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2026 Nissan Pathfinder

SL FWD

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What the SL adds over the SV (+$2,600)

Spec	SV	SL
Curb weight (maximum)	4348 lbs	4359 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4348 lbs	4359 lbs
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$39,990	$42,590

Standard here, not on the base trim: 1 third-row USB-C charge port, 12.3-inch TFT meter display, 18-inch machined aluminum-alloy with medium metallic gray finish, 7-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector, Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, Front Wide View, Gun Metallic brushed interior trim, HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View® Monitor, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Intelligent 4WD, Invisible Hood View, Outside mirrors with integrated turn signals (on housing), Power tilt/telescoping steering, Rear door request switches, TailorFit™-appointed 1st and 2nd rows, Tow hitch – Class III, Traffic Sign Recognition, Transmission oil cooler (for towing), Two-driver memory (steering), Wireless smartphone charging pad

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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	165.1 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 24-valve V6 VQ35DD
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)

$42,590

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

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)	37.4 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)	4359 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4359 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	6063 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel material	alloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety33 std · 0 opt

Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
HD Enhanced 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
Second row side-impact supplemental air bags
Trailer Sway Control
Anti-lock Braking System
Blind Spot Warning
Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags
Front Wide View
Front sonar system
Hill Start Assist/Hill Hold Control
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
Intelligent Cruise Control
Intelligent Driver Alertness
Invisible Hood View
Junction Assist
ProPILOT Assist
Rear Automatic Braking
Rear Door Alert
Rear sonar system
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor
Traction Control System
Traffic Sign Recognition
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Easy-Fill Tire Alert

Infotainment9 std · 1 opt

NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM® with 5G Wi-Fi hotspot
1 third-row USB-C charge port
12.3-inch color display with multi-touch display; NissanConnect® featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™
2 first-row illuminated USB-C charge ports
2 second-row illuminated USB-C charge ports
NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM® with automatic collision notification, emergency call and stolen vehicle locator, customizable alerts, dealer service scheduling and maintenance alerts; 5G Wi-Fi hotspot
Paddle shifters
SiriusXM® satellite radio with advanced audio features
Wireless smartphone charging pad
Bose® Premium Audio with 13 speakers including subwoofers optional

Convenience5 std · 0 opt

Remote engine start
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Nissan Intelligent Key® with programmable settings
Power liftgate
Rear door request switches

Climate1 std · 0 opt

Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control

Seating7 std · 2 opt

Driver's seat 8-way power with 2-way lumbar
Front seats Heated
Second row Heated (outboard) optional
8-way power with 2-way lumbar (driver's seat)
Nissan EZ Flex® Seating System featuring LATCH AND GLIDE® tip-up third-row access technology
Passenger seat 6-way manual
TailorFit™-appointed 1st and 2nd rows
Captain's chairs with attached armrests optional
3-passenger, 60/40 split bench, center armrest with cupholders, flat folding

Interior7 std · 3 opt

Heated steering wheel optional
Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
Power tilt/telescoping steering
12.3-inch TFT meter display
Gun Metallic brushed interior trim
Two-driver memory (steering)
Removable second-row center console optional
Second row window sunshades optional
Sun visors with extender and vanity mirror, illuminated
Seatback pockets – front driver and passenger seats

Exterior13 std · 6 opt

Panoramic moonroof, one-touch power tilt/sliding glass with shade optional
LED headlights (low and high beam)
18-inch machined aluminum-alloy with medium metallic gray finish
Black grille with gray accents
Body-colored bumpers
Heated outside mirrors
LED daytime running lights
Outside mirrors with integrated turn signals (on housing)
Outside mirrors – manual folding
Semi-gloss satin badging
20-inch painted aluminum-alloy wheels optional
Black badging optional
Premium Paint optional
Premium Paint and 2-Tone Roof 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
Temporary spare tire (under body) – T165/90D18
Splash Guards, Black, 4-piece optional

Powertrain4 std · 0 opt

7-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector
Idle stop/start system
Intelligent 4WD
Transmission oil cooler (for towing)

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

Tow hitch – Class III
54.1-liter luggage box storage compartment with hinged lid under cargo floor, cargo area light

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Pathfinder. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the SL

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder SL?

The manufacturer lists $42,590 for the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder SL. That is $2,600 above the SV, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder SL add over the SV?

Against the SV, 20 features become standard that the SV does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.