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Nissan Pathfinder vs GWM Tank 300

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Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Pathfinder

$59,670 - $82,490

2024 price

GWM Tank 300
GWM Tank 300

$46,990 - $60,990

2024 price

Summary

2024 Nissan Pathfinder
2024 GWM Tank 300
Safety Rating

Engine Type
V6, 3.5L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
-

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
10.5L/100km (combined)

9.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
8

5
Dislikes
  • Fuel economy
  • No third-row top tethers
  • Space saver spare

  • Payload
  • A few driver-assist tech issues
  • Needs better all-terrain tyres
2024 Nissan Pathfinder Summary

The Nissan Pathfinder has evolved over the years from what was quite a rough-and-tumble Ford Everest style vehicle to a remarkably plush three-row family SUV.

Although it took a while to reach Australia, when the fifth-generation version landed in late 2022 it was a huge leap over its predecessor. And yet it has been a relatively slow seller in Australia.

In the first half of 2024 only 405 were registered, less than a tenth of the segment benchmark Toyota Kluger (5861 sales).

This can be largely attributed to a lack of choice in the Pathfinder range, following Nissan culling entry-grade variants early on leaving only the relatively expensive Ti and Ti-L grades, both fitted with a V6 petrol engine. 

To increase customer choice, Nissan has reintroduced the ST-L mid-spec trim with the option of front-wheel drive for under $60,000, before on-road costs. But is it a good buy?

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2024 GWM Tank 300 Summary

A new petrol-powered 4WD seems an anomaly in a world seemingly hell-bent on rapidly embracing EVs.

However, there’s still room for a traditional off-road vehicle or two – especially those with front and rear diff locks – for the time being, anyway.

I tested the Chinese-made GWM (Great Wall Motors) Tank 300 petrol in late 2023 and noted there was a lot to like about it, although I also highlighted a few negatives. 

After recently revisiting it for another hard-core off-road test, have I changed my mind?

Read on.

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