Overview
The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SUV fares well in the midsize SUV segment. Adding $6,090 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Pathfinder Hybrid hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $35,300 and is offered in 3 trims, reaching a price of MSRP $44,550 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a new supercharged 2.5L inline-4 supported by a 144-volt electric system. Mated to a continuously variable transmission, it makes 250 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 22 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 26 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Pathfinder hybrid remains at par with the gasoline variant, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds. Nissan offers the same 7 colors for the Pathfinder hybrid. The Pathfinder Hybrid mainly competes against the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the smaller Lexus RX 450h Hybrid SUV.
