The Nissan Pathfinder’s cabin’s capaciousness is not its only takeaway; the upmarket aura and plushness that surrounds the cabin make an alluring case in the SUV’s favor. The use of wooden accents through the dashboard and on the central console adds to the visual appeal. The access to all necessary features is in the vicinity of both the driver and the passenger allowing for practicality and innate usability.
The seats on offer with the Nissan Pathfinder grant ample space, even for the third-row occupants. It has a total seating capacity of seven passengers. The seats are appropriately placed and allow for aplomb viewing angles and visibility. The ride quality like every other aspect is class-leading and is supple and nimble in its approach. However, its handling capabilities do feel underwhelming and are a letdown. In terms of cargo capacity, the Pathfinder’s maximum trunk volume of 79.8 cubic feet is adequate to carry around a bicycle for your adventure trips, yet is the smallest in the segment.
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Model
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Nissan Pathfinder
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Honda Pilot
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Mazda CX-9
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Seating Capacity
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7
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8
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7
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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41.1/60.7/42.3
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39.3/61.5/41.4
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39.6/59.4/40.9
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Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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39.4/60.4/41.7
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39.8/62.2/38.5
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39/58.7/39.8
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Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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36.5/57.1/30.7
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38.2/58.9/32.1
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39/56.9/32.4
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Cargo Capacity to 3rd seat (cu.-ft)
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16.1
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18
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17.2
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Cargo Capacity to 2nd seat (cu.-ft)
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42.4
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47.7
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48.3
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Cargo Capacity to 1st seat (cu.-ft)
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79.8
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87
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100.7
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In comparison, while the Mazda CX-9 can seat seven passengers as the Pathfinder, the Honda Pilot has a maximum occupancy of eight. While the front and middle seat occupants have higher space and legroom available in the Pathfinder, the Pilot and CX-9’s rear-seat is compatible with almost every passenger. In terms of cargo capacity, the Mazda CX-9 has the highest trunk volume of 100.7 cubic feet followed by the Honda Pilot that has 87 cubic feet of storage space.
Some salient interior features include:
- Steering Mounted Controls
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Interior Air Filtration
- Heated Mirrors
- Keyless Entry
- Cargo Package
How intuitive is the Nissan Pathfinder’s infotainment system?
The Nissan Pathfinder’s infotainment may not be heavily equipped from its base variant, but even its basic functionalities are usable and intuitive. As standard, the Pathfinder comes equipped with a six-speaker sound system and features like AM/FM stereo and CD changer.
From the SV trim, a 7-inch display screen becomes a standard inclusion and gets connected to the rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, and USB connection. A premium sound system is made available at the user’s disposal only with the top-of-the-line trim. Some other infotainment features include:
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Player
- MP3 Player
- AM/FM Stereo
- Bose Premium Sound System (available with the Platinum trim only)
