My husband just purchased this vehicle and honestly I have no negative towards it coming from a girl that drove a 2004 Ford explorer this feels like luxury compared to what I came from so I'm extremely pleased 😀
I have a 2017 I bought earlier this year. I have kids going to college and needed something efficient that was good for long trips, could haul large loads, and had room for the whole family! Nissan simply outdid everything else in my price range. So far, I love it. The CVT takes some getting used to, the infotainment could be better, and mine is an S so it's missing some of the safety goodies I would have preferred. However, the infotainment was more than competitive with used crossovers in the price range, better than most, and I had had an accident, and didn't have unlimited time to shop for cars. Most reviewer attack the Pathfinder over the driving dynamics and the fact that the first 3 years, the CVTs had a lot of problems. Now, I admit, the CVT gave me pause, and I bought an extended warranty because of it. But, since 2017, reliability of the CVT is on a par with many other manufacturers and nothing I drove delivered any sportier a driving experience since at their heart, these are all family trucksters and not sport sedans! I've discovered the last couple days that even with all season tires, the Pathfinder is a beast in the snow! It has handled slick roads and cold temperatures with ease! I've been surprised. This is my first awd, I've had 4x4 trucks before, usually with all terrain tires, and how well it handles snow has blown me away! Also, as you point out the Pathfinder has a big, easy to use third row. I have a 10 year old who has to ride back there regularly. Many of the most popular competitors lost to it on this point. Too many of them feature a third row that anyone over 5 is not going to be happy with, even on short trips. You are right, the Pathfinder is a great value and should not be overlooked. And when the new one rolls out, the ones like you are test driving will be a steal on the used market!
You're right, of course, that the Pathfinder is "overlooked" by reviewers and self-styled enthusiasts. And it's obviously in dire need of a generational upgrade. On most counts it's a mid-pack 3 row SUV. And its 6000 lb towing capacity is a significant upgrade over virtually every other 3 row crossover other than the Dodge Durango (up to 8700 lbs) and to a lesser extent some models of the Jeep Grand Cherokee (6200 lbs). It's even more than the highest towing capacity in the Ford Explorer lineup (5600 lbs), a serious deficiency for the Ford considering that the 2020 model shifted to RWD biased platform that should have increased its towing capacity significantly. Unfortunately, most drivers don't tow heavy loads and two other factors seriously impact its appeal. The absence of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto is a huge disadvantage especially in view of the fact that an embedded navigation system in an AWD version can be had only on the SL trims and above with MSRP's over $40,000. Further, Nissan's commitment to a CVT throughout improves gas mileage to a slight extent but in a vehicle weighing more than 2.5 tons it's a serious liability. And while Nissan pioneered the CVT in their vehicles, most reviewers agree that its objectionable droning behavior has been surpassed by CVT's from other manufacturers. In such a large vehicle it's especially annoying. The news isn't all bad, though. In 2019 Nissan sold over 65,000 Pathfinders, a figure that was almost flat compared to its 2018 sales and more than twice as many as Mazda's CX-9, a three row SUV that reviewers have loved ever since its introduction. And in the especially challenging first quarter of 2020 the Pathfinder was the only one of the top ten selling 3 row SUV's to improve its sales compared to the first quarter of 2019 (18,000 sales). The Nissan Murano also increased its sales by a whopping 34% compared to the previous year suggesting that the relative bright spot came from substantial discounts on both models in Nissan showrooms.
Also important, the R52 Pathfinder continues to outsell the truck based R51 it replaced. Despite "enthusiasts" screaming it needs to come back, Nissan has no incentive to go back to a truck based ride. The new one debuts in January. I'd live to see a red setup like Ford, and I expect a 9 speed will replace the cvt. I've also heard the new motor from the Frontier may be in it!
@@anthonyharipersaud6862 Idk, it looks more in proportion with the Murano. Even some exterior design cues look similar to the Murano. The Rogue is a little smaller than the QX50.
@Dennis Tortora have had no problems. 30,000+ miles for personal and job use. No negatives thus far. We do have a 2016 Rogue that has reached 125,000 miles with no problems either. I'm sold on Nissan
I own a 2017 Pathfinder, and it has been pretty faithfully the past years. Not going to keep it long after warranty runs out. Cant wait to trade it in for a Grand Highlander.
I did compare to Subaru Ascent, Pilot ...last year and this one has much better value, therefor I bought mine last year !( Black SL Rock Creek) So far has 20,000 milliage with many long road trips.....Love It!
people want all the style and features.. this is easily one of the best value buys with the insane incentives Nissan dealerships are giving out right now- it's functional and affordable, a low-ego car. go get your aux cord or connect with bluetooth; android auto is nice but is it really that important?
Very comparable to the highlander. I wish I had waited for the captians seats. Suspension in the front is not very good. But we did tow out small camper with it and it did alright compared to others similar.
The Nissan Pathfinder was once a quality vehicle that was quite popular. That was back in the 80s and 90s. I can't say as much about the current Pathfinder.
Rust finder 🤣but i guess its ok if your looking for a car that easy to modify at least it looks like it i haven’t yet gotten my hands on one so I wouldn’t know.
YOu mentioned nothing about the 2020's "hesitation" from zero/dead stop for about a second. It can be dangerous from takeoff onto or crossing a highway. Don't why it is that way seeing it may not have an "economy" mode for quick takeoffs.
Hey I'm pale too Incase some stream goers are offened. You know the hands of one of us to them then to those ones eventually leading to death. Karen makes you one of us they go not really one of us your cult is sick 🤢 quit applying this stream to them.
Would never do a CVT it's a killer not to mention the reliability issues that come with it if Nissan would just bite the bullet n drop CVTs all together its been a sore spot for them over a decade
@superfuresh no their part owner of the company that makes those horrible CVTs so it would take them having to walk away from a piss poor investment plus the gas numbers really don't change all that much when u have a CVT
I don’t know why anyone would buy this. There are just too many options that are better. This crossover is so ugly low and bulbous! Outdated and the CVT doesn’t help!
The New Nissan Pathfinders are UGLY as fuck! They look like a Van now. I have a 2010 Pathfinder and its got that Rugged SUV look. I sure hope they change the looks of it soon!
