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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL
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Certified 2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$7,995
Est. $108/mo
$4,230 Below market
RMV: $12,225
Mileage 49,280 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
4 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Rockaway Nissan
Inwood, NY
4.0
(Based 2170 Review)
(516) 23*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$4,995
Est. $67/mo
$3,026 Below market
RMV: $8,021
Mileage 153,400 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
12 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Angelo's Auto Sales
Lowellville, OH
4.0
(Based 96 Review)
(330) 30*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$8,500
Est. $115/mo
$1,817 Below market
RMV: $10,317
Price Drop, $95
Earlier Price: $8,595 (14 Nov 2024)
Mileage 94,045 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 1 Owner
235 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Roadmaster Auto Sales Inc.
Chicago, IL
3.0
(Based 163 Review)
(773) 47*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$7,355
Est. $99/mo
$1,458 Below market
RMV: $8,813
Price Drop, $600
Earlier Price: $7,955 (12 Oct 2024)
Mileage 105,000 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
75 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Lake Auto Sales, LLC
Hartville, OH
3.0
(Based 70 Review)
(330) 70*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,980
Est. $94/mo
$1,606 Below market
RMV: $8,586
Price Drop, $10
Earlier Price: $6,990 (6 Nov 2024)
Mileage 127,999 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 3 Owner
49 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Star Motors LLC
Alpharetta, GA
3.0
(Based 142 Review)
(678) 76*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$7,996
Est. $108/mo
$832 Below market
RMV: $8,828
Mileage 117,898 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
21 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Auto Union Inc-Smyrna
Smyrna, TN
4.0
(Based 166 Review)
(615) 22*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$9,995
Est. $135/mo
$1,077 Below market
RMV: $11,072
Mileage 81,408 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
62 Days in market
BROWN
SUV
V6
Automatic
Deluxe Motors Sac
Sacramento, CA
4.0
(Based 15 Review)
(916) 409*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$6,995
Est. $94/mo
$577 Below market
RMV: $7,572
Mileage 135,550 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
42 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Big Mike Auto Sales LLC
Lincoln Park, MI
3.0
(Based 20 Review)
(313) 751*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$7,995
Est. $108/mo
$910 Below market
RMV: $8,905
Mileage 128,358 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
22 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Coastal Automotive
Virginia Beach, VA
3.0
(Based 56 Review)
(757) 42*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$7,990
Est. $108/mo
$383 Below market
RMV: $8,373
Mileage 116,164 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
7 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Prime Auto Imports
Riverdale, NJ
4.0
(Based 82 Review)
(973) 49*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$5,900
Est. $80/mo
$1,204 Below market
RMV: $7,104
Mileage 160,573 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
25 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Waukegan Auto Auction
Waukegan, IL
4.0
(Based 731 Review)
(847) 78*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$7,995
Est. $108/mo
$1,051 Below market
RMV: $9,046
Mileage 126,181 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
3 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Circle Auto Center
Colorado Springs, CO
3.0
(Based 72 Review)
(719) 31*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$5,495
Est. $74/mo
$709 Below market
RMV: $6,204
Price Drop, $705
Earlier Price: $6,200 (27 Aug 2024)
Mileage 171,714 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
259 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
AutoHouse LLC
Tampa, FL
4.0
(Based 89 Review)
(813) 76*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$7,499
Est. $101/mo
$1,269 Below market
RMV: $8,768
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $7,999 (8 Nov 2024)
Mileage 124,217 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 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 SL

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

$7,992
Est. $108/mo
$973 Below market
RMV: $8,965
Price Drop, $1,005
Earlier Price: $8,997 (10 Oct 2024)
Mileage 136,332 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
278 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
USA Auto And Truck
Chicago, IL
4.0
(Based 152 Review)
(773) 94*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$7,998
Est. $108/mo
$410 Below market
RMV: $8,408
Mileage 124,001 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
8 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Golling FIAT Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Bloomfield Hills, MI
4.0
(Based 4099 Review)
(248) 33*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$7,995
Est. $108/mo
$665 Below market
RMV: $8,660
Mileage 121,562 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
109 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Mayan Auto Sales Inc
NJ,  0
5.0
(Based 66 Review)
(877) 835*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,599
Est. $89/mo
$207 Below market
RMV: $6,806
Mileage 156,383 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
78 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Preferable Auto LLC
Houston, TX
4.0
(Based 21 Review)
(832) 30*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$9,991
Est. $135/mo
$750 Below market
RMV: $10,741
Price Drop, $700
Earlier Price: $10,691 (17 Nov 2024)
Mileage 82,652 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
20 Days in market
BROWN
SUV
V6
Automatic
North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TX
4.0
(Based 769 Review)
(956) 24*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$5,400
Est. $73/mo
$970 Below market
RMV: $6,370
Mileage 175,891 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
95 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Royal City Auto Sales
Martinsville, VA
3.0
(Based 39 Review)
(276) 33*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$10,299
Est. $139/mo
$568 Below market
RMV: $10,867
Price Drop, $600
Earlier Price: $10,899 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 89,818 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
31 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
EchoPark Automotive - Dallas
Grand Prairie, TX
4.0
(Based 9416 Review)
(972) 73*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$7,500
Est. $101/mo
$694 Below market
RMV: $8,194
Mileage 153,344 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
3 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Grubbs Acura of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
4.0
(Based 432 Review)
(539) 22*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$8,995
Est. $122/mo
$74 Below market
RMV: $9,069
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $9,995 (5 Nov 2024)
Mileage 114,884 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
102 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Main Street Auto
Vallejo, CA
4.0
(Based 125 Review)
(707) 65*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$8,215
Est. $111/mo
$15 Below market
RMV: $8,230
Price Drop, $780
Earlier Price: $8,995 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 146,392 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
24 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Greensboro Nissan
Greensboro, NC
4.0
(Based 4189 Review)
(336) 29*****
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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 SL

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

$9,500
Est. $128/mo
$229 Above market
RMV: $9,271
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $10,000 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 131,547 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
11 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
Robert DeNooyer Chevrolet
Holland, MI
4.0
(Based 1323 Review)
(616) 83*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,995
Est. $94/mo
$176 Above market
RMV: $6,819
Price Rise, $2,020
Earlier Price: $4,975 (17 Nov 2024)
Mileage 151,995 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
197 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
United Landing Group
Canyon Country, CA
(866) 649*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

$7,495
Est. $101/mo
No Price Analysis
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $7,995 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 127,509 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
29 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Weinle Auto Sales East
Cincinnati, OH
4.0
(Based 106 Review)
(513) 94*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,522
Est. $88/mo
No Price Analysis
Price Drop, $3,336
Earlier Price: $9,858 (14 Nov 2024)
Mileage 99,455 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
96 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
35 Motors
Alvin, TX
4.0
(Based 17 Review)
(281) 24*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$4,500
Est. $61/mo
No Price Analysis
Mileage 133,890 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 4 Owner
53 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
Central FL Motors
Orlando, FL
3.0
(Based 82 Review)
(407) 60*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL

SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$7,795
Est. $105/mo
No Price Analysis
Mileage 15,929 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
2351 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
East Coast Auto Source
Bedford, VA
4.0
(Based 330 Review)
(540) 58*****
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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.