Nissan Pathfinder vs Mazda CX-8 Comparison

    Nissan Pathfinder

    Mazda CX-8

    2024 Nissan
    Pathfinder
    vs
    2024 Mazda
    CX-8

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
    0.0
    8.0
    8.2
    0.0
    Based on the Nissan Pathfinder Ti (4WD)
    Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    71L
    746 km
    NA
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty

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    MSRP
    $71,490 - $81,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    Mike Costello
    Senior Contributor
    Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Bold American design
    • Family-friendly interior
    • Decent towing capacity
    Misses
    • No hybrid or diesel options
    • Qashqai has a better touchscreen
    • You'll desire the Ti-L's extra features
    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Smooth, sonorous diesel powertrain
    • Excellent fuel economy
    • Comfortable, attractive interior
    Misses
    • Third row isn't great
    • Parents won't appreciate the handsome cloth interior
    • It's being discontinued

    Optional Features

    • Premium Paint (+$750)
    • Two-tone Paint (+$1,400)
    NA

    Colours Available

    The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is available in the following colours:

    • Glacier White
    • Scarlet Ember
    • Super Black
    • Gun Metallic
    • Brilliant Silver
    • Ivory Pearl
    • Deep Ocean Blue Pearl

    The Ti and Ti-L are also available in the following two-tone treatments:

    • Boulder Grey with black roof
    • Scarlet Ember with black roof
    • Ivory Pearl with black roof
    • Gun Metallic with black roof

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJ-
    Size (cc)
    3498-
    Size (L)
    3.5L-
    Induction
    V6-
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAM-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    24-
    Power
    202kW-
    Power RPM
    6400-
    Torque
    340Nm-
    Torque RPM
    4800-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.3-

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