Whether it’s a family car or just for your teenage driver, safety is a big concern when choosing a new vehicle. How much a vehicle costs is right up there, too. So it’s helpful to get recommendations from respected independent consumer evaluation organizations.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports (CR) collaborate on an annual “Best New Vehicles for Teens” list, and Schomp Nissan is thrilled that the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder three-row SUV was recognized. The 2026 Pathfinder is one of the IIHS’s TOP SAFETY PICK+ designees, an award given to vehicles that earn top scores on rigorous crash tests. And after putting the Pathfinder through its own rigorous testing, CR gave it a Safety Verdict of “Best.” Every “Best New Vehicles for Teens” winner has a starting price of less than $45K. The Pathfinder also got a Five-Star Safety Rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Consumers are also noticing that the Nissan Pathfinder is a standout in a very competitive automotive segment. Sales have increased 95% year over year. The Pathfinder is built in the USA at our Smyrna, Tennessee plant and has a starting price of less than $40,000. But that’s not all!
- Four trim levels: SV, SL, Rock Creek and Platinum
- 3.5-liter, V6 engine producing 284 hp and 259 lb-ft of torque
- Standard towing capacity of up to 3,500 lbs and up to 6,000 lbs. optional.
- Two- or four-wheel drive
- Seats 7 or 8 with heated front seats (climate-controlled seats on Platinum trim)
- Safety Shield® 360 safety technology and multiple driver assistance technologies, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Parking Sensors and 360° Surround View Camera on all but SV trim
- Combined city/highway fuel efficiency of 21 to 23 mpg depending on trim
- Standard Nissan Connect® 12.3” touchscreen display
- Six or 13 speakers depending on trim and depending on trim, a BOSE® Premium Sound System
- Standard voice recognition
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration and Android Auto ™ compatibility
The list of premium features is extensive – see and compare trim levels for yourself.
Nissan prides itself on offering consumers the best in performance, comfort and – of course – safety. Those are important selling points, but it sure is nice to have that backed up by these independent consumer organizations. Visit Schomp Nissan soon to check out our gorgeous 2026 Nissan Pathfinder, as well as many other great possibilities.