Nissan
2010 Nissan Pathfinder S
What it Is: A four-door, seven-passenger, four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle.
What's Hot: Third row seat expands passenger carrying flexibility.
What's Not: Fuel economy only so-so.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation system, back up camera, Bluetooth
How It Got Its Score: The 2010 Nissan Pathfinder's third row of seats and good towing capacity aren't enough to offset poor fuel economy and so-so crash test scores that include a "Marginal" rear impact rating from the IIHS.
With four-wheel drive, the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is one tough off-road beast. It should be, since it shares a lot of its mechanical underpinnings with the bigger Nissan Armada. With a third row of seats and a powerful V-6 engine that allows towing capacity up to 6,000 pounds, the Pathfinder can be considered a more maneuverable version of that big Armada. If that's not enough power and towing for you, it's also available with the Armada's V-8 engine. However, it unfortunately forgets that it's a smaller truck when it comes to fuel economy, which trails many of its competitors in the midsize SUV market. We are also disappointed in the Pathfinder's crash test ratings. Although four-star frontal impact ratings from the NHTSA aren't unsafe, a lot of other vehicles get better scores. Still, there aren't that many real off-road capable SUVs on the roads these days, and the Pathfinder's seven-passenger capacity and very good towing make it worth a look.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$29,540 |
| Destination |
$800 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
S FE+ ($28,340)
LE ($38,300) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
4.0 liters |
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Engine Type |
V-6 |
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Horsepower |
266 hp |
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Torque |
288 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Premium Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
Four Wheel Drive w/Low Range |
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Transmission |
5-Speed Automatic |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
14 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
20 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
16 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Midsize SUV |
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Family Friendliness |
7.1 |
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Doors |
Five |
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Seat Rows |
Three |
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Passengers |
Seven |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
16.5 cu. ft. |
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Cargo Space (3rd Row Folded) |
49.2 cu. ft. |
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Max Cargo Space |
79.2 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
4 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
4 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
3 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Marginal |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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