It’s not blindingly fast, but seeing the road is more important, right? ( Eds note: Rimshot.) It can tow up to 6,000 pounds when properly equipped and it returns combined fuel economy in the mid- to low-20s consistently. Under the hoods of all Pathfinders is a 284-hp 3.5-liter V-6 that’s rough around the edges, but competent. Starting from an average score, the Pathfinder gets a point above average for a smooth ride that doesn’t stray far from its family-first mission. Nissan stitches together the right threads for a competent crossover: V-6 engine, front- or all-wheel drive, automatic transmission, and four-wheel independent suspension. That’s an oversight to us.Ĭomfort is the 2020 Pathfinder’s first priority above speed or handling prowess. Nissan includes 18-inch wheels, cloth upholstery, seating for up to seven, keyless ignition, up to six USB ports, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen for infotainment on every Pathfinder, but no amount of money adds smartphone software. Blind-spot monitors, adaptive cruise control, and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on Pathfinder SV and higher. The IIHS called the Pathfinder a Top Safety Pick for 2019, and every crossover is equipped with life-saving automatic emergency braking.
With the third row folded, that space grows nearly three-fold to more than 47 cubic feet. Rows one and two are fine for adults and long-haul comfortable, with ample leg room and head room.īehind row three is more than 16 cubic feet of cargo room, which is about the same size as a trunk of a mid-size sedan. The Pathfinder seats up to seven in three rows of seats, but the wayback is best for children. The Pathfinder is rated to tow up to 6,000 pounds when properly configured. When forced into hard labor, coarser noises abound (us and the Pathfinder).įront-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is an option, but comfort trumps capability in any instance. It works best when it’s not asked to break a sweat, like us. The Pathfinder is powered by a workaday 3.5-liter V-6 that makes 284 horsepower mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Same goes for the interior, which is bright in lighter shades but also unadorned. The Pathfinder hasn’t changed its looks much in the past few years it’s inoffensive and affordable, albeit not very interesting to look at.
All-wheel drive adds $1,690 to any model. The Pathfinder costs $32,725, including destination, and tops out at $43,965 for a Pathfinder Platinum. A Rock Creek edition is available again and it adds tougher looking exterior elements but doesn’t much change the Pathfinder’s mission as a mainstream crossover. Like last year, the 2020 Pathfinder is available in S, SV, SL, and Platinum trims. We rate it at 6.2 overall, a high score that reflects its good space and good crash-test scores.
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