The popular Nissan Pathfinder returns for 2019 with a freshened exterior look, adding a stronger sense of adventure, character and presence and continued fine-tuning of aero efficiency. LED headlights are standard on the Pathfinder Platinum grade. Other exterior elements include an aggressive hood, front bumper and fog lights. The outside rearview mirrors include standard integrated turn signals.

Pathfinder SL and Platinum grades feature a Motion-Activated liftgate with liftgate position memory. A simple wave of the foot under the centre of the liftgate activates the power opening function. A Dual Panorama Moonroof is standard on the SL grade. It includes a sliding opening front panel and fixed rear glass panel, which extends over the 2nd and 3rd rows.


Inside, the standard 8.0-inch touch-screen monitor, mounted in the middle of the instrument panel, provides intuitive interaction and control of a variety of driver-selectable vehicle systems and settings – including the standard NissanConnect® with Voice Recognition for audio, Bluetooth® and vehicle information.

In addition, the available NissanConnect Navigation system2 (offered as standard equipment on Pathfinder SV, SL and Platinum) includes Voice Recognition for navigation, including one-shot voice destination entry and SiriusXM® Traffic®.

NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM®2 features remote engine start via mobile app or smartwatch3, automatic collision notification, emergency call and stolen vehicle locator, customizable alerts, and maintenance alerts. It comes standard on SV, SL and Platinum grades.

As in previous years, the 2019 Pathfinder’s 3-row/7-passenger interior combines comfortable seating with the cargo capacity that families need every day. It offers the benefits of a mid-size crossover with the comfort of a larger SUV, including a flat floor for enhanced interior packaging flexibility and ample space.

Every Pathfinder interior is anchored by Nissan’s innovative EZ Flex Seating System™ with LATCH AND GLIDE™, a 2nd row tilt and glide seat that allows easy 3rd-row access with a child safety seat remaining securely in place (on the passenger curb side).

A wide range of seating and cargo carrying combinations are available with the 2nd row 60/40-split seat with manual slide/recline/fold flat and 3rd row 50/50-split seat with manual recline/flat fold. Cloth seat fabric is standard for S and SV grades, while leather-appointed seating is standard on SL and Platinum models. And, as needed by today’s drivers, six USB ports are standard – two USB type-C, four USB type-A ports.

Advanced 3.5-litre V6 Engine, Class-Leading4 6,000-lb Towing Capacity 
As part of its highly capable adventure credentials, every 2019 Pathfinder comes equipped with a 3.5-litre V6 engine with Nissan’s Direct Injection Gasoline™ (DIG) system.

Horsepower is rated at 284 hp and torque is rated at 259 lb-ft. Pathfinder fuel economy4 is 11.6 L/100km city, 8.5 L/100 km highway and 10.1 L/100 km combined for 2WD models; 12.1 L.100 km city, 8.9 L/100 km highway and 10.5 L/100 km combined for 4WD models.

Pathfinder also features selectable 2WD, Auto or 4WD Lock modes for its available Intelligent 4×4 (I-4×4) 4WD system. The system lets the driver choose full-time 2WD for maximum fuel economy, Auto mode to automatically monitor conditions and adjust the balance of power between the front and rear wheels for best traction, or 4WD Lock mode when full-time 4WD is desired.

Pathfinder’s advanced driver assistance technology, in addition to Intelligent Emergency Braking (IEB), includes available Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

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