In some cases, will work with advertisers to bring you relevant content that has been made possible by advertisers and their partners. Opinions expressed within editorial material are those of the writer and not necessarily Ltd.įor further information, see our Terms & Conditions. If the price does not contain the notation that it is "Drive Away No More to Pay", the price may not include additional costs, such as stamp duty and other government charges. When purchasing a vehicle, always confirm the single figure price with the seller. Pricing guide current at the time of writing editorial. In most cases, attends new vehicle launches and other events at the invitation and expense of vehicle manufacturers, importers and/or distributors.Įditorial prices shown are a "price guide" only, based on information provided to us by the manufacturer. Transmission: Continuous Variable Transmission How much does the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder ST-L N-TREK cost? I’m putting the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder N-TREK in the Large SUV Crossover category. Not only that but it rides well, can easily fit seven people (even my 180cm frame fits in the third row comfortably) and there are numerous seat folding configurations - all while looking sharp and menacing. I like the raspy big-six engine noise - it reminds me of a Commodore or Falcon - and the V6 performance, and it's not too far away in handling either. The jack-of-all-trades nature of the Nissan Pathfinder’s basic packaging compromises outright performance in some areas but it can get around a corner (and the race track - yes, I tried it!) with the speed and poise that it shouldn’t really manage. That a big seven-seat SUV like the Pathfinder N-TREK can get the job done carrying major cargo, tackle some basic loose-surface soft off-road duties in comfort and get up the road in a zippy fashion surprised me. The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder ST-L N-TREK oozes practicality but also has surprisingly lively performance. With all rows stowed, space grows to a massive 2260L. If you’re looking at seven-seaters, you obviously need or want space and this vehicle offers that but delivered in a stylish package with a reasonable degree of performance too.īoot space is a decent 453 litres with the rear row of seats in place and 1354L with them folded down. Typical comments received over my week of driving were positive references to its sleek, dark styling followed by ‘surprised’ facial expressions when I proceeded to tell them it was a Nissan Pathfinder. The N-TREK’s black accents just top it off. Why you should buy the Nissan Pathfinder ST-L N-TREK?Ĭooler looks aside, you should buy the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder ST-L N-TREK for its zippy performance and seven-seat practicality. When more grip is required at low speed on loose surfaces, there’s a 4WD-lock mode which distributes torque to both axles - as well as ‘L’ via the gear selector which keeps the gearbox in low gear for those big gradients or towing up to 2700kg. This distribution can be seen via a digital display on the dash.
Select 2WD and the Pathfinder is essentially front-wheel drive, while 4WD Auto distributes torque to the rear when the car senses it’s needed. I’ve been a little guilty of picking on the ‘SUV’ term applied to many big family wagons without much 'sport' or 'utility', but the Pathfinder certainly has the latter covered in spades.Īnd after a week at the wheel, Nissan might not be exaggerating too much when it comes to the sport part either.Īlso unchanged is the constantly variable automatic transmission (CVT) which has three drive modes. Originally launched as special-editions in February, Nissan Pathfinder N-TREK models add unique black-and-silver 18-inch alloy wheels and other visual upgrades including black styling accents.īut as we’ve reported, Nissan’s N-TREK onslaught is here to stay and Australian buyers are now spoilt for choice with a total of 12 Pathfinder variants now available. Here we’re testing the 4WD ST-L variant, which sits one rung below the range-topping 4WD Pathfinder Ti and competes head to head with the similarly priced Toyota Kluger GXL AWD, Mazda CX-9 GT FWD and the Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander V6 FWD.
Nissan pathfinder interior upgrade#
The Nissan Pathfinder might be a big, practical seven-seat family SUV, but now it can be had in a darker and more menacing flavour.Įssentially a cosmetic upgrade in the same vein as the X-TRAIL and Navara N-TREK variants, the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder N-TREK differs in its availability – the dark N-TREK treatment is offered across both 2WD and 4WD ST+ and ST-L variants.