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2026 Pathfinder

Nissan's three-row SUV, refreshed for 2026 with a 3.5L V6, a nine-speed automatic and standard Intelligent 4WD in Canada, with pricing from $55,398 MSRP, according to Nissan Canada. A research reference built around the questions Pathfinder shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The Pathfinder is Nissan's three-row family SUV, refreshed for 2026 with new front and rear styling, a restyled dashboard and a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen. Canada gets two grades, both with a 3.5L V6, a nine-speed automatic and standard Intelligent 4WD: the Rock Creek at $55,398, with an off-road-tuned suspension and 295 hp, and the Platinum at $60,398, or $60,898 with second-row captain's chairs, with 284 hp. Prices and features come from Nissan Canada; legroom, the second-row cargo figure and fuel consumption come from Zack and Andrea Spencer's MotorMouth review notes, and measurements published in inches and cubic feet are converted to metric.

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Zack and Andrea on the Pathfinder.

Their full review of the 2026 Pathfinder, the drive behind this guide.

From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, May 9, 2026, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.

Verified trim data

Compare the Canadian Pathfinder lineup.

MSRP: Nissan Canada, January 16, 2026, which lists $2,030 freight and PDI plus a $100 A/C charge. Features and output: Nissan Canada 2026 Pathfinder press kit. Rows marked MotorMouth review notes come from Zack and Andrea Spencer's notes for the 2026 Pathfinder. Fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.

Data reference, October 24, 2026

2026 Nissan Pathfinder trim comparison

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QuestionRock Creek4WD, off-road tuned$55,398Platinum4WD, second-row bench$60,398Platinum4WD, captain's chairs$60,898
PriceTrims and MSRPNissan Canada pricing release, January 16, 2026.Rock Creek 4WD $55,398Platinum 4WD $60,398Platinum 4WD with captain's chairs $60,898
PowertrainEngineNissan Canada 2026 Pathfinder press kit.3.5L V6 with a nine-speed automatic and paddle shifters
Output and fuelNissan Canada 2026 Pathfinder press kit.295 hp, 270 lb-ft, premium unleaded284 hp, 259 lb-ft, regular unleaded
DriveNissan Canada 2026 Pathfinder press kit.Intelligent 4WD, standard, with Auto, Eco, Tow, Sport, Sand, Mud and Rut modes
Fuel consumption (city / highway)MotorMouth review notes; not split by grade.11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg US) / 9.6 L/100 km (25 mpg US)
CapabilityTowingNissan Canada pricing release and press kit.Up to 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) with the tow hitch, depending on configuration
Wheels and suspensionNissan Canada 2026 Pathfinder press kit.18-inch wheels, 265/60R18 all-terrain tires, off-road-tuned suspension20-inch wheels, 255/50R20 all-season tires
SpaceSeatingNissan Canada 2026 Pathfinder press kit.8 seats, second-row bench8 seats, second-row bench7 seats, second-row captain's chairs
LegroomMotorMouth review notes.Front 1,125 mm (44.3 in), second row 902 mm (35.5 in), third row 711 mm (28.0 in)
Cargo spaceBehind the third row and total: Nissan Canada press kit. Behind the second row: MotorMouth review notes.470 L (16.6 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,274 L (45.0 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,280 L (80.5 cu ft) with both rows folded
TechnologyStandard on both gradesNissan Canada pricing release and press kit.12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi2 wireless charger, HD Intelligent Around View Monitor with Front Wide View and Invisible Hood View, ProPILOT Assist, motion-activated power liftgate
InteriorNissan Canada 2026 Pathfinder press kit.Leatherette seats with cloth inserts, Lava Red stitching, heated front seats, panoramic moonroof, 6-speaker audioQuilted semi-aniline leather, heated and cooled front seats, heated outboard second-row seats, Bose 13-speaker audio, wood-tone trim
Rock Creek $55,398
Trims and MSRPRock Creek 4WD $55,398
Engine3.5L V6 with a nine-speed automatic and paddle shifters
Output and fuel295 hp, 270 lb-ft, premium unleaded
DriveIntelligent 4WD, standard, with Auto, Eco, Tow, Sport, Sand, Mud and Rut modes
Fuel consumption (city / highway)11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg US) / 9.6 L/100 km (25 mpg US)
TowingUp to 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) with the tow hitch, depending on configuration
Wheels and suspension18-inch wheels, 265/60R18 all-terrain tires, off-road-tuned suspension
Seating8 seats, second-row bench
LegroomFront 1,125 mm (44.3 in), second row 902 mm (35.5 in), third row 711 mm (28.0 in)
Cargo space470 L (16.6 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,274 L (45.0 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,280 L (80.5 cu ft) with both rows folded
Standard on both grades12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi2 wireless charger, HD Intelligent Around View Monitor with Front Wide View and Invisible Hood View, ProPILOT Assist, motion-activated power liftgate
InteriorLeatherette seats with cloth inserts, Lava Red stitching, heated front seats, panoramic moonroof, 6-speaker audio
Platinum $60,398
Trims and MSRPPlatinum 4WD $60,398
Engine3.5L V6 with a nine-speed automatic and paddle shifters
Output and fuel284 hp, 259 lb-ft, regular unleaded
DriveIntelligent 4WD, standard, with Auto, Eco, Tow, Sport, Sand, Mud and Rut modes
Fuel consumption (city / highway)11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg US) / 9.6 L/100 km (25 mpg US)
TowingUp to 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) with the tow hitch, depending on configuration
Wheels and suspension20-inch wheels, 255/50R20 all-season tires
Seating8 seats, second-row bench
LegroomFront 1,125 mm (44.3 in), second row 902 mm (35.5 in), third row 711 mm (28.0 in)
Cargo space470 L (16.6 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,274 L (45.0 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,280 L (80.5 cu ft) with both rows folded
Standard on both grades12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi2 wireless charger, HD Intelligent Around View Monitor with Front Wide View and Invisible Hood View, ProPILOT Assist, motion-activated power liftgate
InteriorQuilted semi-aniline leather, heated and cooled front seats, heated outboard second-row seats, Bose 13-speaker audio, wood-tone trim
Platinum $60,898
Trims and MSRPPlatinum 4WD with captain's chairs $60,898
Engine3.5L V6 with a nine-speed automatic and paddle shifters
Output and fuel284 hp, 259 lb-ft, regular unleaded
DriveIntelligent 4WD, standard, with Auto, Eco, Tow, Sport, Sand, Mud and Rut modes
Fuel consumption (city / highway)11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg US) / 9.6 L/100 km (25 mpg US)
TowingUp to 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) with the tow hitch, depending on configuration
Wheels and suspension20-inch wheels, 255/50R20 all-season tires
Seating7 seats, second-row captain's chairs
LegroomFront 1,125 mm (44.3 in), second row 902 mm (35.5 in), third row 711 mm (28.0 in)
Cargo space470 L (16.6 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,274 L (45.0 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,280 L (80.5 cu ft) with both rows folded
Standard on both grades12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi2 wireless charger, HD Intelligent Around View Monitor with Front Wide View and Invisible Hood View, ProPILOT Assist, motion-activated power liftgate
InteriorQuilted semi-aniline leather, heated and cooled front seats, heated outboard second-row seats, Bose 13-speaker audio, wood-tone trim

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions Pathfinder shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 580 Pathfinder comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 87 comments. Nissan Canada lists the 2026 Pathfinder Rock Creek 4WD at $55,398, the Platinum 4WD at $60,398 and the Platinum with captain's chairs at $60,898, before $2,030 freight and PDI, a $100 A/C charge and dealer fees. One family that cross-shopped three-row SUVs wrote: "We were cross-shopping 3 row SUVs last year and landed on the Nissan Pathfinder. Really well equipped for the money."

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Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and compare the Rock Creek and Platinum equipment lists side by side.

02

Why does the V6 matter?

Engine and power is the biggest theme, in 105 comments. Every Canadian Pathfinder uses a naturally aspirated 3.5L V6: 284 hp and 259 lb-ft on regular fuel in the Platinum, and 295 hp and 270 lb-ft in the Rock Creek, which Nissan Canada lists for premium unleaded. Hybrids come up in 40 comments; the 2026 Pathfinder is offered with the V6 only. In their review, Zack and Andrea said: "It is definitely an underrated car. It's hard to beat a combination of a refined V6 and an automatic transmission."

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Ask the dealer which fuel the grade you want calls for, and work that into your running costs.

03

How does the nine-speed automatic drive?

The transmission comes up in 84 comments. Nissan Canada lists a nine-speed automatic with paddle shifters and standard idle stop/start, with seven drive modes including Eco, Sport and Tow. A new owner wrote: "It's a very smooth comfortable running powerful SUV."

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Drive it from a stop, on a highway on-ramp and in stop-and-go traffic, and try the paddle shifters and Sport mode.

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Sources were retrieved on October 24, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

  1. MotorMouth review notes, 2026 Pathfinder (Zack and Andrea Spencer) Fuel consumption, front, second-row and third-row legroom, cargo space behind the second row, standard hill descent control, and design impressions.
  2. Nissan Canada, Refreshed 2026 Nissan Pathfinder pricing confirmed for Canada, January 16, 2026 Canadian grades and MSRP, $2,030 freight and PDI and $100 A/C charge, 284 hp and 259 lb-ft, nine-speed automatic, 6,000 lb towing with the tow hitch, 12.3-inch touchscreen, Qi2 wireless charger, camera features, styling changes and Rock Creek equipment.
  3. Nissan Canada, 2026 Nissan Pathfinder press kit, November 13, 2025 Rock Creek 295 hp and 270 lb-ft, recommended fuel by grade, Intelligent 4WD and drive modes, seating, cargo behind the third row and total, wheels and tires, Rock Creek and Platinum equipment, motion-activated liftgate and ProPILOT Assist.
  4. MotorMouth, The V6 is here....for now // 2026 Nissan Pathfinder review, May 9, 2026 Zack and Andrea's take: driving impressions, transmission and steering, ride on the Platinum and Rock Creek, cabin materials and storage, third-row access, rear visibility and fuel choice on the Rock Creek.
  5. MotorMouth audience research 580 Pathfinder comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 24, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current Pathfinder and lightly cleaned for readability.

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