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2013 Nissan Pathfinder: Introduction

This ain't your daddy's Pathfinder. And that's exactly why we're welcoming one into the Autoblog long-term garage. With the launch of the all-new 2013 Pathfinder, Nissan has ditched the trucky, body-on-frame architecture of the previous model for something substantially more refined and efficient, yet the automaker says this is still a capable machine. It's a move Nissan has used before (the second-generation Pathfinder, sold from 1996 to 2004, used unibody construction), but because of just how darn popular three-row crossovers are these days, the timing sure seems right for Nissan to, ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:
3.5L V6
Power:
260 HP / 240 LB-FT
Transmission:
CVT
MSRP:
$44,670 (as tested)
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