Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition the BEST new SUV to BUY?

FIRST LOOK: The new Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition is here and Nissan has upped their off road game. On the outside you will discover a ton of unique exterior features including 18in wheels. On the inside the Rock Creek theme continues throughout. Under the hood the V6 gets more horsepower.
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[@MrIMCP]

So good to see Nissan coming back! Always had a soft spot for Nissan, my first car was a 96 Maxima and that engine was bulletproof!

[@ItsChrisWorld]

Mine was a 97 GLE 😂

[@13bulletclip]

My dad had one ☝🏻 black, manual. She was a beast and definitely bullet proof

[@darthbane2669]

Mine was a hand me down Chevy cavalier....yeah it was garbage and had faulty connections it died last time on my way from work then got a cruze that last 10 years now got a 22 colorado gonna trade it fir 23 much improved update

[@ando2xx]

I'm genuinely so glad I found ya channel Joe..you and Lori have saved me from being bored all the time😅

[@johnruffing7422]

Growing up my aunt owned a few Pathfinders and they were so good and so comforting and if I was considering a Nissan crossover it would be the Pathfinder hands-down

[@nspokey]

I'm glad that the Pathfinder got rid of the CVT and got the 9 spd auto, Great SUV! Joe and Lori deliver the goods Awesome!

[@maga6319]

you're late to the party about the cvt.

[@amill1563]

I can see why manufacturers want to make special editions of their vehicles. People will always want to feel like they got something a little different or better than standard and impart that sense of exclusivity.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that Toby!

[@joshuazamora6307]

Actually this is a cheap way nissan has of bringing back the Exterra but without making a whole new car that might fail.

[@ARStelvio]

@@joshuazamora6307 they already make the Xterra, although it’s only in Asian markets

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Same thing with special event car sale 1960s 1980s

[@uploadtime1780]

@@joshuazamora6307 Xterra? This isn't even close in capabilities

[@amirreza3549]

I just fell in love with this rock creek edition pathfinder, oh god look at that big glossy black front end...

[@joskjj3625]

Joe I love your dedication and hard work

[@RaitisRides]

You guys deserve the best!

[@James-il3tq]

Joe and Lori put out the most content! Their work ethic is unmatched 💪

[@joskjj3625]

@@James-il3tq agreed

[@PQV-8898]

Another great review, Joe and as always great job behind the lens by Lori. I really dig this new Pathfinder's two-tone looks and utility. Not to mention it's so rugged that Nissan didn't bother putting the electrical assist for the tailgate.

[@RaitisRides]

We can't do it without your support!

[@frostedflakes.08]

Wannabe 4runner

[@morrisf3957]

Totally redesigning this pathfinder looks amazing. This Rockcreek edition looks insane.great job Nissan

[@mariowhyte2816]

Oooooooooh myyyyyyyy gaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwd its New York Auto Show Tiiiiiiiime!!! Always a good time!!! Have a blast man!!! Looking forward to all the coverage of all the show vehicles!!! 👍🏾 Joe and Lori!!!! Best in the biz!!!

[@mountainspider342]

You are the most detailed in info on youtube . I really look forward to your videos Joe..your humor with the rest of the details makes it extra awesome! i'm a new Sub but so glad i found you.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for being part of the Raiti's Rides family! I really appreciate your support!

[@mountainspider342]

@@RaitisRides Your welcome Joe. Eric

[@mystictk4149]

I always liked the pathfinder but I don’t know how to feel about the updated headlight area still. I can definitely get pasted it with how everything else is though. I’d still give it a solid 7/10.

[@RaitisRides]

Not to shabby of a rating!

[@mystictk4149]

@@RaitisRides Gotta give credit where it’s do.

[@gibreezy]

Yeah that’s a spot on rating, looks wise I think it’s modern enough, but man Nissan needs to step up their infotainment game!!! You’re starting to look like Toyota out here, they could learn a thing or two from the Kia’s and Hyundais of the world with the all digital dash and the bigger center screens, these are starting to look so dated for a 2023!! Just my 2 cents

[@sole4realexak661]

Lol what.

[@PRS247]

5:28 I like the way Joe always says something crazy in his videos... 😂🤣😅

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I can bring it all to you!

[@davidp2888]

Joe and Lori, crushing out the great content like always! Thanks!

[@RaitisRides]

You are so great David!

[@mattmekhaeil]

For people want a rugged off road pathfinder this is a nice choice. Not many suvs in this class has an offroad trim. I like it

[@RaitisRides]

Excellent ways to look at it.

[@Pierre.P4]

Dear automakers, when you make off-road editions of vehicles there are few buyers that want gloss black all over the place. Thanks for the review!

[@lionbeast4879]

It's always good to have options, a higher suspension would've been great. Nissan is doing good things!

[@James-il3tq]

Love the body color, wheels and tires! Desperately needs a 1-2" lift from its current 7.1" ground clearance!

[@RaitisRides]

That actually raised it 5/8th of an in.

[@bismazaffarele0278]

@@RaitisRides what is name of this color????

[@josefermalino461]

As always great review joe ur the best

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Jose! I can't do it without you!

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

Wow!!!! I really love the brand-new 2023 Nissan pathfinder. Also I consider as an nissan fan of their products especially this one. Also this will be my top pick over it's competition, Because this vehicle is well-design from the outside and I will show this vehicle to my friends and family as well. Overall, fantastic job and review joe.

[@Ja_Mes]

It’s not brand new. 2022 was the new model.

[@boredpandacafe]

Joe, Lori, I'm sorry and not sorry for bing watching your reviews lol. I'm in the market for a new family car and omg... this is beautiful. Love the exterior! Can't wait for you guys to give us a full review. This is a top contender with the new Palisade Caligraphy. It all comes down to the $$$ now.

[@bernardlucena2626]

Thank you for the show TWINKIE!! 😂😂 I only watch your auto-show every single of them. I’m your biggest fan following your shows. Not boring to watch like the others but it’s Fun and it’s cool funny as always like you. 👍😂GoodjobTWINKIE😂👍

[@AbdullahHood]

Thanks for bringing this one Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome! I have way more to come.

[@pjkr123]

Whatever the criticism, I'll always be a nissan fan. Finger crossed for a new Xterra to be released soon!

[@bobbbobb4663]

No reason they couldn’t do it on the F Alpha platform as a competitor to the 4 Runner.

[@adambartlett2780]

I love the hip that it has near the rear wheels. Reminds me of the old Mitsubishi Montero blister fenders

[@RaitisRides]

I can totally see that Adam!

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I think we should get this Pathfinder in Europe.

[@SouthernGentleman55]

Ask and you shall receive!! Here at Raiti's Rides. Literally just dropped a comment about this one this morning and here it is. Also fun fact, all 2023 Rock Creeks come standard with 4WD. Unlike the previous generation. Can't wait to start seeing these at the dealership

[@boranars79]

2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition is the best car.❤

[@toseghosaoriakhi7617]

Love your content. Can't wait to see what else Nissan has for us in 2023

[@ZumaRoc]

Nissan is always my best 3 row SUV. Thank you Joe for an awesome video.

[@michaeltolsdorf865]

I don't care what the price is. I want one. Thanks to Lori for her outstanding camera work. Second to none.

[@chabbysrides]

Great stuff Joe! Glad to see Nissan making improvements as well. Good looking vehicle. Thanks for bringing it to us!

[@samiagha1411]

awesome video man!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks brother! I can't do it without Lori!

[@dominickirkwood]

I love it Joe and Lori and keep up the great work 💪 real true and I love the video lot real true 👍 💯💯💯💯💯

[@Tjmomma2]

I’m in love with this trim …

[@gracecase998]

Thank you for this review. This edition is Bad A**. Love your content and channel.

[@rnsone8827]

At a Nissan dealer buying a 2022 platinum pathfinder, in the finance office signing the contract, and this pops up! 😳🤨

[@ericgallagan946]

Needs a bit of a lift, better front bumper with approach angle improved & same on rear bumper. Hate the fake grill cutouts on the front bumper you pointed out. They could have fit some nice off-road lights there.

[@patone2184]

Mall creek package should be one of them, soccer creek, etc creek. Talking to your friends and neighbors i got the creek package from Nissan.

[@fakedazzleful]

Lol

[@edwarddejong8025]

A very competent, fairly conservative design. Should be very competitive, as this is one of Nissans longest running winning vehicles.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@Mr99Burns]

In the 90s everyone wanted one but this one is just ok. It’s not a 4Runner and it’s not a telluride but it’s something in the middle

[@edwarddejong8025]

@@Mr99Burns Nissan as a brand is fairly lost. When they attacked their former CEO Ghosn, and put him on lengthy trial in Japan, where he escaped by being smuggled out, they just seem on autopilot, with no good leadership, and good get into big trouble. You can't run a big company without a strong leader.

[@Matt-oj2kl]

Not too keen on the fake headlight area but everything else looks great! Those rims and tires definitely make this pathfinder look more rugged and would be my choice of trim if I were to get a pathfinder. Great job yall! I need an on throttle video with the new Nissan Z🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonyoliver2579]

Got a 2022 SV, not much is different. Still loving it.

[@andreking7138]

That’s the coolest 😎SUV from Nissan ever.🤩🤩🤩

[@titoparedes6839]

Always great reviews

[@scottfisher7590]

They should of really had a power lift gate on this. Otherwise I totally dig this trim level option.

[@joshnlevinson]

It's ridiculous that they don't.

[@tommyboy5455]

I have owned two Maxima’s, 3 Rogues, 1 Altima, 1 Murano and 1 Xterra. All were great vehicles 🚗

[@curiosityredpill7030]

Flat black would’ve been better for the front grill instead of gloss for a off road

[@RaitisRides]

That is a very good.

[@1994MX-6]

No kidding ... glossy rims also a bad idea.

[@GBLecci]

Nice car, funny to see the water bottle in the end! Keep hydrated Joe! A lot of work ahead! Hehe

[@michaeltolsdorf865]

Way way better looking than the outdated Toyota 4Runner. So much better paint. Better tech. Better engine. Just much better and less money.

[@briansutter7696]

Did Nissan put a drain plug in that cargo area so I can fill it with Ice cold beer for tailgating and it would be nice to undo a drain plug for the melting ice?

[@mariusz128]

Both interior and exterior looks pretty nice.

[@RaitisRides]

I think you hit the nail on the head!

[@mikesutton5025]

I meant to add this to my last comment, when showing new rides, I get your showing us how that ride was spec'd, example, that pathfinder did not have ventilating seats, Id like to hear & know if it's available as an option, that ride was grey, are there any new colors for the 2023 model or colors that are specific for the rockcreek edition? Nissan is big on using bose audio on some of trim levels IE; platinum's but also available as an option, on some of there units. So is bose available for the rockcreek edition? Also when you were showing the front of the pathfinder, if looked like there were fog lamps, but no mention of it. Be nice to know if they were standard, or an option. Are they condesant lamps, or led's. I guess when showing rides especially new trimlevels, it would be nice to hear from you say the following. On this Spec that Im showing you, the following is or what comes standard. & all of the non-Standard available options are these. I'd appreciate knowing that, rather, than twinkie & poptart capacities. Just sayn. Thanks.

[@suthius85]

This Rock Creek looks SO MUCH better than previous gen's Rock Creek.

[@analovesTexas]

Is the passenger seat abnormally low like the other 2022 Nissan Pathfinder? Do they have the option to raise the seat? That is a horrible design flaw in my current 22 Pathfinder. It's so low that you can't use the sun visor.

[@Oaklomon99YT]

Hi joe, Nissan is my favorite manufacture 🤩🤩

[@mikeriv60]

Nissan is really coming out with some nice vehicles lately.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right Mike!

[@anthonybaez52]

Wowwww that car is awesome

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me bring it to you Anthony!

[@anthonybaez52]

@@RaitisRides no problem I would own one of those

[@kishona69]

Appreciate the upload...

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you so much for saying that!

[@opukar2043]

Hey Raiti's Ride I want to visit the auto show but how do you know when and where is the location of the Auto show in North America?

[@joshthomasdsgn]

@RaitisRides where did you locate the engine cover? I just bought a Rock Creek and it didn't come with one. I spoke with several dealerships and they said that the 2023 does not come with an engine cover. Was this put on by you guys?

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Wow this new SUV is so awesome

[@RaitisRides]

Nissan really did the business.

[@ronbrooks6547]

No Panoramic Moon roof is a deal breaker. I can see that a lot of people will still Love this Vehicle.

[@RaitisRides]

This is very true Ron!

[@genuineapbt6690]

It’s funny how people that review cars make a big deal about towing. My 2006 Nissan Pathfinder was rated for 6500 pounds.7 years later you actually loose 500 lbs 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@crossingpathsmscvibes2995]

looks good but ground clearance is not enough for a serious off roading, even with a light off roading that front bumper cover air dam will easily contact the loose rock! please make the ground clearance at least 9" high on approach.

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

Nice Pathfinder guys!

[@RaitisRides]

They did a fantastic job!

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

@@RaitisRides Yes they did amazing. Will you review a Genisis G90 2023?

[@avj314]

Good camera work as always, Lori.

[@hariprasad9037]

I currently have 2015 Pathfinder Platinum, one thing I always miss is lower ground clearance, even 2023 model, they did not increase. It should be at least 10 inch, otherwise what type of off-road capability?

[@1wesleydb]

Soft-roader capability. I call it a Softroader anyway. Don't get me wrong I like the Pathfinder and bought one for my wife as a family suv. If you changed bumpers and added ground clearance it could handle some more stuff. The 4wd system looks plenty capabile to me. If the drivetrain especially the transmission and 4wd hold up I think the 23 pathfinder will be really popular.

[@joshnlevinson]

10 inches is a bit excessive for this class. 8-8.5 inches would have been nice though.

[@anthonybaez52]

Oh and this Saturday I’m going to be in the NY auto show

[@RaitisRides]

You are going to love it for sure!

[@anthonybaez52]

@@RaitisRides yeahhh

[@stevescramo592]

Is there a 12 v outlet in the rear?

[@briansutter7696]

Will the rock creek edition have a heated steering wheel?

[@RaitisRides]

That is a great question Brian!

[@gedDous514]

Dose that front camera wipes itself?

[@OrionInception]

Oooh you're at the Auto show! What color Z do they have their btw?

[@RaitisRides]

The yellow and blue.

[@joemonk2291]

Where are the links you promised? Thanks.

[@TenzWang88]

it got 9 speed torque converter automatic transmission with very reliable 3.5 v6 engine. this is my next off road suv over cheaply built toyota highlander . great job nissan.

[@thatguydylan314]

I'm gonna zonk those incandescent blinkers, kinda outdated, but otherwise it's a pretty sick SUV!

[@RaitisRides]

Very good call Dylan.

[@jorgeirizarry5971]

No CVT? Finally I can start looking at Nissan as an option. Kind of liking this SUV but not enough to make it an easy choice over the competition.

[@dwightkelly3248]

Is it possible to add some noise to the muffler.

[@scientific_teaching]

I wish they would've also made an option to have a bench seat for the second row. That's the only downside of this edition and its making a very easy decision of getting this a little more difficult

[@RaitisRides]

That is a very good point!

[@hardchemist]

Definitely dig the vehicle, hopefully they can further entice with an interesting powertrain like a diesel or 48V mild hybrid. But while I'm writing this, is anyone else curious about where the black paint ends (or the body color begins) in that rear pillar? Makes no sense.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share this one with you.

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Great Pathfinder.

[@jasonsebastian393]

Looks great

[@RaitisRides]

They upped the ante!

[@kayleetroutman9665]

Are the lights like LED

[@aaronfall680]

Do you know what color this was? I can't find it anywhere?!

[@tomdrummy4984]

Great looking vehicle…………the telluride is as well. Thanks Joe and Lori

[@robertskidmore6272]

Is the 2023 Murano changing

[@teddyC8]

Nice review as usual . Can you please tell me if they have the Z06 at the Javitz , if they do I’ll stop by there over the weekend ?

[@bigdoggy6650]

Nissan for me please

[@RaitisRides]

I will let them know for sure!

[@geeeee8268]

You know what would be nice though? if they make 2 row version. Kind of like Honda does with Passport. And call it... I don't know... "Extera" maybe?

[@RaitisRides]

I love the way that you are thinking!

[@artstan03]

Nissan is back in the game

[@RaitisRides]

Oh heck yeah!

[@MrVikingmead]

Lots of great things, that removable center console in the second row is amazing. Not having the space and a static a center console in the 2nd row was a deciding factor between vehicles for me.

[@ericgallagan946]

Pretty sure that’s standard in the other trims of the pathfinder as well. They have a huge cargo space under the trunk that fits the console.

[@taranjitgill94]

@@ericgallagan946 only the slide premium and the platinum have the 2nd row with 2 captain seats and nicer leather is only on the platinum

[@ramoncarter6585]

This SUV worth the buy now better looks and design, ditched the CVT + added a Rock Creek for 2023 perfect to buy one of these. I see Nissan is doing amazing job it took a while but see this brand is heading up with Mazda and Hyundai. They even recommended the Sentra as the best car same with the Rogue got a feeling Nissan will be more reliable in next couple of years new lineups are amazing time work on the Maxima start adding 9 spd autos to most vehicles.

[@mackymode8185]

I like the Pathfinder package as it is presented but this Rock Creek edition is going to put it into Infiniti QX60 price territory and I'd rather have QX60 instead even without having all the bells and whistles

[@brianlee9233]

Joe, you and Lori are literally my favorites. I have to test drive this Pathfinder before I can give you my thoughts on the 9-Speed Transmission.

[@JulezWinnfield]

We'll all be eagerly awaiting your opinion of the 9spd transmission.

[@del3485]

Thank you !! Nice Truck!! NY Auto Show!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man!

[@redciroc1211]

So it doesn't have the Bose?

[@mytc8554]

Yeah i really love the New technology of #NISSAN PATHFINDER. It looks so nice part by part and the interior very good. Love this car 😘😍

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you are digging this one.

[@B3tox92]

Good info, but I like my SL Premium, great video tho, only incorrect part is he said you can fit a full plywood sheet in the pathfinder. That sir is a lie, you can not.

[@adrianyeager6463]

How do you think this does in comparison to the Kia Sportage x pro prestige?

[@RaitisRides]

The Telluride is larger.

[@tomwhite7349]

Are those 0 gravity seats?

[@RaitisRides]

Yes they are!

[@alaskaaudioguy35]

In parts your audio is choppy in this and the telluride vid hope you can fix that