Back to its… rugged roots
Nissan’s 2023 Pathfinder brings back style, capability on top of luxury CASEY WILLIAMS | Auto ReviewerAutoCasey@aol.com The original Pathfinder was a pretty hard-core off-roader based on Nissan’s rugged hardbody compact pickup.
First available with only two doors, but later four, it helped lead America away from station wagons and into family-friendly SUVs.
Subsequent generations became ever softer, eventually looking like a pudgy blimp only the Brady Bunch would love. But that is all behind us now: The current generation is still pretty plush but returns with style and capability to its roots. ………………. 2023 Nissan PathfinderPlatinum Seven-passenger, AWD Crossover Powertrain: 3.5-liter V6, 9-speed transOutput: 284hp/259 lb.-ft.
torqueSuspension f/r: Ind/IndWheels f/r: 20-inches/20-inches alloyBrakes f/r: disc/discMust-have features: Style, spaceTowing: 6,000 lbs.Fuel economy: 20/25 mpg city/hwyAssembly: Smyrna, Tenn.Base/As-tested price: $35,000/$54,785 ……………….
