The Nissan Pathfinder has evolved from a full-size brute to a family-friendly ‘ute. Families will appreciate its size and cargo capacity, which has been improved since its early days – Car Connection
The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder has a spacious interior setup, with three full-row seats, and a dashboard layout made out of both cheap plastic and also premium upholstery materials. The well-built cabin can seat up to seven average-sized adults quite comfortably, in the supreme bolstered seats. These provide adequate support as and when the SUV is thrown into fast corners, as there is evident body roll.
The front seats have a commanding position, courtesy of the unibody platform. These also get 8-way power-adjustable functionality, while the rear seats only get 4-way function. Both heating and ventilating functions are offered as standard with the seats. The center armrest further adds to the convenience of the cabin. Having said all of this, the 2018 Pathfinder's overall cabin design is a bit aged compared to the rivals, and is in urgent need of revamp.
| Models |
2018 Nissan Pathfinder |
2018 Ford Explorer |
2018 Honda Pilot |
2018 Toyota Highlander |
| Passenger Capacity |
7 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
| Front Row (Head/Hip/Shoulder/Leg) (in.) |
42.2/58.3/60.9/42.2 |
41.4/57.3/61.5/42.9 |
40.1/59.1/62.0/40.9 |
40.7/57.2/59.3/44.2 |
| Second Row (Head/Hip/Shoulder/Leg) (in.) |
39.4/56.3/60.4/41.7 |
40.6/56.8/61.0/39.5 |
40.2/57.3/62.0/38.4 |
39.9/57.0/59.6/38.4 |
| Third Row (Head/Hip/Shoulder/Leg) (in.) |
37.8/46.7/58.4/28.0 |
37.8/40.7/50.8/32.0 |
38.9/44.6/57.6/31.9 |
36.1/45.6/55.0/27.7 |
Some of the interior features included with the 2018 Pathfinder are-
- Tri-zone automatic climate control system
- 60/40-split folding rear seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated front and rear seats
- Heated side mirrors
- Leather upholstery
- Power liftgate
2018 Nissan Pathfinder Cargo Capacity
The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder has a cargo capacity of 16 cu. ft, This is with the seats set upright, although, when you fold down the seats in a 60/40 manner, the cargo space increases to 51.1 cu. ft. There is no denying the fact that, the cargo space is less than average. Nevertheless, you can also fold the rear seats to take advantage of the low floor to squeeze in heavy items, that otherwise would have not fitted inside.
| Models |
2018 Nissan Pathfinder |
2018 Ford Explorer |
2018 Honda Pilot |
2018 Toyota Highlander |
| Cargo Capacity (cu-ft.) |
16.0 |
21.0 |
16.5 |
13.8 |
The rear automated liftgate is also a huge boon in this matter, for easy loading and unloading of the cargo. Ford Explorer excels in this department quite easily, with 21 cu. ft of cargo space. Moreover, a notable shortcoming about the interior is the lack of sufficient storage space in the center console.
2018 Nissan Pathfinder Infotainment System
The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder gets a standard 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that takes care of your entertainment needs. The infotainment system offers a smooth and crisp responsive interface but Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are both still missing, which is a shame. The buttons do add to the utilitarianism nature. The tech features also keep getting more premium as you move up the trim table. For all the audiophiles out there, the 2018 Pathfinder gets a 13-speaker Bose audio system to take care of your audio duties.
Some of the standard infotainment features on offer are-
- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- HD Radio
- Dual USB media inputs
- Two additional charge-only USB ports
- Navigation system
- 13-speaker Bose audio system
- 8-inch headrest rear entertainment displays
