CARLOS LAGO: Hey, Carlos Lago with Edmunds here,
and that is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder.
Now the Pathfinder is a midsize through SUV
that's always been a favorite due to its value
and the strong tow capability previous generations have
offered.
This one's been updated quite extensively
with a new exterior, new interior,
and new things underneath that we'll explore in this video.
Now we aren't going to drive the Pathfinder in this video,
but we will talk where appropriate about how
it lines up with other vehicles in the segment,
like the Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, or Honda Pilot.
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As I mentioned, that Pathfinder is a midsize three row SUV,
and that means it can seat up to eight passengers
depending on trim and configuration.
It's roughly the same size in terms
of like, length, width, and height as other players
in the segment, like the aforementioned Telluride,
Palisade, and Pilot.
And we don't know pricing information yet,
but based on how vehicles in this segment
typically are priced, I'm going to say it's probably
going to start in the low 30s and probably top out
in the high $40,000 range.
Now this new exterior design looks great in person.
And was some discussion about the headlights,
but I think they look really cool.
And I especially like the profile of this new Pathfinder.
It's a pretty sharp looking SUV.
As for engines and transmissions,
the engine is the same 3 and 1/2 liter V6
that was available in the Pathfinder last year.
You get 284 horsepower, and that's
about equivalent with what you can expect from other V6's
in this segment, like the Kias and Hyundas and Toyotas,
I mean Hondas, because Toyota actually has a hybrid offering
and Ford has a turbocharged four cylinder
and turbocharged six cylinder in its Explorer.
So while this is normal for what you get for the V6s,
you can see other more diverse engine options
from other manufacturers.
So it might not be too surprising to see something
like that in this Pathfinder in the future.
The transmission is new.
It's a nine speed automatic, and that
replaces the continuously variable automatic transmission
from the last gen. What that means is when you're
going to be driving on the road, the gear changes
are going to feel more natural.
None of that sort of syrupy sliding
around feeling that CBTs typically have,
and that should make a lot of people
happy when they're driving their new Pathfinder.
Fuel economy information is just not available yet,
so check back at a later date for that information.
Like the previous generation, the max tow capacity
is 6,000 pounds.
That's a really strong number.
So long as you get towing package equipped,
that's how you get that figure, and I
can see trailer sway control and all that goodness,
but no trailer brake controller.
So back to the number itself, 6,000 pounds
is 1,000 pounds more than what you
would get in like the Telluride or the Pilot.
It's also more than what you'd get
in the best versions of the Ford Explorer,
too, so really good on the Pathfinder.
If you need to tow more than that,
though, you should look at a Jeep Grand Cherokee or a Dodge
Durango, because those have slightly higher figures.
But that's a really good number on paper from the Pathfinder.
Let's take a look at the cargo area of the Pathfinder.
In terms of total storage space, it's
going to be similar to other mid-sized SUVs with three rows
out there, like the Kia Telluride, depending on row,
it can change back and forth, and that just
has to do with where the seats sit.
In terms of storage back here with the third row deployed,
this is how much space you're working with,
approximately, which is a decent height.
And you also have this big, pretty deep
been underneath the floor.
That's pretty nice.
Now dropping these seats down is a matter
of flipping down each of these headrests.
There you go.
Flipping those levers, and those fall pretty easily,
and that opens up your storage space a lot more.
And I'll also show you how the second row drops down, too.
So you end up with not exactly a flat floor,
but close enough where you can fit in large items
pretty easily into this space, I would imagine.
This interior looks really sharp.
Like last year's new Rogue, the Pathfinder's interior update
is comprehensive and really nicely done,
in both from an appearance standpoint and a usability
standpoint.
This certainly, I don't think, is the most luxurious interior
in the class, but it's much closer
than it ever has been on first blush, if that makes sense.
I like the layout of the center console.
It's fairly traditional-- front storage up front,
cup holders in the center, armrests in the back.
But you also have this large bin area
underneath for larger, bulkier items
that you don't want to have sitting on your lap
or your passengers don't want to have sitting on their lap
while you're driving, or something
you want to keep out of sight when you're parked.
That's really nice.
In terms of technology, this vehicle,
as we're sitting in it right now, is dead.
We had a lot of trouble getting shots of the technology, all
the screens on which I was talking,
so hopefully you can see some really nice detail
shots of these screens when they're all on right now.
But anyway, very large available digital gauge cluster
that looks really sharp.
A large head-up display, as well,
and an available 9-inch center display.
For phone connectivity, you have Android Auto, Wireless Apple
Carplay, and wireless charging on top of that.
You have USB-C and the older USB hookups,
so a lot of options for everybody in this car.
These seats are fairly comfortable, too,
and this is generally the experience
that I would hope to expect, paying presumably
the top dollar for the Nissan Pathfinder.
Really nice stuff.
Oh, and of course, like many other SUVs in this segment,
you have a full suite of adaptive safety features
that you can get on your Pathfinder--
some standard, some optional.
These include things like collision mitigation,
brake warning, proximity sensors, exterior cameras,
adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, all the stuff that
takes a lot of the annoyance out of stop-and-go traffic
on the freeway, you can get that with the Pathfinder, as well.
Let's take a look at the backseat.
Now as we get into the second, row
this has the captain's chair.
The lower trim levels will have a bench seat.
That's how you get the eight seat configuration.
In terms of space, this interior also
feels really spacious for my initial impression.
I'm about 5' 10, so take with that what you will.
I like the fact that these seats can slide 4 and 1/2
to give you more legroom, or to make the third row occupants
life harder, I guess.
And you can also recline the seat quite a bit, too.
That gets pretty cozy back here.
I like that.
I also like that these second row seats have privacy shades.
You'll see that on other midsize third row
SUVs that are similarly priced.
And the center console storage areas for the next two
with cup holders and a generously
sized though uncovered storage area.
Three-zone climate control in this trim, and also
pretty generous power connectivity ports, as well.
That's the second row.
Now I'm going to jump into the third row
and show you how you do that with the second row seat,
and hopefully do it as gracefully as possible.
Score me in the comments below.
First I gotta open the door.
Right.
Hit this button.
That leaps out of the way.
Jump in the back where it's scary and dark.
Pull this back in place, and again, it's dark back here,
but size is adequate.
Based off where the seat landed, my knees are just touching it.
Third rows are always for kids, more so than anything else,
and I think a small child would be totally fine back here,
especially considering you have two cup
holders on each side and USB power ports back here, as well.
Now getting out, I hit a button on the seat.
It jumps out of the way.
And super graceful.
Hey!
So we don't know pricing, we don't know fuel economy,
and we haven't done a full evaluation on this Pathfinder
yet, so it's tough to say just where
it's going to among midsize three row SUVs.
I certainly look forward to that opportunity,
because given the exterior styling, the look and feel
of the interior, and the space and technology,
it seems like this has a strong chance of being among the best.
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