Road Test: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan delivers a rugged, but more civilized Pathfinder for 2013. MotorWeek's John Davis has the road test review.

[jeepthing]

This is pretty much how its been for 30 years. Allows us to have the commentary while getting constant visuals of the vehicle.

[noriceformeplz]

RIP to the real Pathfinder, this is a waterdowned soccer mobile. Best Pathfinder chassis was the original that shared the D21 chassis, ain't none since been as reliable and capable.

[carmel]

Motor Trend magazine gave the Pathfinder the "Mallfinder" name. However, they were pretty impressed and it had some off-road capability, but night like before. Want a Nissan offroader, try the Xterra (if it's there) or the Armada, but you'll take a fuel hit...

I think Nissan is going for the 2 big Kahunas in the three row crossover market -- Toyota Highlander and Chevy Traverse.

[Sanpedranoazul]

The old one had more character I think, this design is too mainstream

[WhiteTRVWD]

100% agree. I went from a 1998 4Runner to a 2003 Highlander then to a 2003 4Runner. My 2003 4Runner feels like you're in a Lexus (Which you in a way are since the GX is based off the 4Runner) If you were to close your eyes and not know you're in a SUV, it would feel like you're in a much more expensive, more luxury aimed car. I wouldn't take the body on frame construction for Unibody for anything. Oh, and power delivery is amazing for a Body on frame SUV w/ tons of offroad capability.

[edwardgoniee]

im getting this car! superb reviews like alway

[jeepthing]

Sorry Nissan, you went soft when you shouldn't have. The only reason anyone really bought the prior generation is because of the few who still enjoy a body on frame SUV with a conventional 4x4 system. (like myself). Now its just a large crossover with too much competition. Conventional SUVs are vanishing from the market, leaving a few like the Tahoe/Yukon, 4Runner, Wrangler, & Expedition to choose.

[knack]

88 mph? Why didn't it go back to 1985?

[syd_luna]

Thank the suburban soccer moms who gave Nissan the idea to gut the Pathfinder name. SMH...

[Accrd]

Meh, id buy the murano or rogue if i needed a mall finder.

[lexusfan]

weird..why is John not driving but commenting?? weird..he never drives the car. someone else is driving the car. he only comments.

[dnorman]

Awww, Nissan... what did you do?!?!?!

[seinsmeld]

Why the helmet? Have you watched top gear and or fifth gear?

[sidindubai]

@Billy Sou you r so right, even the dodge durango competes better with the real SUV name

[jhajj]

Why can't Nissan bring some Diesel engine options here in North America from its Europe or Asian offerings. I would love to own an Nissan Pathfinder or Pajero in 2500 cc Turbo Diesel with Intercooler and Def.

[jfs]

They should of just shrunked the Pathfinder closer to Xterra size & the kept the traditional SUV design.

[Dankcatvacs]

it looks nice but the name, pathfinder....
this car will be finding no paths,
should have been named stanza

[sidindubai]

@BarackMcBush56 that was a good one :)

[Lambofo]

I hate body on frame. This is much better.

[natasham]

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, the 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