2016 Nissan Pathfinder SUV

2016 Pathfinder

Overview
Exterior
Interior
Trims
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Competition

$29,830 MSRP From
22 mpg AVG, Comb.
7 Max. Occupancy
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Nissan Pathfinder is a seven-seat large-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 3.5L V-6 engine that produces 260 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,500 to $2,700, which over the course of five years will cost you $3,000 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.

2016 Nissan Pathfinder S / SV

2016 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum / SL

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 77.2 in
Length: 197.2 in
Height: 70.2 in
Wheelbase: 114.2 in

2016 Pathfinder has a relatively long wheelbase ( 114.2 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 4168 - 4486 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.3 inHip Room: 56.8 inHead Room: 41.1 - 42.2 inShoulder Room: 60.7 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.7 inHip Room: 56.1 inHead Room: 38.5 - 39.4 inShoulder Room: 60.4 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

47.8 ft³

2016 Pathfinder seats seven adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and shoulders. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Pathfinder ia a class-leader on only one measurement - legs - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and hips. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 47.8 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Pathfinder S	2016 Pathfinder SV	2016 Pathfinder SL	2016 Pathfinder Platinum
Configuration	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, 4WD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, 4WD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, 4WD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, 4WD
Starging MSRP	$29,830	$31,520	$33,150	$34,840	$36,410	$38,100	$41,610	$43,300
Engine	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6
HP	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive
City	20 MPG	19 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG
Highway	27 MPG	26 MPG	27 MPG	26 MPG	27 MPG	26 MPG	27 MPG	26 MPG
Combined	23 MPG	21 - 22 MPG	23 MPG	21 - 22 MPG	23 MPG	21 - 22 MPG	23 MPG	21 - 22 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,500	$2,600 - $2,700	$2,500	$2,600 - $2,700	$2,500	$2,600 - $2,700	$2,500	$2,600 - $2,700

2016 Pathfinder SUV comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $383 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Pathfinder has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 22 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

2016 Nissan Pathfinder Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 90
Recalls: 2

2016 Pathfinder SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed ninety complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Nissan, which by itself is a relatively low number.