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What's New for 2025?
Essentially unchanged, the 2025 Pathfinder gets a standard power liftgate on the SV and Rock Creek models. Nissan also throws in up to three free scheduled oil changes during the first two years or 24,000 miles.
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"It seems like the Pathfinder just got a styling refresh, but that was a few years ago now, and it might be time for another one. Not that this isn't a handsome rig — we like its chiseled good looks — but cabin tech is changing rapidly these days, and the way the Pathfinder's central touchscreen sprouts tablet-like from the dash is a signifier of its age. The Telluride, for example, now features the sort of single-frame widescreen module that's becoming the industry norm. Still, the Pathfinder has a lot going for it, including honest V6 power that's unadulterated by turbocharging, making it the envy of its pricier Infiniti QX60 sibling, which has switched to a less-powerful turbo four-cylinder."—Ranked #12 out of 15 Midsize 3-Row SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
With its beefed-up styling and conventional automatic transmission (good riddance to the CVT), even the base front-drive Pathfinder has a lot going for it. Note that if you want the full 6,000-pound towing capacity, you'll need to get the one-step-up SV trim and add the Premium package — the default towing capacity for all Pathfinders is 3,500 pounds, so 6,000 is the best-case scenario.
Very oddly, the all-wheel-drive Pathfinder does 1 mpg better in the city than the base front-drive Pathfinder, while the other fuel economy figures carry over. That means that the AWD version technically has better fuel economy, which makes no sense, but that's what the EPA's telling us. Note that the EPA also splits hairs when it comes to pricier trims of the AWD Pathfinder, pegging the Pathfinder Platinum at 22 mpg combined (20 city/25 highway) and the off-road-oriented Pathfinder Rock Creek at 21 mpg combined (20 city/23 highway). They all have the same powertrain, so the differences are just down to wheels, tires and equipment, including a 0.6-inch suspension lift in the Rock Creek's case.
What are the different versions of the 2025 Pathfinder, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 Pathfinder specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 Front-Wheel Drive | $36,400 | Gas | 23 | 284 hp | 259 lb-ft |
| 2025 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 All-Wheel Drive | $38,400 | Gas | 23 | 284 hp | 259 lb-ft |
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