2019 Nissan Pathfinder SL

The Pathfinder is Nissan's three-row family SUV, the one you'd cross-shop with a Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander when you need room for the whole crew. Inside, the Pathfinder offers comfortable seating for up to seven, with a third row that folds flat to open up a big cargo area for hauling gear. Owners love the roomy interior, the handy third row, and the thoughtful touches like heated seats and a heated steering wheel on chilly mornings. Stepping up to the SL from the SV adds leather seats, heated front and second-row seats, and the Around View Monitor, making it the comfort-focused pick in the Pathfinder lineup. The 3.5L V6 sends 284 horsepower through an Xtronic CVT and four-wheel drive, a smooth combo that handles daily driving and light trails without drama, though it returns 22 mpg combined. The SL's 18-inch machine-finish wheels and standard Hill Descent Control give it a capable, polished feel on gravel roads or snowy commutes.