A Visual Feast

Many attempt, but few succeed at creating an SUV that looks equally refined as it does rugged. One look at the Nissan Pathfinder and the Ford Explorer, and you see a vehicle that could be parked in the valet line or at a remote trailhead. Each vehicle is sleek and features a range of modern colors, including dark shades of gray and vibrant blues and reds.

This is where the similarities between vehicles end. The Pathfinder ups the ante with its optional 2-toned options, which add a sense of sophistication to the already refined vehicle. Additionally, the Pathfinder uses chiseled contour lines sparingly along the SUV’s profile to help every inch flow seamlessly from the hood to the rear bumper.

The Explorer, on the other hand, relies on deep, dramatic contours and a sharp-looking back end and deck lid. For those who want their SUV to have a sporty edge, the Pathfinder adds red accents to select trim levels. The Explorer has a trim that’s styled similarly, but the copper-like accents aren’t as dynamic as the red of the Pathfinder.

Designed for Modern Life

Within your dynamic life, you spend a lot of time behind the wheel of your SUV. That’s why the Nissan Pathfinder and the Ford Explorer are designed with the features needed to keep you feeling relaxed from Point A to Point B, even if Point B is miles from home.

A standard Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control system is standard in both SUVs, letting you and your riders independently set and adjust the cabin temperature to meet individual needs. Once again, this is where the similarities between the Pathfinder and the Explorer end. Only the Pathfinder comes standard or available with these features:

• EZ FLEX® 2nd-row seating system: Tilts the second row forward, making it easy to load young riders into the third row.
• Invisible Hood View: Combined multiple camera angles to show the area otherwise hidden by the hood, allowing you to maneuver around toys in the driveway more confidently.

These features make everyday moments feel effortless.

Built to Go Anywhere

When life takes you on a winding path, literally, you can trust your Nissan Pathfinder or Ford Explorer to help you maintain your forward momentum, thanks to all-terrain capabilities like available 4-wheel drive. This drivetrain is engineered to independently deliver power to the wheel that needs a boost, making it ideal for those who frequent unpaved roads.

With the Nissan Pathfinder and the Ford Explorer equally capable, the Pathfinder's extra power, flexibility, and passenger capacity let you venture farther with more of your crew.

Your Built-in Guardian

Safety is your top priority, especially with loved ones on board. That’s why the Nissan Pathfinder and the Ford Explorer come standard with an advanced safety suite: Nissan Safety Shield® 360 and Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+. Each suite uses sophisticated technology to monitor your surroundings and alert you to hazards you may have missed.

While you’ll find brand-specific versions of features like Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection with either suite, only the Pathfinder’s Intelligent Forward Collision Warning system watches up to two cars ahead.

By monitoring two cars, you have access to more detailed information and will have more time to react to sudden changes in speed.

Your Mobile HQ

As much as you try to keep work and family time separate, you may need to take the occasional phone call after regular business hours. With wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, you can make calls and even send text messages without touching your device.

If you need to respond to an email, the built-in Wi-Fi Hotspot in either SUV turns any parking lot into a mobile office. On busy days, you’ll never have to think about a low phone battery with the Pathfinder. This model comes with an optional wireless phone charger —a feature that the Explorer noticeably lacks.

As with the Pathfinder, the Explorer has USB charging ports, but this can lead to unnecessary clutter and requires you to double-check that you have a charging cable in your bag before you climb into your Explorer.

The Value of Confidence

Being a confident SUV owner comes with the territory of owning a Nissan Pathfinder or a Ford Explorer. Comprehensive warranty coverage adds assurance in the event of the unexpected. The same can be said about the aforementioned driver-assist features. The Pathfinder extends your confidence with NissanConnect® Services, offered with up to a 5-year complimentary trial. Features of this exclusive program include:

• Features for new drivers, including Boundary Alert, Curfew Alert, and Speed Alert.
• Remote capabilities, including My Car Finder and Remote Vehicle Status.
• Planning features, such as Maintenance Alert and Destination Sent to Car.

It’s these features of the Nissan Pathfinder that make this SUV the perfect on-road companion.