Nissan has unveiled the facelift for the fifth generation scoutalthough it is questionable whether it will be sold in Australia.
Externally, the facelifted Pathfinder features updated front and rear bumpers, with the biggest changes made to the front. The radiator grille has a new inlay pattern and does away with the U-shaped chrome frame.
Three lighting elements are now integrated into the radiator grille, which visually extend the inner edge of the headlights downwards. This links the Pathfinder to the light signature used on the Ariya and Leaf electric vehicles. The front bumper also features a series of fake vents that extend down from the outer edges of the headlights.
At the rear, the changes seem to be limited to a new, silver-colored lower bumper area, at least on the top variants. The color palette has been expanded to include the color Baltic Teal shown here.
With Daily Sparkz you can save thousands on a new Bentley. Click Here to get a great deal.
Inside, there’s a new 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen in the center of the dashboard, which is standard on all models. The faux metal strip that separates the vents from the climate controls is now embossed with the “Pathfinder” wordmark.
Wireless Apple CarPlay now includes wireless Android Auto, while the wireless smartphone charger has been expanded to include a fan and magnet to keep the phone in the optimal charging position. The power has been increased from 5W to 15W.
High-end models with a 360-degree camera system feature a 180-degree wide-angle forward view and an invisible hood mode that helps the driver better position the car on off-road trails.
In the US, the top-of-the-line Platinum trim – similar to our Ti-L trim – gets a new quilted seat pattern, wood trim and redesigned 20-inch alloy wheels.
However, nothing has changed under the bonnet: the Pathfinder is still powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 producing 212kW and 351Nm. A nine-speed automatic transmission is standard, and buyers can choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
There is no trace of the 185kW 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder that powers the Pathfinder in China. The Chinese-made Pathfinder range received a significantly more extensive facelift in 2023, completely eschewing the beefy off-roader aesthetic of the American model.
The updated Pathfinder will be unveiled to the public at the Los Angeles Motor Show in late November before going on sale in the US in early 2026.
It’s unknown when or if the redesigned, American-made Pathfinder will be available Down Under. When asked, a Nissan spokesman said Daily Sparkz“We cannot comment on future product plans.”
Nissan Oceania managing director Andrew Humberstone pointed out earlier this year that the US-built Pathfinder was affected by unfavorable exchange rates.
As of the end of October, just 636 Pathfinders had been delivered in Australia this year, an improvement from 497 during the same period in 2024.
In the sub-$80,000 large SUV segment, the Pathfinder ranks 20th, well behind the leading trio of body-on-frame models: Toyota LandCruiser Prado (23,298), Ford Everest (21,915) and Isuzu MU-X (12,499).
It also lags far behind its monocoque rivals, led by the Kia Sorento (7588), Subaru Outback (7218), Toyota Kluger (7045) and Hyundai Santa Fe (5370).
MORE: Explore the Nissan Pathfinder showroom
