

Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

For more information about the Pathfinder's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS) websites. A semi-autonomous driving mode that Nissan calls ProPilot Assist is standard on SV, SL, and Platinum trims.
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Nissan has integrated storage cubbies throughout the cabin, including a large bin below the center console that's accessible by the driver or front-seat passenger. Three rows of seating can accommodate up to eight riders, but buyers can choose to swap the standard second-row bench seat for captain's chairs-a desirable feature in a family crossover-that reduce capacity to seven. The Pathfinder sports a modern and trucklike interior design with comfortable front seats and well-placed controls. For more information about the Pathfinder's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. On our 75-mph highway fuel economy test, our all-wheel-drive test vehicle beat its EPA rating and returned 28 mpg.

Upgrading to the all-wheel-drive system also adds a set of seven drive modes, including off-road-focused Sand and Mud/Rut model. Front-wheel drive is standard but all trims can be equipped with all-wheel drive. The V-6 makes 284 horsepower in most models but is cranked up to 295 in the Rock Creek trim. While the Pathfinder retains the 3.5-liter V-6 from the previous-generation model, it drops the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) in favor of a new nine-speed automatic. That package also includes all the items needed to unlock the Pathfinder's 6000-pound towing capacity. Adding the SL Premium package for $2900 makes the Pathfinder downright luxurious with 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a Bose stereo system, heated rear seats, and wireless smartphone charging.

Stepping up from the SV adds the larger 9.0-inch infotainment system, a 360-degree camera system, and wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity. Although Nissan is equipping the S and SV Pathfinders with desirable driver-assistance features, we'd recommend going for the more expensive SL trim if it fits your budget.
