What is the Pathfinder?
The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder is a capable midsize three-row SUV. It sits in between the slightly smaller Nissan Murano and the larger Nissan Armada. The Pathfinder competes with popular three-row SUVs such as the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot and Volkswagen Atlas. This current-generation Pathfinder was introduced for the 2022 model year. Our editors give high marks for its improved styling, comfortable ride and one of the highest towing capacities in its class.
In 2023, the Pathfinder received a couple minor changes. An off-road-ready Rock Creek trim was introduced and the midlevel SL trim received wireless smartphone charging as a standard feature. Since the Pathfinder so recently had a redesign, we don't expect any significant changes for the 2024 model year.
Despite the upgrades that this new-generation Pathfinder has brought, it still trails the pack. Other midsize three-row SUVs such as the Telluride, Hyundai Palisade and Pilot have all scored higher in our instrumented testing.