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2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV

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

$5,300
Est. $71/mo
$3,918 Below market
RMV: $9,218
Mileage 114,000 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 5 Owner
57 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
TCB Auto
Normal, IL
4.0
(Based 108 Review)
(309) 45*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$10,884
Est. $147/mo
$4,069 Below market
RMV: $14,953
Mileage 77,739 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
16 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Tony Nissan
Waipahu, HI
4.0
(Based 941 Review)
(808) 68*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$8,979
Est. $121/mo
$2,717 Below market
RMV: $11,696
Mileage 93,231 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 4 Owner
12 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
Car Bazaar of Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
4.0
(Based 175 Review)
(850) 46*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,995
Est. $94/mo
$2,152 Below market
RMV: $9,147
Price Drop, $904
Earlier Price: $7,899 (18 Nov 2024)
Mileage 121,610 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
299 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
American Customs LLC
Franklin, TN
4.0
(Based 26 Review)
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$7,250
Est. $98/mo
$2,343 Below market
RMV: $9,593
Mileage 124,532 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
4 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
Birmingham Auto Auction
Bessemer, AL
4.0
(Based 545 Review)
(205) 74*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$5,295
Est. $71/mo
$2,084 Below market
RMV: $7,379
Mileage 157,065 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
24 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
Sam Auto Sales Cash Only
Houston, TX
4.0
(Based 20 Review)
(832) 86*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$6,175
Est. $83/mo
$1,690 Below market
RMV: $7,865
Price Drop, $800
Earlier Price: $6,975 (18 Nov 2024)
Mileage 155,663 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
31 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
AUTOREVOLUTION.CLUB
Charlotte, NC
4.0
(Based 177 Review)
(980) 21*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$5,999
Est. $81/mo
$2,059 Below market
RMV: $8,058
Mileage 151,397 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
3 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Carland Auto Sales
Portsmouth, VA
3.0
(Based 217 Review)
(757) 65*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV

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

$6,500
Est. $88/mo
$1,419 Below market
RMV: $7,919
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $6,900 (20 Nov 2024)
Mileage 135,717 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
22 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Somer Auto Group
Princeton, MN
3.0
(Based 71 Review)
(763) 28*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$8,780
Est. $119/mo
$1,645 Below market
RMV: $10,425
Price Drop, $200
Earlier Price: $8,980 (17 Nov 2024)
Mileage 92,158 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
37 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Tech Auto Group
Van Nuys, CA
4.0
(Based 24 Review)
(818) 814*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV

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

$7,500
Est. $101/mo
$588 Below market
RMV: $8,088
Mileage 139,728 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
6 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
Ferguson Superstore
Broken Arrow, OK
4.0
(Based 1693 Review)
(918) 25*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder SV

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

$5,495
Est. $74/mo
$1,552 Below market
RMV: $7,047
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $5,995 (22 Oct 2024)
Mileage 139,518 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
368 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Nationwide Motors
Paterson, NJ
4.0
(Based 209 Review)
(862) 23*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$5,700
Est. $77/mo
$1,143 Below market
RMV: $6,843
Mileage 155,322 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
72 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Auto Auction of Baltimore
Joppa, MD
3.0
(Based 419 Review)
(410) 27*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder SV

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

$6,300
Est. $85/mo
$806 Below market
RMV: $7,106
Mileage 145,460 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
12 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Vuolo Auto Sales
North Haven, CT
4.0
(Based 39 Review)
(203) 78*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$10,900
Est. $147/mo
$1,450 Below market
RMV: $12,350
Price Drop, $1,600
Earlier Price: $12,500 (4 Oct 2024)
Mileage 47,997 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
130 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
M2 Auto Group
East Brunswick, NJ
3.0
(Based 451 Review)
(732) 33*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$6,288
Est. $85/mo
$1,302 Below market
RMV: $7,590
Price Drop, $200
Earlier Price: $6,488 (20 Oct 2024)
Mileage 149,588 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
136 Days in market
BROWN
SUV
V6
Automatic
Sensible Choice Auto Sales
Longwood, FL
4.0
(Based 115 Review)
(407) 58*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder SV

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

$6,995
Est. $94/mo
$1,024 Below market
RMV: $8,019
Price Drop, $300
Earlier Price: $7,295 (9 Oct 2024)
Mileage 131,277 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
648 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
East Coast Autoz
Oaklyn, NJ
3.0
(Based 55 Review)

Vehicle History

  • No accident or damage reported to Carindigo
  • 1st owner drove an estimated 23,150 miles/year
  • 1st owner purchased on 11/04/10 and owned in CA until 09/21/11
  • Last serviced at 108,705 miles in Cherry Hill, NJ on 11/15/19
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(856) 85*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV

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

$9,179
Est. $124/mo
$273 Below market
RMV: $9,452
Price Drop, $374
Earlier Price: $9,553 (14 Nov 2024)
Mileage 87,088 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
9 Days in market
SUV
V6
Automatic
Team Nissan
Manchester, NH
4.0
(Based 1604 Review)
(888) 41*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,899
Est. $93/mo
$780 Below market
RMV: $7,679
Price Drop, $700
Earlier Price: $7,599 (7 Nov 2024)
Mileage 150,251 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
47 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Benicia Elite Auto Group
Benicia, CA
4.0
(Based 19 Review)
(707) 40*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$6,950
Est. $94/mo
$23 Below market
RMV: $6,973
Price Drop, $45
Earlier Price: $6,995 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 149,950 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
130 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
Auto Deal Line
Alpharetta, GA
4.0
(Based 14 Review)
(470) 97*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$7,290
Est. $98/mo
$109 Below market
RMV: $7,399
Price Drop, $200
Earlier Price: $7,490 (22 Oct 2024)
Mileage 140,003 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
46 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Ride Plaza LLC
Loganville, GA
4.0
(Based 2 Review)
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV

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

$6,999
Est. $95/mo
$65 Above market
RMV: $6,934
Price Rise, $1,500
Earlier Price: $5,499 (28 Oct 2024)
Mileage 139,609 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
50 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
West Orange Auto Brokers
Winter Garden, FL
5.0
(Based 43 Review)
(866) 442*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV

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

$5,900
Est. $80/mo
$625 Below market
RMV: $6,525
Price Drop, $800
Earlier Price: $6,700 (11 Jun 2024)
Mileage 177,324 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 5 Owner
187 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
Best Auto Sales 2
Roanoke, VA
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$10,490
Est. $142/mo
$286 Below market
RMV: $10,776
Mileage 90,687 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 3 Owner
196 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Worcester Auto Outlet
Worcester, MA
3.0
(Based 28 Review)
(508) 37*****
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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 SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$8,999
Est. $122/mo
$46 Below market
RMV: $9,045
Mileage 82,548 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
161 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
National Prime Auto Sales
Miami Gardens, FL
5.0
(Based 5 Review)
(754) 704*****
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV

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

$7,995
Est. $108/mo
$412 Below market
RMV: $8,407
Mileage 91,823 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
33 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Yonkers Auto Land
Yonkers, NY
4.0
(Based 629 Review)
(914) 96*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$9,991
Est. $135/mo
$390 Below market
RMV: $10,381
Price Rise, $1,219
Earlier Price: $8,772 (9 Nov 2024)
Mileage 128,780 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
221 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Iowa Auto Exchange
Des Moines, IA
3.0
(Based 63 Review)

Vehicle History

  • No accident or damage reported to Carindigo
  • 1st owner drove an estimated 13,043 miles/year
  • 1st owner purchased on 07/16/13 and owned in TX until 01/20/23
  • Last serviced at 128,229 miles in Rowlett, TX on 01/20/24
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(515) 63*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

$11,995
Est. $162/mo
$390 Below market
RMV: $12,385
Mileage 71,000 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
19 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
European Legend Auto
San Jose, CA
(408) 886*****
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder SV

SV 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

$5,985
Est. $81/mo
$351 Above market
RMV: $5,634
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $6,485 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 231,689 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
85 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Spotless Auto LLC
San Antonio, TX
4.0
(Based 385 Review)
(210) 78*****
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder SV

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

$1,800
Est. $24/mo
No Price Analysis
Mileage 156,481 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
57 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
Suburban Auto Sales LLC
Madison Heights, MI
4.0
(Based 193 Review)
(248) 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.