The redesigned Pathfinder is now a car-based SUV with seating for seven. The third row is tight, and even the second row's posture is not ideal. Like the similar Infiniti JX, the passenger-side seat can tilt even with a child seat installed. The ride is comfortable enough, but handling lacks agility. Power comes from a 3.5-liter V6 coupled to a new continuously variable transmission. In our tests we got 18 mpg overall. Its towing capability of 5,000 pounds is competitive. The cabin is quiet and spacious, and the controls are fairly easy to master. A hybrid version with a 2.5-liter, supercharged four-cylinder and a 15 kWh electric motor goes on sale this summer. Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg combined.
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