2026 Jeep Wrangler vs 2026 Nissan Pathfinder
Overview | |
MSRP$36,035 | MSRP$37,500 |
Listings3119 | Listings125 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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2026 Jeep Wrangler Reviews Summary | |
2026 Nissan Pathfinder Reviews SummaryNissan's largest crossover, the Pathfinder, seats up to eight people while offering a car-like ride and control at a medium price point. In our testing of midsize three-row crossovers, the Pathfinder comes out in the middle of the pack in terms of performance, technology, and driving enjoyment. For 2026, Nissan refreshed this fifth-generation Pathfinder, which had been largely unchanged since its debut for the 2021 model year. The 2026 Pathfinder offers more convenience features, a larger touchscreen, and a few new styling touches. Verdict: The Pathfinder is a good choice for value, interior quality, and space, but rivals from Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia push the dials even further at a similar price. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 285 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Drive Train4X4 | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower285 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 285 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower285 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain4X4 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space31.7 cu ft | Cargo Space16.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4003 lbs | Curb Weight4334 lbs |
Height73.6 in | Height70.9 in |
Length166.8 in | Length197.7 in |
Width73.9 in | Width77.9 in |
Wheelbase96.8 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1729 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,035 | $37,500 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | Nissan's largest crossover, the Pathfinder, seats up to eight people while offering a car-like ride and control at a medium price point. In our testing of midsize three-row crossovers, the Pathfinder comes out in the middle of the pack in terms of performance, technology, and driving enjoyment. For 2026, Nissan refreshed this fifth-generation Pathfinder, which had been largely unchanged since its debut for the 2021 model year. The 2026 Pathfinder offers more convenience features, a larger touchscreen, and a few new styling touches. Verdict: The Pathfinder is a good choice for value, interior quality, and space, but rivals from Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia push the dials even further at a similar price. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 285 hp V6 | 3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Drive Train | 4X4 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 8 |
Horsepower | 285 hp @ 6400 rpm | 284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 285 hp V6 | 3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 285 hp @ 6400 rpm | 284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X4 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 31.7 cu ft | 16.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4003 lbs | 4334 lbs |
Height | 73.6 in | 70.9 in |
Length | 166.8 in | 197.7 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 77.9 in |
Wheelbase | 96.8 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1729 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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