Can the Nissan Pathfinder Climb Out of Andre’s Pit, Pass Nathan’s Crack & Clear a Cow Pie Minefield?

[@TheMeanmarine13]

The most impressive part of this video was Alex holding the camera completely still through all of that. Good job buddy. 👍

[@lifeoutdoors3953]

Gimble!!

[@Jor0716]

I think what makes tfl so special is that you guys are a company. Professional, lots of employees and even two facilities, yet it still has that homemade feel to your videos

[@vectornaut]

This video just pushed the Pathfinder to the top of my list.

[@mnfreeman]

It's so bizarre how getting knobs and buttons for basic controls nowadays feels like a luxury feature

[@gregferris9378]

I really like a V6. Everything seems to be going to a Turbo 4.

[@vladimirdarius4852]

It’s weird how we’re settling for v6 when v8 used to be the norm and now it turbo 4

[@randys3010]

@@vladimirdarius4852 I can't wait for the triple turbocharged 2 cylinder engines of the future.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@vladimirdarius4852 did Pathfinder ever have a V8?

[@mauricebarry8858]

@@ALMX5DP nope.

[@bamaingaoutdoors153]

@@ALMX5DP They put the vk56 in as an option from 08 to 12 at least. You can still find them.

[@jnmaher1967]

The top of the hill can be Roman’s Rant. Love the rants.

[@enochgray4910]

I have a 2017 Nissan pathfinder AWD Platinum SUV that I brought brand new Dec 2016 which is the best SUV I've ever owned for the money. I paid 39,000 for it brand new, it's loaded with creature comfort like adaptive cruise control, it can tow 6000 pounds easily, and because of the CVT the AWD version gets 22 to 24 miles per gallon on the highway. Never had any problems since purchase and have 80000 on it. With all terrain tires it does well on muddy dirt roads on my property and has never left me stuck/stranded. Only time it's been in the shop is for oil changes and new brake pads.

[@KPHVAC]

Any updates on your Pathfinder's reliability? Do you still have the Pathfinder?

[@codyschmid6807]

Dont underestimate the second gen because of the unibody, they were light, had the solid rear axle, plenty of pep and reliability and were available with a manual. Great little things.

[@quinnycoleman7214]

I have a 2002 lifted with 31's and its great, and wheeled a stock 97 for a long time, it would get me further than most guys were willing to go, my 1000 dollar r50 got there rear lsd, solid axle, incredible low range, high stock intake, the second gen did not get the credit it deserved was better than a cherokee in every way other than after matket support

[@codyschmid6807]

@@quinnycoleman7214 yup, had an XJ, 02 Pathfinder and 02 Xterra. The Xterra and XJ were a tad better off road, but the Pathfinder was 100% better on road than both and could easily be improved off road. Super underrated. If I had to go back and choose just one I'd choose the Pathfinder.

[@BuCkYwUcKy123]

I really like how you guys take these types of vehicles and test them. 99.9% of people wont utilize the features to their max potential on this type of vehicle.

[@cme982]

The fact that it negotiated it with no trouble with All-Season Road Tires, it is remarkable!

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

First Gen still the best with body on frame, 2 position adjustable shocks, mechanical levers. The SE with the sport pack was fabulous. We had them to rent with company I worked for and loved doing brake burnouts. Chiseled looking with a cool rear tire carrier too.

[@pedrolmaldonado1554]

I had a 2002 Pathfinder at home when I was a kid. Great SUV, extremely reliable.

[@gianttodd1]

I still have my 2002 pathfinder!

[@jdesmo1]

@@gianttodd1 miss our 1999 LE (bought new) and 2003 LE (bought used in 2006), both kept in the family for over 12 years each.

[@Boobie.Rashard]

Just gave my wife a down payment for a new crossover/suv for about a month ago. She came back with the base model 2022 Outlander! 28k! No mark ups! Great vehicle so far after just hitting 2200 miles. Would love to see more videos of the 2022 Outlander, it’s such an upgrade from the previous models! Thanks!!

[@liamcarp7113]

Sorry to hear that.

[@giermob11]

Nissan needs to come back with the xterra

[@mateodc8]

Yes but with more power too

[@anthonymiccijr6380]

Yes yes yes!!!!!!

[@allanbernabe38]

"My shoes are so muddy." "Why not try flipping your shoes inside out?"

[@A15689]

SUVs like this should have 8" minimum ground clearence to improve the approach angle. It is not much of an ask compared to the 4L transfer case.

[@poweredbyrice5708]

It's a giant car

[@ALMX5DP]

CUVs like this dont really need to worry about approach angle. If you are worried about that, get a more appropriate offroader.

[@LionRunner]

100%. They are not mini vans. They should have some practicality of "SUV" though they are not really. Should have minimum 8" clearance imo as well. People like to take them for activities like camping and hiking. Nissan should look at other competitors.

[@quinnycoleman7214]

Absolutely, its not an suv if it cant get you anywhere a civic could go, its a wagon at best

[@davep2945]

@@quinnycoleman7214 Apparently you haven't heard that manufacturers changed the definition of what makes an SUV years ago when they discovered that they can sell a heck of a lot more of them when built to luxuriously crawl the mall than to crawl the rocks.

[@tfcooks]

It can handle Andre’s Pit and Pass Nathan’s Crack but can it climb Tommy's Nob?

[@lennygarrison6836]

You’re pretty mature for an 8 year old. You should definitely post more. You bring so much to the table.

[@coryernewein]

Good looking rig, appears to be competent all round. Excellent review as usual fellas🤙

[@WW-wf8tu]

1st Generation was the best. I owned the last year it was made and I do miss it. However, for a mall crawler, this version does seem to be back on track. Cannot think of a better person than Roman to go mark the territory. ;)

[@nlken7175]

This video again shows how traction control gets you stuck.

[@PRviewsvlogs]

Traction control is to get you going in a straight line on a concrete road , not for this situation

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

@@PRviewsvlogs Which is why is should be off by default when the driver selects any offroad drive mode. The driver should not have to turn it off manually after selecting an offroad mode.

[@abrahamdz1471]

Nothing like watching TFL while changing diapers and feeding baby twins 🤟🏼

[@javiercastro4561]

The 20 minute video goes perfect with the time it takes to feed our 5 month old.

[@fantomtuba]

Now you need an area called "Roman's Rocks."

[@parisdontlikeyou]

All in for Roman Rocks

[@BraeburnTV]

Romans’ Stones. rolls off the tongue better

[@NHDude]

@@BraeburnTV Works well if there's a large pair for articulation testing

[@spartanchirho]

Would be interesting to put it on the rollers.

[@deejayimm]

@@spartanchirho I always think it's cool when you see one of those hills that has the rollers embedded in it. It really seems like the best way to rule out variables and just get down to the meat and potatoes of the capabilities of the drivetrain.

[@FreedomToRoam86]

Andre's sign is awesome. The Pathfinder was surprisingly good, too. Most "SUV's" anymore AREN'T. They are just bulbous kid haulers, which is fine. But is nice that this one can actually do something. Next time I am renting a car, will keep it in mind.

[@danielduncan256]

I hope Nissan does a Pro-4X version of the Pathfinder. It needs a slight lift and some all terrain tires before I will buy it.

[@mauricebarry8858]

Or just bring back the xterra on the frontier chassis.

[@SylasG]

The new Rock Creek model has AT's and a suspension lift standard.

[@ugoe5268]

Really good looking car. I love the paint. Just swap tyres for off-road

[@dalejones4322]

I'm really digging the tumbleweed videos. How far is it from your headquarters? Thanks guys

[@mrvwbug4423]

That can't be too far away, those hogbacks mainly run from the south end of Ft Collins to the south end of Denver.

[@billwashburn8568]

Love the tumbleweed ranch animation open!

[@robertlemmon9186]

A front-wheel-drive (or AWD) cross-over may be labeled a Pathfinder, but it is more a bloated minivan than an SUV.

[@robertlemmon9186]

My daily-drive is an '88 2-door SE. With rear positraction and 4WD it gets through almost any situation.

[@davidmilhouscarter8198]

20:17 This vehicle is really a soft-roader.

[@CraigSmith568]

I still prefer the first gen. I still don't know what android auto or apple car play is, so I can do without that. Can you turn that screen off so you don't have to look at that all the time? If not maybe you can make a cover to put on it.

[@BullittKid08]

First time ive heard someone wanting a cover for the infotainment. Most have the ability to turn the display off

[@CraigSmith568]

@@BullittKid08 Definitely distracting. I didn't know if you could turn it off or not. I actually wish they didn't even have them.

[@mrmaaical8727]

Roman is my fav car reviewer, I could buy anything he suggest buying, he’s the BEST

[@daviddavis4444]

We have a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4 x 4 149,000 miles and still going strong of course on a truck frame why I kept it and no CVT our last Maxima had CVT and it went thru 4 trans before we got rid of it

[@anengineer_]

This is not an offroader. In this car it's all about the style.

[@peruser155]

Most in this segment are not true off roaders per say, however, I am impressed with these modern transfer cases and computer-controlled 4wd systems being able to immediately send power to whatever wheel needs it. Today's family haulers may be limited by highway-friendly tires and eco-friendly ground clearance, but they certainly have the best drivelines in 100 years.

[@barraza1215]

Nathan’s Crack 9:25 Andre’s Pit 14:00 Sniper Hill 18:58

[@timj.8056]

Great SUV with the 3.5L V6 9 speed 2nd gen. transmission (no cvt,)! New styling and awesome interior!

[@jasons.2825]

Can it conquer Tommy's Taint trail ?

[@mikeyt80]

I put Falken Wildpeak A/T3 tires on mine and they are great, and pretty quiet on the highway.. The OEM Toyo Open Country tires were not good..

[@jerryg50]

I have the Platinum 4WD fully equipped. This type of SUV is best with 4WD. For the winter I put in the 18 inch wheels with heavy duty mud/snow tires. For the summer I will be using the 20 inch wheels with all season tires. I will not be going off road with this Pathfinder. If I was going to go off road I would get the proper tires on heavy duty 18 inch rims. This vehicle is not a heavy duty type off road vehicle. I found when on soft surfaces and in snow I got better results when turning off traction control in the menu system. The skirts are too low to be practical for true off road driving. For true and serious off road I would get a Rubicon or an off road 4X4 PRO-X type pickup truck. I bought it to use as large 4WD vehicle for winter months. In the summer it will be for regular urban driving. I like the size and the comfort. Great vehicle for general SUV type use.

[@Chevygang23LT]

Glad to see Nissan got rid of the CVT

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Do they offer more aggressive tyres the defender was the same from the factory wasn't it .nice car though great video 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@reynaldocordero4247]

Need to get a set of Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires. It has a aggressive tread design. They are very grippy. I have a set on my 13' Acura ILX.

[@erichappyvideo6691]

Why dont you use winter tires...?

[@kenyongillespie8652]

Very surprised that it made it back! Looks like Nissian has a winner on its hands.Very good looking vehicle.

[@TrungNguyen-yh6ei]

Is it still the good old VQ40 in these?

[@evoemperor3776]

Tommy looks older than his dad without his glasses

[@nycad2484]

You guys should’ve brought the Toyota Highlander you had to the ranch and compare them side by side.

[@dog.dad501]

Still waiting patiently for the toyota sequoia TRD PRO...

[@MrRay22287]

Do you all test SUVs on towing? Newer SUVs like the Pathfinder on the Ike?

[@John-cz6it]

Is this where you will be doing all your future testing? My 2wd with limited slip does that type of stuff every day

[@md8744]

Love pathfinder 2022 4wd ❤

[@raesmart3305]

Not even any snow, come to western Canada in November

[@jeffrey88888]

I've been driving on Toyo Open Country AT3's for over a year now. No issues with dirt, mud, sand, snow, rain. Big departure compared to the Open Country AS

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

LOVE my Toyo Open Country AT III's.

[@tylerchoate8059]

Sounds like you guys were tripping over your words today LOL love your videos!

[@TheSlugger76]

Need to get some 4x4 post and leave the signs up

[@TheSlugger76]

I like the color and the room inside what’s the mpg? Your right need better tires. Might have to wear boots instead of shoes lol

[@stevebachtel]

Roman, tighten up that belt. Was worried we’d see more than just Nathan’s crack.

[@rodrigomontoya3112]

Pretty impressive Looks like Nissan took parts from Subaru Outback, Ford Explorer, Range Rover, and Mac Gyver it . Great video nice to see you on the ranch testing all kind of vehicles. Congratulations. Regards for You all.

[@mattcallahan6587]

The young fella has moments of sounding just like Kermit the Frog. love it.

[@jimbolaiya]

Which family SUV do you think is more capable and recommended for the snow? New Nissan Pathfinder, Hybrid Highlander, Kia Telluride or Genesis GV80? Thanks.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

Awesome video! You’ll never disappoint

[@Rick-nq3mz]

This new place would be good to put the Super Duty Tremor thru it’s paces like getting in some deep mud or snow!

[@ricaneva3896]

Maybe take an older version pathfinder and compare it to see if they went forward or backward of capabilities and well see if it's worthy of off roading

[@davidmilhouscarter8198]

8:03 What’s the difference between a crack and a pit?

[@goofsaddggkle7351]

How did you do this review with a straight face

[@MrBillsfishin]

It will be great when we can see a real course with all the things we would encounter offroad. Hills, minor and maximum articulation sections, moguls, approach and departure angels and even break over angles. A couple days with a tractor and you would have a fantastic course mapped out. Maybe even have detours side by side for All Wheel vs 4 Wheel vehicles.

[@JURASSICEDITS09]

Those tires would have to go . I run a set of Falken wildpeak AT3 on my pickup .they work well in the dirt and snow with out giving up much on road. . its my go to tire . the perfekt tire Upgrade for somthing like that.

[@StayZero556]

I have the Wildpeak AT Trail on my 2015 Pathfinder and they work fantastic.

[@jsouthwell79]

I would love to see this in the roller test.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

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[@jojr0712]

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[@abou824]

Tommy's looking good with that new haircut👍👍

[@ViperLevel]

it looks decent but id prefer the clearance plus higher bumpers from my 4runner, those fenders sit too low to throw it around in deep snow banks or other terrain like with my truck.

[@nycmaverick]

My wife and I saw one yesterday and she said “ do you think they can make the PATHFINDER any bigger?”

[@ALMX5DP]

Ever followed a modern RAM?

[@nycmaverick]

@@ALMX5DP lol no doubt what it is. I think the Hyundai Pallisade is pretty large too.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@nycmaverick yeah i kinda like the concept they're going for, but getting pretty ridiculous how obnoxious they want to make them.

[@kensai77]

That would be the Nissan Armada.

[@swami539]

good v6 and no more cvt Nissan is heading in the right direction also Nissan I would like to the 3.8 v6 in the frontier in this pathfinder at least offer it as an option and maybe vice versa for those complaining about fuel economy on the frontier offer the current engine in this pathfinder on the frontier I think if you offer both of those engines on the frontier and this pathfinder or at least give us the option it would make both vehicles more enticing

[@randalmcmurphy9237]

Alex forgot that he was a cameraman for a car video for a second, lol.

[@paulm6481]

It looks great. Other than telluride best design in class.

[@dpbrunkard9926]

Love watching your channel. Have you ever done a review for the Ford Explorer. I am interested in purchasing a Explore Limited and would be interested in how it would perform.

[@ernestquinones7967]

I like the new body style but I wish it was like the 1 gen 4x4 setup with 2wd being driven by the rear wheels instead of fwd.

[@ralphd.7895]

Great Job on the video and thanks for taking the time to share. Seems like a worthy "Urban Gorilla" ride that with the right tires, can take you places.

[@dalephillips8250]

Wonder if they've fixed the Transmission problems with those Pathfinders? I know a person right across the street from me that is upside down on one of them because of the transmission(CVT) and others are in the same boat....Making payments but the vehicle just sits in the driveway.

[@SteveTV5150]

Did you even watch the video? It has a 9-speed transmission; no CVT.

[@keithgaming7027]

I wonder if it's actually a un as opposed to unibody. People tend to call the un a unibody all the time including Tommy.

[@badgerpa9]

Just wondering if Tommy tricked Roman into marking the areas so he could say he saw his dad out marking his territory?

[@unintendedpurposes]

Big island kona surf co must be the new official sweat shirt. Thats like the 8th video in the last few weeks that hes worn the sweater 😄

[@DuaneCaldwell]

I just switched my 4Runner from Michelin Defender LTX MS2 highway LT tires to Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires with 3PMS snow rating. I was worried ride, pavement performance, and road noise would all suffer. So far, I can barely tell the difference with a very slightly stiffer ride. I think it is because the Falkens have heavier sidewalls than the Michelins. Those Falkens would probably work wonders on the new Pathfinder. Somebody needs to tell Nissan USA. ;-)

[@bentpolski]

Bring Back The Xterra!!!!!

[@christopher9626]

Was just up in the mountains yesterday with my 2000xe

[@Georgejoseph74]

are Nissan's in US made with Renault parts like what they do in Europe???

[@jerryg50]

If you were able to put on proper all terrain tires the Pathfinder would have terrific performance when driving through soft terrain. During the winter months I am using 18 inch wheels with mud/snow tires on the Platinum. Never had any issues. I am in Canada, and the roads where I am are horrible at times.

[@sparco12321]

I remember Tommy telling about "true and real-world" off-roading tests, and not just a "man-made" off-roading test site. I can't recall what episode was that 😂

[@raedkhmous1292]

This test was good but not enough, would like to see the same as you did with kia sorento

[@jackb9812]

I think if you ride the brake a bit it will slow the wheel spin and direct more power to the wheels that have traction.

[@DanielSon-b2i]

Should I trade my 2011 Nissan pathfinder LE in for a 2023 Nissan pathfinder rock creek?

[@french0103]

What is the percentage of drivers that will do off road? It’s very low. This suv will be used for everyday driving and those snowy roads

[@yudanov13]

I hope they will go back to trails during summer months

[@TheFitnessMusicChannel]

You'll need poles for those signs although you should give Nathan the head up before ramming one in or at Nathan's hole 😂 Sorry Nathan, it's just another TFL family joke😁

[@4673962]

Looks good, did pretty good for the tires. I'll still take a Acadia AT4 though.

[@bbeckers24]

Nissan makes a great all-season rubber floor mat kit for the pathfinder.

[@TheRKHCollection]

Awesome video! Going in and out of Nathan’s crack wasn’t a problem for the pathfinder! Neither was andres pit. Pretty good looking car too. What does Nathan think about his crack?

[@edwardclement102]

The Pathfinder went family-like Blazer.

[@IKnewMickey]

The big empty field should be named Romans Head because this entire idea came from Romans head. Once the equipment gets in there and makes the course, the name will make sense.

[@jre617]

This looks good, good styling, but it has too much front overhang, betraying its FWD platform. Move that front axle forward a half a foot next time!

[@keyner111]

Do an offrad test with the new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

[@Saud-mt4wi]

Bro it has a CVT, idk if that's healthy for the transmission.

[@keyner111]

@@Saud-mt4wi Mitsubishi's CVT transmissions are very reliable no issues not all even overheating it's better than Hyundai and Kia's DCT transmissions.

[@dmegahan]

Tip for you guys when you are “improving” this land. Set up camera points. Maybe small concrete level slabs so you have consistency in shots plus an easily reusable place to film.

[@mrvwbug4423]

do they actually own it or just have use of someone's private ranch for fliming?

[@dmegahan]

@@mrvwbug4423 they a bought it. They talked about it in a previous video and showed all the land and some of the plans they had for it. They were tired of using public trails that changed/closed etc. now they will have full control.

[@arnoudjanschut]

There is a button rear lock on the dash.....