The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder interior has a maximum passenger capacity of 7, and thus outlasts Jeep Cherokee Laredo. However, Chevrolet Traverse LS and Honda Pilot LX offer seating for 8 people. The overall fit and finish levels of the interior feel superb and there is no lack of comfort from the well-cushioned seats.
The front seats are quite comfortable for long trips while the rear seats are quite comfortable too. The Nissan Pathfinder provides the best-in-class spacing for the front row passengers, while the third-row seats are a bit cramped for adults but should be adequate for children.Â
| Model |
Nissan Pathfinder S |
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo |
Honda Pilot LX |
Chevrolet Traverse LS |
| Passenger capacity |
7 |
5 |
8 |
8 |
| Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
42.2/60.7/42.3 |
39.9/58.7/40.3 |
40.1/62/40.9 |
40.4/61.50/41.30 |
| Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
39.4/60.4/41.7 |
39.2/58.0/38.6 |
40.2/62/38.4 |
39.40/61.0/36.80 |
| Third (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
36.5/57.1/30.7 |
N/A |
38.9/57.6/31.9 |
37.8/57.5/33.20 |
All the vehicles in this comparison provide considerable spacing to all the passengers. The Honda Pilot provides a comparatively lesser shoulder room at the front and the rear. Apart from that, all the vehicles get a well-designed interior that feels comfortable and uses high-quality materials. Here are a few of the interior features that are available with the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder:
- Spacious seating
- Standard cloth upholstery
- First and second-row leather seating [Optional]
- Power-adjustable front seats [Optional]
- Heated steering wheel [Optional]
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Infotainment System
Each trim of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder comes equipped with a standard infotainment system with an 8-inch display. The system is intuitive to use and offers swiping as well as pinch zooming features. A 6-speaker audio system along with Bluetooth support and a single USB port are also available on the lower trims. The top Platinum trim gets a 13-speaker Bose Premium Audio system.
Unfortunately, there is no support for Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Nonetheless, the infotainment system provides support for voice command recognition and hands-free text messaging. Moreover, there are physical knobs for controlling climate, volume, and radio. Standard infotainment system features available in the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder are:
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Player
- HD Radio
- MP3 Player
- Rear Seat Audio Controls (Optional)
- Satellite Radio
- 13-speaker Bose premium sound system
- Entertainment System (Optional)
- Smart Device Integration
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Cargo Capacity
The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder offers a decent cargo capacity of 16 cu.ft behind the third row. While it may not be the best, with the third-row seats folded, the cargo volume improves to 47 cu.ft. which is much more practical to carry cargo. If we fold the second-row seats as well, the cargo capacity further increases to 79.8 cu.ft. The Jeep Grand Cherokee provides the lowest cargo volume in this comparison.
| Model |
Nissan Pathfinder S |
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo |
Honda Pilot LX |
Chevrolet Traverse LS |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft.3) |
16.0 |
N/A |
16.5 |
24.4 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft.3) |
47.0 |
36.3 |
46.8 |
70.3 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft.3) |
79.8 |
68.3 |
83.9 |
116.3 |
 The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse offers the best-in-class cargo capacity of 24.4 cu.ft behind the third row, while the Honda Pilot is close to the Nissan Pathfinder in terms of the third-row cargo capacity. The Chevy Traverse also provides a maximum cargo capacity of 116.3 cu.ft with all the rear seats folded. No other vehicle comes close to the Traverse in this case.Â
