2025 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek

The 2025 Pathfinder is Nissan's three-row family SUV, slotting between the smaller Rogue and the larger Armada. It competes with the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and Kia Telluride in the crowded midsize three-row segment. The V6 delivers strong acceleration and the nine-speed shifts smoothly, making highway merging effortless. The ride is composed and quiet on the highway, though the suspension can feel firm over sharp bumps. With three rows and up to eight seats, the Pathfinder offers flexible seating and generous cargo space for families. Standard tech includes a touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Nissan Safety Shield 360 comes standard, adding automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. The Pathfinder has a better reliability record than some Nissan models, with the V6 and nine-speed proving durable. Fuel economy is average for the class, with combined ratings in the low 20s, and maintenance costs are typical. Stepping up to the Rock Creek from an SL adds all-terrain tires, a unique front fascia, black roof rails with a tubular rack, and a 7-position Terrain Mode Selector with Sand, Mud/Rut, and Tow settings. The Rock Creek's 3.5L V6 makes 295 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque, and the nine-speed automatic pairs with four-wheel drive for confident traction on loose surfaces. The Rock Creek's off-road mode and hill descent control make it the one Pathfinder you'd actually take on a dirt road, though the all-terrain tires add road noise on the highway.