Nissan Pathfinder 2023 interior
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Fresh off a complete redesign just last year, the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder has found its place among 3-row family-friendly haulers. Pricing starts at $35,000. The Nissan Pathfinder is a family-friendly 3-row midsize SUV with a bit of a rugged streak. We like the trail-ready look, which is backed up by a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system and greater towing capacity than most of its competitors. Nissan even solidified the Pathfinder’s off-pavement acumen this year by adding the off-road-specific Rock Creek model. But the comfortable cabin, roomy third row, and long list of desirable features and technologies are the bigger draws for most buyers. 2023 Nissan Pathfinder PricingThe 2023 Nissan Pathfinder starts at $35,000. This is on par with competitors like the Hyundai Palisade, Chevy Traverse, and Subaru Ascent. The Pathfinder has several pricier rivals, as well, like the Ford Explorer, the Toyota Highlander, and the Mazda CX-9. Within the Nissan family, there are also the 5-passenger Murano ($33,660) or the spunky Rogue ($27,360). To gain more towing capacity in your 3-row Nissan, move up to the Armada that fetches around $51,000 and can tug up to 8,500 pounds. Nissan identifies the Pathfinder’s all-wheel drive as 4-wheel drive (4WD), and charges $1,900 for the upgrade. The new Rock Creek grade includes 4WD. Among the Pathfinder’s five trim levels, we think the SL provides the most value.
These are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) and don’t include the $1,695 factory delivery fee. Before buying a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to learn what you should really pay. Pathfinder resale values are a bit shy of average for the segment. What’s New for 2023?The totally new Rock Creek grade is the only noteworthy 2023 change. Its pricing slots between the front-wheel-drive SL and Platinum trims. However, it comes standard with 4WD. In reality, it builds on the content of the SV. It features an off-road-tuned suspension, an off-road surround-view camera, and rides 5/8-inch higher. It also gets 18-inch beadlock-style alloy wheels. Other enhancements include a tubular roof rack, a unique front fascia and grille, and special seat fabric. Driving the 2023 Nissan PathfinderWe’ve put the latest Pathfinder through its paces on-road and off. We’ve driven it through mud, snow, and, of course, on paved roads where most Pathfinders will spend the bulk of their time. The Pathfinder has proven to be a smooth and comfortable family SUV. The standard V6 engine is responsive, and the 9-speed automatic transmission delivers smooth and responsive shifts right when you want them. When you opt for 4-wheel drive (4WD), you get seven selectable drive modes (Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow, Sand, Mud/Rut, and Tow). They help you optimize your driving experience based on what you need at the moment. With 4WD, off-road performance is more than sufficient for most drivers in the market for a practical 3-row SUV. This is particularly true with the new Rock Creek model. Although the modern Pathfinder may not be the off-roader it once was, the new Pathfinder isn’t without skills. For instance, it can climb a mountain road, play in the mud, and traverse snowy streets without skipping a beat. Versatile InteriorWe’re fans of the Pathfinder’s second-row captain’s chairs introduced in 2022. They give it a 2-2-3 seating configuration with a removable center console. With the standard center bench in place, the Pathfinder’s seating capacity is eight. The Pathfinder interior looks modern and spacious, highlighted by an available 12.3-inch digital instrument panel with several screen options. An available 10.8-inch head-up display allows the driver to see functions such as vehicle speed and navigational directions on the back of the windshield. Also available is a 9-inch color touchscreen (an 8-inch screen is standard) positioned high on the Pathfinder’s center console and within easy reach of the driver and front passenger. It’s complemented by uniquely shaped air vents that interlock into the soft dash surfaces. An electronic shifter rests on a bridge-style center console with a handy storage cubby below. Cloth and leather upholstery are available in a variety of colors, and there are seven available Pathfinder interior environments. For example, one features brushed bronze metallic accents. Ambient interior lighting adds to the cabin’s pleasant nature, while four USB ports and a pair of 12-volt power outlets add to the practicality. The second-row bench has a one-touch release, allowing the seat to fold and slide forward. It eases entry/exit for the third row. Behind the rearmost bench is enough space for a 120-quart cooler or four golf bags. We are impressed that, with both rows folded, the Pathfinder can carry multiple 4×8 plywood sheets flat on the floor without any awkward angles. Rugged LookNissan tells us the design of the 2023 Pathfinder was inspired by adventure gear, styled to look strong and capable. It does so with a blunter face, flatter hood, wider stance, prominent fender flares, and reduced front and rear overhangs. Larger tires also add to the rugged SUV look. The corporate V-Motion grille is there, leaving no doubt that this is a Nissan. Moreover, those three slots at the top of the grille sneakily pay tribute to the ones used on the hood of the original 1986 Pathfinder. Also paying homage to that beloved first Pathfinder are the floating C-pillars, which mimic the angle seen on the original’s side windows. Exterior design elements include available two-tone paint schemes. The standard LED headlights include slim upper daytime running lights. Adding to the muscular look are U-shaped side design elements linking the powerful fender blisters. In the back, the new Pathfinder has a boxy look with slim but wide LED taillights. You can’t miss the word Pathfinder boldly emblazoned across the liftgate in oversized satin chrome letters. Fourteen colors and color combinations are available on the 2023 Pathfinder, including five new two-tone treatments. Scarlet Ember with Super Black Metallic looks especially good, as does the outdoorsy Obsidian Green Pear. Our Favorite Features and TechEZ Flex Seats ProPilot Assist Surround-View
Camera Hands-Free Power Liftgate Bose Audi System Digital Gauge Cluster Standard FeaturesThe 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is available in S, SV, SL, Rock Creek, and Platinum trim levels. In all but the Rock Creek, 2WD is standard, and 4WD is a $1,900 option. Rock Creek comes standard with 4WD. Every 2023 Pathfinder comes with the same V6 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission. Equipment in the base S model is pretty generous with safety and infotainment technology. You get a NissanConnect system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. We applaud Nissan for including the Safety Shield 360 safety tech suite in every Pathfinder. Bundled with Safety Shield 360 are front and rear automatic emergency braking, high-beam assist, lane-departure warning, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. As you move up through the various trim levels, you add ProPilot Assist semi-autonomous driving system, which uses adaptive cruise control and steering assist to make highway driving easier. Wi-Fi, NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM, and an upgraded 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay. Unfortunately, there’s no wireless Android Auto. You also get a 360-degree surround-view camera. Finally, with the top-of-the-line Platinum grade, Nissan adds a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, 10.8-inch head-up display, wireless charging, semi-aniline leather seats, and more. Factory OptionsThe base S model doesn’t offer any factory-installed options. However, the SV trim has an available SV Premium Package for $2,170. It adds a panoramic moonroof, a power liftgate with position memory, a tow package pushing the max towing capacity up to 6,000 pounds, and second-row captain’s chairs with a removable center console. A similar Premium Package is also available for the SL trim for $2,900. On top of adding the contents of the SV Premium Package, this one also includes 20-inch alloy wheels, a Bose 13-speaker premium audio system, heated rear seats, and wireless charging. Engine & TransmissionA 3.5-liter V6 producing 284 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque powers every 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. Also standard is a 9-speed automatic transmission. With the tow package, the Nissan Pathfinder has a best-in-class towing capacity of 6,000 pounds. The only direct competitor that comes close is the Ford Explorer, which can tow up to 5,600 pounds, while the Kia Telluride can now muster 5,500 pounds. This opens up what you’re able to tow with a midsize 3-row crossover, like smaller RVs that start around 5,200 pounds. The power, torque, and fuel economy of the Pathfinder are all about average for this class. 3.5-liter V6 3-year/36,000-mile WarrantyThe Pathfinder is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and 5-Year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage. This warranty coverage is the same as most of the segment, including the Chevy Traverse, Ford Explorer, and Mazda CX-9. KBB Vehicle Review and Rating MethodologyOur Expert Ratings come from hours of both driving and number crunching to make sure that you choose the best car for you. We comprehensively experience and analyze every new SUV, car, truck, or minivan for sale in the U.S. and compare it to its competitors. When all that dust settles, we have our ratings. We require new ratings every time an all-new vehicle or a new generation of an existing vehicle comes out. Additionally, we reassess those ratings when a new-generation vehicle receives a mid-cycle refresh — basically, sprucing up a car in the middle of its product cycle (typically, around the 2-3 years mark) with a minor facelift, often with updates to features and technology. Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to be better (or worse) than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your money buying or leasing. Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? (Whether that purpose is commuting efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right partner for your lifestyle.) We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability. More About How We Rate Vehicles Will there be a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?– Blending the capability, flexibility and advanced technology today's families expect, the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is on sale now with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 of $35,000.
Is Pathfinder a 7 seater?A 7-Passenger SUV with Good 3rd-Row Seating
Even with an infant seat latched in, that 2nd row is as family-friendly a feature as family-friendly features go.
Does the 2022 Pathfinder have 8 seats?Yes, the all-new 2022 Nissan Pathfinder can seat up to eight passengers throughout its three rows.
How much is a fully loaded 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?Fully Loaded Pathfinder
The top-of-the-line 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD starts at $48,090. It's perfect for the buyer/enthusiast who wants it all.
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