Overall, the features are plentiful but with an as-tested price of $46,160 I expect a higher degree of luxury.
#2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER ANDROID#
The infotainment lacks Siri Eyes Free, Apple Car Play and Android Auto. The plebeian leather, fake looking wood grain and the far too familiar Nissan switchgear don’t infect 2017. But for a Platinum-level model, the look and feel of the interior just isn’t up to snuff with a general aura of passé mixed with a lack of detail. It plays bigger on the inside than its outward appearance suggests. Grocery bag hooks, tie down cleats and underfloor storage add to the smartness.
Quiet and comfy for up to 7 passengers, the Pathfinder has the goods for the rough and tumble world of family hauling duty, including easy reconfiguring of the seats and cargo area. The rear also includes auto climate control, heated seats and a dual panorama moonroof, all standard. Equipped with the optional Family Entertainment Package, you get DVD though no Blu-ray playback and 1 additional USB port. Split the difference with those in the way back and everyone gets enough space. These split fold seats also slide and recline, a key attribute for times when those in the 3 rd row need more leg room. But it’s this retuned electric assist steering that puts a wet blanket on the driving experience, creating a detached, artificial feel.įrom a family perspective, the 2 nd and 3 rd rows work quite well with the passengers’ side cable of sliding forward without first having to remove a child seat. And the continuously variable transmission, or CVT if you will, is a silent powertrain partner that doesn’t get in the way. I’ve embarrassingly squealed them a few times without trying. The new direct injected engine is a powerhouse, easily capable of overwhelming the front tires. Non Platinum trims gain an additional 1 mpg from the V6 keeping it right in step with the Honda Pilot. It can now tow 6,000 pounds and despite the power boost from 260 to 284 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque to 259, gas mileage remains the same for this king-of-the-hill Platinum 4WD trim, rated at 21mpg in combined driving.
#2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER DRIVER#
The 2017 Pathfinder’s advanced driver assistance technology includes new Forward Emergency Braking and Intelligent Cruise Control while Moving Object Detection has been added to the Around View® Monitor…one of my favorite features when maneuvering in tight quarters. And following the industry trend, there’s a new motion-activated liftgate that works with a wave of your foot. The Drive Assist Display features additional information, though still no digital speedometer and the voice recognition has been enhanced. Convenience and connectivity upgrades include small items such as redesigned cupholders capable of accommodating mug handles, an illuminated front storage bin and 2 USB ports inside the console. To reinvigorate interest, Nissan has imbued it with a bolder front end design, a significantly revised 3.5-liter engine and a tautening of its springs and shocks. Built upon a front-drive unibody chassis it shares with its upscale cousin the Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder sales have dipped this year at a time when SUV purchases are flourishing once again. The Pathfinder made the transition from stout 4X4 to family-friendly 3-row in 2013. Nissan’s given their venerable Pathfinder a thorough makeover for the 2017 model year, highlighted by a more powerful engine, a dynamically retuned suspension and a host of convenience upgrades.
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