/ (min cost $ 0 ) or signup to continue reading Nissan has overhauled almost its entire SUV range over the past few years, after letting some models wither on the vine. The was the most neglected. The previous generation was launched in Australia in 2013, but the current model didn't arrive here until late in 2022.
It rides on a revised version of the old car's platform, and continues to be built in the US. It's been developed primarily for the North American market, and goes up against other North America-focused crossovers like the and . The and are Nissan's volume-selling crossovers in Australia, with the entry and flagship models of the brand's SUV lineup being considerably less popular.
The poor Pathfinder has been hamstrung by supply issues, which led to Nissan removing more than half of its lineup and leaving only the two most expensive – and, apparently, most popular – variants: the all-wheel drive Ti and Ti-L. Nissan's flagship SUV therefore has one hand tied behind its back, with only a single V6 engine, no optional hybrid or diesel powertrains, and no price-leader front-wheel drive model. That helps explain why its sales are well below those of rivals like the and Palisade, and Toyota Kluger – should it be on your consideration list? The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder lineup consists of two variants, both with standard all-wheel drive.
The Pathfinder's interior will be familiar if you've sat in an X-Trail, with lots of common switchgear and a strong family resemblanc.