2013 Honda Accord V6 Touring: Driven
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your left knee may hit an uncomfortably hard piece of plastic on the door panel below the door handles
The 3rd-row seat is sized for kids and tricky to access even with tumble-forward 2nd-row seats.
This is a truck that won't accommodate.
you’ll never forget you're in a truck and not in a car-based crossover
The third-row seats, small as they are, fold down easily and double the cargo area, which was useful for a run to Costco.
QUALITY | 6 out of 10
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your left knee may hit an uncomfortably hard piece of plastic on the door panel below the door handles
Motor Trend
The 3rd-row seat is sized for kids and tricky to access even with tumble-forward 2nd-row seats.
Consumer Guide
This is a truck that won't accommodate.
Cars.com
you’ll never forget you're in a truck and not in a car-based crossover
MSN Autos
The third-row seats, small as they are, fold down easily and double the cargo area, which was useful for a run to Costco.
AutoWeek
The only real issue with the interior is that the seats themselves just aren't as comfortable as they could or should be—they're quite short in front, and skimpy padding all around means the Pathfinder isn't such a great long-distance choice. Also, the tall step up to get into the Pathfinder might be challenging for kids, pets, or grandparents. Speaking of kids, the third row is for kids only; it's just too tight, and hard to get into.
The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is able to swallow up a large amount of gear, both on top of and inside the car. Both the second and third rows can fold down to the same level, enabling a long, flat cargo surface, and by stowing the front passenger seatback forward against the lower cushion, the Pathfinder can reach a cargo length of up to 10 feet. There's a large storage area hidden away under the second-row seats and a handy small storage area inside the backdoor, as well as a double glovebox. On the outside, a 200-pound-capacity roof rack is standard on the Pathfinder and includes a handle to help when loading.
As is the case with most truck-based SUVs, the Pathfinder's ride is firm and a bit choppy, and on rough pavement or tight, twisty roads, it's less settled than modern crossover designs. And while the interior is quite hushed from wind and road noise, you hear the engine far too much—even under light acceleration.
Conclusion
The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has a roomy interior, but don't expect soft crossover-wagon levels of smoothness and refinement.
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