2025 Nissan Pathfinder

For 2025, Nissan gives every Pathfinder except the base trim level a standard power liftgate. The automaker also offers buyers of this midsize SUV up to three complimentary scheduled oil changes.

The Pathfinder seats up to eight people and is powered by a V6 engine. It's available in front-wheel-drive (FWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations, and supplies more towing capacity than many competitors.

Pros

Certain versions can tow up to 6,000 pounds
Earns top safety scores
Comfortable interior

Cons

Looks more rugged than it is
Rivals offer more engaging driving dynamics

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2025 Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is available in five trim levels: S, SV, Rock Creek, SL, and Platinum. A 3.5-liter V6 — making between 284 and 295 horsepower — drives either the front or all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission. All but the Rock Creek come standard with eight seats, though a seven-seater option is available throughout most of the lineup.

The Pathfinder S features 18-inch alloy wheels, cloth seats, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, a 7.0-inch driver display, proximity keyless entry, and tri-zone automatic climate control.

The SV receives a power liftgate, heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assist, a powered driver's seat, and remote engine start.

Rock Creek

The Rock Creek gets an off-road-tuned suspension, leatherette upholstery, a tow hitch, and a surround-view camera system.

The SL features a heated steering wheel, leather-appointed seats in the first two rows, a 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility, built-in navigation, a wireless charging pad, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Buyers can also opt for heated second-row outboard seats and a 13-speaker Bose stereo.

Platinum

The Platinum gets the SL's optional features, plus rain-sensing windshield wipers, a motion-activated power liftgate, front-seat cooling, a head-up display, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. It also rolls on 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels.

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2025 Nissan Pathfinder Cargo Capacity and Towing

The Pathfinder offers 16.6 cubic-feet of cargo room behind the third row of seats, 45 cu-ft behind the second row, and 80.5 cu-ft with the back two rows folded down. Depending on how it's equipped, the 2025 Pathfinder can tow either up to 3,500 pounds or up to 6,000 pounds.

2025 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel Economy

The most efficient 2025 Nissan Pathfinder boasts a class-competitive EPA rating of 23 mpg in combined city and highway driving. Somewhat surprisingly, those numbers are for the AWD model. Opting for the top-of-the-line Platinum (which wears 20-inch wheels) or the off-road-oriented Rock Creek reduces efficiency a bit.

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2025 Nissan Pathfinder Safety Ratings and Features

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder an overall safety rating of five out of five stars. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the midsize SUV its Top Safety Pick+ designation after the vehicle received top Good marks in all crashworthiness tests.

The 2025 Pathfinder comes with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, forward-collision warning, blind-spot warning, rear-cross-traffic alert, rear automatic braking, and lane-departure warning. ProPilot Assist, Nissan's advanced driver-assistance system, is available on upper trim levels. Blind-Spot Intervention, which helps prevent blind-spot collisions, and Traffic Sign Recognition, which displays information from traffic signs in the instrument cluster, are also available on higher trims.

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John Coyle

John has been in the automotive industry for nearly two decades. Over that time, he's driven Jeeps through Moab, tackled Fuji Speedway in a Lexus LFA, experienced the insanity of the Gumball 3000, and survived daily driving a 1978 Jaguar. He has served as editor-in-chief for AutoNation Drive, managing editor for Internet Brands Automotive, and events editor for CarDomain. When he rides his beloved Triumph Bonneville, he wears all the gear, all the time. He lives in Los Angeles with the coolest girl in the world and three black cats.