The 2025 Nissan Frontier vs. the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder: Truck vs. SUV for Adventure

 

Should you choose a rugged truck or an SUV from your Nissan dealership in Vancouver as your next adventure vehicle? Compare the 2025 Pathfinder midsize SUV to the 2025 Frontier midsize pickup to make your final selection.

Compare the 2025 Frontier Pickup and the 2025 Pathfinder SUV at Your Nissan Dealership

Power and Performance

Both vehicles feature a potent V6. The Frontier gets 310 horses and the Pathfinder provides 284 or 295 horsepower depending on the trim. Both models come with a nine-speed automatic transmission, with standard rear-wheel drive in the Frontier and front-wheel drive in the Pathfinder. You can upgrade either vehicle with available four-wheel drive.

The SUV can tow class-leading 6,000 pounds while the pickup can handle up to 7,150 pounds. The Frontier can also haul up to 1,650 pounds. The Pathfinder gives you up to 27 highway miles per gallon compared to 24 for the Frontier. You can get the Pathfinder with 18″ or 20″ wheels while the Frontier comes with 16″ or 17″ wheels.

Passenger Space and Comfort

The Frontier fits four with the King Cab or five people in the Crew Cab, and the three-row Pathfinder can accommodate up to eight passengers. Both models come with push-button start, and the Pathfinder adds standard three-zone automatic climate control and proximity keyless entry.

Both models have cloth upholstery in the base model. The SUV is also available with leatherette, leather, or semi-aniline leather upholstery, while the pickup offers premium cloth, embroidered cloth, or leather.

Cargo and Utility

You can get the Frontier with either a 5′ bed that has more than 40 cubic feet of cargo space or a 6’1″ bed with about 50 cubic feet of cargo space. In the Pathfinder, you’ll have 16.6 cubic feet of space behind the third row, 45 cubic feet behind the second row, and 80.5 cubic feet behind the first row.

Infotainment Tech

These models each come with an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 7-inch driver information display. You’ll have standard smartphone connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in both vehicles. The Frontier includes two USB ports, a four-speaker stereo, and a standard Wi-Fi hotspot, while the Pathfinder has four USB connections, a six-speaker stereo, and an optional hotspot.

Driver Assistance

Each vehicle offers a generous standard driver assistance package. You’ll have rear-seat alert, pedestrian detection, rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and forward and reverse automatic emergency braking. The Pathfinder adds standard reverse collision warning.

Both the Pathfinder and the Frontier come in five exceptional trims, with many available accessories to customize your ride. See which one works with your adventurous lifestyle. Contact Alan Webb Nissan in Vancouver, WA to schedule a test drive today.

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