Nissan Pathfinder Reviews 2013

The Nissan Pathfinder's boasts strong towing capabilities and second/third row seats are foldable.

The steering is slightly more direct and tactile than usual, while the brakes are excellent in power, progression and pedal feel.

Flexibility is excellent with even the front passenger seat folding flat to increase cargo capacity.

The Pathfinder disposes of larger bumps, such as potholes, quite effectively, giving the impression it's armed and ready for more serious adventures. But the ride can be busy at lower speeds, further detracting from its city credentials.

The cabin is respectably spacious and individually folding seats are appealing.

The driver's seat doesn't slide back far enough for those with long legs, while row two has a short seat base and a knees-up seating position because of the traditional 4WD ladder-frame construction.

The Pathfinder isn’t necessarily a bad SUV. It has a simple interior, seating for seven and a capable V8.

However, reviewers have some performance complaints about the SUV's unrefined pavement ride and sub-par braking ability. But that weakness translates into a strength when it comes to all-terrain ability.

While it offers seating for seven, the second and third rows are cramped.

The Pathfinder is exceptionally rugged, and the addition of a V-8 option last year gives it strong performance and towing capability.

The Pathfinder take a beating for their ride quality, which isn’t as smooth as the competition. Still reviewers like the Pathfinder’s power.

The trunk, with the last row in place is useless, however when it is folded into place, the cargo area is very large.

The Pathfinder accelerates well and has responsive steering.

The 2011 Pathfinder continues to be an excellent off-road vehicle for having rugged, outdoor fun off of the concrete.

Nissan Pathfinder midsize SUV has evolved into a comfortable, rugged, and powerful family hauler with off-road capability.

The cabin itself is very spacious and gives all occupants plenty of room to stretch out.

The Pathfinder can feel clumsy on narrow B-roads. Steering requires more muscle effort than most and the gearshift is a little sloppy.

I was also impressed by the ride comfort and quietness at cruising speeds, attributed to the independent t front and rear suspension.

Those leather seats are nicely supportive and electronically adjustable, however the leather-wrapped steering wheel only adjusts for rake.

Nissan has a good reputation for reliability and the Pathfinder has attracted plenty of customers that may have been disappointed with the reliability of other 4x4s.

Pathfinder is a comfortable, luxurious SUV for those who need traditional truck ruggedness for heavy towing or moderately strenuous off-roading.

The Pathfinder has a relatively quiet cabin, though you hear the engine a bit too much.

It's a competent off road wagon that's also easy to live with in suburbia and, thanks to its versatile interior, can handle the school run as easily as a trip to the timber yard.

The engine is more than powerful enough, the ride and handling almost eerily composed (if a bit wobbly when really pushed), and the interior accommodation more than satisfactory, both in terms of space and quality, for the money.

Nissan does well in reliability surveys, and other 4x4s from the company have proved very hardy.