#PATHFINDER 2022 FULL#

#PATHFINDER 2022 FULL#

Nissan still hasn’t provided most of the important interior specs that we need for a full comparison, but we can take some educated guesses. However, we’ll note that a Ford Explorer tops out at 5,600 pounds, and the new Jeep Grand Cherokee L can handle as much as 7,200 pounds with its 5.7-liter V8. Its 6,000-pound maximum capacity is way higher than the others in this spec comparo. Towing is one area where the Pathfinder takes a big win. We suspect the Pathfinder ( EPA ratings are currently unavailable) will achieve similar results as the 22-23 mpg combined it did before, putting it right on par with others. With the extreme homogeneity between products, fuel economy differences are negligible. This should improve the behind-the-wheel experience of the Pathfinder similarly. Most of the others in this class use an eight- or nine-speed auto, and tend to be far more enjoyable to drive because of it. The change we’re happiest to see in the Pathfinder is its ditching of the CVT for a traditional nine-speed automatic. However, the turbocharged Mazda CX-9 does stick out as the torque monster of the bunch, producing 320 pound-feet of torque, which is about 60 pound-feet more than most of the crossovers in this comparo. Most of the others hover just around or above 290 horsepower, so the difference is negligible. At 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque, it’s simply average in this segment. Nissan decided to stick with its trusty 3.5-liter V6 for duty in this generation of Pathfinder, the same as was in the previous generation. Take a look at the chart, then read on for our analysis. Of course, you can also cross-shop the Pathfinder with others like the Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Traverse and Volkswagen Atlas, but for simplicity and readability’s sake (plus we researched what people actually tend to research the Pathfinder against), we’re limiting it to these six others that the Pathfinder most closely matches up with. Our comparison chart below includes the Pathfinder’s closest competitors from Japan and South Korea. However, we do have the vast majority of specs, so it’s worth taking an initial look. This comparison is limited in scope for the time being, because Nissan is holding back on providing a number of vital interior dimensions like legroom and headroom. Nissan’s previous-generation Pathfinder would find itself toward the bottom of our favorites list, but now that the totally new 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is out, it’s time for a fresh look at Nissan’s family-oriented crossover.

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Pathfinder 2022