Nissan Pathfinder VS Hyundai Palisade - The Fight For Best 3 Row SUV

Do you like the Nissan Pathfinder or the Hyundai Palisade more?
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Today we’re going to look at one of the best from Japan - the new Nissan Pathfinder
And one of the best from Korea - The Hyundai Palisade
And we’re going to start with a very familiar face to the channel…the Hyundai palisade
We covered this car during the press launch in 2018 and then again last year for its facelift, but if you missed those videos I’ll recap here and we’ll start where we always do…under the skin and behind the wheel
The Hyundai Palisade is their flagship - it’s a 3 row unibody SUV and that means it’s big and heavy
4,300 lbs to be precise
The Palisade, interestingly only comes in 1 engine configuration
And even more interestingly, that configuration is a N/A V6…and a big one at that - 3.8 liters
It’s 2022 and an over 2 ton vehicle is driving around with no turbos and batteries…that sounds illegal!
This 3.8L v6 makes 291 hp and 262 lbft which aren’t crazy numbers, but it feels plenty peppy for going to the store
0-60 is done in just under 7 seconds
You’re probably more interested in fuel economy..and while this doesn’t have turbos or a CVT or batteries it does make an attempt to conserve fuel by running on an Atkinson cycle
The result is about 23 mpg in mixed driving. Would a CVT help? Sure, but the 8 speed auto is more natural for people. You can order a FWD Palisade, but at least in WI here…especially in the winter you’ll want H-Trac AWD. And then there’s the ride…
And the ride is shockingly good for something this size and weight.
The suspension isn’t adjustable, but it doesn’t matter when it’s tuned this well.
It soaks up bumps really well and at the same time it’s sharp enough at controlling the body to do corners like something that weighs 1000 lbs less
I’ve loved being behind the wheel of this thing in the past, and I still love it today
This is now the 5th generation of Pathfinder and one of the first new products from the “new” Nissan
Their first order of business was to make it feel much more lux than it ever has before
One of the big changes toward this upscale feeling actually came last generation where the pathfinder ditched it’s 4x4 body on frame truck roots for a more car-like unibody architecture
However, I wouldn’t say this totally abandons it’s roots - You still get a commanding high up feeling behind the wheel
Aside from the seating position, the ride is very comfortable. The suspension is damped almost as well as the Hyundai, but the cabin isolation and refinement is very good. Also feels roomier in here, taller than the palisade.
But let’s talk about what powers this 4600 pound 3-row beast
Shockingly, just like the Palisade, the Nissan only comes in one engine configuration and that configuration is a N/A V6.
It’s only 3.5 liters as opposed to the 3.8 in the Hyundai and it makes less power too
284 hp and 259 lbft
The PAthfinder, for this gen also gets rid of the terrible CVT transmission for a 9 speed auto
So quick recap:
The Nissan is 300 lbs heavier
It has a smaller engine
It makes less power
But it has one more gear
On top of this, it can also tow 6K pounds, that 1K more than the Palisade
The digital cluster is really good
Heated seat, cooled seat, just lacking massage
The Bose system is “meh”
The seating position is a bit weird
ACP, AA, Pro pilot assist is great
GRIPES: remote start (doesnt always work, finicky, infotainment system is a tad sluggish. The fan speed seems weak for this size vehicle (heater efficiency isnt up to snuff) you mentioned you didnt like the start/stop feature well I never got a chance to even experience it until it warmed up above 30 degrees because i had the heat on full blast and since that draws so much power, it actually wont allow the car to shut off.
Rear seats are very nice
Lots of room
Lots of amenities
Third row is quite small
Headrests block visibility
Wth 3rd row up you have very little trunk space
From first impressions, I miss the multi-toning you get with the Nissan saddle brown
You get a lot of the same features - digital cluster, ACP, AA
Highway driving assist is VERY good (great systems in each)
The headliner in here is suede and very nice
The quilting on theseats feels a little more up market
Piano black?
The seating position feels more natural in this
Second row is very similar to the nissan
Good space, comfortable, lots of toys
The third row feels a little bigger perhaps, but still not place I want to spend time
The trunk with the third row up is small as well

[@dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patrons for their support of the channel! Which 3-row SUV would you take?

[@christinecerswell7403]

I have a 2022 Pathfinder. Love it. Looks rugged and not so “Soccer Mom” which I like.

[@bradcast2967]

I am very familiar with hyundai and Kias new Palisade and Telluride. With that said, I’ll be going with the Nissan Pathfinder hands down.

[@angelbarreto4331]

Why

[@letdothisman1139]

pathfinder for me

[@YouTubeBinging]

I'm sorry

[@infiniti37G]

Acceleration is one of the main things you look for in a truck or car. Would never buy a slow truck . I would buy the 1st Pathfinder, 2nd Highlander and the palasides 3rd place

[@GamingWitRad]

Just got my 2022 pathfinder Saturday and I love it wanted a higher trim but there was only two within like 100 mi radius of me and I got one. The palisades are nice too tho

[@dank8017]

We recently purchased the 2022 Pathfinder and really love it so far

[@dwnshft]

Enjoy! It’s a good car!

[@EAJurk]

Which 2022 pathfinder version??

[@dank8017]

@@EAJurk SL with premium package

[@EAJurk]

@@dank8017 still liking it? I just looked at one today

[@dank8017]

@@EAJurk Very much so. It's my wife's car and I just commented to her again the other day how much I like driving it. 6 months so far and no regrets

[@lamecgaming630]

My heart says Palisade, my mind says Pathfinder

[@MJ-lt5yv]

Hope you went with your heart cuz pathfinder sucks compared to the Palisade

[@nouchang2609]

But your money saids no. Hahha jk

[@shakeiteasy4539]

Palisade is $10k plus over msrp

[@lucahrosenberglee]

this was a great video thanks!

[@kennedy9072]

I'd take the Pathfinder

[@dwnshft]

It’s really nice!

[@RR-fo8kx]

Pathfinder

[@bryguycars]

The palisade is nice until someone steals it

[@Dartman444]

I’ve own a hyundai and thank god it was only 3 yrs lease. My biggest complain is poor quality interior which they were falling apart, also the power steering was making these weird noise when you make a 3 pont turn. I was out of the country for a year the car was parked outside knowing i had to get my brakes replaced eventually before i had to return the car back due to winter season. I was able to drive the car for 4 months before my lease expired all of sudden started hearing this squealing brake noise whenever driving into drive-thru. I got the brakes done at hyundai dealer and they said everything was ok. Just recently we’ve purchased 2022 Nissan Pathfinder SL premium and my wife loves it. The deal breaker was the looks and no more cvt transmission which was their achilles heel prior to 2022. Palisades, telluride and highlander are dime a dozen where i live. One more thing my insurance is way cheaper than the Hyundai!!

[@michaelknibbs]

I put 330,000 miles on the first generation pathfinder. Nissan has a good reputation (but for the CVT). So, I’m betting long term the pathfinder is the best long term bet.

[@michaelknibbs]

You’ll need that warranty.

[@gracechiang7881]

Thanks for your comment! I am shopping and was wondering why everyone loves the Palisade so much. I can’t get over all the terrible manufacturing faux pas since the 2000s with Kia, and now that they’re related to Hyundai I have to group them together. It just feels like a company that is trying to stay on trend, but isn’t trying to build something that will last you absolutely forever. Also interesting note on insurance! Appreciate it.

[@craigneff5914]

Having owned 2 Hyundai cars in a row, the longer warranty is needed. The first car, a Sonato, the engine died. The second car, Santa Fe XL Limited, the transmission and ECM died. I would go with the Nissan if you plan on driving the car longer than 4 years.

[@YouTubeBinging]

Pathfinder keeping the 90s tradition on exterior design. 🤣

[@clicksandcrochets2929]

I have a palisade and it does not disappoint! It is so roomy inside and feels very high end!

[@davidraymond8994]

I tried both the Palisade was easily the winner IMHO the only thing better about the Pathfinder were the seats but not by much,

[@umairw235]

thanks for the review. I am going to get a palisade soon, your review helped me make a decision

[@dwnshft]

Glad it helped!

[@fanli279]

Compare with the clip you two talking in the carbin PF seems less noise than Pal， same microphone？

[@syedhussain3810]

I love 1st gen. Pathfinder, and this new one.

[@LamNguyen-sr1sy]

Subscribed. Thanks for a great comparison. We're in debating between these 2 vehicles however the Palisade looks to be the ultimate winner based on our needs.

[@dwnshft]

Glad the video helped!

[@mikecoffin9236]

Yeah, we chose and just ordered the 2023 Pallisade Calligraphy edition.

[@ikurdstore9657]

Interm of reliability of the gearbox and engine and leather quality, Nissan is much better.

[@westmerchantus]

I loved your review wish you had given more time on AWD systems working on snow or off-road for both together. I do like Nissan saddle back color interior but Palisade Calligraphy is way above in quality. Stitch and finish are great. Black is little dark but that’s own choice. The value Palisade offers is like $80k vehicle. They are doing great.

[@dwnshft]

Thanks for watching!

[@westmerchantus]

@@dwnshft I will watch again and thousands viewers more if you make a review on off road or snow for these two together !

[@jonmh9668]

This makes me feel like you haven't been in an 80k vehicle...

[@sophanasan3740]

Wonderful NISSAN SUV. Really love it!

[@jonmh9668]

Pathfinder is something I would like to drive and the palisade is something I would expect to be driven in.

[@NathanAdmiraal]

Subscribed great review... Like both but for 50 grand I'll buy some land or a used motorhome... Not a car

[@muhammadharits3237]

I love qashqai, Xtrail and Pathfinder, and patrol 😊😊

[@s.j.1298]

Recently purchased a 2022 Palisade Calligraphy AWD: some areas for improvement as noted from an actual owner: add power folding exterior side mirrors, add sunglass holder; add illumination for the overhead light buttons and allow for top trims to have at least as an option the bench seat; and last but not least, consider adding hybrid powertrain as is offered on many other Hyundai products and further helps compete this with Toyota Highlander Hybrid. PS - keep up the great reviews.

[@oliver5403]

Hey, one more thing on my 2022 Calligraphy. Check the front seats the inside towards the center console they put CLOTH instead of leather. Every time I get in mine I feel it now and am annoyed by Hyundai's corner cutting there.

[@al151]

Power folding mirrors are only for Korean versions

[@politicallydisgruntled.7977]

Just bought the Pathfinder platinum and put 900 km on it in two days. absolutely love it.

[@raedkhmous1292]

0-60 around 8 seconds for palisade if you mean with mile

[@dnagy2772]

Also, the Pathfinder is much better looking, balanced from front to back. The Hyundai is too squat with a tiny butt.

[@slee2695]

I like the palisade..to each their own

[@samthamahendra903]

Nissan more better

[@seikocitizenwatches]

Palisade is good but Pathfinder is better and it even looks better. The pathfinder looks more elegant and up class n CTy to the Palisade.

[@4555joe]

Not a contest Pathfinder has a proven V6 that last 300K miles and automatic !!!

[@bryguycars]

Pathfinder all the way

[@lifeis2171]

Which is bigger??

[@BXD1783]

You can get a discounted extended warranty on the Pathfinder. 😉

[@aab9828]

Hands down Nissan Pathfinder. Palisade looks so 20th century with no class.

[@samthamahendra903]

Poor hyundai. Pathfinder for me

[@timj.8056]

The Nissan Pathhfinder Platinum 4wd doesn't take a backseat to the Palisade! In fact the Pathfinder looks better, rides better, out accelerates this competitor. Japanese technology is hard to beat . . .

[@glsrider]

Pathfinder looks better.

[@charlesmaina7270]

Pathfinder for me

[@muhammadharits3237]

Pathfinder is more powerful, premium and luxurious 😊😊

[@RicardoLopez-zw1st]

Hyundai ❤❤

[@rockyshoresstudios4987]

Nissan tows more so I went with the pathfinder.

[@ronmucci3331]

The music does not do your video justice. Other than that, I will go with the Nissan Pathfinder.....

[@mindyl1983]

The resale value on the pathfinder has to be better then the palisade

[@gumerdominguez4091]

Way better the coreans reliability it’s a the bottom they are really bad on it and inside fit and finish sucks ,,, Nissan it’s just better 👍

[@michaelknibbs]

Agreed. Try putting 330,000 miles on a Kia or Hyundai. My pathfinder just needed brakes and a set of rotors. Same engine and tranny untouched. Oh yes, the electric mirrors eventually quit. My wife cried when we traded it for another pathfinder.

[@sorryimhigh1902]

Palisade

[@dnagy2772]

The warranty for the Hyundai is cut by 50% for a second owner, so it only matters if you plan to keep the vehicle practically forever.

[@stockey]

I bought a second hand Kia and still had the full warranty.

[@ernk2830]

That's still a better warranty than most.

[@allanmodjo]

Palisade much better than any other cars in the same level

[@robertsmythe6610]

Pathfinder.....no comp

[@babyoneking87able]

In my opinion, Hyundai will need another 20 years to get on Nissan's level of reliability which is all that matters.

[@slee2695]

Nissan is garbage..especially their transmissions

[@vishalc6658]

@@slee2695 this has zf 9 speed. no more cvt so this is a far better option than palisade

[@oliver5403]

I drove a rental pathfinder with only 30k in miles. It was a 2020 and it was the worst car I have ever driven. Horrible. Nissan is the worst Japanese car brand for reliability whereas Hyundai is the best Korean Brand on reliability and they are neck and neck with Toyota and Honda. Only thing is Hyundai has more features for the same or less money vs Toyota or Honda.

[@ernk2830]

Then why don't they offer a better warranty. I mean if its reliable then more than 3 years would make sense.

[@samthamahendra903]

Hyundai is trash. Poor korean company 🥴🥴

[@K-SD-DAD]

What is up with nissans tiny air vents??? That's already a no for me. Palisade and telluride are still the kings of 3rd row.

[@dshiningsword2427]

Hyundai Pallisade is invading Mercedes GLS400 space.....

[@adsgkjdfsdfbh5706]

I will choose Palisade definitely 👍👍

[@padfoo]

Palisade really looks FRUMPY!

[@dwnshft]

The Telluride is the more handsome of the twins, but the Palisade is a bit nicer on the interior

[@gumerdominguez4091]

Forget to mention some pl buy them with reliability in mind and for that Nissan all the way,, coreans reliability sucks yet nobody mention that issue ,,, perhaps you are not allowed to talk 👎👎👎👎😂

[@midlifemom5829]

Pathfinder doesn’t have front passenger seat height adjustment, the A/C is extremely weak , heating system wonky, drives/feels like a truck, suspension is rough . It may look like a luxurious SUV but it definitely doesn’t drive like one (look up the many reviews on other channels). Doesn’t matter how beautiful it is if the engineers can’t build a properly functioning family hauler. Palisade may look dowdy so I’ll go for the Telluride for sporty appearance and better auto engineering than the Pathfinder.

[@PunsaraSagarage]

Are you talking about the same car? 🤔

[@mikescafidi]

I literally test drove both this weekend and your Pathfinder takes are bonkers. We ordered a 2024 Pathfinder Platinum.

[@mikestowe6136]

ill take the never say die 3.5 nissian telluride is the must ugliest suv ive ever seen

[@jimas9775]

Pathfinders have a history of being trashy SUV’s. I had one and it was horrible. Love the Palisade--super fancy inside

[@davidgervais7897]

Pathfinder

[@saad-wb4zg]

Pathfinder

[@gaza.vendetta1947]

Pathfinder