I just picked up a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder; trading in a 2016 Toyota Camry. Now, there was absolutely nothing wrong with the Camry, except that the ride was rough on my spine, and entering or exiting the vehicle was extremely painful. (I have severe arthritis in my spine). I fell in love with the Pathfinder immediately! It is so easy to enter and exit; and the ride is easy on my back.

I know its the "mall finder" but me and my wife went through tons of SUV's within this size today and I must say, she was absolutely thrilled with it. I think she plans to pick it up as she wants it for our soon to be baby. The seats are so comfortable in this thing and its so easy to get in the 3rd row compared to all of the other cars out there we tried! Sure its not the manly pathfinder of old but it is a great SUV!

Richard, and Colum are so professional! I really enjoy watching their auto reviews :)

Awesome review as always. Can't say I'm the biggest fan of the cross over styling, but nissan sure went back to the drawing board with the path finder.

Good review, more reviewers need to be comprehensive like you

How to work the 6 CD changer

Great review!

Glad they got with the times. As long as there are rugged suvs like the 4runner and xterra then all hope isn't truly lost in this segment...for now.

the front style of every nissan is now quite similar to each other. Nice car by the way

What paths are these new versions finding? Shopping mall finder?

Does the transmision still have the same problems?

great review!

Just purchased a brand new 2012 LE Pathfinder. I spent $37600 and I'm happy with it. I could of got a new 2013 Pathfinder but I WOULD TOTALLY look like a soccer mom. I'm glad I picked the 2012 model.

Have 2011 Xterra Pro 4x love it, having it 10 years in counting ,looking to upgrade to Pathfinder or Amanda!!

Anyone know if the new Nissan Pathfinder has typical mechanical problems? For example, transmission problems or engine failure?

Why'd it get cut short?

amazing car all over, it is just not the same :( old pathfinder was/is a great car, this too

are you selling this minivan? or reviewing it?

I have a 05 pathfinder which was the first year for the last model and love it. 270 HP 291 lbs of torque with 6000 lb towing capacity. I think this one only has 5000 towing. Overall, I like new tech of the new, lighter, better MPG. Functionally better path but ho hum styling. Nissan will probably refresh this far quicker then last years model. At least they still offer Xterra with 4.0. Too bad they detuned that motor years back to push the V8. later Paths and Xterra's got 260 HP.

Do any 1 hav a transmission issue?

That is where you are incorrect, the 5.6 was available as an option in the US. Not many had it, but it was an option.

I wanted the XTERRA but it doesn't fit the family and dog when 4x4ing into the cottage in the winter. So I got a 2012 Pathfinder

Septics just can't "Nissan", can they. Good reveiw though. Cheers from Ozzie :))

Yes it did and it came with the titan and armada 5.6 v8...

he probably thought pathfinder armada had a v8 5.6 very very capable loved it.

Great, another company takes their off road capable truck based suv an makes it into a grocerie getter. Why is everyone making there vehicles so girly pathfinders used to be cool.

Nice 2016 Honda Pilot

I bought a 2013 Pathfinder about 8 months ago. It is the worst vehicle ever!!! There have been two recalls and more to come. The vehicle shudders (had to have a new transmission put in), abs brakes are defective, he passenger airbag is defective and the roof racks are constantly coming off... If you are looking for a reliable, long lasting safe vehicle Do not buy a Pathfinder !!!!!

I have a truck like this for more than 7 years I been travel so many times yes you have to replace some parts bud I keep it on good shape

the new generation of Pathfinder

I own a 1988, 2 door, 3.0 v6, 5-speed, body on frame, 4x4, XE edition Pathfinder, with 328,xxx miles, never once have I been disappointed with Nissan, the only thing I see wrong with the 2013 is the very visible back door handles, and that the back is rounded instead of flat, also the fwd, wtf?!?! It's supposed to be a balls to the walls off-road machine not a daily commuter through NYC. I don't mind the interior or exterior, if I had one, I'd bolt on a wd21 frame under it, with two solid axles.

maxima was with CVT from about 2006

the front end looks a lot like my 08 saab 9-3

this is the best yet. it even beat the patrol of it's time

Richard and the Pathfinder are both handsome. Lol he's the reason why I subscribed anyways, not only because he's cute, but he also knows what he is talking about!

This could be an excelente example of design by market research. We have to recognize that SUVs owners do not use them at its full potential, and go off roading is more casual. So Nissan could be making a hit as its best case, or on the other hand, simply seppuku.

I want boxy off-road design :(

Is it sad that I find the previous gen Pathfinder and the Infiniti JX more attractive than this?

Ive always wanted one but ever since nissan went with the cvt it made me wanna stay away. Me and wife are looking for something similar. So far we thing mazda cx9, honda pilot ,or kia sorento. Does anyone own any of these and can you tell me if their any good? I have a 01 honda and its time to move on , it has 230000 miles and still running strong but i need more room for kids. I need a suv that will last me that long

he say the nissan have v8 before in pathfinder? wrong never did only v6 4.0 liter

That front end makes it look like a mini van.

"Don't call it a minivan..."

Some people still don't get it. Sometimes less is more, and that goes for chrome too. People think by putting more chrome, the car looks more up market, when in fact, it cheapens the look. ESPECIALLY after market chrome; it looks so cheap and everyone knows it's after market.

The big Nissan Qashqai (at least at the rear)

I just really hope they don't completely lose me when they redesign the Titan, Xterra and Armada which are all great, but dated now.

Less than 5% of the 4WD SUVs ever see off road duty.

We bought the new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (SL version 45K) in January/13. By now, the SUV broke down 4 times: transmission hose fell off (the car had to be towed), overdrive did not work from the beginning, front lights burnt out, trunk door rubbed paint off the car due to bad alignment. All of these are manufacturing defects. We highly recommend this vehicle if you like to drive dirty service cars or unsuccessfully deal with Nissan Customer Service.

I knew the infiniti JX was the look of the new pathfinder... so next up the current QX56 will be a nissan ?56

RIP pathfinder, you used to be awsome!

the tried to do the Lexus spindle grill...but failed

I have a 2014..drink gas like water...it shutters when going up a deep hill...not sure what that is...front brakes wear out quick..preforms well on the highway

RIP Pathfinder. You shall be missed.

Wat he mean no longer 2 row 5 seater? 05- 2012 was 7 seater too

pathfinder meant to be as a high clearance capable diverse vehicle, but this one is like a Subaru Outback

I just bought this one two days ago & i LOVE it!

All that luxury is NO GOOD if the Vehicle's Mechanical is not working, my Son own a 2013 Pathfinder Platinum, his first New Vehicle that is all him, after riding in it for the first time i made no Judgement's about the quality until i Pop the Hood and take a Visual, i have done nothing but Mechanic from day one, maybe i was Born with Wrenches in hand, lol. The very first thing i take notice of is the Battery, i freak out, still having the Factory Battery, i see the Corrosion from Hell spewing from the Positive side, the very next thing is the Electronics surrounding, basically Bolted up against the Battery Box, if i would not have Popped the Hood and take notice to this and if he would have continued his marry way, all those Electronics would be TRASHED and then what, that's right, a 30,000 Dollar Vehicle wouldn't be worth ZILCH, NOTHING, ZERO and i would climbed in my 1994 Mazda 4x4, that is payed for, just passed Inspection without a Prob, laughing my Ass off at the life lesson ahead of him. One day he might see that Pop isn't so STUPID after all!!!

It isn't an ugly car by any means, but it no longer looks like a tough off-road vehicle. Now it's been forged into another ordinary middle-of-the-road meld between a minivan and a large station wagon. It should either be one or the other, or it doesn't have any personality in it's styling.

yea the pathfinder have that problem. You have to change the chain when you do that job also other wise it won't work right. And don't cheap out get it from the dealer.

Socceer Moms will love it. Folks looking for a more sporty, powerful, capable, or performance orientated SUV should look elsewhere.

well...I see why they did this to the pathfinder, but it's sad to see one of the only true 4x4's go

"Upscale" is the new "Minivan"

This new pathfinder is more of a Murano than a Pathfinder. They should have kept the original Pathfinder concept: off-road, rugged, 4x4, with new body look and maybe an improve engine.

I owned a 2001 Pathfinder, then a 2008, and just recently a 2013. I just think the SUV now is great for what I need it for. If you need an off-road SUV, other options are available. like many of you, I was very resistance to the change of style, however once i test drove it few times, that resistance faded. You can't go wrong with the pathfinder.

It was not designed as a SUV where is the real 4x4 with 4 low and a real truck frame that can actually take some off-road stress and cvt

nissan is trying to appeal to the majority of suv buyers with the new pathfinder which is why they have taken more of a stylish, upscale approach to it. as for it having no personality, thats kind of subjective since i find boxy suv's have less of a personality, but hey, at least the jeep wrangler still fills the need for a boxy off road vehicle :P

I don't know why people are so upset (or surprised) the direction the Pathfinder took in evolving. If you want that a "truck inspired utilitarian SUV without many creature comforts" and is still dirt cheap get an Xterra...

Nissan Pathfinder 2013 and also I believe this must be the Navara / Frontier 2014

This new Design is horrible it looks like a big version of the nissan murano is just a big crossover I think the 4runner is the only truck base mid size SUV

Come on people, you have to be realistic. Most of the people that would buy an SUV like the Pathfinder are not going off roading. What most people do, this is more then capable of doing. Just be happy this isn't the new Xterra.

it use to be a pathfinder truck until it become a fucking crossover..

I have an '02, fuck this thing! It's a Pathfinder, not Curbfinder.

@Konformation07 agreed.

I still prefer the old Pathfinder

the New VANfinder

im not saying the new pathfinder isnt good (reliability i dont know as yet) but they could have called it something else and built a true pathfinder. Know what i mean, yes you have the xterra but its no pathfinder and how long before Nissan turns that urban also.

Better get the "around view" camera, as nobody can park this monster by themselves !

The Maxima has a CVT.

Ten years later, I still laugh at this thing.

This isn't a review, re-title this a commercial please

Wagons sell a lot slower in America than any other vehicle style.

I guess if you want what the pathfinder used to be you can get an xterra

Listen i dont mean to be rude but im a mechanic. I see what cars are good and what aren't. I use to love nissan when they made great cars like the 180,240,300 and the z. But i even loved the 2002 pathfinder/qx4. But the Nissan that have become today is heartbreaking. Seem now all they care for is fuel economy. I mean a cvt in a max and now the altima faster than a max. Also quality is still good but not like it use to not by a long shot. Also the jeep gc is still a truck you can take off road.

Good

First off, the Pathfinder was never, "ICONIC." People tend to use this term loosely these days. And second, the lines especially from the side and back look strikingly similiar to the last generation Hyundai Sante Fe.

I have the 2014 version of this in AWD loaded and it is really nice. Really a luxurious vehicle that we will use on long trips and something that my wife can use to get around in snow perfectly fine. Who cares if times change and vehicles look different or get different options and lose others. This is still a great vehicle that can get you from point A to point B with no problem. Just because it has become less rugged and offroadish does not mean it isn't still a good vehicle to buy. I will never take this mudding but I didn't buy it for that. I bought it for the luxury, capacity and ability to get through light offroad and winter. Nothing else...

the front end resemble to Lexus RX250

its ugly and i am a nissan fan, but they messed this one up

There is still the armada on the bright side

i have a 2013 Nissan Frontier (the vehicle that the REAL Pathfinder was based off of)

This "Pathfinder" was created by the same people who came up with the idea of a Harley-Davidson theme restaraunt.

PATHFINDER DESTROYED.

Lexus RX?

why does the car it replaced look more appealing,.......?

Progressive evolution of a classic SUV? I thought as an SUV evolved, it would get tougher, meaner, and stronger; not purr like a prius and shoot rainbows out its tailpipe...

Nice car but did they have to castrate the Pathfinder name? Now it's more Path-follower than Pathfinder.

mama said knock you out!

The pussification of the Pathfinder. I really disagree with Nissan's CVT transmission. Sure it works great in compact and sub compact cars where economy is the main concern but it makes the Maxima lethargic, the Altima worse than the old one and now the Pathfinder will become a mainstream soccer mommy vehicle vs. a good honest SUV for recreational use.

it's like they took my r50 pathy to the vet and cut it's balls off and gave it a purse. before when it had balls it would have been like "get that gay purse away from me" but now pathy's all like "oh sweet, is that a Michel course?" so I went and got a maxima before the shity cvt

Its a minivan. Not suv

Thanks Nissan for tur turning the pathfinder into a tampon on wheels.