Nissan Pathfinder 
The Nissan Pathfinder has left its body-on-frame roots behind and graduated from off-road brawler to three-row people mover. The Nissan Pathfinder can handle up to seven passengers with ease, and its new, lighter unibody platform is much smoother and more sedan-like than the previous truck-based model. All versions of the Pathfinder benefit from a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque, and a continuously-variable automatic transmission handles the shifting duties.
Pros
- Safe, stable and easy to drive
- Flexible engine that really delivers
- Spacious and comfortable interior
- Careful fit, trim and presentation
- Comprehensive and relevant equipment
Cons
- Front seats offer zero lateral support
- Limited ground clearance
- Too many buttons on console
- Hatch doesn't lift high enough
- Firm ride
- Limited engine brake
