The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is a high-performing three-row SUV that offers plenty of power, off-roading capability, upscale amenities, and high-tech features. The Pathfinder was fully redesigned for the 2022 model year. This mid-size SUV skipped over the 2021 model year—its last model was released for the 2020 model year. How much will the 2022 Pathfinder cost?
The SUV segment is currently the most popular and competitive vehicle class in the auto industry, which means that automakers are able to charge more for their most popular classic and crossover SUVs without facing decreases in sales numbers. This means that most drivers in the market for an SUV are especially interested in how much different SUV models cost and how the quality of each model measures up to its price.
If you are interested in making a top-quality mid-size SUV your next vehicle, keep reading to learn more about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder’s performance, highlights, and affordability for drivers who are in the market for a rugged three-row SUV.
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is available in four different trim levels—the base S trim level, the mid-tier SV and SL trim levels, and the top-tier Platinum trim level. Starting prices for the redesigned Pathfinder for the 2022 model year are $34,560 for the S trim, $37,350 for the SV trim, $40,740 for the SL trim, and $47,340 for the Platinum trim—all of these prices include destination charges. These starting prices already place the 2022 Pathfinder on the low end of new mid-size SUVs in terms of cost.
The value of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is especially impressive considering how much—or rather, how little—the starting prices of this three-row SUV have increased between the 2020 and 2022 model years. The trim levels for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder are the same as those for the 2022 Pathfinder. The starting prices for the 2020 Pathfinder are $33,130 for the S trim level, $35,920 for the SV trim level, $39,540 for the SL trim level, and $44,370 for the Platinum trim level. This means that—between the 2020 and 2022 model years—the starting prices for the three-row Pathfinder increased by $1,430 for the S and SV trim level, $1,200 for the SL trim level, and $2,970 for the top-tier Platinum trim level.
Considering the fact that the Nissan Pathfinder underwent a complete redesign for the 2022 model year, these price increases are very modest and demonstrate the excellent value of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder.
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Every 2022 Nissan Pathfinder comes equipped with a 3.5-L V6 engine that generates 284 horsepower and pairs with a nine-speed automatic transmission, which replaces the continuously variable automatic transmission that was available for prior Pathfinder models. The 2022 Pathfinder offers impressive acceleration times and a very smooth and quiet ride for both drivers and passengers.
Although front-wheel drive comes standard for the 2022 Pathfinder, all-wheel drive is also an available option for all Pathfinder models for the 2022 model year. When equipped with all-wheel drive, the 2022 Pathfinder shows off its off-roading capabilities with seven different drive modes that include Standard, Eco, Snow, Sand, Mud/Rut, and Tow. As for towing capacity, the most capable 2022 Pathfinder models are able to tow up to 6,000 pounds at one time.
The 2022 Pathfinder cost is not bad considering the upscale appearance and amenities of the 2022 Pathfinder help increase the value of this affordable three-row mid-size SUV model. After undergoing a complete redesign for the 2022 model year, the 2022 Pathfinder is modernized inside and out. This three-row SUV looks more rugged on the outside with an updated, track-inspired interior.
The 2022 Pathfinder is also available with premium in-cabin materials, such as semi-aniline leather upholstery. Available interior amenities for the 2022 Pathfinder that contribute to this three-row SUV’s luxurious look and feel include heated and ventilated front seats, ultra-comfortable second-row captain’s chairs, a panoramic sunroof, and more.
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The high-tech features of the 2022 Pathfinder also help modernize and increase the value of this three-row mid-size SUV. Every 2022 Pathfinder features either an 8.0- or 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. This SUV is also available with a built-in WiFi hotspot, a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, wireless smartphone charging capability, a head-up display, a built-in advanced navigation system, a premium 13-speaker audio system, and more.
As for safety tech, the 2022 Pathfinder does not disappoint with its plethora of advanced safety and driver-assistance features. This three-row mid-size SUV is available with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control with semi-autonomous driving mode, and a 360-degree camera system.