2022 Nissan Pathfinder review // Did they get it right?
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Published 2021-08-09
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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2022 Nissan pathfinder 3-row SUV. 35 years ago Nissan introduced us to the Pathfinder. This new model shares some similarities to the original model and it’s not a coincidence. Nissan’s goal was to capture the spirit of the original Pathfinder and create a strong design. Nissan strengthened the silhouette and made the front end more upright with a straighter and flatter hood creating a simple yet bold look. It has a boxy design with faired fenders or what Nissan calls blister fenders. The V-Motion Grille has a squarer style to make it look more modern and Nissan modified the boomerang LED headlights to give this Pathfinder a stronger exterior design. The backend looks sharp with the bold script across the boxy tailgate and the addition of slimmer taillights. For the first time, Nissan is offering a two-tone paint scheme. Nissan says, they closely analyzed every angle to make this vehicle as versatile as possible while also delivering on rugged capability. The Pathfinder has a 3.5L V6 engine with a 9 speed automatic transmission, 284 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque. 4WD is standard in Canada. 2WD and 4WD models are available in the US. Some standard exterior features include, LED headlights and LED taillights, 18” wheels, and black roof rails. One up from the base model will get you the motion-activated power liftgate and two up from the base, silver roof rails and tilt down power mirrors. The top two trims come standard with 20” wheels. Blind spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alert are standard. Thanks to the additional interior volume, the Pathfinder offers easier cargo and family loading and many other everyday utility benefits. There’s room for up to 8-passengers, space for up to three car seats in the second row and two in the third row. Available captain’s chairs, a first on the Pathfinder and a removable console, no tools needed allowing items up to 7 inches wide to pass between the seats. There’s also easier entry/exit from the 3rd row with one touch seating which pitches the seat forward to provide a wide opening from the driver or passenger side even with a car seat attached.
The captain’s chairs are only available on the top trim. There is two additional inches of front seat legroom, now best in class and 5 inches of third row hip room. The Pathfinder was designed to take 4 golf bags and with all the seats down, it’s large enough for a 4x8 sheet of plywood. There is 1” more overall cargo capacity from the outgoing model. The Pathfinder comes standard with an 8” touchscreen, 7” driver display, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, cloth seats, heated front seats, 10-way power driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar support, a leather heated steering wheel and piano black interior trim. One up from the base model comes standard with a motion activated power liftgate, panoramic sunroof, ProPilot Assist and a third row reclining bench.We've picked the SL trim as the “best value trim” two up from the base model for an extra $6,600. It comes with the bigger 9” touchscreen, ProPilot with Navigation, driver seat memory, 12-way power drivers seat, leather appointed seats, heated second row seats, metallic brushed trim instead of piano black trim, wireless Apple Carplay, panoramic sunroof and a motion activated power tailgate.The top trim will get you some extra features like captain’s chairs, a 12.3” digital driver display, ambient lighting, quilted leather appointed seats, ventilated front seats, bronze metallic brushed interior a head-up display, wireless charger and a 13-speaker Bose sound system.
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All Comments (21)
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Glad to hear Nissan is digging itself out of the hole they created with “product, product, product”. Great review!
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Previous generation of Nissan felt like they all belong to rental fleet. After I test drove Sentra and Rogue, they have changed my mind that Nissan is back. Looks like new Pathfinder will find itself from the bottom of the class to some of the best.
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I like it! It's more polished than the previous design
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Much improved over the old model. These will definetly sell more if they can push the new transmission into ads. Also the SL does get the heads-up display as well
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What a fantastic new generation Pathfinder. Nissan is on a roll. It good to see new products coming out that are well thought out and executed. They will move many more of these new Pathfinders than they ever have in the past.
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Love you guys, all the way from Romania!
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Thanks for another great review. Just couple of points I would like to mention: 1. The push button to move second row seat is locked when 30lbs or more on the seat. That’s a great feature. 2. Headroom in the third row is better than Telluride. I am 5.10 and my head touches the top in the 3rd row in the Telluride but Pathfinder gives me couple of inches more. Which feels great. 3. 6000lbs towing capacity is better than Palisade and Telluride. Great for camping. 3. I feel SV offers the most value of all the trims. Factory fitted trailer hitch receiver, panoramic moonroof, 360 degree rear parking view are impossible to get at this price point. I booked SV yesterday 🤩
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There are two contraptions ever installed in a car that drives me absolutely insane; the Auto Start/Stop feature and the CVT 🤬 I'm glad Nissan wizened up and got rid of it from the Pathfinder. One thing like someone mentioned, Nissan needs to tell people in their ads that the CVT is gone from this model and people will flock back to the showrooms to get their hands on this beauty.
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Great video and welcome back to Ontario ! I love watching your channel. I always liked the Pathfinder especially the older ones not keen on the previous generation.
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You two are amazing & I am now a fan as we had the same issue driving Pathfinder SV. Although, the higher model shown here is much nicer looking, the SV model felt cheap inside. The driving felt harsh, with poor visibility on front side & my wife felt lost at 5-5 on front seat without the height adjustment. However, we test drove 2022, 4runners TRD Sport, CX9 Touring, Mitsubishi Outlander SE and Suburban LT. We both loved all of those & I was shocked to see her comfortable driving the Suburban after a few seconds as she was terrified at first.
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Love this style so much better compared to last generation! 😍
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You two are great, no cringe factor at all.
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One of the advantages of being late to the party is the opportunity to see what everyone else is wearing. Nissan obviously looked at the Telluride's and the Palisade's outfits when the Pathfinder got dressed for the party. It may not top those choices but it's a credible alternative. And considering it's coming from Nissan that's a huge step forward.
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love like your review on the new Pathfinder. looks great and nicer inside and outside.
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Great review, and from one of the great small cities in Canada. Fantastic to see you driving around the campus of Queen's!
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Welcome back Nissan. U have lots coming of fans to win back. Great review, agree with Zach's Ontario observations. Cos if u, wireless Andriod will arrive next year. Let me know if u 2 r doing MTL.
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I love watching your videos....very well done and you guys explained everything I needed to know.....How does this drive (handle) compared to a 2020 murano? Thanks
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Yay! I made Questions, Coffee and Cars! Thanks for answering my question about the EZ-Flex seats!
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There is a spot for the removable console underneath the cargo area, fits perfectly as shown in other reviews
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Both of you are the best team in Canada for reviews of vehicule.
