The 2023 Pathfinder is basically the same size on the outside as the Palisade, Telluride, Subaru Ascent, etc. The 8-inch screen found in the S, SV and Rock Creek trims (above bottom right) has fewer features to control and obviously is smaller, but its functionality is essentially the same. It may not be ultra-wide (as in the Palisade and Telluride) or tall ( Explorer), but it’s big enough, easy to see and works well. The display itself is high resolution and features vibrant colors with attractive, legible graphics.
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There are hard buttons and knobs, plus a stationary row of on-screen menu icons, which are always appreciated. The 9-inch touchscreen shown above bottom left is standard on the SL and Platinum trim levels, and features a user interface that really nails a sweet spot of aesthetics and functionality. You can also get a removable center console in between the available second-row captain’s chairs. The cupholders are big and versatile, the under-armrest and door bins are large, and there’s bonus storage under the console. The center console features a vast pad to charge your smartphone, be it wired or wireless on upper trims, plus a smaller bin to prop up your phone should you prefer. General materials quality is average for the segment, which speaks to how good the segment is. Although the range-topping Platinum trim level you see up there is its best foot forward, complete with handsome two-tone leather/pleather all over the place, even lower trim levels benefit from the same handsome design, thoughtful storage and user-friendly technology.
This is arguably the Pathfinder’s best attribute. What are the Pathfinder interior and in-car technology like? The Platinum is now offered with a Platinum Captain’s Chairs package that includes a removable second-row console between the captain’s chairs. Elsewhere in the lineup, the SL gains a standard wireless charging pad, while the SL and Platinum gain a standard 10-way power passenger seat. Oh, and lots and lots of Rock Creek badges. Pictured above, it’s the most rugged Pathfinder trim level with a modest, 0.6-inch ground clearance lift to 7.7 inches, an off-road-tuned suspension, beadlock-looking 18-inch wheels, Toyo Open Country all-terrain tires, lots of matte black body cladding, and a platform-style roof rack. The Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition returns for 2023 and we review it here. Interior & Technology | Passenger & Cargo Space | Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive | Pricing & Trim Levels | Crash Ratings & Safety Features We’d still choose a Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Toyota Highlander Hybrid or Jeep Grand Cherokee L first, but among the second tier of alternatives, the Pathfinder is right up there. The Pathfinder even offers more towing capacity than most three-row crossovers. The new Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition also adds some character and a modicum of rugged capability that should certainly be welcome. In total, the 2023 Pathfinder is more aligned in spirit to its old-school predecessors, while being even more family-friendly than its homely immediate predecessor.
The driving experience also does nothing to stand out from the pack, but at least it doesn’t repel as the previous generation did. Space is obviously plentiful as a three-row crossover, though it’s merely average for the segment. Yet ultimately, the Pathfinder is a family hauler, and for that purpose, it impresses with a modern interior that boasts above-average materials quality and easy-to-use controls. Last year’s redesign had already started in that direction stylistically thanks to its bolder, more chiseled appearance. It’s still a seven-passenger crossover of the well-paved path variety, but at least the addition of the Rock Creek Edition for 2023 lets the Pathfinder go back to its roots a little bit. With the latest generation introduced last year, the Pathfinder maintains its architecture and seat count from one generation to the next for the first time. It’s been a vehicle actually capable of finding paths and one that’s better suited to using very-paved paths already found.
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder may possess one of the oldest SUV nameplates, but the actual vehicle itself has oscillated wildly over the years between body-on-frame and unibody ( crossover) architecture.
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Pros: High-quality and functional interior excellent driver assistance tech above-average towing capacity Cons: Worse to drive than rivals with odd steering response less third-row space 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Review: Now more capable of finding paths New Rock Creek Edition ups the rugged factor of this three-row family hauler
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