Nissan Pathfinder Reviews

"...exceptionally smooth-riding without a trace of mushiness on the road, and off-road it's agile and sure-footed."

"All the added power is down in the low to mid-ranges, where it was so desperately needed."

"...so quiet that you can actually listen to the sound system while driving down the road at eighty..."

"[with the new 3.5-liter V6] suddenly we're getting V-8-caliber 0-60 mph time of 9.2 seconds..."

"The Pathfinder has always been a comfortable and attractive truck, but with the new... [240-hp] powerplant, it has become something more - a startlingly powerful, quick performer."

"...The Pathfinder has a relatively low step-in height and feels nimble in city traffic."

"Gearshifts that rival, perhaps surpass, those of the best luxury-car transmissions."

"Quality construction, supportive front seats and useful features make the interior one of the friendliest of any SUV on the market."

"...new full-time four-wheel-drive system... automatically transfers power to the front wheels as the rear wheels begin to slip... [and] provides the Pathfinder with exceptional on-road traction while preserving its off-road capability."

"...why isn't the new model, given its extra oomph, able to tow more? Overheating concerns, we were told."

"Full of people and cargo, the rear suspension finds itself against the stops at almost every bump."

"Tight rear accommodations."

"The four-wheel-drive system remains a weak point. It's part time only."

"Others may be better at one extreme or another, but the Nissan offers the best blend of ride and handling, on road and off."

"...with this Pathfinder - and the new SUVs from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and other luxury makes - the performance of these trucks has suddenly become competitive with conventional automobiles."

"...if you're considering a loaded 4x4 Pathfinder LE... for only a few grand more, the mechanically identical Infiniti QX4 offers a better warranty, a few more luxury items, and better dealership service, including free loaner cars."

"The new engine is spectacular, with incredible power and more spunk and enthusiasm than a high-school cheerleading squad."

"...the Pathfinder's days as an also-ran are over."