The fifth-generation Nissan Pathfinder received a handful of small updates for 2026. It has revamped styling and more tech, and with that comes a slight price increase. The entry-level Pathfinder S now starts at $38,995, an $1,100 increase compared to last year.
The three-row SUV is powered by the familiar 3.5-liter V-6, which produces 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque. A nine-speed automatic transmission is the only available gearbox. The engine powers the front wheels, but all-wheel drive is available across the range.
Nissan will offer the Pathfinder in five trims: S, SV, SL, Platinum, and Rock Creek. The SV starts at $41,395 while the SL costs $43,995. The rugged Rock Creek trim is $46,495 to start, and the range tops out with the Platinum at $50,896. All-wheel drive is $2,000 extra, and standard on the Rock Creek trim.
The 2026 Pathfinder is just a bit more expensive than the outgoing model. The entry-level S is $1,100 more, while the range-topping Platinum requires an extra $760.
| Model | 2026 Price | 2025 Price | Difference |
| Nissan Pathfinder S | $38,995 | $37,895 | $1,100 |
| Nissan Pathfinder SV | $41,395 | $40,885 | $510 |
| Nissan Pathfinder SL | $43,995 | $43,585 | $410 |
| Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek | $46,495 | $45,985 | $510 |
| Nissan Pathfinder Platinum | $50,896 | $50,135 | $760 |
Premium paint costs $450 and is available on every trim, but S, and two-tone paints are $1,000 and limited to just the Rock Creek and Platinum grades. The Rock Creek trim features an off-road-tuned suspension, a raised ride height, and unique 18-inch wheels.
The refreshed Pathfinder features a redesigned front grille. Inside, the automaker made a 12.3-inch infotainment screen standard in every trim, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Pathfinder will also be available with Qi2 wireless charging, which has three times the wattage as before. Nissan claims it’ll charge a phone from 10 to 90 percent in just over 90 minutes. The previous pad could recharge a phone in about four hours.
The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder will reach US showrooms early next year.
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