2012 Nissan Pathfinder
Starting at $27,299
The Nissan Pathfinder is a mid-size SUV suited to everything from a suburban lifestyle to off-road adventures. It is offered in both rear- and four-wheel drive configurations, providing rugged performance and styling without sacrificing comfort.
The seven-passenger Pathfinder is available in four trim levels: S, SV, Silver and LE. All trims are powered by a 266-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine, mated to a five-speed automatic transmission; a 310-hp 5.6-liter V8 is available on the 4x4 LE. The S trim is
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder News, Reviews and Awards
The cabin is nicely finished, with some pleasing chrome and alloy accents...
Everyday driving ease and fuel economy won't match car-type competitors such as the Honda Pilot or Nissan's own Murano.
Engine strains slightly in uphill acceleration at highway speeds.
...the second-row seats are snug when it comes to toe and shoulder room.
A new four-wheel independent suspension gives the Pathfinder a nice balance between ride comfort and off-road toughness.
...the Pathfinder now boasts the most powerful V6 in its class.
Front seats are comfortable and supportive, on road and off, but would benefit from a deeper bottom cushion for added thigh support.
...the new Pathfinder engine not only substantially bettered its predecessor, it also stepped out ahead of the market's benchmark, the larger V8 in the number one-selling Ford Explorer.
Strategically positioned sound deadening mutes road and tire noise, including that from the Off-Road model's more aggressive treads.
Anybody sentenced to the [rear] center-row center seat had best hope the trip is short.
Pathfinder, good as it is, needs a little - a little more room in back, a little lower price, a little better fuel efficiency, a little more time to ensure there are no bugs in this first-year, new-everything design.
