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2026 Nissan Pathfinder
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2026 Nissan Pathfinder

The three-row Pathfinder was redesigned for 2022 with a squared-off exterior, the latest infotainment technology, and an option for second-row captain's chairs. Overall, it's a significant improvement over its bland, clumsy predecessor. The 3.5-liter, 284-hp V6 now comes mated to a nine-speed automatic (replacing the previous CVT), together delivering smooth and effortless propulsion. The ride is steady if a bit stiff-legged, but handling is responsive for a midsized SUV. Controls are easy to use, thanks to physical buttons and knobs for commonly-used climate and infotainment functions. Many active safety and driver assist features come standard, including FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, RCTW, and LDW. Nissan's ProPilot Assist active driving assistance system--which combines ACC and lane-centering--is optional.

Market value
$36,400
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
7
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 3/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
4WD
Transmission
Automatic, 9-speed
Category
Midsized SUVs 3-row
Generation began
2022

Pricing

Original MSRP range
$36,400 - $50,640

Ratings

Road test score
82/100
Reliability
3/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
21 MPG
EPA highway
27 MPG
EPA combined
23 MPG
Tested city
14 MPG
Tested highway
30 MPG
Tested overall
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,885
Cruising range
385 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3 sec
0-60 mph
7.6 sec
60-0 mph braking
138 ft
Avoidance speed
52.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
198 in
Width
78 in
Height
71 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Weight
4,600 lb
Maximum load
1,150 lb
Towing capacity
6,000 lb

Interior

Seating
7 people
Front head room
6.5 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
3.5 in
Rear leg room
30.5 in
Cargo volume
44.5 cu ft
Luggage
1+2+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
4/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Nissan

Nissan’s varied lineup of SUVs, pickup trucks, and EVs usually perform well in our road tests, but their Overall Scores suffer because of up-and-down reliability and average to below-average owner satisfaction. Inconsistent quality across the brand means some Nissans are a better choice than others. Many of its gasoline vehicles use small turbocharged engines and continuously variable transmissions to give owners both competitive fuel economy and sporty performance. Most new Nissans come standard with a full suite of active safety and driver assist systems. It’s also one of the few remaining brands that sells a sub-compact sedan, the Versa. The compact Sentra, a mainstay within Nissan’s lineup, earned a high score in our road test and is recommended. Nissan was an early EV trailblazer with the Leaf hatchback, and now sells larger five-passenger EV SUVs. Used Nissans have average reliability according to our surveys.

Vehicle ID: 38779 Updated: December 4, 2025

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