Once hailed as a mini-me version of Nissan's go-anywhere Patrol, the new generation Pathfinder has eschewed any pretence of off-road practicality in its transformation to a regulation medium-sized SUV.
Deemed too soft in its suspension tune at its launch in 2013, the latest version of the Pathfinder has been modified to provide a ride and handling package more suited to Australia's bumpy roads than America's long highways. Now available with an updated 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, AEB, blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert, it's also offered as a seven seater.
Current prices range from $59,670 to $82,490 for the Pathfinder ST-L (2WD) and Pathfinder TI-L (4WD).