7.7
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 Kluger Comparison
Nissan Pathfinder
Toyota Kluger
2024 Nissan
Pathfinder
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2024 Toyota
Kluger
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Nissan Pathfinder ST-L (4WD)
Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
71L
746 km
65L - 68L
364 to 605 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$59,670 - $82,490
$47,650 - $83,535
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Big and comfy for the family
- Punchy, refined turbo four
- Meaningful tech upgrades over GX
Misses
- Hybrid still the way to go
- Interior trimmings are dour
- Rivals offer more for less
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$750)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,400)
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
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 2023 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3498 | 2393 - 3456 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L | 3.5L, 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6 | V6, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 202kW | 142kW - 218kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 340Nm | 242Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4800 | 1700 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 11 - 14.02 | |
