This week the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder will make its way into showrooms carrying a base price of $30,790 for front-wheel-drive models, while all-wheel-drive examples will begin at $32,480. Those prices do not include the $975 destination charges.

With the Nissan three-row crossover receiving a fairly substantial facelift for the 2017 model year, changes for 2018 are on the light side of the spectrum. A couple of standard features get added including automatic emergency braking and a new rear door alert system. The latter reminds drivers of potentially forgotten items in the backseat if a rear door was opened before a drive.

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On SL trims, adaptive cruise control and the NissanConnect infotainment system with navigation become standard, while four additional USB ports get added for a total of six inside the Pathfinder’s cabin.

The blacked-out Midnight Edition package sees availability expand to include the SL variant in addition to the range-topping Platinum model. The styling package adds exclusive 20-inch black aluminum wheels, black fascias trim, mirror caps, roof rails, spoiler and badges. For the interior, illuminated side sills greet riders, while Midnight Edition floor mats are available.

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Nissan Pathfinder gets more standard features for 2018

Finally, 2018 adds Scarlet Ember and Midnight Pie as new paint options.

All 2018 Pathfinders will continue to be powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine making 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque, which is bolted to a continuously variable transmission. Fuel economy is rated at 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway for two-wheel-drive models, and 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway with all-wheel drive.

2017 Nissan Pathfinder: More of everything good

With a better look and more power, capability and safety features, this is one solid mid-cycle refresh.

by Andrew Krok

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