

We don’t expect sports-car handling from any seven-seat SUV, but we do expect something better than the awkward way the Pathfinder goes down the road. When you press the gas to merge or pass, you’ll notice the engine droning, which can get annoying on extended drives. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is standard on all Pathfinders, and all-wheel drive is optional. The Pathfinder’s 284-hp 3.5-liter V-6 engine is far from the quickest in its class, but it’s not painfully slow, and it can tow the most of its rivals. And the Midnight Edition package, which includes lots of blacked-out trim, is now offered only on the SL trim level. Four additional USB ports are now included for a total of six.
#2018 nissan pathfinder drivers
Automated emergency braking is now standard on all trim levels, as is a Rear Door Alert system that reminds drivers to check for occupants in the rear seat when exiting the vehicle. What's New for 2018?įollowing a styling refresh last year, the Pathfinder changes little for 2018. Strengths include a good value proposition and a flexible interior, while its standing is hurt by dated electronics and sloppy handling. Its name evokes the original Pathfinder-a tough, truck-based four-wheel-drive off-roader-but while the current model is a pleasant enough family bus with seven seats and a comfortable ride, it has few rugged pretensions. If you were to blend all of today’s three-row crossovers into a single, entirely average concoction, the Nissan Pathfinder would be the result.
