The real strength of the Pathfinder?s enduring popularity lies in its styling and excellent service record. Against rivals such as the Toyota 4Runner, it scores in several key areas, most notably ride quality and performance.When rated against others, like the Ford Explorer, it may be a little inadequate on refinement and interior space. And as we noted earlier, its load-hauling power weighs in a substandard compared with some of its competitors, particularly those from U.S. manufacturers.
Still, it has all the expected virtues. Useful features are in abundant supply, and it?s as well-made as Nissans are expected to.