2024 Nissan Pathfinder SL

The 2024 Pathfinder is Nissan's three-row family SUV, slotting between the smaller Rogue and the full-size Armada. It squares off against the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and Kia Telluride in the crowded mid-size SUV segment. The V6 pulls willingly and the nine-speed shifts smoothly, making the Pathfinder feel more responsive than many rivals. The ride is composed on the highway, though the suspension is tuned firm enough that sharper bumps come through. The cabin is roomy across all three rows, with easy access and generous cargo space behind the third row. Standard tech includes an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Nissan's Safety Shield 360 driver aids. The Pathfinder's nine-speed automatic is a step up from Nissan's older CVTs, and the V6 has a solid track record. Stepping up to the SL from the SV adds leather seats, a larger 9-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link. The 3.5L V6 makes 284 horsepower and pairs with the smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, earning 23 mpg combined from the EPA. The SL comes with heated front seats and an 8-passenger bench, so you skip the second-row captain's chairs that the Rock Creek and Platinum offer.