2018 Nissan Pathfinder Review

We go for a drive in the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum.
Support us on Patreon: / thestraightpipes
Subscribe! www.youtube.com...
Facebook! / thestraightpipes
Add us on Instagram and Snapchat @TheStraightPipes

[@WAYTOOCOMPLICATED]

You know reviewers are good when you watch even if you have absolutely no interest in the car 😂

[@RadekPogoda]

TOOCOMPLICATEDGUYS - same here :) It is even more crazy for me as this big pile of... Nissan is not even on offer in Europe :)

[@butt5810]

Lol me

[@WAYTOOCOMPLICATED]

Radoslaw Pogoda Ha! that’s why it didn’t even look vaguely familiar ! 😂

[@ZappsMusic]

That is exactly how I feel

[@smej257]

this guy gets it, i watch these clips for Yuri and Jacob -- the cars are just a bonus :D

[@aeperformance48]

Feels like I'm watching Motor Trend but without the stupid script. Well done

[@theblackbayexplorer5026]

StraightPipes >>> Motor Trend

[@bldr28]

eating sour satan's children >>>>>>> motor trend

[@MBisFrenchy]

So much better than current motor trend

[@silverioarroyo5968]

MBisFrenchy motortrend used to be good but now I can't even watch it.

[@MBisFrenchy]

Silverio Arroyo I completely agree.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I love how all cars get the same quality of review thats awesome!

[@VehicleVirals]

As always, a great review. Plenty of personality from both of you to keep my attention throughout the entire video.

[@TheStraightPipes]

What do you think about the Pathfinder? Good value? Also thanks to our early video access Patreon supporters Michael H, Quin S, Jack A, Sean R, Amin F, Oliver U, Arthur E, David C, Israel C, Madison K, Vinay B, Luke M, De Kun L, James M, Paul B, Julian M, Graeme P, Ethan L, Charles E, Pavo B, Harper C, LeaseCosts Canada, Ryan D, Stephen Y, Edgarson R, Ryan J, Curtis K, Kevin D, Robert P, Tony B, Ben M, Allen G, Andrew R, Nick L, S N, Joe, Waleed M, Hyogo M, Omar, J, Paul B, Matt W, Bill B! Check out the cool rewards at www.patreon.com/thestraightpipes

[@omarjimenez9027]

TheStraightPipes yeah!!!! Keep up the good work!

[@tredfxman]

@ 10:35 But.. "The map sux! It looks like something out of Sim City for Super Nintendo....". - EPIC !!! ;)

[@mattwright5887]

Is there another Matt W? Cause I’m Matt W also!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Matt Wright Are you also an early video supporter on Patreon?

[@mattwright5887]

No. I haven't been able to support you on Patreon which is why I'm confused.

[@raadyusuf6763]

I love how you keep your videos unbiased. It makes it more informative to watch.

[@blairr89]

You only have 139K subs! You guys do it better than anyone else. With KBB just below you. Just a matter of time before you guys explode. Happy your Canadian too :)

[@e1337prodigy]

I agree, they deserve more. Love there reviews, just unfortunately a lot of the cars I'm not interested in; SUV's, estates etc.

[@kevinwolf9849]

They've come a long way, a year later and now they're over 500k sub's

[@jbet.]

Now 1.19M yay

[@OmarFaruk-i9]

Now 1.2M

[@CyclonesWorld]

Picked up a shirt a week ago. High quality, soft fabric. Worth it for sure!

[@patthi84]

Though you people review world’s boring car, I will watch it without miss. Because you #straightpipes is amazing I would never miss

[@daveseyeball]

Smokey & The Bandit......”Gimme a diablo sandwich, a Dr. Pepper & make it quick”.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

I think Rex summed it up perfectly. He stayed in the car ONLY as long as he had to and not one second longer.

[@harrismi7]

I relate to Rex's feelings for this vehicle. You want to look inside to check it out because you're curious. You may even get in to get a closer look but then you decide it's not for you. Also thumbs up for the Smokey and the Bandit movie! My favorite movie when I was a kid.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Hahahah

[@Vogue2010]

@@TheStraightPipesI am really waiting for a 2022 pathfinder review guys yalls are some good people at reviews and arent boring i need to tell my dad the features of the 2022 pathfinder yall MAKE A REVIEW BOYS! keep the epicness up my guys

[@GaryKetchum808]

This design of the front looks really nice. It’s gonna age well.

[@fjneela82]

I own 2006 Altima 3.5 SE sedan which performs like 350z coupe. VQ35De is most robust V6 engine best in class. I've 2018 Pathfinder with CVT that is very reactive V6 again feels like more torque on highways whenever I need. CVT is overall with no jerk/feels silky smooth in pathfinder never feel any hesitations.

[@allenmadathil4513]

I honestly don’t care much about some of the cars y’all review. I’ll involuntarily click on the video cus y’all are that entertaining haha

[@GuilleSanchez.answers]

I'm always happy to see tests of vehicles that are in the values that regular people will consider spending to get them.

[@mrdragancelan]

Yuri, the way you used the word "extra" about the buttons for the gauge cluster brightness brought me back to my high school days in Scarborough (literally a decade ago). Thank you for the brief trip down memory lane.

[@ProjectAchieva]

Good you mention merch! I ordered a shirt on March 30th! Great review! Keep up the good work!

[@garthhowe297]

"Nissan" is pronounced "Dat-Sun" :)

[@anthonyharipersaud6862]

so, is Infiniti pronounced Nissan?

[@MrInternFTL]

???

[@garthhowe297]

@@MrInternFTL All Nissan vehicles sold in North America, were originally marketed as Datsun ... until the late 1980's. Apparently they brought the Datsun name back in some world markets.

[@JK7521]

Never thought i would enjoy an suv review...until i found you

[@craigrussell3331]

We purchased the Pathfinder in July of 2013. Within 10 days of purchase, we experienced our first CVT shudder during low speed acceleration. A week later, we had our brand new Pathfinder’s CVT completely replaced. A year later, the car would randomly not start. Over five months, we had the car towed to the dealership five times. The first four times, the problem would not replicate itself. The service department changed the brake switch. Then blamed our iPhones for interfering with the FOB signal. Then they changed out the 1800$ main computer module. Finally, the problem re-surfaced at the dealership after the fifth tow and they discovered a short in the Starter. Three recalls later for various issues we finally had enough with the vehicle and Neese-Anne when our rear stationary moon roof started leaking (no damage to the roof). Will never buy another car from this company.

[@MacaroniTony5]

"If you like Coke more than you do Pepsi, unsubscribe!" LOL, you guys are hilarious!

[@stevey500]

Why complain about the CVT? It's not a common failure on this model with adequate cooling and you've ALWAYS got the right gear when cruising through the mountains. I think it's nice, responsive, does what it's supposed to.

[@OuijTube]

Shoutout to Yuri for being honest about Minivan Lyfe. If the minivan is the right tool for the job-get the minivan.

[@carlallen5235]

Years ago when kids were 8 & 12 years old, got a Mini Van To take the family & kids too the Beach ⛱️ & Park their Grown now! But could do the same thing with the Nissan Pathfinder! That's why they are so popular in any models, Toyota, Chevy, Dodge, Nissan Lexus, Cadillac Just what You want folks 😂😂👍

[@modmatt1]

If buying new, I'd go for the Toyota 4Runner as it will hold it's value at an insane level and they run 4Eva. If buying used, this will be a better choice from a cost perspective since it loses value much faster, so used prices are much more affordable (US). Great review guys. You are getting better and better- finally subscribed.

[@alfa3410]

My Dad bought the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder two months ago and It's actually pretty decent.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Afaaq Siddiqui so comfy

[@jonlosito2004]

@@YuriTereshyn 0MG!!! Its you!! I saw your old snowboarding video!

[@gorilavlogs58]

This should be like a version of top gear, but just reviewing cars, if I want to see a car review, I come here, nowhere else. These are reviews with comedy and I love watching them. Good job guys!!!

[@gorilavlogs58]

And by the way Yuri, if you are doing the editing. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 it’s great!!!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks! We both do all of the filming and editing

[@TaijiArban]

you, matt maran, and redline reviews are my fav

[@CyberDocUSA]

That steering wheel mess looks like enough of a distraction to cause accidents. Great review as always, guys. My two favorite Canadians on KZbin!

[@tkargacin]

S/O to Canada! You two are excellent for repping Canada and showing what cars you like here. From Calgary Alberta (not my choice ok), can't stop watching this. Also make a short sleeve button up merch with little Plymouth prowlers. Straight pipes exclusive shirt

[@debbiep99]

We got one 4 years ago and love it. It feels like I'm in a tank when driving. Test drove some of the newer vehicles this past weekend and they feel like I'm in flimsy nothing vehicles. The things these guys are complaining about make me roll my eyes.

[@Shankovich]

I'm an engineer at a very high ranking aircraft company and I'll just spill the beans here: a lot of engineers end up having to also code interfaces (something that should be done by programmers, there is a difference), and a shocking amount of engineers are terrible at writing code. I'm not surprised by the laggy meters, I'm sure it was some dude who got it as a side task.

[@TheStraightPipes]

That's really funny and sad

[@anassuyyagh7399]

That interior is horrendous! The buttons are a big parts bin mess. Small details like those memory seat controls are hideous, why did they make them slanted, AND slant the text as well! The steering wheel controls are as much of an afterthought as the centre brake light of a modern G-Wagon( see Doug's video). The centre controls are too complicated and there are too many buttons arranged in what felt like an ergonomic crisis. There is a total of 8 knobs. 8 KNOBS! Why?? This interior is really outdated, Nissan simply MUST redesign this thing. Great video guys, keep it up 😍💝

[@IvanBosnjak89]

Yup, I'll even watch a review of a two-story duplex like this because you guys are so awesome. Keep it up fellow Canucks!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Two story duplex review coming this month. Lincoln Navigator Extended

[@IvanBosnjak89]

Hah, my God. Did you need a boat license for that one?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Boat jokes are definitely in the video

[@IvanBosnjak89]

Legend.

[@pnwautocar5291]

That license plate idea is genius!

[@StangBang35]

Nice to see Nissan is making a AWD minivan to complete with the Sienna...

[@jayflyxx]

I agree with Yuri on the front license plate, I wish we could ould do the same in America!! I like the looks of the Platinum Pathfinder but it’s spotty reliability and outdated bits mentioned make it a deal breaker!

[@WhisperingWebs]

Hard choice between pepsi and coke but I'll have to say coke. Love your reviews btw, stumbled upon your 4runner video the other day and now I can't stop watching

[@TheStraightPipes]

Awesome thanks

[@sandorski56]

Easy choice, Coke, always.....

[@javierE186]

I came back from my vacation just to see this masterpiece. God this channel is awesome...on that note...PEPSI!!!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Right on

[@Avin252]

Nissan used to make such great cars, now days they're just 'another manufacturer' minus the GTR. Their product placement and offering is generally second best and not to mention the CVT in a lot of their cars. I used to have a old Pulsar N16 (not sure what's it called in North America) and the old Pathfinder which were great cars that handled well and were cheap to run!

[@darcygoesfast]

Visor Test? Check. Box test? Check. Rex? Check. Let's add a Launch test. I'd like to hear all your reviews with you guys caning the engine at high RPM- no matter the vehicle. Thanks for another entertaining review, despite that I just don't care for this class of vehicle. like, at all.

[@asamyers4572]

The thing about the infotainment is that this is the old version. Nissan’s new version like in the Maxima, Murano and the (I’m pretty sure) new Altima is much better. Once this has a full redesign and not just a mid cycle refresh, the infotainment will be replaced.

[@RobletoYT]

This should be a body-on-frame SUV and compete with the 4RUNNER like it always has in the past. I own a 1995 and a 2008 Pathfinder. I love this vehicle but this generation of the Pathfinder isn’t living up to its name. I’m glad they redesigned the grill and front end of this gen, however.

[@nikhilnadasan6028]

Its really hard to believe its a 2018 model. With the infortainment and layout of the dash and steering wheel i honestly thought that you guys are reviewing and older car. Nissan has potential though hope they change the obvious stuff that needs to be changed in 2018

[@panzer_TZ]

The interior is so dated it's cringeworthy. I can't believe people are buying this in 2018. I also don't understand why Nissan won't take the gorgeous interior of the Maxima and put it into their other cars, but I guess they are separate design teams.

[@fcg243]

ezekiel1hen my 2014 PF Platinum is exactly the same inside. I agree, this looks dated and I don’t myself trading mines for a 2018 ever, they are essentially the same except with new headlights on the new model.

[@theblackbayexplorer5026]

agreed. 51k is robbery for this tech

[@JohnFingal]

Ok guys, first of all: you guys are hilarious, I'm in stitches trying to watch this amazing review; second: I love the content and most importantly its' delivery; and third: shout out to ONT! Take one off-road!

[@darrylbun4409]

Can you do a review of the Nissan Murano? Also, great review! Loving the videos!

[@e70_x5_guy4]

I love this car. It’s so comfy

[@DELOS13]

You guys should so a review on the Mazda CX9. You guys would love it!!! Top trim of of course

[@HariHullur]

Great review as usual guys! My request for the next Nissan: the Qashqai. Thinking of buying one in a couple months so I’d love to see what you guys think of it. Ps, I think Rex and I need to be best friends.

[@XanthanGgum]

370z Nismo next! Thanks guys awesome review!

[@nessuno5403]

Good idea!

[@mov744]

Yuri gets me. Minivan > Three Row SUVs always!

[@revnto7k]

"It's our first Nissan" ends video with a 300ZX... haha ... Great vid as always. I used to love the Pathfinder back in the 90s, this new one is just not the same anymore.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Our first new Nissan 😉

[@MrOttawajeff]

Loving the channel guys. Well said with the front plate rant, but as an FYI, I’ve been running with no front plate for 3 years and never had an issue.

[@vsuai2]

Nice review! But i hope you can seat in the back to give more information about the second row seats..

[@Dmocification]

5k video likes and Yuri straight pipes his Honda Element!!!!

[@Briguy1027]

Jakub is correct in how he pronounces Nissan. Japanese vowel sounds are similar to Spanish. Also I think Nissan hasn't updated this car in a while -- just refreshes. I think that slanted center gauge is probably because it's a smaller screen. The infotainment weaknesses also seem to be due to lack of an full update as well.

[@minionz46]

The 370Z has a 3.7L engine not a 3.5, its's pronounced Zee, Yuri says Nissan weird and Canada is part of America which is not a country. Who's dead wrong? Just messin' with you guys. Love the videos. I even watch when I have no interest in the car you're reviewing. Keep it coming.

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

We don't have front license plate here in QC but they cancel the customize name plate 😢 you guy can, we can't

[@theosteenfamley]

I love my 2018 Nissan pathfinder. Carry on you guys.

[@paulkempf6976]

I had one of the most unpleasant back seat experiences ever in the second row of the Pathfinder used as the shuttle vehicle by my local dealer. Very low seat cushion with limited leg room. I couldn't wait to move to the front passenger seat and it made me wonder how a design could be this bad. My much maligned Tribeca was limo-like in comparison.

[@Rambo-r9g]

Watching from Pakistan,u guys are doing great with reviews.

[@tjdlghkd]

Great review as always! Too bad the new pathfinder looks so outdated it looks like it was released in 2008...

[@rduppydup]

Try for the GT-R next time!

[@rduppydup]

You guys might have to do a whole pitch just like for the Veloster N, but maybe y'all will get lucky! 😂

[@TheStraightPipes]

Haha we'll be sure to ask. If they know you want us to review it maybe it'll help. No pitch, it's not a one off pre production! 🙂

[@GriffinWiebel]

Rex test the best test. Overall, the infotainment seems to sum up the entire car, the "good attempt" car.

[@ashman0071]

you guys know you're 'almost' funnier than those guys in 'Strange Brew' eh ........... subscribed and binge watched most of your videos in 2 nights - keep the laughs coming......

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks

[@CosmicNewbie]

What's up with the CVT hate ? Why would you want a transmission originally designed for infinite gear ratios keeping the engine at peak power, attempt to emulate the inefficiencies (finite gearing) it is trying to eliminate ?

[@josech]

Forget the boxes, the 4Runner is a real body on frame SUV.

[@v6teen]

About the visor test, I think there is much more cost involved to put small plastic extenders inside the visor compare to visor sliding on its own rod.

[@TheStraightPipes]

They should spend their money better if that's the case

[@v6teen]

TheStraightPipes I agree too, they wasted much money and achieved nothing

[@ezra8422]

I love coke compared to pepsi but I won't unsubscribe.... Another great review guys.... Keep it up....

[@tredfxman]

@ 10:35 But.. "The map sux! It looks like something out of Sim City for Super Nintendo....". - EPIC !!! ;)

[@JaZoN_XD]

That intro was straight fire.

[@mcdonalds4399]

Nice review but, I'd like to see one on the 2018 Nissan Rogue..

[@jeremyyeater]

The stash is back!!

[@Kered-9]

The Qashqai has sliding sun visors! I actually love CVT engines.

[@777lukasz9]

Its CVT because of CAFE Standards, at least in the US/CANADA markets.

[@number7redking]

Have a 2013 Pathfinder SL AWD and love it. Like you guys said it is very comfortable. Waiting for the warranty to finish so I can upgrade to a high end Infotainment system. The only issue was the CVT giving out at 90k, but was replaced by Nissan - the main cause (from a friend who was a Nissan Mechanic) is during freight transportation the chain made grooves from the constant rocking back and forth and prematurely wore out the pulley and belts. Because it's has a high towing capacity, he said my new CVT should last more than 400k.

[@argeldelacruz9545]

Did your transmission last? Do you do transmission fluid and filter changes?

[@MrAngelzer0]

Screen is angled to prevent glare. The top portion has more overhang. There is a method to every madness.

[@cruelkitti]

I have no interest in car reviews beyond the extreeeemely rare occasion that I have need for it (like, this might be the 3rd time I've ever needed one) but you guys are great. Subbed.

[@jfcastaneda]

PEPSI FOREVER!

[@RadojeTosic97]

Whats the music from the beginning? It sounds so familiar.

[@prahalove1488]

BTW when do you guys do real review of Veloster N? There is one KZbinr in Korea who just reviewed Veloster N couple of days ago. I think you guys deserve to do that for the first time in North America.

[@TheStraightPipes]

First in the world!

[@johnmchaggis69]

I drive an 02' pathfinder SE, in the same color even, and i love it.

[@Moisi547]

That closing or opening trunk is actually one of the slowest in the class. Over all good car.

[@Trades46]

For the record, it is pronounced "Knee San" - Jacob has it down properly. The way Yuri calls it is sounds like "Nii-San" which means "brother" which is used by Japanese in a cutesy manner. As for the Pathfinder, the older one was terrible - I used to call it "Mallfinder" once it lost the body-on-frame structure. Overall it is a pretty good family car - the fact the loaded version undercuts the Pilot, Highlander & Explorer is great. As for next Nissan to test, find a 2018 Leaf. Yes I know, but I enjoyed your e-Golf & Focus Electric test.

[@ChinoGreen]

Y’all have to think that if they made it faster than what it already is this jawn will flip. I have the 2014 4cyl supercharged hybrid SL & this jawn is scary.

[@davidtvbox4767]

5:39 What a cute dog! Please make a review of the dog.😀 How much does a dog consume a cookie per mile? Paws of a dog with an off-road protector or with asphalt? What kind of alarm in a dog, barks on strangers? You have a German dog, is it from Stuttgart or from Bavaria?😂👍

[@TheStraightPipes]

So many good questions

[@RobertMarshall]

My current car (2003 Mercedes ML500) is in the body shop getting some work done, so the insurance company popped for one of these. YOUZA! What a different 15 years of car technology make. Maybe it can be tweaked. But, it sure doesn't feel like the same amount of legroom compared to the M-Class. And getting in I thought I was going to strain my neck. I'm 6'4" so I'm not average height. But, it still was a challenge getting in at first.

[@sixyears]

Would like to see a review of Nissan Maxima, Qashqui and Rogue.

[@th4f]

Finally! Been waiting for a Pathfinder review!

[@Flabulo]

Mohammed Thafheem Really?

[@th4f]

Flabulo yeah 😂

[@Ashoud_Anobetah]

dont buy this car.. dont buy, the cvt issues will cost you dearly..... as i had to pay.. :/

[@th4f]

Hulyuh MadaKant seriously? I am buying an SV in the next few months

[@jimmieking8196]

Hulyuh MadaKant should have got the warranty.

[@karijj]

as allways your reviews are excelent, an question thou, about cvt, is it really that bad, i know that its behaviour is odd at flooring but if you drive normal way with heavy car that is not ment to drive like sports car, does it work , your opinion, ( i have nissan with cvt and i like its soft drive possibility if really drive like you do drive 90% of the day to work and to home ... )

[@ericwongo]

😊😊

[@patientx77]

The refresh rate on the infotainment system is shockingly slow. The maps and driving performance screens seem almost useless. Are they using left over 386 processors?

[@ricardohyppolite9078]

When are you guys going to review a 2018 Nissan Maxima?? I really want to hear your opinion on that vehicle

[@TheStraightPipes]

In the next few months

[@maxstevens7951]

THE TOYOTA SIENNA HAS ALL WHEEL DRIVE. I can never say this enough.

[@kevywevy84]

Are you guys going to review the LEAF? Some sort of challenge like the ioniq?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Absolutely

[@Codethe_Road]

Nissan is insane if they think anyone is gunna be dropping 51,000$ on this junk.

[@cja7964]

Do the new murano and maxima when they come out !

[@MikeLoomis]

The Pathfinder seems like the forgotten car in the Nissan lineup with the Murano being so popular. It has Android Auto and Carplay and I think they are slowly bringing it to the rest of their fleet of cars. I wonder how many boxes Jacub has in his garage? 17 seems like a lot, but will they ever review a car that holds more boxes than they have available? And how about the Nissan Leaf next. Let's get some instant ev torque in the next review!

[@TheBMurda]

It's the best value because Nissan discounts it like crazy. Typically there is a close to $5000 cash incentive. Comes in $8-10k less than comparable Toyota or Honda

[@peaceandjustice3575]

4:54 I was drinking a bottle of Pepsi while watching this video.

[@TheStraightPipes]

We knew you were

[@peaceandjustice3575]

Let me just say, I love you Yuri for being a Pepsi fan