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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,995
Est. $94/mo
$4,152 Below market
RMV: $11,147
Mileage 136,481 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
49 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
ArkLaTex AutoWorld, LLC
Bossier City, LA
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,500
Est. $88/mo
$3,148 Below market
RMV: $9,648
Price Drop, $2,499
Earlier Price: $8,999 (4 Nov 2024)
Mileage 127,630 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
36 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
A&E Auto Center
North Chelmsford, MA
3.0
(Based 31 Review)
(978) 30*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$5,950
Est. $80/mo
$3,517 Below market
RMV: $9,467
Mileage 145,390 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
8 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
Allstar Auto Services LLC
Pensacola, FL
4.0
(Based 414 Review)
(850) 98*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$7,995
Est. $108/mo
$1,332 Below market
RMV: $9,327
Earlier Price: $7,995 (29 Oct 2024)
Mileage 127,869 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
22 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
Preowned Auto Wholesalers LLC
Naugatuck, CT
3.0
(Based 91 Review)
(203) 63*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,700
Est. $90/mo
$1,065 Below market
RMV: $7,765
Price Drop, $800
Earlier Price: $7,500 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 139,915 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
131 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Millenia Autosales
Orlando, FL
4.0
(Based 148 Review)
(713) 58*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$10,690
Est. $145/mo
$1,045 Below market
RMV: $11,735
Mileage 89,682 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
3 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Sanford Honda
Sanford, NC
4.0
(Based 483 Review)
(919) 77*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$10,395
Est. $141/mo
$636 Below market
RMV: $11,031
Price Rise, $400
Earlier Price: $9,995 (14 Oct 2024)
Mileage 98,166 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
39 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Inka Motors NB
New Braunfels, TX
4.0
(Based 105 Review)
(830) 38*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$9,999
Est. $135/mo
$355 Below market
RMV: $10,354
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $10,999 (16 Nov 2024)
Mileage 120,072 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
236 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Curbside Motors 9915
Lakewood, WA
4.0
(Based 902 Review)
(253) 94*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$7,990
Est. $108/mo
$640 Below market
RMV: $8,630
Mileage 170,371 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
2 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Nissan of Gadsden
Gadsden, AL
4.0
(Based 658 Review)
(256) 54*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$7,999
Est. $108/mo
$627 Below market
RMV: $8,626
Mileage 99,950 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
72 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Kaners Motor Sales
Huntingdon Valley, PA
3.0
(Based 33 Review)
(215) 93*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$7,827
Est. $106/mo
$770 Below market
RMV: $8,597
Price Drop, $231
Earlier Price: $8,058 (15 Nov 2024)
Mileage 145,433 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
45 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Country Buick GMC of Leesburg, LLC.
Leesburg, VA
4.0
(Based 381 Review)
(703) 34*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$8,995
Est. $122/mo
$49 Above market
RMV: $8,946
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $9,995 (13 Nov 2024)
Mileage 137,832 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
82 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Deluxe Motors Sac
Sacramento, CA
4.0
(Based 15 Review)
(916) 409*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,899
Est. $93/mo
$211 Below market
RMV: $7,110
Price Drop, $96
Earlier Price: $6,995 (2 Nov 2024)
Mileage 169,182 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
150 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
TT Auto Galleria
Durham, NC
4.0
(Based 21 Review)
(919) 25*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$9,990
Est. $135/mo
$385 Below market
RMV: $10,375
Mileage 122,009 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
23 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Urban Motors Blue
Lakewood, CO
4.0
(Based 107 Review)
(720) 66*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$10,395
Est. $141/mo
$399 Below market
RMV: $10,794
Mileage 101,359 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
19 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
Ful-Line Auto
South Windsor, CT
4.0
(Based 94 Review)
(860) 28*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$7,999
Est. $108/mo
$238 Above market
RMV: $7,761
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $8,499 (17 Sep 2024)
Mileage 141,819 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 3 Owner
218 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Champions Autonation
Sterling, VA
(703) 686*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$9,995
Est. $135/mo
$517 Above market
RMV: $9,478
Earlier Price: $9,995 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 115,123 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
53 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Middle Village Motors
Middle Village, NY
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$8,999
Est. $122/mo
$310 Below market
RMV: $9,309
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $9,499 (8 Nov 2024)
Mileage 112,132 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
21 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
InterAuto
Worcester, MA
4.0
(Based 326 Review)
(508) 92*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$9,950
Est. $135/mo
$57 Above market
RMV: $9,893
Mileage 113,867 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
23 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Sheehy INFINITI of Chantilly
Chantilly, VA
4.0
(Based 597 Review)
(703) 37*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$9,900
Est. $134/mo
$111 Above market
RMV: $9,789
Mileage 118,913 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
32 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Steele Hyundai New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TX
4.0
(Based 1445 Review)
(830) 63*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,942
Est. $94/mo
$187 Below market
RMV: $7,129
Mileage 183,354 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 4 Owner
3 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Premier Nissan Mall of Georgia
Buford, GA
4.0
(Based 2573 Review)
(678) 56*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$10,997
Est. $149/mo
$422 Above market
RMV: $10,575
Mileage 100,896 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
6 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
Select Auto Group
Sheridan, CO
3.0
(Based 306 Review)
(303) 99*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$8,990
Est. $122/mo
$151 Above market
RMV: $8,839
Mileage 131,875 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
53 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
CarLux
Waukegan, IL
4.0
(Based 70 Review)
(847) 99*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,499
Est. $88/mo
$68 Above market
RMV: $6,431
Price Drop, $200
Earlier Price: $6,699 (7 Nov 2024)
Mileage 138,260 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
90 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Texas Perfect Auto
Houston, TX
3.0
(Based 137 Review)
(832) 57*****
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About 2012 Nissan Pathfinder


3.7

Overall Rating

The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is an SUV that stays as true to its sport utility as much as possible. It is based on the same pick-up truck chassis as the Nissan Titan and Armada.

The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is an SUV that stays as true to its sport utility as much as possible. It is based on the same pick-up truck chassis as the Nissan Titan and Armada. And just like more heavy-duty stuff adapting to domestic duties, it finds itself at a tough spot serving regular passenger car duties. This generation has been around since 2005 and has been constantly updated to keep it fresh in terms of technology.

The 2012 Pathfinder is priced at an MSRP of $29,290 and comes with the choice of two very powerful engines. One gets the choice of a 4.0L V-6 engine that produces 266 hp and a 5.6 L V-8 engine that produces 310 hp. It competes against the Toyota Highlander and theHonda Pilot. Let's see how it fares in comparison with the rivals in the segment.

We recommend buying the SV trim of the Pathfinder as it is not only the most popular but also the one that is the most value for money. However, if you look at the optional package list, it is quite short and only includes a sunroof and a rear seat media entertainment system. However, these are both nice updates and recommended as well.

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$9,749
Est. $132/mo
$422 Below market
RMV: $10,171
Price Drop, $250
Earlier Price: $9,999 (13 Nov 2024)
Mileage 98,359 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
23 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Central Florida Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Orlando, FL
4.0
(Based 3607 Review)
(407) 41*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$10,900
Est. $147/mo
$211 Above market
RMV: $10,689
Mileage 80,444 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 4 Owner
67 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
M2 Auto Group
East Brunswick, NJ
3.0
(Based 451 Review)
(732) 33*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$10,488
Est. $142/mo
No Price Analysis
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $11,488 (20 Sep 2024)
Mileage 116,105 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Accident, 2 Owner
85 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Every Day Auto Sales
Shakopee, MN
4.0
(Based 214 Review)
(844) 714*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$7,495
Est. $101/mo
No Price Analysis
Mileage 118,975 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 5 Owner
123 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Best Auto Sales 2
Roanoke, VA
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$8,700
Est. $118/mo
No Price Analysis
Price Drop, $780
Earlier Price: $9,480 (2 Oct 2024)
Mileage 127,069 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
128 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Every Day Auto Sales
Shakopee, MN
4.0
(Based 214 Review)
(844) 714*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,295
Est. $85/mo
No Price Analysis
Price Drop, $300
Earlier Price: $6,595 (13 Nov 2024)
Mileage 139,445 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
44 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Ambar Motors Inc
Doral, FL
4.0
(Based 1391 Review)
(305) 82*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Review


Pros

  • Powerful V-6 and V-8 engines
  • Excellent towing capacity

Cons

  • Engines have very low fuel economy
  • Not as spacious as rivals
  • Significantly less cargo space

The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is an SUV that stays as true to its sport utility as much as possible. It is based on the same pick-up truck chassis as the Nissan Titan and Armada.

Overview


The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is an SUV that stays as true to its sport utility as much as possible. It is based on the same pick-up truck chassis as the Nissan Titan and Armada. And just like more heavy-duty stuff adapting to domestic duties, it finds itself at a tough spot serving regular passenger car duties. This generation has been around since 2005 and has been constantly updated to keep it fresh in terms of technology.

The 2012 Pathfinder is priced at an MSRP of $29,290 and comes with the choice of two very powerful engines. One gets the choice of a 4.0L V-6 engine that produces 266 hp and a 5.6 L V-8 engine that produces 310 hp. It competes against the Toyota Highlander and theHonda Pilot. Let's see how it fares in comparison with the rivals in the segment.

Pricing and Features
6.0/10


The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder range is divided into five trim levels - S, SV, Silver, LE V6, and LE V8, and there is the option between various drivetrains layouts i.e., RWD and AWD. One gets to choose between a 4.0L V-6 engine and a 5.7L V-8 engine producing 266 hp and 310 hp, respectively. And finally, you have a wide range of optional packages that you can choose from. 

Trims

S

SV

Silver

LE V6

LE V8

MSRP

$29,290

$32,640

$36,630

$40,240

-

MSRP (AWD)

$31,290

$34,640

$38,630

$42,440

$43,970

Key Features

16-inch alloy wheels

Adds/ Replaces from S

Adds/ Replaces from SV

Adds/ Replaces from Silver

Adds/ Replaces from LE V6

 

Rear privacy glass

17-inch alloy

Heated mirrors

18-inch alloy wheels

5.6 L V-8

 

Air conditioning

Upgraded cloth upholstery

Body-colored side moldings

Sunroof

Real-time traffic

 

Cruise control

7-inch Color multi-information display

Keyless entry and ignition

Driver seat memory function

Rear-seat entertainment system

 

8-way manually adjustable driver seat

8-way power driver seat, power-adjustable pedals

Leather upholstery

Navigation system with digital music storage

Four-wheel-drive

We Recommend

We recommend buying the SV trim of the Pathfinder as it is not only the most popular but also the one that is the most value for money. However, if you look at the optional package list, it is quite short and only includes a sunroof and a rear seat media entertainment system. However, these are both nice updates and recommended as well.

Engine and Performance
7.0/10


Buyers opting for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder can choose between two very capable engines. The base engine is a 4.0L V-6 engine producing 266 hp @ 5,600 rpm and a torque of 288 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm. The high-end model, the LE V8 comes with the 5.6L V-8 engine that produces 310 hp @ 5,200 rpm and 388 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm. Both these engines are mated to the same 5-speed automatic gearbox.

By default, the Pathfinder comes with a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain, which can be upgraded to an all-wheel-drive with a V6 engine setup, whereas the V8 engine comes with an all-wheel-drive option only. The 2012 Pathfinder RWD itself is quite quick and does the 0-60 MPH run in just 7.8 seconds and goes on to cover the quarter-mile in 16.9 seconds, which makes it pretty quick by any standard.

Model

Nissan Pathfinder

Honda Pilot

Toyota Highlander

MSRP

$29,290

$27,895

$25,855

Engine

4.0 L V-6

3.5 L V-6

2.7L inline-4

Drivetrain

RWD

FWD

FWD

Transmission

5 Speed Automatic

5 Speed Automatic

6-speed automatic

Power

266 hp @ 5600 rpm

250 hp @ 5700 rpm

187 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

288 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

253 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm

186 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm

0-60 (MPH) (seconds)

7.8

6.2

7.1

Quarter Mile (second)

16.9

14.5

15.8

Top Speed

N/A

N/A

N/A

Although the Nissan Pathfinder is more powerful than anything in its class, this remains only on paper. Its rivals have better performance when you check real-world performance for the 0- 60 mph timing. The Honda Pilot is the fastest as it completes the 0-60 mph sprint in 6.2 seconds while completing the quarter-mile in 14.5 seconds. 

Fuel Economy
7.0/10


One would expect the V-8 engine to offer bad fuel efficiency but there are some expectations from V6 to go easy on fuel. However, this is not the case as the V6 only returns 14 MPG within city limits, 20 MPG on the highways, which results in a combined mileage of 17 MPG. Opt for the V8, and things get further worse as these numbers fall to 13 MPG in the city and 18 MPG on the highway. The Pathfinder has a fuel capacity of 21.1 gallons and hence has a decent range of 316 miles in the city and 464 miles on the highway.

Model

Nissan Pathfinder

Honda Pilot

Toyota Highlander

MPG (City)

14

17

20

MPG (Highway)

20

23

27

MPG (Combined)

17

19

22

Range (City/Highway)

316.5/464.2 mi

357.0/483.0 mi

384.0/518.4 mi

Fuel Capacity

21.1 gallons

21 gallons

19.2 gallons

The Toyota Highlander returns the best fuel efficiency figures, finally making us understand why the downsized four-cylinder engine was their weapon of choice. The Honda Pilot on the other hand is a great example of how to balance performance and fuel efficiency. Needless to say, the Nissan Pathfinder has pretty much the worst fuel mileage and cannot even be compared with its competition.

Interior
7.0/10


The Nissan Pathfinder’s interiors have been excellent throughout its production run, and the 2012 model is no different. The seats are big and supportive and can be comfortable on long journeys as well. Material quality is also top-notch throughout.

The ergonomic design is great, the dials are readable, and the controls are easy to use. The SUV can accommodate 7 passengers with ease, and the cargo space is excellent at 79.2 ft.³.

Model

Nissan Pathfinder

Honda Pilot

Toyota Highlander

Seating Capacity

7

8

7

Front Row (Head/Shoulders/Legs) (in)

40.2/ 58.3 /42.4

40.0 / 61.5 /41.4

40.6/ 59.7 /43.2

Second Row (Head/Shoulders/Legs) (in)

39/ 58.4 /34.2

39.8/ 62.2 / 38.5

40.1/ 59.5 / 38.2

Third Row (Head/Shoulders/Legs) (in)

36.7/ 57.1/ 28.1

38.2/ 58.9/ 32.1

36.3/ 55/ 29.9

Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)

79.2 cu.ft

87.0 cu.ft

95.4 cu.ft

In comparison, the Toyota Highlander manages to offer the best headroom in both the first and second row. When comparing the legroom, the space on all three SUVs is similar in the first row, but Nissan fails to compete with the rivals in the second row. The Nissan Pathfinder offers excellent cargo capacity but somehow its modern rivals offer more. The main interior features of the 2012 Pathfinder include:

  • Available cloth or leather seating surfaces
  • Dual automatic climate control
  • Heated front seats
  • Optional Bose audio system
  • DVD entertainment system with the 7-inch color monitor
  • Optional navigation system
  • Optional heated steering wheel

How intuitive is the infotainment system in the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder?

The Nissan Pathfinder has infotainment features that have newly become standard. It has a 7-inch touchscreen display along with very basic features. If you look at the options list, you can get the 10-speaker Bose audio system, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and Bluetooth. The rear-seat entertainment system is also a great option to pick. Few key infotainment features include-

  • Six-speaker stereo with CD player
  • 7-inch Color multi-information display
  • Auxiliary audio jack
  • 6-CD Changer
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Rearview camera
  • Satellite radio

Exterior
8.0/10


The exterior styling of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has been the same for as far as we can remember now and is quickly getting outdated next to much more modern rivals.

The car remains true to its design language that emphasizes functionality, but as we have mentioned before, it finds it hard to fit in a modern landscape. The SUV weighs 4,563 lbs and stands 8.6 inches above the ground.

Model

Nissan Pathfinder

Honda Pilot

Toyota Highlander

Curb Weight (lbs)

4563 lbs

4319 lbs

3845 lbs

Length (in.)

192.3 in

190.9 in

188.4 in

Width (in.)

72.8 in

78.5 in

68.1 in

Height (in.)

72.2 in

71 in

75.2 in

Wheelbase (in.)

112.2 in

109.2 in

109.8 in

Ground Clearance (in.)

8.6 in

8.0 in

8.1 in

The Pathfinder is a huge and heavy car when you compare it to its rivals. It is bigger than its rivals in all aspects except width, where the Honda Pilot is wider by 6 inches. The Pathfinder is the heaviest car among its rivals due to its truck chassis, which really starts making its presence when you drive the SUV. The Toyota Highlander is lighter by almost 700 lbs, which is why we believe it has much higher fuel efficiency. Few standout exterior highlights of the SUV are-

  • 16, 17 or 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Standard power mirrors
  • Optional running boards
  • Optional automatic headlamps
  • Optional heated mirrors
  • Optional sunroof

Safety
9.0/10


Although based on a truck, the Nissan Pathfinder is quite safe. It has scored four stars out of five in the NHTSA crash tests. IIHS has given a rating of ‘Good’ in the frontal-offset and side crash test, while it scores a second-lowest score of ‘Marginal’ in the roof-strength test. It has basic safety features but pretty good and solid build quality. Few salient safety features available with the SUV are-

  • Front seat active head restraints
  • Standard side-impact and full-length side curtain airbags
  • Standard antilock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution
  • Standard electronic stability and traction control
  • Optional rearview camera

Final Verdict


The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is an excellent SUV that comes with two very powerful engines, has a thoughtfully designed interior, easy-to-use infotainment, and is very rugged and functional. However, it has very low fuel efficiency, is cramped for the rear passengers, is very heavy, and has begun to feel outdated in a crowd of crossover SUVs. Even though the SUV still has more than enough practicality to offer, the design, modern tech, and overall aesthetics put it behind the rivals, thus it would be a good idea to give this SUV a pass.