2023 Nissan Pathfinder Review: Now more capable of finding paths
. It measures 45 cubic-feet with the third row lowered and 80.5 with both rear rows lowered, which are big enough that differences with competitors shouldn’t matter much.Like more competitors, there is only one engine on offer: a 3.5-liter V6 good for a competitive 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque. It is paired to a nine-speed automatic, and either standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined with FWD.
With the available tow hitch, the Pathfinder can tow 6,000 pounds, which is more than the segment’s 5,000-pound norm. mooing on as the Pathfinder chugs up a highway on-ramp – the new nine-speed automatic added with last year’s redesign does its job commendably enough that we didn’t really notice it. The same can largely be said of the 284-hp V6, which is sufficiently strong for the segment but hardly a standout for better or worse.
The latest Pathfinder is also notably more composed than its squishy, bobbing predecessor with better-weighted steering. Still, the steering effort and response never feels quite right – perhaps a tad too slow given the amount of effort – and the suspension with the available 20-inch wheels produces an usual ride that combines a firm response to harsher impacts with a relaxed response to larger bumps and undulations.
The Rock Creek Edition doesn’t suffer too badly for its off-road-tuned suspension and all-terrain tires when you’re firmly planted on pavement. There is more tire roar, but it’s not as significant as some other ruggedized family haulers. You’ll also find it to be far more civilized on-road than a