2022 Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Highlander - Which Three-Row Crossover is Best?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.พ. 2022
- We pit the new redesigned 2022 Nissan Pathfinder against the Toyota Highlander to see how they compare.
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We purchased the 2022 Pathfinder SL/Premium and so far after nearly 4 months we absolutely love it. The only thing that took a little getting used to was the electronic shifter but they all seem to be going that route these days. We looked at the Toyota but never test drove it mainly because my wife and I simply didn't like the styling inside or out, so no point in driving something you don't like. That's not a knock on Toyota because they are a excellent brand but for our tastes it wasn't for us.
Same bro. How many miles?
I have a 2022 Pathfinder Platinum and love it.
How's it getting used to the annoying stop/start. I dislike it. Wonder if way to permanently turn it off.
@Kerry Meushaw doesn't really bother us at all. I will say there is a list of thi gs that will prevent it from even activating. Because of said list ours rarely turns off anyway
The front end of the Nissan needs to have the hoodline higher. It is hideous. Just kidding about the hoodline.
Pathfinder for me all day.
A friend got a 2021 Highlander Limited and it's small inside for a three row and the interior isn't very impressive at all. The interior of the Pathfinder is gorgeous and the VQ V6 is great.
The brown leather in the pathfinder is gorgeous
One thing I find a lot of reviewers miss on the Pathfinder is that the removable center console can be stored beneath the cargo floor. That's the main reason why cargo space seems on the small side in the segment.
Oh wow I didn't know that. Very good point!
We just bought a Platinum too and I didn’t know that either. Thanks for pointing that out!
We have the Pathfinder & our best friends have the Highlander. The Pathfinder has more interior space, comfort, and a smoother ride. We also paid 4K less for our SL than they did for there Limited. The seats in their Highlander are not comfortable for a long trip, and the Pathfinder is very azz friendly.. Pathfinder all the way!
Pathfinder is not comfortable and you feel all the bumps in the road. You need to drive a Highlander to see the difference in ride quality.
@@m4st3rm1nd9 ride quality? toyota? seriously?
Only downside will be resale value. Toyota will almost always win
Drive them both. My wife and I did say about 30 min. Apart. The 2023 Pathfinder SL felt bigger inside . It was more guiet and the ride was better. It depends really on what you want or need... drive them. We bought the Nissan
what was the price and interest rate?
@@akshrestha9937 We paid 45k with a rate of say 8% for the sl Pathfinder. To get the toyota of the same value we were looking at 55k. The Toyota only has a 4 cyl. We got a 6cyl. Like I said drive them. Way more room in the Nissan.
@@alanp8889 8% interest rate wow they are offering 0 % financing for 36 months last month
@ak shrestha depends on your credit score. Mines was 4.1 intrest. And i would've got a better deal if I used my bank. But i needed a vehicle quickly, and i fell in love with the Pathfinder's looks.
Was thinking about an Armada or an Infiniti qx 60 , but the looks and comfortable pricing of the Pathfinder hit me like a cupids arrow.
I love to watch you guys do a review, you guys are fair and tell it like it is in the real world. Keep it up!
Thanks! Will do!
Nice breakdown of both! What ultimately swayed our decision towards the new Pathfinder was the additional 1,000 lbs towing capacity over the others in its class (6,000 lbs on the Nissan vs 5,000 lbs on pretty much all others). It gives us some more breathing room for safely/comfortably towing a camping trailer.
Last week we bought a new 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek. I like your take on these cars. I also learned a couple of things ...I like them both!! Good job guys!!
what was the price ?
We purchased a 2022 Pathfinder sv Perimium package because of this video thanks for the info keep up that great content 👍🏼
Subscribed, thanks for a great video. It's really heart warming to see a father-and-son journey - awesome.
Thanks for the sub!
I looked at both and decided on the Pathfinder. One reason was that we would have to wait at least 6 months if we ordered the Toyota but the Pathfinder had just been delivered that day and was on the lot! We traded a Toyota Venza which we loved. Both of these vehicles are excellent and for us the Pathfinder just edged out the Highlander on looks, the interior details and the towing capacity.
Great review guys this was exactly the content i needed. Keep going with your channel you are both very talented.
Much appreciated!
After test driving both the Highlander and the Pathfinder, I decided to buy a new Harley instead. And my wife lets me sleep with it in the garage.
The ace up the sleeve is Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
The Truck king does the best reviews!
I would totally get the Pathfinder it looks amazing and the Highlander looks like a toaster a grandma would drive way to boring for me.
the highlander xse is pretty cool.
Bought the Platinum Pathfinder and have been very pleased 2 months in.
Awesome content. I appreciate how thorough and explanatory you are. #subscribed
That was one best review Sir. Personally am planning to get a pathfinder Platinum, an upgrade from my Altima SL
Bought my 23 Pathfinder Platinum in Dec and I'm extremely pleased with it
I wish that reviews would use length/width cargo rather than cubic feet. I guess cubic feet is good to compare two vehicles and if I had a bunch of small storage bins to carry, but it doesn't tell me if I can put 4x8ft lengths in, if I could sleep back there on a car camping trip, if it is flat or has a hump, will my bike fit, etc. Maybe for SUVs and Trucks take a few seconds to run a measuring tape. Just a suggestion. :)
I agree , first test for any vehicle for me is , can it hold 4 sets of golf clubs
Wow you guys are awesome..bought the pathfinder..
The pathfinder looks sharp!
The Nissan Pathfindet has come a long way!
For almost going bankrupt, Nissan has done a fantastic job with their comeback.
If they don't get all the CVT's out they will go broke. Change the transmission oil every 30,000 miles and still wait for the CVT hum to tell you it is going out. Thankfully the Pathfider is a regular automatic.
I think they are finally getting the clue. Now they need their prices to go back down to affordable.@@stevefarris9433
Both nice vehicles. Pathfinder is first year redesign, and I just believe that the Toyota will be more reliable if you are going to keep it a good long time. If you trade every 5 years get the one that excites you more, if you keep it a long time and want solid dependability.. no brainer..Toyota ! I agree they both have evolved into the 4wd non-van looking minivans. Nice review guys !
At the same time, the 9sp trans is reliablie and the 3.5L is tried and true.
We have both a 22 Pathfinder and a 22 qx60. Both are awesome while our 19 highlander is waiting on a transmission at 60k miles. Toyota isn't what it use to be. Still good but doesn't stand alone anymore.
Wow,its nice that u both have the path and qx60. How does it make u purchase both?if u dont mind me asking.
@@LarLeeV03 what is the question exactly?
The CVT was the Nissans weak spot on all vehicles, Now that its 9 speed auto, time will tell. I've had 3 Nissans, 2016Altima and 19 Pathfinder, 95k and 110k CVTs, changed trans fluid at 50k per Nissan Enterprise leasing and Dealer, no problems yet. We'll see. Change your Fluid, its not lifetime like Subaru and Nissan claim it to be, unless you want a 70k lifetime transmission. Otherwise, no problems with any of them.
Highlander for me. had a first gen , now third gen … not one issue , hopefully I’ll be getting a 4th gen but honestly I don’t need to my 2018 Highlander will last enough to where I’ll be getting a 8th gen 🤞
Truck king - love to see the pathfinder rock creek!
Great job,well done.
I got the Nissan Pathfinder Sl with Platinum upgrade in Obsidian green. Love it.
Acceleration from stop is a good test but I would also like to see a merge test or a 50 km/hr to 100 km/hr test.
Just purchased 2022 pathfinder platium awesome never looked back except when changing lanes lol...Nissian did a Great job on the Pathfinder 🏆🏅
Toyota reliability and higher resale value makes the highlander my choice. As an owner of 2004 Toyota SIenna XLE AWD Limited, I can attest that Toyotas are built to last. Most people only use the 3rd row seats for children. As such, the Highlander works... Keep Up The Good Work!
I'm about 5 foot 8 inches and I fit in the 3rd row, but it's not comfortable for more than 30 minutes
The 3rd row in the Highlander stinks. So it's not an option for us. If i didn't need a 3rd row, i'd get a Honda Passport.
Stephen, With gas at $1.50 per litre, the Highlander Hybrid is easily the winner.
Just be glad your not out west, it hit a $1.80 yesterday
2.00 here in Canada for 91 in my wrx sti
87 regular is suppose to be $2.00 per litre in canada by the beginning of april its terrible right now
A $10k price difference buys a lot of gas.
Always see these "3 Row Cross Overs" but only usually see 1 person in them🙄
Pathfinder use to compete with 4Runner decades ago but now it is competing with Highlander. It is too bad Pathfinder did not persist to push to compete with 4Runner. Nissan should have branded the New Pathfinder with different name and then start making true Pathfinder that can compete with 4Runner.
The body on frame is a solid platform at least in North America…so if I was Nissan Canada, I would focus on Pathfinder with body on frame platform.
I'm still driving my '06 Pathfinder. Although the new one is a step up from the previous generation, I still think it's a "Mallfinder" with some borrowed Land Rover styling cues and especially with that select-terrain knob. I'll pass on that as mine is a simpler setup which means less stuff to break on you.
I strongly suspect Nissan will bring back the Xterra, and they should if they know what's good for them since it'll pretty much share its platform with the Frontier as before.
@@chiemekaa probably wince they are supporting the Xterra with nismo aftermarket stuff all these years later
Amazing video.
I like both vehicles. But as one other commentor here. The toyota with optional hybrid makes it the win for me. 6.8 ltr per 100 combined is hard to ignore.
I test drove both but end with pathfinder platinum. Purchased it on Wednesday.
Hands down, Nissan makes the best interiors when compared to boring Toyota. Only thing that Toyota has going is known long term reliability of its engines and transmission. But if only trying to keep a vehicle up to around 150 k miles, Nissan wins but if for longer, Toyota is more trusted to last decades. Moving to away From the CVT transmission is very smart so this Pathfinder might last.
Nissan transmissions fail at 60,000 miles. Junk
Personally i didnt like most nissan interior except first gen nissan x trail
Nissan sucks ( previous owner )
@@golferpro1241 this is the same transmission as the Honda Pilot which everyone claims is super reliable
Just got a Pathfinder enjoying it tremendously
I bought a 2022 Pathfinder Platinum in Boulder Grey in May 2022. Not one problem at all and I get compliments from everyone. I have not liked the look of any of the Toyota products since I can remember. I traded in my 2019 Maxima ..I hated the CVT and needed an SUV....so I bought the Path because I've never had any mechanical problems out of the many Nissan/Infinit's I've had in the past. My 350Z had over 450k miles never replaced the timing chain or anything?..only the driver seat motor died.
I like that the Nissan Pathfinder has 9-speed rather than CVT.
Never mentioned ride comfort, seats in Nissan much more comfortable, I have a new 2023 Platinum trim and seats are unbelievable
We have had an eight seater Highlander XLE AWD for 6 years, 150,000 km, in a salty northern CAnadian climate. My synopsis:
1) Zero reliability issues (well, we did have to replace one fog light bulb for $19.99).
2) The third row in the 8 seater is really only useful for kids that are out of car seats and in boosters, that can get in themselves and don't require an adult to secure their seatbelt.
3) as the middle row is 60/40 bench, it's almost impossible for all but the tinniest adults to access the third row if two car seats are anchored in the outboard position of the middle row, as the seat backs can't tilt fwd. This would not be a problem with the 7 seater of course as you could access the rear between the two captain chairs. So, with the 8 seater if you had a child in a car seat in the center rear position it is very difficult to tighten their harness as an adult that can't fit back there with child seats position on both sides of the middle row.
4) in the middle row, you can easily fit two normal size child car seats and have a highback booster in between them.
5) We use it to tow a 3500 lb (dry) 21' trailer. No issue, but we did have to get it wired for seven pin, and we use in conjunction with a wireless brake controller.
6) We regularly take it on woods roads with two canoes on the roof (on 78" wide thule bars), towing atvs and side by sides, etc. It's fine.
7) Despite three young kids and more intermittently due to fostering, we did not get a Sienna as we wanted the ground clearance and towing capacity of the non-hybrid Highlander. The hybrid has only 3500 lb towing.
8) we love the back hatch glass that opens and my wife is refusing to upgrade this one with a newer one due to the lack of opening back glass in the hatch.
Thanks to you and your Dad for the informative review. Another reason people switched to crossovers is that getting in and out of sedans and station wagons is a chore, especially for older people. One thing not mentioned that is very important is the comfort of the seats. Are the Highlander's seats comparable to the zero gravity seats in the Pathfinder?
Similar yes, but every butt is different- you have to try them for yourself
I just got a 22 Pathfinder and love it. Didn't even consider a Toyota or Honda. I just don't care for the looks. Nissan just gets it on so many things as far as looks that T and H don't.
I wanted to look at a hybrid highlander when we bought last year…. There was no changing my wife’s mind on the cx9… what can I say, she likes to carve corners on the way to soccer practise.
Very nice 👍 comparison
Based on these two, I'd go Pathfinder because of the interior.
The Toyota Will sell for much more when you want to resell and last way way way way longer lol
@@shine-on-tv8082 I didn't say I'd choose the Pathfinder because I was concerned about resale or longevity. I said I'd choose it because I liked the interior better.
For resale and reliability, I would definitely take Highlander
Your cost above MSRP offsets the extra resale gain
I would like to hear which of the 2 has the quietest cabin and another factor for the nissan, the seats 0 gravity
Great review and video ! I really miss my parents 84 Pontiac Parisienne wagon, I am not too crazy about crossovers but like the full-sized Suburban and Expeditions for SUV'S .
I have the 2022 Pathfinder SL/Premium and absolutely love it. One fail is my wife is 5 ft and the passenger seat is not as high as my previous 2017 Pathfinder all else good! I hear spacers can be used. But they should have put a raising seat option for the passenger seat.
Agreed...the Pathfinder passenger seat is too low..with no up and down adjustment, my wife looked like she was 12 years old sitting in the seat
Deal breaker for me.
Get a big phone book lol… sometimes they can’t get everyone to fit right
@@TheSlugger76 yeah we had the dealer give us a 2023 after we bought the 2022 since the passenger seat sucks, and Nissan fixed it in 2023, but refuse to do a recall. My 5ft 2 wife couldnt even see over the dashboard.
@@robbierabby1848 fixed on 23 model year with a power ajustable passanger seat. due to covid shortage. sad
Dad Stated a Fact TRU TRU!!!...at least 60% people here at work got there vehicles cause of the look. First things they say when they bring a new one to work is " I got it cause of how it looks" The others are Brand Loyalty mainly or got a good Deal after Trading and such.. in my parking at work there are alot of Fords then Chevys then Nissan's. Just what it is...here (talking bout my Job parking lot) of 80+ cars parked.
Bought a Nissan Pathfinder 2023. Based on looks alone. It looks better than all the other mid suvs.
It has a rugged look to it.
Love everything about it, but it's acceleration. Wish it had more kick to it. I'm averaging 16.7mpg in mine.
Put it in sport mode and it goes. It’s much quieter so doesn’t seem fast but it is. I’m getting 19.7 mpg mix driving with a heavy foot
New subscriber. Great review. I like your approach.
I prefer the Nissan between these two.
Thanks for the sub!
Highlander for me...Reliable is what's all about in these times.
Bingo. My wife’s 2018 Highlander has been worry free. 120k miles basic maintenance. I’ll check out the new Nissans in a few years if their reliability improves.
For me, it’s the Toyota. Their legendary reliability and resale value wins out. Plus I think the Toyota looks a bit better too.
Yes yes, plus they rust for ever,,their engine slug is legendary too
We just bought a 22 Highlander Platinum and absolutely love it. We had a 2019 XLE and this new one is far smoother and just overall better than our old one. Everything about the new Platinum is extremely smooth and luxurious. I’m a long time Toyota customer but I did like the looks of the Pathfinder but with it being the first year model of the full redesign the Toyota was definitely the safer bet for longevity. I’d recommend the new Highlander if anyone is looking at the 2.
Need to review where the rear vents are for suvs anymore. Think about a rear facing carseat...the vents in some are on the door jab and do not get air to the carseats so the kiddos get too hot. Fortunately the Pathfinder is in the headliner.
To be honest the last time i was in the back seat of a minivan. We ended up with kids. 30+ years gone by, I will comment seamed like alot more room back when, but then again "We" were alot thinner
Folks saying the Highlander is more reliable as if non-CVT Nissans aren’t known for reliability as well, especially their SUVs and pickups. Resale value is also a moot point considering the vast majority of newer Toyotas are purchased for thousands over MSRP.
Yes, yes I agree with you!! Nissan is more comfortable!!
As far as legroom goes, the Pathfinder has more front seat legroom so you get back about 2 more inches in the 2nd row in like vs like comparison vs the Highlander.
Toyota quality and reliability all day long.
Do you wear your winter hats inside your vehicles in the summertime also?
I own a Toyota and a Nissan. Love both. I’m just going to say it… the Highlander is ugly.
I think I will go with 2023 Pathfinder, wait I just got 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum package. 😁 Well after owning 2015 Toyota Highlander for 7 years my wife and I decided to get a new car and.... 2023 Toyota Highlander V6 No More, they decided to go with I4 turbo with life prediction of 120K compered to V6 model witch was 280K before major repairs.... I like older model of Highlander but I have to admit that 2023 Nissan Pathfinder looks better, inside and outside, and with V6 under the hood it's what I personally like..
Guys, thank you for your video reviews, stay strong and be happy! 😀
pathfinder fr sure and it will be just as reliable as toyota
I think minivans declined because they rarely had the mild awd/4×4 option. The larger SUVs fill that niche. I have to have the cargo space and the traction where I live. My Astro wasn't pretty but I really liked it. My 4Runner was great but lacked cargo space. So the Pathfinder and Highlander come closest to working out for me.
How do they grade regarding reliability?
I bought the 2022 sv pathfinder. So far we love it. The drive is great. We bought it because A) they had one at the dealership lol. B) it was sold at MSRP. C) We love the interior
Would someone 6’9” be comfortable in the second row seats.
"you yeah... just drive!". I agree with Dad.
so i looked at both few months back along with every other 3 row suv on the market. the highlander was extremely small inside and the 3rd row was useless. i do use the third row a bit. the pathfinder had alot more room but i still didnt love it at all. it drove kinda sloppy to me. i liked the telluride but the over pricing on those where ridiculous. it came down to the durango or explorer. i ended up with the explorer. the 3rd row seats my quite comfortable at 5'11" in it and they had the best pricing. it also has very sport feel plus the rwd based set up was a plus for me. so far 0 complaints.
I'd love to see the Pathfinder tow.
How were the seats in the Pathfinder? I had a 2015 and the zero gravity seats were the most comfortable I ever sat in.
very comfortable. Still zero gravity
Overall I believe the 9speed transmission is much better than the CVT transmission
I own a 2015 Pathfinder and will purchase the Toyota Highlander next. Reliability is king. Nissan knowingly put faulty transmissions is many vehicles. I want a company I can trust.
@@blueeyes2007 You are aware that the engine and transmission are two different things. Right?
20:09 agreed these are suv shaped minivans.
I wish they would bring back station wagons. I would also like to see what you don't get when you buy the base version. These overpriced premium versions come with so much I don't want. I know that's what they give you to test, but it would be nice to know how they are equipped to begin with.
My base LE Highlander AWD had everything I needed...only thing I wanted in the higher trims was the better sound system...u still get an 8 inch screen duL zone AC and a lot more than the old sorento i traded in for it...obviously no heated seats or anything luxurious...however my son couldn't even get in the 3rd row its not just for kids it's for LITTLE kids.
@@6788tappleton my mom has the 2021 limited and I'm 5 foot 8, and I fit in the 3rd row behind my 6 foot brother
Buy Volvo station wagon, those are much better than either of these two. Cross country Volvos are fantastic.
Great review. I'm actually considering downsizing from a 2015 Armada as the gas mileage is terrible but the capacity is fantastic. Between hauling grandkids and teens from robotics I appreciate the true inside look and size gauging. It's hard to go down in size, but I'm impressed with their new redesign and feel that the new Pathfinder would fit most of my needs.
I prefer the Pathfinder too.
Have worked on BOTH! THE PATHFINDER is far more SUPERIOR IN EVERY DEPARTMENT,ENGINE,CHASSIE,TRANS,RIDE,MATERIAL,DEPENABILITY,!NISSAN BUILDS THE #1 SUV PERIOD HANDS DOWN .TOYOTA CUTS CORNERS IN MATERIAL QUALITY FROM STEEL TO SEATS!
After almost 6 months with the pathfinder, it's great but not without issues. Autostart/stop is garbage. It lurches pretty strong on restart to the point you need to make sure you are pressing pretty firm on breaks. Trans is great while driving but very slow for initial engage. Infotainment is super slow to startup. Otherwise, 2 thumbs up. 👍👍
I also have the new pathfinder and love everything except the auto start/stop. Thankfully you can disengage it, although not permanently.
@@FrankieRomeo1 my 2015 f150 had the autostart and it worked flawlessly, but they were smart enough to install an electric pump to keep the fluids moving for the torque converter.
I agree. Just got a 23 SL and the auto stop lurches less than 30% of the time. Not terrible. I can just turn it off. I find that if I want it responsive, I'll need to keep it in Sport mode.
We only have 2.5 hybrid engine highlander in New Zealand, it’s much weaker than Nissan 3.5 engine?
The pathfinder can hold 4x8 sheet goods, with the hatch open a titch. I don't think any other 3 row SUV can do that.
I am not sure about the seat comfort of latest Pathfinder but my 1995 Nissan300zx had a great seat comfort.
I traded my 2013 Highlander Limited for 2015 Volvo XC60 and that was the best decision I made. The seat comfort and safety is like night and day and my Volvo has 93k of reliable miles.
By the way, neither of these 3rd rows are useful and should be gone like XC60.
You need more seats, get a mini van.
Toyotas hand down have the worst seats among Japanese. I would say that among Japanese cars Honda has the best seats followed by Mazda, Nissan and Subaru then Toyota.
If you don't want SUV, buy the Volvo cross country station wagon and those are simply the best. Try the V90, it's fantastic.
Seat comfort in the new pathfinder is very good. NASA engineered zero gravity seats. I have had back surgery and own the new pathfinder. No complaints at all.
Excellent review gentlemen as always!! I appreciate the work you guys put in to do these reviews. As for my pick goes between the two, I’d go with Toyota Highlander. I think it looks more elegant and luxurious, it has slightly more power and better fuel efficiency. And as an icing on the cake Highlander also comes with Toyota’s world famous reliability and industry leading resale value. Unless Nissan gives significant discounts on these Pathfinders I find it to be extremely difficult for buyers to pick Nissan over Toyota. Not to mention Highlander recently beat Ford Explorer for the best selling 3 row SUV throne. Toyota Highlander is a tried-and-true platform that has been performing extremely well ever since the model’s inception. And this redesigned Highlander looks no different than its predecessors.
Nissans shine on the used market. Not hard to find a 2022 SL w/low miles for
Should have compared it to the Telluride
My question cvt transmission or change transmission please answer me
Heart goes for Pathfinder while the head goes for Toyota because it will give you much lower TCO with probable better resale thrown in.
Same !
I'd take the Pathfinder
Highlander also has different color interior choices. Don’t forget
minivans are awesome but too few come with awd
path finder is CVT free ,just wish it had gone back to rear wheel drive
Only the hybrid highlander gets the cvt and its gear driven not belt driven like the pos Jatco transmissions
Long time reliability toyota ❤❤
Traverse gives you cargo and 3rd row seating.