Very Good
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 Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
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2025 Nissan
Pathfinder
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2025 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
71L
703 to 746 km
55L - 60L
418 to 534 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$59,670 - $82,850
$43,990 - $73,790
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
- Price cuts improve value
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside rivals
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 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3498 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 202kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | 3900 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 340Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 - 4800 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 80 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
