The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder's New Tech Now Competes With Kia and Toyota

• The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder gets a huge tech upgrade across the range.
• There are also plenty of other new features that make life a bit easier.
• These might be the improvements the Pathfinder needs to properly compete against rivals.

Standard across the 2026 Pathfinder range is a fresh 12.3-inch infotainment display with the latest iteration of Nissan's in-house infotainment system. It comes with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google features (like its voice assistant) built right in, and is miles nicer to look at and use than Nissan's old system. We've already experienced it in the Armada, and it impressed us. 

The tech updates don't stop there. There is a new surround-view camera system and a 180-degree camera view up front. The system also now includes an intelligent pass-through hood where the camera system records what you've just driven over to give you a look at what's right underneath you. 

That will be helpful for the occasional tricky parking maneuver or off-roading. If you are taking your Pathfinder to find new paths, the off-road-specific Rock Creek model also gets updates. The optional Premium package adds a sunroof, heated steering wheel, wireless charging, and a 12-volt power outlet in the cargo area. 

The SL trim (the second-highest you can get) now also has a customizable digital instrument cluster that used to be exclusive to the top-spec Platinum model. Speaking of the Platinum, changes to that trim include a new design for the wheels, some new seat quilting patterns, and what Nissan calls "wood-tone" trim for that sort-of-luxury vibe (probably). 

As for the rest of the Pathfinder, it's mostly unchanged. The standard naturally aspirated V6 (which makes 284 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque) is still here, as is the nine-speed automatic it's paired to. All-wheel drive is still an optional extra, and towing maxes out at 6,000 pounds. 

Nissan hasn't announced pricing for the new Pathfinder, but we expect a small bump over the current car's $37,895 starting price. Interested buyers can start looking for the new Pathfinder in dealerships at the start of next year.