2014 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

The Pathfinder is Nissan's family-friendly three-row SUV, sized to compete with the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Its continuously variable transmission delivers a smooth, seamless drive, though some owners note a slight jerk at low speeds. The cabin is spacious and quiet, with comfortable leather seats and heated seats in the first two rows on many trims. The third row is handy for kids but tight for adults, and using it leaves little cargo space behind. The Platinum sits at the top of the Pathfinder range, adding leather, heated and cooled front seats, and a 360-degree camera that the S, SV, and SL trims don't offer. Its 3.5L V6 makes 260 horsepower and drives all four wheels through a CVT, which keeps the ride smooth and returns 21 mpg combined. The 20-inch wheels and Bose stereo are standard here, and the Around View Monitor makes parking this big SUV much easier than you'd expect.