pathfinder is available with eight seats for the first time, or seven seats when equipped with the optional second-row captain’s chairs. The Pathfinder can also be equipped with up to 16 cup holders, a few short of the Subaru Ascent’s 19 cup holder record. Unlike most competitors, material quality also felt worthy of this vehicle’s nearly $50,000 price tag. Our range-topping Platinum test car had leather upholstery (with heated and ventilated front seats) and a massive panoramic moonroof. ![]() The 2022 Pathfinder also boasts a well-appointed interior. Where the last Pathfinder was an anonymous blob, the new version truly stands out. But the Nissan’s shield-shaped grille, unusual headlights (mounted high on the fenders), and two-tone color options give it more personality. The upright profile and tall hood are what SUV buyers expect and what many competitors also have. ![]() It also gives the Pathfinder a much bolder look. That provides a less-cramped feeling for passengers, Jayamohan said. In a media presentation ahead of our test drive, Vishnu Jayamohan, Nissan senior manager for product planning, said the automaker bucked the conventional wisdom that longer and lower is better, making the 2022 Pathfinder shorter and taller than its predecessor. That didn’t stop Nissan from trying to make the new Pathfinder look like a brawny, old-school truck, though. ![]() In the past, the Nissan Pathfinder has used trucklike body-on-frame construction, but the modern version is a crossover, with carlike unibody construction. We tested out the Platinum model for this review. Pricing ranges from $34,560 for a base front-wheel drive Pathfinder S to $49,240 for a range-topping all-wheel drive Platinum (both prices include a mandatory $1,150 destination charge). The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder hits dealerships this summer in S, SV, SL, and Platinum trim levels, with standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. Hyundai Ioniq 6 first drive review: welcome to the futureĢ023 Kia Niro EV first drive review: Practical doesn’t have to bore you to tears The 2022 Pathfinder will reach dealerships this summer.2024 Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance first drive review: high-performance plug-in Nissan has yet to release pricing, but we expect it will range from around $33,000 up to $45,000 for a loaded Platinum with all-wheel drive. The SL trim adds an upgraded version of ProPilot that links with the navigation system to predict freeway curves ahead of time. Many driver-assistance features come standard on the base Pathfinder S, while the mid-level SV model includes the ProPilot Assist system that's able to combine adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist on the highway. The top Platinum trim also comes with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a head-up display, along with nicer leather trim. The standard infotainment system is an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upper trims offer a larger 9.0-inch screen and can be had with wireless Apple CarPlay capability. Two USB ports come standard in the rear, with an option for a 120-volt power outlet in the second row and an extra USB port for the third row.Ĭompared with its predecessor, the new Pathfinder's dashboard looks far more attractive, and its tech offerings are finally up to class standards. Newly optional are second-row captain's chairs that reduce that number to seven a second-row bench is standard on most trim levels. The third-row seat now has three seatbelts rather than two, increasing total seating capacity to eight. Nissan boasts that the Pathfinder can be equipped to tow up to 6000 pounds, more than many of its closest competitors-and that applies to both front- and all-wheel-drive models when equipped with a towing package. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive optional on all trims, and AWD models get a set of driving modes meant for various terrains including snow, sand, and mud. The biggest powertrain change is a nine-speed automatic from supplier ZF that replaces the continuously variable automatic (CVT) from before. The naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6 engine is carryover, but its specs remain competitive enough in the three-row-SUV segment: 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque.
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