
The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder is a large, family-friendly crossover.
The toughest competition comes from the Honda Pilot, which is similarly sized but offers more versatile rear seating.
The Chevrolet Traverse has considerably more space inside, but it weighs significantly more—a burden than can be felt from the driver's seat.
The Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer are quite similar, though the Explorer offers more power.
The Dodge Durango is more rugged than the Pathfinder, and it offers a V-8.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder offers good space for seven in a composed, quiet environment and it manages a some decent capability for off-road duty and towing. |
The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has aged gracefully; it's still one of GM's best minivan replacements. |
The 2017 Dodge Durango tows like an SUV, drives like a crossover—but crash test scores are a dull spot. |
The 2017 Ford Explorer adds a sport appearance package and Sync 3, both of which are important to today's SUV buyers. |
The Toyota Highlander gets a stronger, more responsive powertrain for 2017, but the main strengths are the ride quality, the cabin refinement, and the space for eight. |
The 2016 Honda Pilot has axed its hard edges: it's once again a smooth, capable family wagon, one that raises the bar for refinement. |
MSRP From | |||||
$30,290 | $28,700 | $29,995 | $31,660 | $30,630 | $30,345 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | N/A | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
FWD S | FWD 4-Door LS w/1SM | SXT RWD | Base FWD | LE I4 FWD (Natl) | 2WD 4-Door LX |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
CVT w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2017 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2017 Chevrolet Traverse | 2017 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2017 Dodge Durango | 2017 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2017 Ford Explorer | 2017 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2017 Toyota Highlander | 2017 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2016 Honda Pilot |