2026 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2026 Toyota 4Runner
Overview | |
MSRP$42,270 | MSRP$37,500 |
Listings143 | Listings216 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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2026 Toyota 4Runner 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 | |
Engine | Engine3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower | Horsepower284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 278 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Torque317 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Torque259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower278 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space48.4 cu ft | Cargo Space16.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4455 lbs | Curb Weight4334 lbs |
Height72.6 in | Height70.9 in |
Length194.9 in | Length197.7 in |
Width78.0 in | Width77.9 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload895 lbs | Maximum Payload1729 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity6000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $42,270 | $37,500 |
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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 | 3.5L 284 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 284 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 27 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 278 hp I4 | 3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Torque | 317 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 278 hp @ 6000 rpm | 284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 27 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 48.4 cu ft | 16.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4455 lbs | 4334 lbs |
Height | 72.6 in | 70.9 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 197.7 in |
Width | 78.0 in | 77.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 895 lbs | 1729 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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