New Nissan Pathfinder pricing revealed

The incoming fifth-generation 2022 Nissan Pathfinder will be priced from $54,190 plus on-road costs when the new large SUV arrives in Australian dealerships from around November this year, marking a $9950 higher entry point over the previous series.

The new Pathfinder is billed by Nissan as “one of the most versatile family vehicles in Australia” by virtue of an eight-seat layout – a first for the Pathie – and a host of family-friendly features across the new four-model range.

Supplies of the previous Pathfinder have run dry in Australia, so Nissan will be hoping the new generation will ignite interest against other three-row large SUV favourites such as the Kia Sorento (from $47,650) – which has just been crowned carsales’ Best Family SUV 2022 – as well as the Hyundai Santa Fe (from $45,550) and Toyota Kluger (from $47,650).

Despite the higher starting point compared to its rivals, Nissan is confident a comprehensively upgraded equipment list, improved technology and more safety across the range will do the trick.

From the entry-level 2WD-only Pathfinder ST at $54,190 plus on-roads, the range pushes up to the mid-spec 4WD-only ST-L at $59,990 before reaching the penultimate Ti grade that offers both 2WD and 4WD options, priced from $63,990 and $67,990 respectively.

At the top of the range, the AWD-only Ti-L is asking $77,890 plus ORCs.

This is a pared-back range compared to the previous line-up, and specification details rather than model nomenclature will point to just how much of a premium Nissan has applied to the new Pathfinder.

While the previous ST-L AWD was priced from $59,140 plus ORCs, for example, the ST+ AWD – which is no longer offered and looks to be a comparable match with the incoming ST-L – was much more affordable at $48,840. That places the new ST-L more than $11K above the previous ST+ model.

We’re already detailed local specifications for the new Nissan Pathfinder in a previous story, but among the headline news is that a hybrid powertrain will not be offered at launch.

That leaves a 3.5-litre petrol V6 (202kW/340Nm) as the only engine option, combining with a new nine-speed automatic transmission.

This sees a towing capacity of 2700kg, and also hands Nissan a key point of difference to most of its rivals after Toyota announced earlier this week that it was dropping the V6 in the Kluger for a four-cylinder turbo.

Every new-generation Pathfinder sold in Australia will be fitted standard with nine airbags, including curtain bags covering all three seat rows, air vents in every row, a 9.0-inch central touch-screen with sat-nav, 10.8-inch head-up display, 7.0-inch digital driver’s display, a rear-view camera with parking sensors, LED dusk-sensing headlights with high beam assist, eight-way powered driver’s seat with lumbar control, EZ Flex latch-and-glide seating and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, digital radio, four USB charge points and dual 12-volt outlets are also standard.

The Pathfinder ST-L model comes with Nissan’s Pro-PILOT semi-autonomous driving suite with lane keep assist and traffic jam pilot, a 360-degree parking camera with moving-object detection, roof rails and a powered tailgate.

Step up to the Pathfinder Ti and things start to get luxurious, with leather-accented seat and cabin upholstery, wireless phone charging, a 12-speaker Bose audio system and heated rear seats, to name a few of the items.

The flagship Pathfinder Ti-L adds a panoramic glass sunroof, ventilated front seats, ambient cabin lighting and second row captain’s chairs, making it the only seven-seat variant in the model range.

Like all Nissan vehicles, the Pathfinder is backed by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.

How much does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder cost?
ST 2WD – $54,190
ST-L 4WD – $59,990
Ti 2WD – $63,990
Ti 4WD – $67,990
Ti-L 4WD – $77,890
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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