2022 Nissan Pathfinder AWD Review and Snow Test

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We finally get behind the wheel of the updated 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum edition fitted with snow tires. In this video we check out all the features then test it in slippery conditions.
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduciton
00:35 - Features
09:29 - Freeway Driving
12:24 - Mountain Roads and 0-60 Test
14:03 - Trail (off-road) Test
17:54 - Snow and Ice
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@paulm6481 2 жыл бұрын

It is so much improved than prior generation. Looks good inside and out and now no CVT. Well done Nissan.

@mallninja12 2 жыл бұрын

Respect to Nissan for providing snow tires!!!

@lilpeppa117G Жыл бұрын

They just didn't want you to see the poor awd performance without it

@bigd7386 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, some really great shots of the Pathy here! It looks great! Love seeing it sliding around in the snow. However, it's disappointing that you pointed out two minute areas that are using hard plastics, in areas that that's actually common for any car. The interior is actually very high quality and has a nice use of materials. The majority of the dash is leather wrapped, even on the base trim. I sat in and felt up this and a Telluride and they are pretty comparable.

@sleeksilver 2 жыл бұрын

New Pathfinder looks really really good to me. Nissan did a great job on the new model and that interior looks awesome!

@gagags1115 2 жыл бұрын

Although I'm a Subaru fan girl I absolutely watch every single video of yours. Love your car reviews and how thoroughly you review vehicles. Not to leave out the fact that you make your reviews very entertaining 🙂

@Kiss__Kiss 2 жыл бұрын

Well, you're right at home because, Ryan is an absolute Beast when it comes to the Subaru Brand.

@matthewjohnson1211 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kiss__Kiss Ryan is…umm, very partial to Subaru!

@Kiss__Kiss 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewjohnson1211 Whether you want to call it “partial,” or anything? Ryan knows greatness when he sees it.

@gagags1115 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kiss__Kiss I KNEW there was something about him! 😂

@haroldbeauchamp3770 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kiss__Kiss My mechanic made a fortune on all of the Subaru “greatness” 🙄

@macvin8215 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the mid and third row seats. Definitely helps me to choose which vehicle the best for my family. Keep posting more videos, cheers!

@scottfisher7590 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan for another great video, I've been waiting for this one. In my younger years I might of been turned off by the off road capability. But nowadays I just want and need a great winter capable vehicle. Living in Central Washington that's kinda important. Glad you made it back safe to the great PNW. Thanks again for another great video. Take care and be safe.

@dhirajjdewan8069 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this video!

@masterarkaine 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a 22 Pathfinder SL 4WD in late September 2021. I love it. I actually use it for Uber and Lyft, and mine has a bench in the 2nd row. Space is meh at best unless you set the 2nd row closer to the front seats. I have the Navigation system, but always just use Wazes with Android Auto. Never even once use the built in unit. Mine does great in all conditions, but I have upgraded rims and AT tires with notable snow and ice grip.

@pigybak 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one.

@mirceaisaila1454 2 жыл бұрын

I like so much your videos because you are very honest and you judge every car by what really is and not by how it should be or you wish it to be!

@M.G.jun. Жыл бұрын

Once again super explained and shown correctly. So you can imagine it really well. You feel like it and you want to get it across to the viewer in an understandable way.

@A15689 2 жыл бұрын

We asked & he answered. Love your channel Ryan and thanks for the great reviews. 👏 Could you though do a 2nd video on a different terrain? Mud/Sand?

@just_levlup 2 жыл бұрын

The intro every time!!! 😌👌🏼

@robervin9107 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Ryan hey nick love ya bud. We are blessed

@StevieThundr 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I wish these companies would lend you more affordable car versions. Being a poor boy, some of these videos make me a sad poor boy lol. Keep up the great work! Can't wait to hear about the solterra later this year(fingers crossed).

@loneapple440 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@alivwilliam4579 2 жыл бұрын

Cool test!!!

@panzer_TZ 2 жыл бұрын

The lack of ground clearance is the most baffling weakness. 8" is the standard on most CUVs. Odd for a vehicle with a nice AWD system called the Pathfinder that is marketed as an off-roader to only get 7" of clearance. Other than that, I actually really like this new Pathfinder, and I'm not typically a Nissan person. 99% of these will be used for dropping kids off and getting groceries, but still.

@ALMX5DP 2 жыл бұрын

I might agree but at the end of the day it is just a CUV which like you said will primarily be used for pavement day-to-day tasks. That and from Ryan’s prior RAV4 TRD-Offroad review, ground clearance may be there but if the all wheel drive system can’t get out of its own way it doesn’t mean much.

@mallninja12 2 жыл бұрын

It only claims to find the path 😆

@VG22. 2 жыл бұрын

SUBARU CROSSTREKK WILL GO FARTHER THAN THIS BIGASS "SUV" LOL CROSSTREKK GROUND CLEARANCE 8.7 INCHES...... SUBARU GIVE US A CROSSTREK WILDERNESS PLEASE

@fredbuzzell117 2 жыл бұрын

Dobson makes 30mm lift springs for the R52 so its probably not a stretch that will for the r53 as well.

@ckm-mkc 2 жыл бұрын

@@VG22. Is your caps lock stuck on or do you always shout?

@LJ-cp6qs 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. If Nissan makes a Pro-4X of this or the Rogue they would sell like hotcakes.

@Stargate555 2 жыл бұрын

2” increase in ground clearance and I’m in!

@rightlanehog3151 2 жыл бұрын

Ryan, In my 17th winter 🥶driving on them, I am also impressed by Michelin X-Ice tires. Having said that, I would downsize the rims to gain sidewall protection from the winter potholes that turn into springtime craters

@arthurcws 2 жыл бұрын

It did perform better than the rav4 TRD in last week video.

@mustafanajeeb7859 2 жыл бұрын

Good review & great Nissan.

@williampulley 2 жыл бұрын

The Nissan SUVs have gotten better in the snow for sure. Even wearing all season tread. My '21 Rogue does very well in snow.

@TheBabadush 2 жыл бұрын

Great review as always Ryan. at 16:11 there is a brace under the car, and in the future I can see that catch a rock and rip right off. That would worry me.

@jedaniels94 2 жыл бұрын

Evolving the Pathfinder into a 3 row, crossover, mom car leaves room to add an XTerra to the Nissan lineup in the next couple years.

@rustlesee 2 жыл бұрын

If they would have held on, the Xterra could have been selling like hotcakes right now. But now they get to start over, which may mean it’s a few years away at best. Same could be said for an FJ.

@atmartens 2 жыл бұрын

@@rustlesee Very much agree. They'd be doing really well with the Xterra.

@MoreThanDadJokes 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a dad so it’s a 3 row, crossover, dad car too ;) agree on your point though.

@serenajm 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the 2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek in action!!

@hermanjohnson9180 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more with this review.

@alejandrovizcainoalmarza9518 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really love Nissan, good and indestructible mechanic and now very good locking SUV.

@shaneburry7744 2 жыл бұрын

The new pathfinder is very nice! Great review. Will you be reviewing the new Frontier at some point?

@KenCheng Жыл бұрын

would love to see you guys test the Rock Creek trim out at the course in East Wa

@maxwella2079 2 жыл бұрын

I think the 3rd Row function is good for child seats but not very practical for carrying taller passenger (given its designed primarily for kids). The Acura mdx (base model) would be my pick over this platinum. Highlander will always be a step ahead due to its resale value in comparison. Overall, Nissan has a solid product to compete. The drive train is a winner and will def help keep them in the fight.

@knightrider316 2 жыл бұрын

I live in western WA. What trails did you use? I’d love to hit those trails sometime.

@ianarsenault 2 жыл бұрын

16:07 interesting tag on the concrete barrier in the back of the shot

@jasonwece2528 5 ай бұрын

Finally looks tough like the old pathfinders. Performs well I think that will be my next suv

@alexmena24 2 жыл бұрын

Where in Washington are these hills at? I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder and I'd like to go see how capable it is out there.

@MrGlutting 2 жыл бұрын

I wish AWD wasn't such a pain in the ass to find in SoCal.. Ended up finding an SL trim fully loaded from the manufacture with premium package and all towing equipment pre-installed from manufacture, It's practically a Platinum level trim minus the fancy digital display.

@Moistnmeaty90 9 ай бұрын

Complain to your dealer general managers. They are the ones ordering the crappy front wheel drive models.

@SoulfulHouseMafia Жыл бұрын

Would love to see you revisit the Pathfinder with the new 2023 Rock Creek edition.

@ALMX5DP 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review as usual!! Also love seeing so many other commenters who are similarly excited to see new DSTV content.

@kingstonsean 2 жыл бұрын

All you had to do to find Starbucks using voice commands was follow the prompts just like you did to find city center. I have 2 Nissans and the prompts are very easy to follow.

@scottsakamoto4162 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Would you say the Pathfinder is better for long road trips than the Outback?

@akashk818 2 жыл бұрын

this did better than the crosstrek

@americandude3825 2 жыл бұрын

Hoping you do a 2022 Titan and Titan xd video.

@smuook1969 5 ай бұрын

For access to the spare, you will have to unload the back since the lowering crank and attachment are inside the rear hidden trunk compartment.

@NetSeChef 2 жыл бұрын

Got this Pathfinder and love it. Very responsive 4wd. Swapped all seasons for duratracs and lift And can go toe to toe with any Subaru wilderness.

@MoreThanDadJokes 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of lift?

@twright1211 2 жыл бұрын

PICS! I'm wanting to do the same but I was curious how it looked.

@NicholasGiles 2 жыл бұрын

Did you test the passenger seat? To me it sits really low

@unknownclue 2 жыл бұрын

Will we be getting a off-road test of the new and improved Nissan frontier?

@marcosgonzalez9806 Жыл бұрын

Hey can you review the pathfinder ROCK CREEK SAME WAY AS THE FORD of road?? Or a side by side with Honda ford and Nissan?

@bengleckl1877 Жыл бұрын

Do you feel like the rear tires engaged before the fronts slipped in all modes?no can't find much info on how the system works. I don't want a system that only is awd when the front slips .I want some cornering help etc.

@Moistnmeaty90 9 ай бұрын

There isn’t an all wheel drive system made today that only works if the front slips. Nissan awd works 100% of the time from a stop. It slowly adjusts torque from 70/30 to about 90/10 and disengages the rear clutch pack once at normal highway speeds. Some falsely suggest that it’s completely front wheel drive all of the time unless one of the front wheels slip. This is 100% horseshit. The system always engages awd from a stop every time. Slip or no slip.

@Kazuko-rq4qd 4 ай бұрын

Who knew the Pathfinder was the perfect snow drift machine? Nissan, hitting icy goals one slide at a time!

@jayczyzyk9707 2 жыл бұрын

Nice reveiw whose more worn out u or the car

@uopx-fezan 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4WD. My 0 to 60 is 5.2 seconds, probably due to premium gas and sports mode.

@noelsilva8887 Жыл бұрын

Damn that navigation for me I would always use apple CarPlay

@suthius85 Жыл бұрын

Wondering if you're able to test drive and review the Armada!

@infidel24 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder what the system in the infinity is like. This one seems no better than our 2017 pathfinder platinum.

@SINCTR Жыл бұрын

Waiting for 2023 rockcreek review :)

@bogart5131 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully nissan hears your comments and make improvements

@rioenriquez2499 2 жыл бұрын

I am confuse, why can't you move the middle seat forward so you can fit in the back? Normally, the reason you will be sitting in the back is because there is no space so someone will move the sit forward to make you. You just defaulted to not doable

@Eugen-E 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have the Racebox with you ? 6.5 seconds 0 to 60mph on the Racebox ? I saw another test drive it dit over 7.5

@drivingsports 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we used a Racebox for the 0-60.

@letdothisman1139 2 жыл бұрын

Pathfinder definitely in the 6 second range to 60

@Jay-vv3lg Жыл бұрын

Now you have to get a rock creek out there

@DJCRUZcruz Жыл бұрын

Im between buying pathfinder or a highlander platinum … any suggestions

@haroldbeauchamp3770 9 ай бұрын

What did you decide? Personally I lean slightly Pathfinder simply because the VQ V6 engine is one of, if not the worlds best V6 engine ever made. Toyota really screwed themselves by eliminating their phenomenal V6.

@p2c940 2 жыл бұрын

can you please do a full review on/off-road of the 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro4x?

@drivingsports 2 жыл бұрын

This is a warning to not spam comments with a single request. (this same comment was posted across 10 videos.) As we've posted before, we have a request in with Nissan but they have yet to make one available for us.

@shamrockbo4957 2 жыл бұрын

Correction the last year they made was the 2020 and skip the model year for 2021 to go to the 2022 with the new transmission

@wardellward 2 жыл бұрын

They totally reinvented the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

@alvinpong4345 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the ineos grenadier which is coming soon.

@Aldajung 2 жыл бұрын

Can you review all the pairs of Merrell shoes you wear?

@drivingsports 2 жыл бұрын

Pro tip: most Merrell's are also available in a "waterproof" version, but you need to order them from the official Merrell site. ;)

@robertvoicu5203 2 жыл бұрын

Some may like it some others not Nissan Pathfinder is an iconic SUV, having an impressive business card! With this brand new model I like it even more, it looks very mature and inspire confidence.

@markechio 9 ай бұрын

Nice pathfinder....I think most people use android auto or apple carplay for voice and maps

@dannyboy1984 7 ай бұрын

Hey Ryan can you do the Rock creek version on your test course plz wanna see that version of the pathfinder in more extrem conditions

@drivingsports 7 ай бұрын

Nissan won’t send us one.

@dannyboy1984 7 ай бұрын

😢😢😢sad story

@LionRunner 2 жыл бұрын

Toyota Sienna Woodland with 6.96 ground clearance or Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 7.0 ground clearance?🤔 With almost identical clearance (0.04 in difference) Sienna might be better for big families? Maybe? Wish Nissan look at competitors like Highlander and give it clearance like 8in clearance for Pathfinder. Not asking SUV clearance like 9.6 on a 4Runner or 9.2 on Armada.

@ALMX5DP 2 жыл бұрын

Minivans are always better for large families, but have a stigma associated due to peoples perception from their upbringing. I don’t doubt that most would gravitate towards the Nissan due to it simply appearing like an SUV (all other aspects being similar).

@occckid123 2 жыл бұрын

But the sienna can't tow 6k pounds. Yes they can raise the front a but but the sienna also cost a bit more but I always liked a minivan anyway because who is really offloading. You're not taking a highlander offroading so I doubt the small amount of ground clearance is going 2 make a difference. If you're carrying 7 people you shouldn't be in a 3 row suv. You should be in a minivan.

@LionRunner 2 жыл бұрын

@@occckid123 True, but newer Hybrids with crazy fuel range is very tempting. But towing is limited to 3500lbs (if anyone thinking of towing).

@karimsadouni4758 Жыл бұрын

Best car. Economy car. Power full to

@muhammadharits3237 Жыл бұрын

Better than hyundai palisade ??

@dhanunjayareddy3132 Жыл бұрын

Can you do an off road test comparison between Forester and Nissan Rouge. Thanks

@Moistnmeaty90 9 ай бұрын

No. Because the Nissan Rouge doesn’t exist.

@shamrockbo4957 2 жыл бұрын

Reviewer I apologize to you sincerely it was one of the commenters that said that have a great night

@beowulfgrendel24 2 жыл бұрын

Does this go against the telluride or the Sorento?

@drivingsports 2 жыл бұрын

Telluride

@helloeveryone906 Жыл бұрын

Pathfinder & Titan is best bang for your bucks.

@sbmabusaeedranashahriar7399 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@boxoffisa 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering, does Nissan sell Amada in US ?

@elizabethmiller7918 2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@darronmorris2683 10 ай бұрын

We purchased a Platinum Pathfinder a few weeks ago, the seats suck with no side bolstering (in comparison to Murano), bottom of the seat doesn't cool right (your back will freeze before it cools your Butt), no anti-freeze in over flow, Shit chunks in the paint...., & Emergency braking does not work when someone walks in front of you or behind you....( this worked great on our 2 year old Platinum Murano) Hello Nissan America NOT happy

@bohan9957 2 жыл бұрын

Thank god Nissan got rid of the CVT. Now I can consider Nissan again.

@dannytu0322 6 ай бұрын

For a model call the “Pathfinder” it sure is very picky with what path you take it on.

@imports4lifetoyotalexus98 2 жыл бұрын

Nissan Pathfinder got Mitsubishi engine and transmission. @Driving Sports TV

@elizabethmiller7918 2 жыл бұрын

Huh? The VQ series engine is as Nissan as it gets. The transmission is licensed from Mercedes.

@smsfsyd 2 жыл бұрын

Does this car have Timing chain or Timing belt?

@Moistnmeaty90 9 ай бұрын

Chain

@1989fed 2 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ, what have they done to the legendary offroader?!

@wildbill23c 2 жыл бұрын

They grannified it like every other old school SUV that used to exist. Using old vehicle names to try and get sales.

@WALLACESHITS Жыл бұрын

Not a "refresh" it's a total redesign

@scottperson9487 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect for taking the kids to school in suburbia.

@wildbill23c 2 жыл бұрын

Which is what they're going to be sold for LOL. They're far from the Pathfinder of the 80's and 90's...these are nothing more than an AWD station wagon.

@scottperson9487 2 жыл бұрын

@@wildbill23c Exactly.!

@twarken5078 2 жыл бұрын

3-year, 36,000ml warranty is not good enough these days unfortunately. Massive deal breaker when compared to similar Kia or Hyundai offerings.

@Cjfv1030 2 жыл бұрын

The second row console is a little wiggly cause it is removable.

@drivingsports 2 жыл бұрын

Which is stated in the video, right after I say it's wiggly.

@Mamo878 2 жыл бұрын

A "Pathfinder" in name only.

@cybernitro4257 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly is not a good crossover, but you hate it a lot in this video.I do not like it compared to the old Pathfinders.At the end it really performed good with the snow tires

@dmcisme1141 2 жыл бұрын

PLZ do a nmaro

@Kiss__Kiss 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased a brand new Pathfinder SE-V6 in 1994. Leather, Fogs, sunroof, heated seats, manual transmission 4x4, it was fully loaded. Although under powered at 150ish HP, it was a tank.. This? Looks like the "Wife" to my '94 Pathfinder LOL 3:40 Now, on to the rest of the video.

@aayonce4 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah we had a '95 pathfinder SE-V6 with gray leather fog lamps as well but I can't say that it had heated seats. Had a sunroof though-- in my family I loved that car I literally grew up in it. Had it all the way until I was in 6th grade I think about 2006

@Kiss__Kiss 2 жыл бұрын

@@aayonce4 Yes, by the manual transmission shifter, and the e-brake. That's where the Heated Seat buttons were, IIRC. Awesome vehicle. Reason for buying it was because I loved the look of the spare tire hanging off the outside.. Made it look boxy and tough. One of the same features I also loved about my past few Isuzu Rodeos.

@aayonce4 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kiss__Kiss oh okay well I only drove it a few times before it was totaled . But yeah i loved the style and I loved the unique door handles in the res lolz

@NameNaameNameeNaamee Жыл бұрын

Plastic: Actually I applaud Nissan for making those trim pieces and buttons matte. That way they look nice and stay nice. Voice commands: worked very nicely for me so far. Then again, I took the 2 minutes to check how this system works (it literally tried to tell you but you interrupted it every time) Lane Assist: You can adjust the sensitivity or turn it off completely if you don't want it Cameras: They "disappeare" because they did come on together with the sonar, hence they stop when the sonar doesn't detect anything. Hit the camera button and they will stay on.

@haze1123 Жыл бұрын

The Telluride looks so much better in every way. This would be a sad third or fourth choice.

@andrewtarek5854 Жыл бұрын

Which is better Nissan pathfinder or Ford explorer?

@drivingsports Жыл бұрын

I’d take the Explorer over the Pathfinder.

@andrewtarek5854 Жыл бұрын

@@drivingsports thank you for your response

@zxcvbnm7020 2 жыл бұрын

Nissan услышьте!!! Омыватель фар в топку вместе с люком! Лошадиных сил 249. ДВС без прямого впрыска (DD). Приборку аналогувую. И будет счастье

@LeoMkII 2 жыл бұрын

With that red I really like it's lines, even if it's just kind of a blob in the front haha the rear looks really good

@rustlesee 2 жыл бұрын

17:40, 7.1 inches? You’re right, this is a crossover. Pathfinder is an interesting name, when it doesn’t have the ground clearance to find a decent path. I mean sedans are in the 6’s. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@ALMX5DP 2 жыл бұрын

Which sedans are you referring to? I looked up both Camry and Legacy and they were both under 6.

@rustlesee 2 жыл бұрын

@@ALMX5DP Mazda6, 6.5. Versa, 6.8. Mirage, 6.3. Legacy, Avalon and Leaf, 5.9 (so close). 🤷🏼‍♂️

@ALMX5DP 2 жыл бұрын

@@rustlesee sounds like there’s a couple, just sounded like you were saying that was the norm. You’re right though it is a crossover, I don’t think it’s pretending to be something it’s not.