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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$6,995
Est. $94/mo
$2,521 Below market
RMV: $9,516
Mileage 94,467 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
46 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Jerry's Auto Sales
Staten Island, NY
4.0
(Based 33 Review)
(718) 81*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver edition
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$6,955
Est. $94/mo
$854 Below market
RMV: $7,809
Mileage 149,000 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
12 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Lake Auto Sales, LLC
Hartville, OH
3.0
(Based 70 Review)
(330) 70*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$6,495
Est. $88/mo
$1,306 Below market
RMV: $7,801
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $6,895 (9 Nov 2024)
Mileage 148,866 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
52 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
2EZ Auto Sales
Indianapolis, IN
4.0
(Based 197 Review)
(317) 74*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$4,800
Est. $65/mo
$1,127 Below market
RMV: $5,927
Price Drop, $700
Earlier Price: $5,500 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 170,400 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 4 Owner
4 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Plus Auto Sales Corp.
Hollywood, FL
3.0
(Based 40 Review)
(305) 21*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$7,999
Est. $108/mo
$823 Below market
RMV: $8,822
Mileage 131,523 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
12 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
United Automotive LLC
Conway, SC
4.0
(Based 49 Review)
(843) 34*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$5,995
Est. $81/mo
$758 Below market
RMV: $6,753
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $6,995 (10 Nov 2024)
Mileage 158,644 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
25 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Wayne Akers Ford Inc.
Lake Worth, FL
4.0
(Based 2326 Review)
(561) 58*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$6,500
Est. $88/mo
$398 Below market
RMV: $6,898
Price Drop, $495
Earlier Price: $6,995 (13 Sep 2024)
Mileage 155,688 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Accident, 3 Owner
157 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
AutoHouse LLC
Tampa, FL
4.0
(Based 89 Review)
(813) 76*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$8,500
Est. $115/mo
$138 Below market
RMV: $8,638
Price Drop, $800
Earlier Price: $9,300 (31 Jul 2024)
Mileage 113,046 mi.
Home Delivery
6 Owner
114 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Birmingham Auto Auction
Bessemer, AL
4.0
(Based 545 Review)
(205) 74*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$8,500
Est. $115/mo
$367 Below market
RMV: $8,867
Mileage 141,000 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
50 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Olympia Motor Car Company Inc.
Troy, NY
4.0
(Based 78 Review)
(518) 808*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$7,995
Est. $108/mo
$52 Below market
RMV: $8,047
Mileage 152,652 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
47 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Route 111 Auto Sales
Hampstead, NH
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$9,200
Est. $124/mo
$68 Below market
RMV: $9,268
Price Drop, $700
Earlier Price: $9,900 (13 Nov 2024)
Mileage 124,151 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
17 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Mathews Nissan
Clarksville, TN
4.0
(Based 1638 Review)
(931) 55*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$7,777
Est. $105/mo
$256 Above market
RMV: $7,521
Price Drop, $213
Earlier Price: $7,990 (5 Sep 2024)
Mileage 136,097 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
327 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Best Choice Auto Sales
Sayreville, NJ
3.0
(Based 81 Review)
(732) 25*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$6,995
Est. $94/mo
$86 Above market
RMV: $6,909
Mileage 147,485 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 5 Owner
6 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Drive Time LLC
NJ,  0
4.0
(Based 71 Review)
(201) 740*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$7,500
Est. $101/mo
$119 Above market
RMV: $7,381
Mileage 165,212 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 5 Owner
80 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
Leudys Used Cars
Kansas City, MO
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$8,648
Est. $117/mo
$497 Above market
RMV: $8,151
Price Drop, $358
Earlier Price: $9,006 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 134,839 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
30 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
Mike Castrucci Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Sales
Cincinnati, OH
4.0
(Based 173 Review)
(513) 57*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$8,998
Est. $122/mo
$207 Below market
RMV: $9,205
Mileage 116,972 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
6 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Ricart Buick GMC Chevrolet
Columbus, OH
4.0
(Based 1901 Review)
(614) 88*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$9,995
Est. $135/mo
$752 Above market
RMV: $9,243
Mileage 90,152 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
16 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
Easy Credit of Jersey LLC
Little Ferry, NJ
4.0
(Based 170 Review)
(973) 94*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$9,580
Est. $130/mo
$1,063 Above market
RMV: $8,517
Price Rise, $400
Earlier Price: $9,180 (8 Jul 2024)
Mileage 163,634 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
315 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Stargate Auto Sales LLC
Murfreesboro, TN
3.0
(Based 56 Review)
(615) 62*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$8,495
Est. $115/mo
$672 Above market
RMV: $7,823
Price Drop, $1,500
Earlier Price: $9,995 (18 Nov 2024)
Mileage 129,157 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 1 Owner
95 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Omaha Motors LLC
San Bernardino, CA

Vehicle History

  • Accident reported: minor damage
  • Driven an estimated 10,938 miles/year.
  • Purchased on 10/31/12 and owned in KS until 08/18/24
  • Last serviced at 127,749 miles in San Leandro, CA on 06/13/24
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$11,437
Est. $155/mo
$402 Above market
RMV: $11,035
Earlier Price: $11,437 (12 Nov 2024)
Mileage 104,373 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
17 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Ray Skillman Ford
Greenwood, IN
4.0
(Based 1924 Review)
(317) 74*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$7,992
Est. $108/mo
$525 Above market
RMV: $7,467
Mileage 151,686 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
2 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
AutoNation Ford Amherst
Amherst, OH
4.0
(Based 1525 Review)
(440) 29*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$7,999
Est. $108/mo
$1,224 Above market
RMV: $6,775
Price Drop, $100
Earlier Price: $8,099 (22 Oct 2024)
Mileage 181,240 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
114 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
HarrogateAuto.com
Harrogate, TN

Vehicle History

  • Accident reported
  • 1st owner drove an estimated 15,220 miles/year
  • 1st owner purchased on 02/21/12 and owned in NJ until 09/05/14
  • Last serviced at 175,100 miles in Harrisonburg, VA on 08/31/23
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$11,999
Est. $162/mo
$2,419 Above market
RMV: $9,580
Mileage 99,421 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
242 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
My Auto Inc
Huntington Station, NY
3.0
(Based 56 Review)
(631) 42*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$12,799
Est. $173/mo
$2,449 Above market
RMV: $10,350
Mileage 82,000 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Landes Family Auto Sales
Attleboro, MA
4.0
(Based 98 Review)
(508) 76*****
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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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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$12,999
Est. $176/mo
$1,791 Above market
RMV: $11,208
Mileage 80,750 mi.
Home Delivery
5 Owner
144 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
My Auto Inc
Huntington Station, NY
3.0
(Based 56 Review)
(631) 42*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$9,995
Est. $135/mo
$2,836 Above market
RMV: $7,159
Mileage 160,230 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
324 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Mira Auto Sales North
Dayton, OH
3.0
(Based 28 Review)
(937) 71*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$9,995
Est. $135/mo
No Price Analysis
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $11,995 (30 Jul 2024)
Mileage 104,594 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Accident, 4 Owner
479 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Extreme Auto Plaza
Des Moines, IA
3.0
(Based 111 Review)
(515) 26*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$14,495
Est. $196/mo
No Price Analysis
Mileage 76,310 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 4 Owner
57 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Regal Motors
Houma, LA
3.0
(Based 64 Review)
(985) 87*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver edition

Silver Edition 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$6,490
Est. $88/mo
No Price Analysis
Price Rise, $41
Earlier Price: $6,449 (17 Nov 2024)
Mileage 92,023 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
66 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Trade Lane Motors
Houston, TX
4.0
(Based 179 Review)
(281) 54*****
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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.