The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder will soon be upon us, and while new Nissan models often generate a great deal of excitement, the lead-up to this arrival has really been something else. The team at Lokey Nissan has received numerous questions concerning the updates and new options. It is important to point out that the new Pathfinder is still in the preproduction phase. That means that nothing is set in stone and all of the details provided here are subject to change. That said, this 2022 Nissan Pathfinder review seeks to answer the most common questions with information that is accurate as of this writing.
The new Pathfinder at Lokey Nissan will feature an all-new design that is rugged and modern and boasts all LED exterior lighting and heated power side mirrors. The wheelbase remains the same at 114.2 inches as does the minimum ground clearance at 7.0 inches. However, the length has been extended from 198.5 to 200.0 inches, the height from 69.5 to 70.0 inches and the width without mirrors from 77.3 to 77.9 inches. Eighteen-inch alloy wheels are standard, and wheel sizes as large as 20 inches are available. There is no word yet whether the Rock Creek edition will return or be replaced.
Our location serving Clearwater Tampa Wesley Chapel Florida will offer the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder with both eight- and seven-passenger seating. The seven-passenger configuration will have captain’s chairs in the second row. Nissan has made legroom improvements in all three rows. Specifics are not yet known, but you can expect more than 42 inches in the front row, more than 42 inches in the second row and more than 31 inches in the third row. Nissan has also bumped up the dedicated cargo space, which is more than 16 cubic feet in the current model. The standard 8-inch infotainment system has been updated as well, and tri-zone automatic climate control and USB ports for all rows are standard.
The new model will continue the practice of providing front-wheel drive as standard equipment and offering all-wheel drive as an option with all trim levels. The AWD system has been improved for the new model and now features seven selectable modes to dictate traction and other performance characteristics. These include Eco, Mud/Rut, Sand, Snow, Sport, Standard and Tow.
Powertrain is no doubt one of the more intriguing aspects of any 2022 Nissan Pathfinder review, and there are some notable updates to discuss. The first is that Nissan continues forward with the nine-speed automatic transmission as opposed to the continuously variable transmission. Nissan has made a number of refinements as well. The new model will also continue to use the 3.5-liter V6 that is under the hood of the current. It currently makes 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet, and we do not yet have access to the updated numbers. We also expect maximum towing capacity to be 6,000 pounds.
All models have a landscape-oriented 8-inch touchscreen that is positioned partially above the dashboard for better visibility while driving. The infotainment suite has been improved as well, so we expect all of the current features and a bunch more. Options will include integrated navigation, Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless charging. Safety Shield 360 will be standard with features like blind-spot monitoring and forward collision avoidance. Nissan will also offer its ProPilot package, which includes features like adaptive cruise control with a semi-autonomous driving mode.
Would you like to be among the first to test-drive the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder in Clearwater? Reach out to us via text or email, and let us know you are interested. We can update you whenever new details become available, and we will set you up with one of our earliest test-drive appointments. You can also call us for details, and we encourage you to explore our website. As a leading Nissan dealer serving Clearwater Tampa Wesley Chapel Florida, we deliver a modern online experience with all the tools and other resources you need to purchase or lease your new Pathfinder via the Internet!
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