Insurance Group: 32
MPG: 31.4
CO2: 238
0-62 Mph: 10.7 secs
BHP: 187 BHP
Range: 553 miles
PROS: Room for seven people within the cabin is a real advantage and there are plenty of benefits offered at the Tekna trim level.
CONS: Poor resale values are a real disappointment and the seven seat capacity is a little limited depending on the size of the passenger.
With a maximum power output of 187 bhp and torque figures of 332 lb-ft at 2000 rpm the performance credentials of this vehicle are relatively strong. A top speed of 115 mph is good for this class and combines with relatively fast acceleration capable of reaching 0-62 mph in 10.7 seconds.
In terms of efficiency, the car achieves just 31.4 mpg. Whilst this is a little low by modern standards it is fairly competitive for a car of this class. Refinement is also limited and the engine generates a fair amount of noise which can be disruptive.
That being said, noise from the wind and road are kept to a minimum and the ride quality is good off-road but lacks the response and feel needed on the road.
As the range-topping model, this car comes complete with a vast number of features.
Standard equipment which comes fitted with this model includes: power steering, central locking, stability control, alloy wheels, climate control, electric door mirrors, electric front windows, cruise control, rear parking camera, leather seated interior, Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in sat nav and an advanced stereo system with CD and MP3 compatibility.
Reliability problems have been reported by some owners and this could be a huge disadvantage for the Pathfinder. The car does come with a three year warranty for 60,000 miles however, and this could offer drivers the assurances which they need.
Safety levels are fairly high and the car comes with a number of standard safety features including driver, passenger and front side airbags. On top of this there is also a fitted alarm and immobiliser to protect the vehicle from theft. The car scored a decent four star rating for occupant safety in the NCAP crash tests.
Practicality is a little limited especially as the car feels more at home off the road than on it. The seven seat capacity also affects the boot space which offers just 190 litres of storage space with all of the seats in place. A maximum storage capacity of 2,091 litres can be achieved with all of the seats folded down which, whilst impressive, will restrict passenger capacity.
The seven seat capacity is a good option but as with many cars of this class the rearmost seats offer little room for adults. This makes the seats more than suitable for children whilst the remaining five seats cater to larger passengers.
Priced at £36,120 this car is fairly expensive considering its class. The fact that depreciation is high means that this is a bit of a risky investment for those looking for long term ownership. On top of this, motoring costs are at the upper end of the scale with fuel economy remaining little more than average and both road tax and insurance premiums falling into higher price bands: L and 32 respectively.
As a car aimed at larger families this means that the Pathfinder is fairly uneconomical – something which could prove to be a real disadvantage.
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