Nissan Pathfinder 2012–2020 car dimensions: 5008 mm long, 1960 mm wide and 1768 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,898 kg. Braked towing is 2,273 kg.
The base S has standard tri-zone automatic climate control and cruise control with steering-wheel buttons. It uses a 4-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display in the instrument cluster plus a non-touch AM/FM/6-CD audio system with six speakers and aux jack. No central touchscreen, reversing camera or rear parking sensors on S. those start on SV. Higher trims add larger screens and Around View. No Android Auto, Apple CarPlay or other modern driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
Behind the third row you get 453 litres. Fold the second and third rows flat and space opens to 2260 litres. An under-floor bin stays usable even with the third row up.
Maximum braked towing is 2273 kg when properly equipped. The Class III hitch and trailer harness are optional on S (standard on SL and Platinum). An automatic transmission oil cooler is standard across the range.
The cabin seats seven with best-in-class front headroom and legroom plus a flat floor for space. Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard across the generation. Base S uses cloth with 6-way manual driver and 4-way manual passenger seats. Higher grades add 8-way power driver seats with lumbar, leather, heated front seats, heated second-row outboard seats, and heated and cooled front seats. Dual panorama moonroof is optional on upper packages. EZ Flex seating with LATCH AND GLIDE lets the second row tip up for third-row access even with a child seat installed. Independent suspension and dual-flow path shocks deliver a quiet, comfortable ride.
Fuel economy 10.5 city / 7.7 highway / 9.3 combined L/100 km for 2WD. 10.8 / 7.9 / 9.5 for 4WD
73 L fuel tank, regular unleaded recommended
NHTSA overall 4-star rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4). IIHS Good on moderate overlap front, side, and head restraints
Standard safety: Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (dual-stage front, front side-impact, roof curtain airbags for all three rows), VDC, TCS, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist, TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert, LATCH, immobilizer, Brake Override Technology
Engine oil and filter replace every 7,500 miles or 6 months under less severe conditions. spark plugs every 105,000 miles
The 3.5 L V6 with Xtronic CVT is rated 10.5 L/100 km city, 7.7 highway and 9.3 combined on 2WD models, or 10.8 / 7.9 / 9.5 on 4WD. Regular unleaded is specified. The 73 L tank supports the class-leading efficiency claimed for the generation.
Maintenance follows two schedules based on driving conditions. Under less severe use, engine oil and filter are replaced every 7,500 miles or 6 months. Spark plugs are replaced every 105,000 miles. CVT fluid is inspected or changed at longer intervals such as 60,000 miles depending on use. Coolant first replacement is at high mileage.
Standard safety kit includes the Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage fronts, seat-mounted side airbags and roof-mounted curtains covering all three rows, plus VDC, TCS, four-wheel ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist, TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert, LATCH anchors and Brake Override. NHTSA rates the vehicle overall 4 stars. IIHS rates moderate overlap front, side and head restraints Good.
The unibody design and independent suspension make the car easier to live with than the prior body-on-frame Pathfinder. Keep up with the oil, filter and fluid schedule, especially for the CVT. Standard towing capacity is 5,000 lb when properly equipped.
Length 5008 mm, Width 1960 mm, Height 1768 mm, Wheelbase 2900 mm (Pathfinder 2012–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Nissan Canada 2013 Pathfinder Specifications, Turning figure is that sheet’s 38.7 ft curb-to-curb diameter, Nissan Australia release of 31 October 2013 for.