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2016 Nissan Pathfinder

New from

$41,490 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

8.6 - 10.3 L / 100km

About the Nissan Pathfinder

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Nissan Pathfinder is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $41,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the ST variant and topping out at $69,190 for the TI.

There are 3 variants of the Pathfinder available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2016.

Engine options include 3.5L multi-point injection (190kW/325Nm) and 2.5L supercharger petrol direct injection (188kW/330Nm). All variants feature variable sp automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

The new 2016 Pathfinder is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

88.06 - 96.59 kW/t

53.17 kW/t

145.33 kW/t

Boot Space

190 litres

142 litres

742 litres

Fuel Efficiency

8.6 - 10.3 L/100km

5.7 L/100km

14 L/100km

Vehicle Range

709 - 849 km

606 km

1,240 km

Price

$41,490 - $69,190

$35,000

$97,000

Warranty (Years)

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 3 years

1 year

6 years

Service Interval

6 - 12 months

3 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,715 - 2,814 kg

2,100 kg

3,030 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,650 - 2,700 kg

1,500 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

14.7°

36.6°

Departure Angle

22.3°

21.1°

28°

Ground Clearance Unladen

165 mm

235 mm

2016 Nissan Pathfinder Price

ST

Configuration	Price From*
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$45,490
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$41,490
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$44,490

St-L

Configuration	Price From*
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$51,490
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$55,490
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$57,690
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$53,690
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$60,690

Ti

Configuration	Price From*
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$62,190
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$66,190
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$69,190

*excl. on-roads

All Nissan Pathfinder Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2024	$59,670	$82,850
2023	$71,490	$81,490
2022	$54,190	$80,227
2021	$46,840	$60,640
2020	$46,840	$60,640

*excl. on-roads

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2016 Nissan Pathfinder Specs

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Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System Colour Screen
- System In-dash Cd
- System In-dash Dvd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Rn D
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 93.5
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 7.0
- Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 2.00
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 14.7
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2260
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 190
- Departure Angle: 22.3
- Front Track (mm): 1670
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 165
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
- Overall Height (mm): 1767
- Overall Length (mm): 5008
- Overall Width (mm): 1960
- Rear Track (mm): 1670
- Wheelbase (mm): 2900
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 96.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 240
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 3.5
- Engine (cc): 3498
- Engine Code: Vq35
- Engine Configuration: V
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 81.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 73
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- External Color: Silver
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 709
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.3
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 258
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 190
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 325
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6400
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20131016
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 3.5 V6 (all Variants)
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
- Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Front Seats Active
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Number Of Airbags: 6
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag All Three Rows Location: All Three Rows
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 7
- Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
- Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
- Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
- Third Row Seat Front Type: Split Bench
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Descent Control System
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
- Drive Selection: Automatic
- Transmission Description: Continuously Variable
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Hinge
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2700
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2715
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2032
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4480
- Kerb Weight Includes Driver
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2032
- Tare Weight (kg): 1985
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

St-L

Adds to ST:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 94.67
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 233
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 730
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.6
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.0
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Visibility
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Weights
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2007
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4425
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2007
- Tare Weight (kg): 1960

Removes from ST:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 93.5
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 240
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Location: ?
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 709
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.3
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Transmission
- Drive Descent Control System
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
- Drive Selection: Automatic
Weights
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2032
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4480
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2032
- Tare Weight (kg): 1985

Adds to St-L:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 13
- Speaker Brand Name: Bose
- Speaker Subwoofer
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 92.82
Convenience
- Automatic Door Closing Rear Boot Hatch
- Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Dvd Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 8.0
- Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 9.00
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Memorized Steering Wheel Position
- Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Navigational Systems Traffic Info
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Camera
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Camera
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
Safety
- Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Warning (bsw)
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Ventilated
- Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
Weights
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2047
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4513
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2047
- Tare Weight (kg): 2000
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55

Removes from St-L:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 94.67
Convenience
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 7.0
- Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 2.00
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Weights
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2007
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4425
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2007
- Tare Weight (kg): 1960
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65

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2016 Nissan Pathfinder Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2024	2700Kg	2700Kg
2023	2700Kg	2700Kg
2022	2700Kg	2700Kg
2021	2700Kg	2700Kg
2020	2700Kg	2700Kg

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2016 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel Economy

There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Nissan Pathfinder

The most fuel efficient Nissan Pathfinder is the ST with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.5L Supercharger Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Nissan Pathfinder that uses the most amount of fuel is the ST with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the Nissan Pathfinder variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

Nissan Pathfinder	Fuel Type	Combined
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	10.3 L/100km
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	10.0 L/100km
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	8.6 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Nissan Pathfinder?

You should service your Pathfinder at your authorised Nissan dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Pathfinder's warranty.

2016 Nissan Pathfinder Warranty

What is the warranty on a Nissan Pathfinder?

The Nissan Pathfinder offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.