The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder will be a mid-cycle refresh with many details teased. From potential hybrid variants to refreshed styling announced, you can expect new changes for the upcoming models.

Here's everything we know so far about the new Nissan Pathfinder and what we predict to come soon.

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2026 Nissan Pathfinder Release Date

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder release date is set for early 2026. The start of production (SORP) is at the Smyrna plant in Tennessee.

2026 Nissan Pathfinder Redesign Changes - What's New?

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder isn't a redesigned model, but a mid-cycle refresh, with the following changes currently revealed:

• New standard 12.3" touchscreen
• Updated front/rear fascias and satin exterior badges
• New Baltic Teal paint color
• Restyled dashboard
• Larger standard touchscreen
• New black roof rails on the SL and Platinum trims 
• New Platinum-exclusive 20" wheel designs, seat quilting patterns, and a wood-tone trim
• Resdesigned class-exclusive wireless device charger
• 12.3" digital instrument cluster now standard on the SL 
• Two new camera systems on the available and class-exclusive HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View  
• New Rock Creek Premium Package

2026 Nissan Pathfinder Price, Trims, & Configurations

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder price and configurations haven't been shared yet, with MSRP estimates starting at:

• S: $38,000 MSRP (est.)
• SV: $41,000 MSRP (est.)
• Rock Creek: $46,000 MSRP (est.)
• SL: $45,000 MSRP (est.)
• Platinum: $50,000 MSRP (est.)

There is standard 2WD and available 4WD for all trims, except for the Rock Creek with standard 4WD configuration.

2026 Nissan Pathfinder S

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder S is the entry-level trim, with estimated pricing starting at $38,000 MSRP.

Its key standard features that are likely to carry over include:

• 18" dark-painted aluminum alloy wheels and 18" all-season tires
• 8" NissanConnect display featuring Apple CarPlay integration 
• Six-speaker audio system
• Cloth seat trim

Several available features, such as blacked-out exterior styling, a dual-camera drive recorder, and remote engine start, should remain an option for the 2026 Pathfinder S.

2026 Nissan Pathfinder SV

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder SV is the lower-level trim, with estimated pricing starting at $41,000 MSRP.

Its key standard features that are likely to carry over include:

• 18" dark-painted aluminum alloy wheels and 18" all-season tires
• 8" NissanConnect display with Services featuring Apple CarPlay integration 
• Six-speaker audio system
• Cloth seat trim with heated front seats

Several available features, such as the SV Premium Package with a panoramic moonroof, second-row fold-down captain's chairs, and more, should remain an option for the 2026 Pathfinder SV.

2026 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek is the off-road trim, with estimated pricing starting at $46,000 MSRP. A power liftgate, Intelligent 4x4, off-road-tuned suspension, lifted ride height, and all-terrain tires are confirmed. A tubular roof rack, LED fog lights, a unique front bumper and grille, and exclusive leatherette seats with Lava Red stitching are also revealed.

Its key standard off-roading features that are likely to carry over include:

• 18" beadlock-style aluminum alloy wheels and 18" all-terrain tires
• Intelligent Around View Monitor with Off-Road Mode and Hill Descent Control
• Up to 595 hp, 270 lb.-ft. of torque, and 6,000 lbs max towing
• Leatherette-appointed seats with heated front seats

A Rock Creek Premium package is new for this trim level, offering a panoramic moonroof, wireless phone charging, a 12-volt power outlet in the cargo area, and a heated steering wheel.

2026 Nissan Pathfinder SL

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder SL is the lower-level luxury trim, with estimated pricing starting at $45,000 MSRP. New for 2026 on the SL is a 12.3" digital instrument cluster.
Its key standard upscale features that are likely to carry over include:

• 18" machine-finished alloy wheels and 18" all-season tires
• 9" NissanConnect display with Services featuring Apple CarPlay integration and wireless charging
• Six-speaker audio system
• Leather-appointed seats with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel

The SL Premium Package is also available, offering a class-leading 6,000 lbs max towing capacity, quilted leatherette seating, and a power moonroof.

2026 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum is the top-level trim, with estimated pricing starting at $50,000 MSRP. It gets new black roof rails, switching from last year's silver color. The Platinum also gets new 20" wheel designs, new seat quilting patterns, and a wood-tone trim for an upscale cabin. The motion-activated power liftgate will carry over.
Its key standard luxury features that are likely to carry over include:

• 20" machine-finished aluminum alloy wheels and 20" all-season tires
• 9" NissanConnect display with Services featuring Apple CarPlay integration and wireless charging
• 13-speaker Bose premium audio system and a panoramic moonroof with a power sunshade
• Semi-aniline leather-appointed seats with climate-controlled front seats and a heated steering wheel

Several available features, such as the Captain's Chairs package with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and a removable center console, and Pathfinder Platinum 2WD black exterior badging, should remain an option for the 2026 Pathfinder Platinum.

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder exterior details aren't fully revealed. It's a mid-size crossover SUV with four doors, roof rails, and a power liftgate. The 2026 Pathfinder models get updated front/rear facias and satin exterior badges.

The exterior dimensions should stay the same as a mid-cycle refresh, with last year's specs starting at 197.7" L x 77.9" W x 70.9" H.

Most standard and available two-tone premium paints should carry over with potential new colors and select availability per trim:

• Baltic Teal - new
• Baja Storm Metallic 
• Boulder Gray Pearl 
• Brilliant Silver Metallic 
• Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
• Everest White Pearl TriCoat 
• Glacier White 
• Gun Metallic 
• Obsidian Green Pearl
• Scarlet Ember Tintcoat 
• Super Black
• Two-Tone Baja Storm Metallic/Super Black 
• Two-Tone Boulder Gray Pearl/Super Black 
• Two-Tone Everest White Pearl TriCoat/Super Black
• Two-Tone Gun Metallic/Super Black
• Two-Tone Obsidian Green Pearl/Super Black
• Two-Tone Scarlet Ember Tintcoat/Super Black

2026 Nissan Pathfinder Interior, Seating, & Cargo Space

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder interior details aren't fully available yet. It can fit up to seven or eight passengers, except for the Rock Creek at seven. Models with captain's chairs configuration have a seven-passenger capacity.




The interior dimensions should stay the same as last year's, varying per trim and configuration, with specs starting at:

• Front Head Room: 42.3"
• Front Leg Room: 44.3" 
• Front Shoulder Room: 60.8"
• Front Hip Room: 58.3"
• Rear Head Room: 39.6"
• Rear Leg Room: 35.5"
• Rear Shoulder Room: 59.6"
• Rear Hip Room: 56.3"
• Cargo Capacity: 80.5 cu.-ft.

One of the biggest changes for the 2026 Pathfinder is its technology. It gets a new, larger 12.3" infotainment touchscreen that's standard across the lineup. The wireless device charger was redesigned with a cooling fan to reduce heat buildup, has magnetic phone positioning, and is now compatible with more devices. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration remain standard across the lineup.