Should You Buy This Over a Toyota Kluger? (Nissan Pathfinder 2023 Review)
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We test the new Nissan Pathfinder family SUV, which ditches its CVT for a proper auto while keeping its big and brawny 3.5-litre petrol V6 engine.
Nissan is finally receiving brand-new product in Australia, including the new-generation Pathfinder V6, with its 202kW (270 hp) 3.5-litre V6 with a choice of front-wheel drive or AWD engines. Today, Chasing Cars road test journalist Andrew Sluys reviews the Pathfinder Ti, which is second from the top of the range and is priced at about $75K driveaway.
The Nissan Pathfinder competes with the Hyundai Palisade and Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Toyota Kluger, Mazda CX-9 and other large SUVs.
As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct - so this is an independent, honest review of the Nissan Pathfinder.
Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Best 3 Things
1:23 - Worst 3 Things
1:52 - Interior & Tech
3:12 - Back Seats
3:56 - Third Row Seats
4:30 - Boot Space
4:50 - Spare Wheel & 2700kg Towing
5:07 - Fuel Economy
5:25 - Servicing Cost
5:48 - Warranty
5:55 - Driving Dynamics
9:15 - Should You Buy A Pathfinder?
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Now that Toyota has removed the V6 from the Kluger, does that make the new Pathfinder V6 more or less attractive?
@jeremyhill3837
Жыл бұрын
I feel like it’s kind of irrelevant. If either manufacturer had put a torquey, economical diesel into either, they would have sold many more. A Kluger with the Hilux diesel would sell very well.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
I imagine Toyota feels that the hybrid does the same job, but even cleaner in urban environments.
@hothsv1
Жыл бұрын
@Chasing Cars I was told by Toyota new Kluger will have 2.4 ltr petrol turbo engine. I prefer v6 any day over hybrid or4 cylinder. I think such big cars like kluger and pathfinder need big engines. 10.5 ltr per 100 kms is nothing when you look at the size of the car. People who think it drinks a lot should buy a small car VW golf diesel and will get best fuel results such as 5.5 litres per 100 kms. You can't have it both ways
@gazzarafalemozzy4766
11 ай бұрын
more 4 cylinder pulling that much weight..pff
The rear of the Pathfinder looks very Mitsubishi Overlander like, even that infotainment screen. I like the way you review cars, and you always bouncing your hands like the Weather Men of the 90s. Keep up the good work.
That price is crazy high. a loaded American pathfinder in America is around 51k. inflation is a bitch in Australia
Mate is awesome That engine has won best V6 in the wood for 10 years in a row, don't see Toyota in the running. Even the x trail more was best 4cy6 years in a row but no one heard of this because it's not a Toyota, anyhow great review love the car all good in my opinion
Majestic.
Given their similar pricing, how does it compare to any of the Everest V6 models?
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Good question and a comparison would be relevant. Better ride, but the Everest's diesel V6 is very torquey.
Looks like a great family truck for an Australian family of 5. My only hesitation is I would love it more with a 6 cylinder diesel.
@kylosolo6128
Жыл бұрын
Truck?
@jeremyhill3837
Жыл бұрын
Just my slang for a SUV
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
A diesel six would be great - but Nissan is working to drop diesel from its cars globally. We had the story: www.chasingcars.com.au/news/car-industry/nissan-to-discontinue-diesel-engines-we-dont-want-to-come-back-to-diesel/
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Does make the forthcoming Mazda products with diesel sixes more interesting, of course.
@alexrobinson2100
Жыл бұрын
Awful engine! V6 from the early 2000s. More fuel than its replacement, no real change to outputs.
It does look good, but build quality and reliability will be the big test for this pathfinder.
@neosoviet502
17 күн бұрын
I mean they ditched the CVT gearbox so I guess this new 9 SPD auto will be miles better in reliability but we'll see.
compete with hyundai palisade mazda cx-8 & cx-9 toyota kluger
If you can afford to buy this car then you can afford to buy the fuel
What about toe room?
Not a very realistic 8-seater considering it’s boot size as a 5-seater is only 11 litres more than a Sportage.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Keep in mind, though, that boot measuring standards can really differ.
But front wheel driven layout ....,🥺
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Yep - still transverse.
Nissan haven't bought the v6 back, they've not progressed beyond it.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
That's one way of looking at it.
That can't do what a Toyota anything can do... 202kw at 6400rpms and 340nm at 4800rpms. Come on Nissan. That's terrible and you would really have to get up it to make it move.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Sounds good, but isn’t especially quick.
@phillipmarnik
Жыл бұрын
Numbers aren't everything. Nissan V6s are naturally torquey and also like a big rev. If you have driven one you would know.
@Studat
Жыл бұрын
@@phillipmarnik I have driven them. I don't want to rev an SUV. look at the Mazda CX9, Better on fuel, torque from 2000rpms. That Nissan engine is done and shows Nissan are taking the piss of their buyers.
@blackcyborg009
Жыл бұрын
@@Studat On one end, naturally aspirated engines are more reliable than turbo engines. Hence, there are those who are apprehensive of the Toyota Kluger going from NA V6 to turbo four.
@Studat
Жыл бұрын
@@blackcyborg009 it's one of the reasons I won't buy a Toyota Kluger.
Awful…that 3.5L is terrible
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
What would you prefer to see used?
@kahuna1247
Жыл бұрын
Isn't it a detuned 350z motor? Why is it terrible? It is arguably the most reliable motor you can get.
Buy a Palisade
My money is on the Everest