SL FWD
What the SL adds over the S (+$6,420)
| Spec | S | SL |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4317 lbs | 4354 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4317 lbs | 4354 lbs |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $35,320 | $41,740 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 1 third-row USB charge port (Type A), 18-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels with medium metallic gray finish, 2 12-volt DC power outlets (1 front console, 1 in cargo area), 7-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector (Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow, Sand, Mud/Rut, Tow), 9.0-inch color display with multi-touch display, Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, Blind Spot Intervention, Driver's seat – 10-way power, Front seats – Heated, Front sonar system, Gun Metallic brushed interior trim, Hill Descent Control (4WD only), HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Integrated turn signals (on housing), Intelligent 4WD, Intelligent Around View® Monitor, Intelligent Cruise Control, Intelligent Lane Intervention, LED side mirror-mounted turn signals, Materials – Leather-appointed 1st and 2nd rows, Nissan Door-to-Door Connected Navigation with 3D building graphics, satellite imagery, online POI search and online Premium Traffic information, SiriusXM® Traffic™, NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM® with automatic collision notification, emergency call and stolen vehicle locator, customizable alerts, dealer service scheduling and maintenance alerts, Outside mirrors – Heated, Outside mirrors – Tilt down when reversing, Power liftgate, ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link, Remote engine start, Roof rack/rails – painted silver finish, Second row window sunshades, Steering wheel – Heated, Sun visors with extender and vanity mirror, illuminated, Traffic Sign Recognition, Transmission oil cooler (for towing), Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration, Wireless smartphone charging pad
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 350 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented Disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 329.9 mm |
| Rear brake type | Vented Disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 80.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 45 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 16.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 148 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 70.9 in |
| Overall length | 197.7 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3498 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L DOHC 60-degree V6 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 284 hp |
| Torque | 259 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 42.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 44.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 35.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 28 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,740 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 60.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 59.6 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 58.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Dual-pinion electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.7 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link independent |
Tires
| Tire size | 255/60R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.3 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4354 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4354 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5900 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety37 std · 0 opt
- Intelligent Around View® Monitor
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Driver and front passenger seat side-impact supplemental air bags
- Intelligent Lane Intervention
- Lane Departure Warning
- Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensors
- RearView Monitor
- Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for outboard occupant head protection for all three rows
- Intelligent Driver Alertness
- Second row side-impact supplemental air bags
- Trailer Sway Control
- Active brake limited slip (ABLS)
- Anti-lock Braking System (4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor)
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Blind Spot Intervention
- Blind Spot Warning
- Brake Assist
- Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags
- Electronic Brake force Distribution
- Electronic Parking Brake (center console)
- Front sonar system
- High Beam Assist
- Hill Descent Control (4WD only)
- Hill Start Assist/Hill Hold Control
- Intelligent Cruise Control
- ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link
- Rear Automatic Braking
- Rear Door Alert
- Rear sonar system
- Rollover sensor (curtain airbag)
- Traction Control System
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Vehicle Dynamic Control
- Vehicle security system
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Easy-Fill Tire Alert
Infotainment15 std · 1 opt
- Steering wheel – Bluetooth® controls
- 9.0-inch color display with multi-touch display
- AM/FM with 6 speakers
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
- Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant
- Nissan Door-to-Door Connected Navigation with 3D building graphics, satellite imagery, online POI search and online Premium Traffic information, SiriusXM® Traffic™
- NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM® with automatic collision notification, emergency call and stolen vehicle locator, customizable alerts, dealer service scheduling and maintenance alerts
- NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- SiriusXM® Travel Link™ with 3 years of service
- SiriusXM® satellite radio with advanced audio features
- Steering wheel – Audio Controls
- Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (9-speed automatic)
- Streaming audio via Bluetooth®
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- Bose® Premium Audio with 13 speakers including subwoofers optional
Convenience11 std · 1 opt
- Remote engine start
- 1 third-row USB charge port (Type A)
- 2 12-volt DC power outlets (1 front console, 1 in cargo area)
- 2 first-row illuminated USB charge ports (Type A, Type C)
- 2 second-row illuminated USB charge ports (Type A, Type C)
- Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls
- Nissan Intelligent Key® with programmable settings
- Power door locks with auto door lock function – Selective unlocking and anti-lockout
- Power liftgate
- Power windows – One-touch auto up/down with auto-reverse
- Remote keyless entry system
- SL Premium Package: Panoramic moonroof; 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels; 255/50R20 all-season tires; towing prep receiver hitch, harness, enhanced transmission cooling (6,000-lb max towing capacity); Bose® Premium Audio with 13 speakers, including dual driver subwoofer; second-row captain's chairs; second-row removable center console; heated rear seats optional
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- Window defogger – Front
Seating8 std · 3 opt
- Front seats – Heated
- Second row – 3-passenger, 60/40 split bench, center armrest with cupholders, flat folding
- Second row – Heated (outboard) optional
- Driver's seat – 10-way power
- Materials – Leather-appointed 1st and 2nd rows
- Nissan EZ Flex® Seating System featuring LATCH AND GLIDE® tip-up third-row access technology
- Passenger seat – 4-way manual
- Seating capacity – 8-passenger
- Third row – 60/40 split fold-flat, manual reclining
- Seating capacity – 7-passenger optional
- Second row – Captain's chairs with attached armrests optional
Interior9 std · 2 opt
- Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
- HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
- 7.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display
- Fine Vision electroluminescent meter display
- Gun Metallic brushed interior trim
- Second row window sunshades
- Steering wheel – Heated
- Removable second-row center console optional
- Sun visors with extender and vanity mirror, illuminated
- Seatback pockets – Front driver and passenger seats
- Carpeted Floor Mats optional
Exterior21 std · 7 opt
- Panoramic moonroof, one-touch power tilt/sliding glass with shade optional
- LED headlights (low and high beam)
- 18-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels with medium metallic gray finish
- 255/60R18 all-season tires
- Body color front and rear door handles
- Body-colored bumpers
- Center high mount stop light, rear spoiler mounted
- Chrome badging
- Chrome grille
- Front (chin) and rear (roof) spoilers
- Integrated turn signals (on housing)
- LED daytime running lights
- LED side mirror-mounted turn signals
- Outside mirrors – Heated
- Outside mirrors – Tilt down when reversing
- Roof rack/rails – painted silver finish
- UV Cut Glass Windows
- 20-inch painted aluminum-alloy wheels optional
- 255/50R20 all-season tires optional
- Black badging optional
- Black grille optional
- LED front fog lights optional
- Roof rack/rails – black optional
- Auto on/off headlights (ambient light sensitive, linked to front wipers)
- Privacy glass – Rear door windows, rear quarter window fixed, liftgate window
- Window defogger – Liftgate glass
- Splash guards
- Temporary spare tire (under body) – T165/90D18
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- 7-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector (Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow, Sand, Mud/Rut, Tow)
- 5-position Drive Mode Selector (Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow, Sand) – 2WD
- Idle stop/start system
- Intelligent 4WD
- Transmission oil cooler (for towing)
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Dual-pinion electric power steering
Cargo1 std · 2 opt
- Tow hitch – Class III optional
- 54.1-liter luggage box storage compartment with hinged lid under cargo floor, cargo area light
- Trailer harness optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
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Common questions about the SL
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder SL?
The manufacturer lists $41,740 for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder SL. That is $6,420 above the S, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder SL add over the S?
Against the S, 35 features become standard that the S does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.