2013 Nissan Pathfinder 0-60 MPH First Drive & Review

[@GearWave]

What is there not to like with a Nissan CVT? They make some of the best in the business.

[@brooksycc7]

For those complaining about the direction the Pathfinder has taken, just look at all of their other models. The Maxima has now become a luxury sedan, Altima has taken over Maxima's old spot as the midsize sedan, Sentra has now taken over Altima's spot. The Pathfinder appeals to the masses for what a car this size would be used for. You want something to go offroad with, now you have the Xterra. I'm sure the Pathfinder could find many paths off road, just not many with boulders.

[@Ryman624]

Just wanted to commend you guys for one of your better reviews in a while. This one was, and im not sure why, more comprehensive and complete

[@kapkap2342]

This is the first drive of the All New 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.

[@santu55ubito]

Yes, Nathan and Roman have criticized for pap review style. I think you get a lot from their drives, and review. It is fun, and I tend to retain the 0 to 60 tests for the cars I am interested in. I think the real world 0 to 60 is very helpful. I am amazed, as is Roman, the slowness of so many vehicles. I want 40 mpg, just not 0 to 60 in 11.5. I have reviewed 0 to 60 in under five, not in my price range.

[@csxdjxmax]

i love the old style pathfinder model such as on the year around 1999~2004. that was the offroad style pathfinder, im driving my 1999 pathtie at 270k and very stable on highway, still going strong and quite!

[@Septimius13]

rom and nate: you opinion of the pathy straying away from its roots and going to the unibody xover design? think the xterra is short lived???

[@AlternativeUses]

This is perfectly fine for people who don't drive off road and don't like minivans... i like it. There's always the xterra for nissan loyalists who want to go off road

[@chrischiang3652]

The nissan pathfinder sl platinum is basically like the base trim of the infiniti jx

[@booksyn]

Nice review. I don't like what they did with the Pathfinder after 2004 anyway so I'm not surprised this was turned into an SUV. The only one's that remain true off-roaders are the Jeep Liberty, Toyota 4Runner and Nissan Xterra, which I hear they are discontinuing. Don't know how true that is but I read that in the comments section on a video review of a new Xterra.

[@acb2439]

Thanks for the review dudes. I'm driving one of the last Pathfinders. A 2011. I like the rugged, boxy look than you very much. It's strong, quick and NEVER fears my aggressive right foot. I'm Leasing it which means when I give this back, the new version is what's waiting for me. Cool bells & whistles but not very happy about the style. Noticed you drove a Black one in your Off-Road test. If I decide to go with the new Pathfinder, it must be in Black. Otherwise, I'm off to the Jeep dealer.

[@wh3yster]

Transmission have same problem of previous models?

[@TheMrcnut]

It's on my short list but like you say 6.5" of ground clearance. Luckily my "offroading" is limited to rough country roads and short grass. AWD in a big car like that is still useful in the snow and rain on tarmac though.

[@singhn77]

Is that a minivan without sliding doors?

[@madpistol]

So what kind of gas mileage does that 14-year-old explorer get? I just looked it up, and for 1998 it gets 14 city and 18 on the highway... and that's on the older, more generous system that overrated gas mileage. The new Pathfinder gets 20 city and 26 on the highway on the newer, more realistic system. The new Pathfinder is also a BIGGER car with more luxury, more technology, higher passenger capacity, and a smaller engine. What were you saying about the difference in engineering?

[@blacuraRL]

You're absolutely right. I couldn't have said it any better. If people want cushy tall wagons and they're willing to pay big bucks for them, then THAT is what will be built.

[@hejmuesli]

Seems like Nissan is putting out interesting cars. The Altima seemed to be nice as well.

[@jasonmangal]

do they still have the armada version 2013

[@firstcobra88]

love the break apart clip of the CVT at the end

[@staryoshi]

I'm more interested in this vehicle than I should be... Nice combination of fuel economy and power, too bad the ground clearance isn't an inch or two greater.

[@somthingjonas]

Looks really good, the front looks too big though almost like the lights and grille should be scaled down to size. The switchgear though looks dated especially just below the nav system. That panoramic sunroof is really awesome good call on that Nissan.

[@94navin]

you have no idea how much i agree with you but most people dont realize its a different transmission because majority just jump in and drive and sell the car at after 5 years.

[@andriynazar8193]

We bought the new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (SL version 45K) in January/13. By now, the SUV broke down 4 times: transmission hose fell off (the car had to be towed), overdrive did not work from the beginning, front lights burnt out, trunk door rubbed paint off the car due to bad alignment. All of these are manufacturing defects. We highly recommend this vehicle if you like to drive dirty service cars or unsuccessfully deal with Nissan Customer Service.

[@interstateB]

Agreed. I previously had an '02 Maxima and '07 Murano, and while the Murano was decent (didn't like the CVT), the Maxima was definitely a beast. Torque steer galore, but I could always see past that. :) Now I have an '05 Titan with the VK56, and it's the same beast but in truck form. I've always been critical of Nissan for their quality falling shy of Toyota and Honda, but they have always been fun vehicles to drive.

[@TheAbsoluteZ33RO]

Plz, make a 2012 4runner video.a good offroading one. thanks!

[@Septimius13]

love the new intro btw

[@TheZxManiac]

Nissan increased their Pathfinder Sales by 300% when releasing this new design. It is unfortunate for those who liked the old model but the new model is a big hit. Meaning, they are not going back. As of matter of fact, I think the other models are in danger as well. Mark my words, the Armada is the next on their hit list in my opinion. I own the 2015 Pathfinder and I would not have it any other way. Is this good for road or dirt riding? You bet! You are planing to haul on weekends? Bang on! However, if you are planing to take this puppy off road, you are better bringing the old Pathfinder along to pull you out of your misery 'cause I doubt you will make it further than 20ft in the woods. The new model marked the end of an era, plain and simple.

[@crontab888]

you guys should so a mash up with accord 2013 crosstour! great vid

[@Friendly0Dan]

I suspect Nissan will sell a lot of these in Canada..

[@WoZIMoo]

Never underestimate the VQ35... never. My '03 Maxima still outpulls most new cars from a dead stop, the torque curve is so flat and meaty even modern V6s have a hard time to keep up.

[@madpistol]

I'm going to take your "answer" to my question with a grain of salt because my old 2003 Ranger didn't even get close to that sort of gas mileage with the same engine. I really tried on that vehicle too, but the gas mileage was abysmal. I have no reason to believe that an SUV based on the same platform got better gas mileage than a compact truck. Keep trying.

[@ParrotsandPotatoes]

Can't wait for the off road part tomorrow.

[@kcm732]

The 4runner better never stop being a truck!

[@leadnsteel]

This is just like the other crossovers. They are all the same now. Even the Jeep Grand Cherokee is now a crossover too with unibody design and independent suspension.

[@StreetersGarage]

5000 Pounds Towing capacity and a CVT? Really, I question how long it would hold up in real world conditions.

[@iownthemountains]

The last of them is the Xterra. Hopefully it stays trucky.

[@HaseoUchiha07]

CVTs are the future of automatic transmissions

[@MrInternetDude]

Can you pls tell me how I can get your job?

[@winson4400]

GREAT VIDEO! MAKE A 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER VS 2012 OR 2013 TOYOTA 4RUNNER MASHUP

[@ThorMaxx]

Its got some hints of Murano in its style....

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Damn that 0-60 was very impressive!

[@thatoneguywithaweirdname4081]

I'm coming to you from eight years later, with a new Pathfinder lul

[@OneOfOne]

call it what it is. the infiniti jx 35 with a different body and last years infiniti switch gear.

[@WannabeSS]

Nissan had to compete with the Explorer, Highlander, Durango, Traverse, etc etc. Something like this was due for them to stay competitive in the marketplace. The old Pathfinder didn't sell... sorry people of youtube, but that is the market. Want to stay in business? Make what the market wants.

[@37mafia1]

Nice mini van

[@boberson33]

it would work out if you live somewhere where there are no highways, no potholes, no mud, no grass or puddles, and silky smooths roads with a top speed of 20

[@88gooniz]

thanks for the review

[@kenzo201093]

20milles in city, and that 0-60 power is amazing, but also I want off road capability, so this is not my ride :(

[@Racin3]

I don't understand why people are so butthurt about CVT....it's a great transmission if you're driving a commuter car every damn day...

[@1guyin10]

Looks like they were looking at a 70's vista cruiser when they designed the thing. Very stationwagonish.

[@slavic982]

But your home is in colorado

[@occckid123]

its there now!

[@tbok75]

Since its based on the JX, id rather spend the extra for that long as it'd perform the same. I just don't like the new look. And that's not even the fact its now a parking-lot-finder. I personally just don't like it. And it scares me how much I'm waiting on a frontier redesign and expecting to be let down.

[@rickslick730]

It went from Path/man finder to soccer mom finder.

[@Japplesnap]

You can't just return a new car like you'd return a pair of jeans. Sorry, but it doesn't work that way. If anything, the guy would have to start the lemon law process (which varies from state to state), but that takes a lot of time and usually includes a lot of aggravation as well.

[@BYLRPhil]

It IS a car. I would NEVER buy this. Love you guys :-)

[@sethn8021]

the rear looks too similar to a toyota sequoia, i see where nissan got this design language.

[@venom5809]

Not a bad vehicle for the money.

[@mlps93]

Looks like the Murano had a mutated offspring

[@Friendly0Dan]

Nissan made the Pathfinder a minivan. Might as well just get rid of the Quest. and you'll know what I mean when you drive it.

[@AmamMcMam]

This looks like a Subaru Forester. I have a 2009 version and I prefer that one waaaaay better.

[@Moyerboy78]

guys quit lamenting about the loss of the pathfinder of yore and buy the Xterra instead, better offroad then the pathfinder of old and much cheaper priced

[@boberson33]

Nice Minivan

[@bmwmsport11]

The pathfinder has turned into a ford flex. Really made for the passengers, not the offroading. I would never buy one of these, since it has a CVT. I think by 2020 Nissan will have CVTs in everything they make. From GTR to sentra.

[@donnad3133]

Yup and the qx50 is sitting on a nissan platform instead of an infiniti platform

[@evanganske9240]

The interior is a sea of tan. It's a Nissan, so it can't be very good. When they were doing the 0-60, I was like "when is it going to shift" later to realize, it was a CVT. . . .

[@Kyzzle112718]

I see why Nissan had to emasculate the Pathfinder. The CVT is good tech, but I fear they are going crazy with it. Nissan needs to limit the CVT to the Altima, Sentra, Rogue, Versa and Murano. If true Nissan customers want sporty they need to be able to look forward to a 7speedAT Maxima, Pathfinder and other rugged sport vehicles. Also Nissan is keeping the Xterra as its off-Road vehicle

[@yamalsb]

R50 and R51 the best!

[@booksyn]

This car is like a 7 passenger Murano

[@killbill555]

it looks like a Lexus RX from the front.

[@b22chris]

basically a minivan

[@MDKN22]

20/26 mpg, hmmmmm, that sounds ok

[@minivanman1356]

i want one sooooooooooooooooo bad

[@tootsiejoon]

Please don't hammer this car by saying it looks like the dodge durango from the side...HELL NO....It does not look anything like durang or any dodge products...No way.

[@13cuttup]

truck needs 2 com back !

[@riederernicholas95]

@illestBadMON I'm not complaining lol I get what you say. ;) but some people like to look big and bad in there tough rugged offroad suv!

[@jezhood4947]

its $8.19 a gallon in the UK, so the mpg sounds shit to me!

[@TooTallTang]

Keep in mind Imperial Gallons are bigger than the American ones, but still.

[@ReligiousShooter]

I'm disappointed in Nathan's shirt.

[@wtrdogg20]

Nissan should changed the name on this car, this is no longer a PathFinder, the only path it finds is to the Mall, the grossery store and the soccer classes for the kids on weekends. This is how a company pussyficates a great Off Roader.

[@nonstopgo14]

Better be improved.My 05 has 125k miles and is falling apart. transmission, radiator, wheel bearings ,fuel sensor, timing chain tensioners. Just paid it off and 9k in repairs. Never again Nissan!!!!

[@fmmnta]

I love it.

[@badrsaleh8077]

its look like Mazda!! so so BAAAD, I LIKE the last Model...

[@thejmcGarage]

I would not call the new Durango manly either.

[@PorscheCayenneLover]

Why did Nissan do this to us?

[@SuperWHIZZO]

Was this a subliminal election broadcast for MITZ HEADROOM i.e.the red nissan on the open road , the blue nissan left in the showroom ????

[@larh0379]

Look a mini van with cvt...

[@didybud101]

kinda looks like a buick enclave

[@thweepz]

not fond of this model. it looks too much like a mini van. 2012 is the latest i would buy

[@IKhanNot]

You deserve it for buying a modern Nissan. CVT sucks and fucked up the performance of every Nissan with it.

[@JAYFROMHARLEM]

The third row is for kids and Nate lol

[@PorscheCayenneLover]

Whilst in real life, I would prefer Olga. When it comes to the Pathfinder, Helga kicks Olga's ass!/

[@TheCatabolicTrex]

If it broke down say, 2 times, you'd turn it in and find another car. Nope you drove it through 2 more breakdowns. I don't think you know anything about cars.

[@karhaulr29]

they dont grow beer there.....lmao!

[@atrak22]

CVT IS GOOD

[@w124126]

i love it

[@hirby53]

I really like itt...

[@SantiagoFigueroaRojo1999]

That's fast :-o

[@jazzdude904]

It seems like they are trying to copy the Toyota Highlander.

[@94navin]

this car look great and is a great car but it not a PATHFINDER

[@Superminuter]

larger Murano.......... Nissan just keeps putting CVT in everything

[@makizee1]

The death of true SUV's..first the Ford Explorer, now the Nissan Pathfinder...maybe we would one day wake up to see the F- 150 become a sissy..

[@MisterPeetBull]

@Numa1EBS yeah that is what the murano is for. This is no longer an suv. there is no sport or utility. Nissan has gone to shit.