Built for adventure: New 2026 Nissan Pathfinder boasts enhanced technology, ruggedly refined style

November 15 2025,

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Nissan revealed the new 2026 Nissan Pathfinder today with a bold design and enhanced technology, reaffirming its role as the ultimate companion for family road trips, everyday commutes and spontaneous getaways. Pathfinder will make its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, from November 21-30. Pathfinder continues to empower families to explore more, connect more and do more of what they love. The refreshed Pathfinder is an integral step in the Re:Nissan recovery plan, contributing to a revitalized product plan with an exciting, diverse vehicle lineup and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder is offered in Rock Creek and Platinum grades. Canadian production for the new 2026 Nissan Pathfinder is scheduled for Spring 2026.

Bold design with a strong, adventurous stance

For the 2026 model year, Pathfinder sports updated front and rear fascias and satin exterior badges, plus a stunning new colour, Baltic Teal. Within the cabin, a restyled dashboard includes a larger standard touchscreen and embossed "PATHFINDER" lettering below the infotainment system.

Pathfinder Platinum also switches from silver to black roof rails. Additional design enhancements include a new 20-inch wheel design, new seat quilting patterns and wood-tone trim to add extra refinement.

New technology that helps make every drive more convenient

The new 2026 Pathfinder adds more standard technology to support driver focus and connectivity. The enhancements begin with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system on all grades, featuring newly standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™.

A redesigned standard wireless device charger offers faster, more consistent charging performance. It features a cooling fan to help reduce heat build-up as a device charges, and magnetic phone positioning helps keep compatible devices in the optimum position when charging. Its maximum power delivery has increased from five to 15 watts.

Pathfinder's standard HD Intelligent Around View Monitor is upgraded to include two innovative camera systems that help drivers more confidently park and avoid hazards. Front Wide View¹ provides a 180-degree view to the front and sides of the vehicle, helping look past parked cars or see out of obscured garage entrances. Invisible Hood View² provides a virtual view "through" the vehicle's hood and engine bay, helping drivers more precisely position the vehicle's wheels for navigating car wash tracks, drive-through curbs and other similar situations.

Spacious three-row cabin with flexible seating, generous cargo room

Pathfinder has ample room for both people and cargo, with three rows of seating for eight passengers, or seven passengers with available second-row captain's chairs on Platinum grade. The second row of seats conveniently tips forward to provide easier access to the third row. Using Nissan's LATCH AND GLIDE® technology, the second-row seats can tip and slide even with a child safety seat installed³.
The spacious cargo area has 470 litres of storage behind the third row⁴, expanding to 2279.5 litres with the second and third rows lowered. Pathfinder also comes equipped with a standard motion-activated liftgate

Confident capability for the everyday and adventure alike

The new 2026 Pathfinder features a proven, responsive 3.5-liter V6 engine rated for 284 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque. The nine-speed automatic transmission includes paddle shifters to give drivers more control. Idle stop start is standard and can be switched off at the push of a button.

Pathfinder is equipped with standard Intelligent 4x4 and features a rotary drive-mode selector dial with seven options to customize the vehicle's performance to varied terrain: Auto, Eco, Tow, Sport, Sand, Mud and Rut.

Pathfinder has a standard towing capacity of 6,000 pounds⁵.

Pathfinder Rock Creek: For bolder journeys

The Nissan Pathfinder continues to offer its ruggedly capable and strikingly designed Rock Creek grade. Equipped for heading off-pavement with an off-road-tuned suspension, a lifted ride height and all-terrain tires, Rock Creek stands apart from other Pathfinder models with a unique front bumper and grille, LED fog lights, a tubular roof rack, Rock Creek-specific leatherette seats and Lava Red interior stitching elements.

New for 2026, Rock Creek delivers additional comfort and convenience, including a panoramic moonroof, wireless phone charger, and a 12-volt power outlet in the cargo area.

Safety and driver assistance technology that provides reassurance

Standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360⁶ on all grades, as well as Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, gives Pathfinder drivers additional confidence on the road. To make road trips simpler and more convenient, Pathfinder comes standard with ProPILOT Assist6 and Intelligent Cruise Control6, which helps handle acceleration, braking and steering in freeway driving.

Pathfinder has a NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating, in line with Nissan's commitment to engineering vehicles that prioritize safety, quality and real-world performance.