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Nissan is readying a very different-looking Pathfinder
The Chinese-market Nissan Pathfinder gets a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and unique sheetmetal.
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About the Nissan Pathfinder
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the R53 MY22 generation, starting from $52,600 MLRP for the ST (2WD) and topping out at $79,100 for the Ti-L (4WD).
There are 7 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The Pathfinder is built in Japan and is available with 3.5L Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 9 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Pathfinder is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Newfound rugged design is a winner
- Loads of features and tech
- Sharper dynamics and refinement are most welcome
Cons
- More expensive than some rivals
- Service costs are dearer than some competitors
- Same engine as its predecessor
Nissan Pathfinder Rating
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Entry-level
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Overall rating
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8.9
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2023 Nissan Pathfinder Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| Ti (4WD) | $69,400 | $69,400 |
| Ti-L (4WD) | $79,100 | $79,100 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Nissan Pathfinder Specs
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2023 Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions
1802mm
1978mm
5004mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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It has 205L of cargo / boot space with all seats up, expanding to 554L with the third row dropped and 782L with the second and third row dropped.
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2023 Nissan Pathfinder Safety Rating
The New Nissan Pathfinder has yet to be tested by ANCAP.
Standard safety equipment on all models includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection and junction assist
- Reverse autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic-sign recognition with over-speed prevention
- Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Nine airbags
- Reversing camera with rear parking sensors
ST-L and up also receive:
- Surround-view camera
- ProPilot (adaptive cruise control + lane centering)
2023 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel Economy
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder uses 10L/100km on the combined cycle in front-wheel drive guise and 10.5L/100km in all-wheel drive models.
It has a 71L fuel tank.
| Nissan Pathfinder | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| ST (2WD) | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 10.0 |
| ST-L (4WD) | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 10.5 |
| Ti (2WD) | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 10.0 |
| Ti (4WD) | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 10.5 |
| Ti-L (4WD) | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 10.5 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Nissan Pathfinder?
| Variant | Engine Type | Month | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST (2WD) | 3.5L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| ST-L (4WD) | 3.5L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| Ti (2WD) | 3.5L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| Ti (4WD) | 3.5L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| Ti (4WD) | 3.5L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| Ti-L (4WD) | 3.5L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| Ti-L (4WD) | 3.5L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
You should service your Pathfinder at your authorised Nissan dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Pathfinder’s warranty.
How does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder drive?
Our expert take on Nissan Pathfinder drivability.
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is powered by a naturally-aspirated 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 202kW of power at 6400rpm and 340Nm of torque at 4800rpm, identical outputs to its predecessor. The old CVT has been scrapped in favour of a nine-speed torque-converter automatic transmission. It’s available with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
2023 Nissan Pathfinder Colours
What colours are available for the Nissan Pathfinder
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is available in the following colours:
- Glacier White
- Scarlet Ember
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Brilliant Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
The Ti and Ti-L are also available in the following two-tone treatments:
- Boulder Grey with black roof
- Scarlet Ember with black roof
- Ivory Pearl with black roof
- Gun Metallic with black roof
2023 Nissan Pathfinder Warranty
Nissan backs its vehicles with a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty and five-years roadside assist.
Service intervals are 12 months or 15,000 kilometres – whichever comes first.
2023 Nissan Pathfinder vs other SUV's to consider
The Nissan Pathfinder's main competitors are listed below. All of these cars are in the SUV category. Click compare to to see a feature list comparison of the Nissan Pathfinder against your chosen competitor.
Nissan Pathfinder FAQs
The cheapest Nissan Pathfinder is the ST (2WD) that starts from $52,600.
The most expensive Nissan Pathfinder is the Ti-L (4WD) that starts from $79,100.
The best towing capacity of a Nissan Pathfinder is 2700Kg offered by the following variants
- ST (2WD)
- ST-L (4WD)
- Ti (2WD)
- Ti (4WD)
- Ti-L (4WD)
The largest Nissan Pathfinder is the ST (2WD) which measures 1978mm wide, 5004mm in length and sits 1802mm tall.
The most powerful Nissan Pathfinder is the ST (2WD) which has 202kW of power from its 3.5L Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Nissan Pathfinder is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Nissan Pathfinder is the ST (2WD) which weighs 2750 kg (kerb weight).
The Nissan Pathfinder uses premium unleaded petrol.