Nissan Pathfinder Versus Toyota Highlander

Folks from Lloydminster understand better than anyone that when you live right on the border of two beautiful provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan, you have no shortage of mountains, lakes and hidden back roads that are just begging to be explored! While you’re off conquering the Canadian wilderness, you need to trust that you’re behind the wheel of a vehicle that’s as ready for adventure as you are - and that it has enough space to bring the entire family along. The team at Nissan Lloydminster is here to help you choose the best Nissan vehicle for your family and lifestyle, and that’s why we’re comparing two popular midsize SUVs on the blog today: the Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota Highlander. Let’s take a look at the top performance, versatility and family-friendly features of these 3-row SUVs to see which model comes out on top!

GET MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK WITH PATHFINDER’S PERFORMANCE

You simply can’t argue with Pathfinder’s 30-year history as the industry’s best adventure-ready SUV with enough seating and comfort for the whole crew. The Nissan Pathfinder is larger in width and length than the Toyota Highlander, with its signature muscular exterior design that gives it a stylistic edge over the minivan-esque body of the Highlander. Pathfinder’s impressive ground clearance and intelligent all-wheel drive make it an off-roading powerhouse while managing to be better on fuel than the Highlander in the process.

The Nissan Pathfinder base model boasts a powerful V-6 engine with 284 horsepower and a best-in-class 6,000 lbs of towing capacity. There is zero contest when compared to Highlander, which only offers up a puny 4-cylinder engine with 185 horsepower and 1,500 lbs of towing capability. With only a 1,500 lb tow capacity, Highlander is severely limited in what it can tow and it still costs more than Pathfinder. In order to match Pathfinder’s power, you need to jump several trims (and several thousand dollars), but Highlander still maxes out at 5,000 lb towing capacity. With Pathfinder, you can tow a massive range of RV, trailers and accessories while you explore the Canadian wilderness with your family.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY INTERIOR FEATURES FOR THE WIN

Remember when we mentioned that Pathfinder was longer and wider than Highlander? This is important for interior comfort too! From headroom to legroom, Pathfinder offers up much more breathing space than Highlander for a more comfortable ride. The EZ Flex Latch and Glide system allows for more configurations than Highlander, so that you can fit the kids, your camping gear and just about everything else you need for a weekend of adventuring across Alberta. Plus, with rear seats folded the Nissan Pathfinder offers a generous 79.5 cubic feet of cargo space while Highlander only provides 73.3 cubic feet. Imagine the possibilities with all of that extra space!

Pathfinder’s Latch and Glide system was also designed specifically with families in mind. You can easily tilt and slide the second row - even with a child seat securely installed! - making it incredibly easy for eager kids and big families to access the third row. Highlander only boasts “large rear doors” to allow for third-row access, but Pathfinder’s got that too. Speaking of child seats, Pathfinder topples Highlander when it comes to car seat safety with its Snug Kids LATCH Child Safety Seat System, which allows you to provide the safest journey possible for your children. And knowing that Pathfinder received a 2019 IIHS Top Safety Award, you can take on your biggest adventures knowing that your most precious cargo is safe.

NISSAN PATHFINDER REIGNS SUPREME FOR LLOYDMINSTER FAMILIES

We proudly stand behind the quality of every Nissan car, crossover, SUV and truck on the lot, and are confident that the Nissan Pathfinder comes out on top in this contest! With more power and towing capacity at a much lower price tag, advanced child safety features, additional space and Pathfinder’s iconic history as an off-roading powerhouse, this 3-seater SUV was built for growing Alberta families.

Feel free to browse our inventory of Nissan cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs online, and give us a call when you’re ready to get behind the wheel of a Nissan Pathfinder - our team here at Nissan Lloydminster can’t wait to see you drive away happy!