Driving Impressions

The Pathfinder is a mighty smooth operator. Not only is Nissan’s SUV a true pleasure to drive and ride in, but it also delivers plenty of performance. The ride quality reaches close to gentle, and it gets choppy only on washboard-type road surfaces. Despite the soft ride, the Pathfinder’s handling ranks above average as it maneuvers easily and adeptly. It stays relatively flat in curves and corners, and little correction is needed on straightaways. An easy-acting automatic transmission delivers prompt gear changes.

The seats are comfortable and supportive. The backseat is as inviting as the front seat, and it offers fine legroom but not quite as much headroom. The Pathfinder is very carlike, in the best sense of the word.

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    Manual command selection
    Commands can be selected manually. While the commands are displayed on the audio screen, select a command by operating the audio tuning switch, and then push the switch. Once a command is m ...

    Hood
    1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver’s side instrument panel; the hood springs up slightly. 2 Lift the lever at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the ...

    Child safety
    Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sourc ...