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2025 Nissan Pathfinder review
Nissan has re-introduced cheaper versions of the Pathfinder eight-seat SUV, and the base ST-L may well be the sweet spot of the range.
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James Wong
Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
Nissan Pathfinder
Toyota RAV4
2025 Nissan
Pathfinder
vs
2025 Toyota
RAV4
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
71L
703 to 746 km
55L
259 to 264 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$59,670 - $82,850
$42,260 - $58,360
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Return of ST-L greatly reduces entry price
- Solid space and kit for the money
- Sweet atmo V6 motor
Misses
- Steep $4500 premium for AWD
- Feels dated next to Santa Fe, Sorento
- Sweet V6 gets thirsty in town
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Plenty of interior space
- Cheap servicing
Misses
- Droning petrol engine
- Slow, beeping power tailgate
- Orange highlights aren't for everyone
Colours Available
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
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI-POINT INJECTION | GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3498 | 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 202kW | 160kW - 163kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 340Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 - 4800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 103.4 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
