The Pathfinder is the eight-seat family SUV that Nissan has built around the American buyer's expectations. The 2023 generation is all-new, with a 3.5 L V6 petrol, a nine-speed automatic, and a chassis that swaps the previous generation's CVT for proper torque-converter sensibilities.
What you are buying
A 3.5 L V6 petrol making 202 kW and 351 Nm, paired with a nine-speed automatic, driving all four wheels through an intelligent AWD system with a low-range button (for sealed-and-unsealed-road duty rather than rock crawling). Eight seats with a sliding middle row that improves third-row access.
Cartell Assessment
The Pathfinder Ti is the eight-seater for the buyer who wants V6 grunt, low tech complexity, and the ability to flat-tow a caravan. The compromise is the fuel bill: 10 L/100 km combined in a market where hybrid rivals are returning 5 L. If you want V6 simplicity, this is one of very few choices left.
AU Outlook
Pathfinder Ti pricing in Australia sits in the high-$80k drive-away range. The cheaper ST-L is in the mid-$70k bracket. Cross-shop is the Hyundai Palisade and the Toyota Kluger Grande.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 202 kW
- Torque
- 351 Nm
- Drive
- AWD, 9-speed auto
- Fuel
- 10.4 L/100 km (combined)
- Seats
- 8
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder ST-L | from $73,000 drive-away (verify) | Entry trim |
| Pathfinder Ti | from $84,000 drive-away (verify) | Leather, larger screen, full ADAS |
| Pathfinder Ti-L | from $90,000 drive-away (verify) | Top spec, premium audio |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
