Pathfinder Ti – Nissan Pathfinder has been a bot of a chameleon over the years, changing to suit market tastes between rugged 4WD, to soft road SUV and now sitting somewhere between. 
We drove the mid spec Ti model last week.
The Pathfinder is a large seven seat SUV that caters to a larger family. It has modern rugged styling and a well laid interior.
With a 3.5L V6 petrol engine and nine speed automatic transmission, there is adequate performance but it’s a little thirsty. Towing is relatively good for the class as is off road capability.
The AWD version adds mud and sand modes to the terrain drive modes.
Standard Pathfinder features include 10 itch central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity, heated front seats, 8-inch HUD, a 10 inch driver instrument cluster.
The Ti model comes with some appreciated features like heated rear outer seats, wireless smartphone charging pad and additional USB charging port for the third row of seats.
It also comes with the Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety suite.
The Pathfinder Ti sits in a competitive segment and is priced from around $70,000 plus the usual costs.
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More Pathfinder Ti Details
Base Model ST
- 10” TFT Advanced Drive-Assist® Display
- 8” Head-Up Display
- 10” touchscreen with navigation, inbuilt Android Auto™ and wireless Apple CarPlay®
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Heated front seats
- Tri-zone air conditioning
- Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety suite including Predictive Forward Collision Warning with Junction Assist and Emergency Braking (calibrated for pedestrians and cyclists), Driver Attention Alert, Blind Spot Warning and Intervention, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and back-up collision intervention, Intelligent Cruise Control with adjustable speed limiter, Traffic Sign Recognition with overspeed prevention
ST-L adds:
- Digital Around View Monitor with moving object detection
- ProPILOT “semi-autonomous driving assistance”
- Mud and Sand Terrain modes for 4WD models
- Hill Descent Control (4WD only)
- Power tailgate operation
- Roof rails
- Remote-engine start for cabin pre-cooling or heating
Ti adds:
- Heated rear seats
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- Additional USB charging outlet for third row of seats
What is Good?
- Extremely comfortable and quiet inside
- Good road manners
- Captain chair option
What is not so Good?
- Petrol can be thirsty.
- AWD not 4WD
- No hybrid version
Some other Nissan Pathfinder articles
- Nissan Pathfinder TI-L AWD SUV 2023 Review
- 2023 Nissan Pathfinder 2023 model update
- Nissan Pathfinder re-enters the SUV market after two years
- 2023 Nissan Pathfinder all new 2023 model released
- Nissan Pathfinder 2022 Model news
- all-new Nissan Pathfinder to arrive in Australian showrooms in 2022
Also look at:
Large Luxury AWD SUVs are popular and expensive. The Pathfinder is on the larger end of the segment.
Buyers could look at the Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-9, Toyota Kluger,
Some final thoughts
The all-new Pathfinder was worth the wait.
Think of it more as a capable AWD SUV rather than a true 4WD. It has a sophisticated drive mode select that has different terrain functionality, but the ground clearance will be a limiting factor.
As a family wagon for snow trips its excellent. It will also tow more than almost everything else in the class and that’s handy.
Nissan Pathfinder | |
Model | Pathfinder Ti MY 2023 |
| Model Price | $71,490 MLP* |
| Engine | 3.5 Litre V6 Petrol |
| Drivetrain | 9 Speed automatic and 4WD |
| Power | 202kW @ 6400rpm |
| Torque | 340Nm @ 4800rpm |
| Safety | Five Star ANCAP |
| 0-100kmh / Top Speed | N/A |
| CO2 Emissions | 245 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 10.5 l/100km combined cycle |
| Range (WLTP) / ADR | 877km |
| Economy on test | 12.8L/100k |
| Servicing | capped price for the first six services |
| Warranty | 5-Year Unlimited Kilometre |
| Roadside Assist | 5Yr 24-Hour Roadside Assistance |
*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)
Overall Rating | 83/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 |
| Comfort | 8 |
| Equipment | 8 |
| Performance | 8 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 8 |
| Fit for Purpose | 8 |
| AWD / Towing* | 9 (4/5 AWD – 5/5) |
| Technology/connectivity | 8 |
| Value for Money | 8 |
*Towing and AWD capability is measured against similar vehicles in the same class.
Dimensions | |
| Overall Length | 5004mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900mm |
| Width | 1978mm |
| Height | 1798mm |
| Wheels | 20×8.0 Alloy |
| Tyres | 255/50 R20 |
| Max ground clearance | Up to 179mm |
| Wading Depth | TBA |
| Approach | TBA |
| Rampover | TBA |
| Departure angle | TBA |
| Turning Circle KTK | 11.8m |
| Boot Min | 205Lmm |
| Boot Max | 782mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2083kg |
| Payload (kg) | 667kg |
| GVM (kg) | 2750kg |
| GCM | 5450kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2700kg |
| Tow Ball rating | 270kg |
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Summary
The all-new Pathfinder was worth the wait.
Think of it more as a capable AWD SUV rather than a true 4WD. It has a sophisticated drive mode select that has different terrain functionality, but the ground clearance will be a limiting factor.
As a family wagon for snow trips its excellent. It will also tow more than almost everything else in the class and that’s handy.
