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Nissan Pathfinder TI-L AWD SUV 2023 Review

Pathfinder TI-L – I have just spent a week in the all-new Nissan Pathfinder, and I have to say I’m impressed

First thing you notice is that it is bigger than you realise, both outside and inside.

The top model Ti-L comes with a full shopping list of safety, little luxuries and comfort features.

Front two seats are like a lounge chair, with multiple adjustments available and both heated and cooled.

The middle two seats are equally comfortable and the third row, while ok, are best left to shorter trips for younger passengers.

The model we drove has a clever all-wheel drive system and is powered by a 3.5litre V6 petrol engine. There is no hybrid version though.

Transmission is a smooth nine speed automatic transmission that always seems to be in the right gear.

Economy can be relatively frugal or heavy depending on circumstances.  It will coast easily around town which is a good thing.

Driving the Pathfinder is easy, but the over bonnet view is a little restricted. The internal layout works well and looks impressive.

I can see this being an ideal family SUV that likes to go on snow holidays or tow a smaller boat or caravan.

Nissan Pathfinder Ti-L is priced from $80,277 plus the usual costs.

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I’m Brianna Fraser

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I’m Brianna Fraser

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Some Quick Pathfinder TI-L thoughts

What is Good?

What is not so Good?

Some other Nissan Pathfinder articles

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Large Luxury AWD SUVs are popular and expensive. The Pathfinder is on the larger end of the segment.

Buyers could look at  the Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-9, Toyota Kluger

Some final thoughts

The all-new Pathfinder was worth the wait.

Think of it more as a capable AWD SUV rather than a true 4WD. It has a sophisticated drive mode select that has different terrain functionality, but the ground clearance will be a limiting factor.

As a family wagon for snow trips its excellent. It will also tow more than almost everything else in the class and that’s handy.

Nissan Pathfinder

Model

Pathfinder Ti-L MY 2023

Model Price $80,227
Engine 3.5 Litre V6 Petrol
Drivetrain 9 Speed automatic and 4WD
Power 202kW @ 6400rpm
Torque 340Nm @ 4800rpm
Safety Five Star ANCAP
0-100kmh / Top Speed N/A
CO2 Emissions 245 g/km
Economy ADR 10.5 l/100km combined cycle
Range (WLTP) / ADR 877km
Economy on test 12.8L/100k
Servicing capped price for the first six services
Warranty 5-Year Unlimited Kilometre
Roadside Assist  5Yr 24-Hour Roadside Assistance

Overall Rating

85/100

Behind the Wheel 9
Comfort 9
Equipment 9
Performance 8
Ride and Handling 9
Practicality 8
Fit for Purpose 8
AWD / Towing* 9 (4/5 AWD – 5/5)
Technology/connectivity 8
Value for Money 8

*Towing and AWD capability is measured against similar vehicles in the same class.

Dimensions

 
Overall Length 5004mm
Wheelbase 2900mm
Width 1978mm
Height 1798mm
Wheels 20×8.0 Alloy
Tyres 255/50 R20
Max ground clearance Up to 179mm
Wading Depth TBA
Approach TBA
Rampover TBA
Departure angle TBA
Turning Circle KTK 11.8m
Boot Min 205Lmm
Boot Max 782mm
Kerb Weight 2083kg
Payload (kg) 667kg
GVM (kg) 2750kg
GCM 5450kg
Towing Capacity 2700kg
Tow Ball rating 270kg

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