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2009 Nissan Pathfinder - Expert Reviews

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Edmunds
2009 nissan pathfinder Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Plenty of power from V6 and V8 engines, attractive cabin with good ergonomics, generous storage and cargo room, high towing capacity, off-road prowess...

CarGurus
CarGurus' Review for 2009 nissan pathfinder

...Though touted as family-friendly, the ’09 Pathfinder is far from refined and suffers from being mired in a dying breed...

Cars.com
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Professional Cars.com Review

...brake-force distribution Standard electronic stability and traction control Optional rearview camera (standard on LE) Active front head restraints...

Cars.com
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Professional Cars.com Review

...Base price: $32,510 As driven: $38,190 MPG rating: 14 city, 20 hwy. To get in touch with Tom Strongman, send e-mail to tom@tomstrongman.com...

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Why should I also consider these? X

First of all, if you plan to haul people and don't anticipate towing much or regularly off-roading, you should look into more carlike choices like the Ford Edge, Honda Pilot, Chevrolet Traverse, or Nissan's own Murano.

The Pathfinder's design is already several years old, but it feels thoroughly modern next to the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, which mates dated styling with a cramped interior and subpar performance and will soon be discontinued.

The Toyota 4Runner is another possibility, with plenty of off-road ability, though it has a noisier interior and a harder ride and can get quite expensive at the top of the line.

The Ford Explorer has a nicely updated, comfortable interior with more standard safety features across the line, but it doesn't possess the sturdy off-road ability of the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.

An alternative might be the Dodge Durango, which offers a slightly larger package overall, though it doesn't handle the road especially well.

Each of these vehicles has poor fuel economy and a less-than-ideal ride, and most shoppers would be better suited with a modern crossover design from these automakers.


 
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