A tune only ST on pump 93 would definitely lose against a trackhawk/hellcat durango, but an ST on E85, or on 93 w/ bolt ons(intercooler, etc) would definitely be a great race, but those trackhawks are fast.
@@alef6122 I'm a tall person so it doesn't bother me, my wife is 5 8" and she never mentioned it feeling low. Now that I've heard a few mention it i can see how some people would feel it's low. But again it's been a non issue for us.
@@dank8017 5’8 is tall. I’m overseas so I guess I gotta see it for myself. I’m a single guy with no kids. I like how rugged it is. Don’t give a damn about off road capabilities. Things that worry me are AC and the passenger seat being too low.
Smart move on Nissan’s part in dumping the CVT for the ZF9. Last had the ZF9 in my old 20 MDX and 19 TLX; despite early growing pains, later Hondas/Acuras performed well with this tranny.
In my opinion, the Explorer design looks wonderful especially in the platinum and ST trims. There are Cop vehicles of all sorts so I don’t think that takes away from a vehicle at all. The Pathfinders interior is a lot better than the Explorer but it’s exterior isn’t my style.
I’ve never liked the Nissan Pathfinder or really Nissan in general but the new pathfinder has a great design I love the green color not many cars have a nice green and I love the interior having peanut butter option and no CVT
I vote Sam for the Canadian auto journalist of the year! I don't know how he keeps churning out these top notch reviews and race videos! I barely finish watching one and then two more show up!🏆
I mean torque is okay. Most Nissan motors have max torque at 4500rpm, you really have to rev it out to get going. My Saab aero has max torque from 1400-4000 rpm so I never really need to pass 2k rpm
I had the original Pathfinder 2 door, with the funky triangular window. 330,000 miles - all I did was put brakes on it. Still going great when I sold it.
Good idea. Mixed it up with an Explorer ST while in my 22 MDX; the ST walked me effortlessly….too bad the MDX-S now won’t be available until Summer 22 (per my dealer).
@@MidnightAspec The tuned ST's are even more ridiculously fast. With a tune only on pump 93, nothing else just a paper airfilter they run mid-low 12's. On E85, or on pump 93 with some bolt ons, they run high 11's. They are ridiculous. Those Ecoboost are amazingly mod friendly. My '15 Edge Sport has the 2.7 twin turbo(the Explorer has the 3.0L), and it runs 12.9's spinning all four wheels like crazy, on just a tune. With some better grippier tires it'll run 12.7-12.8's all day. These EcoBoost V6's are nuts.
Thank you for showing this Sam! If you ever have time, would you mind pitting the traverse against the pathfinder or explorer? I'm curious about the traverse with the 9 speed transmission and 310 horsepower.
I bought the base model 2022 Pathfinder after having owned 5 other Pathfinders since 1994. It may not have the wireless Android feature, but my phone auto-connects via Bluetooth if I don't physically connect. The ride is smooth, quiet and powerful. And...she looks SLICK and stealthy 😉.
I have a '20 Explorer 2wd with the 2.3l and it is fast! Sam you could have had the Pathfinder every time from the dig but he got you on the launches. I prefer the Explorer mostly because of the RWD layout over the Pathfinders FWD for the base models and the economy I get is so far better than the Pathfinders. I almost got the Telluride until I found out that the Explorer was RWD and had a more power 4 cycled engine with better fuel economy then the Telluride. That Pathfinder is definitely much better than the last model for sure. Great video again Sam, hopefully an Explorer ST can fall into your hands for a race!!
@hon solo it was drive train layout, mpg, then more powerful engine lol! The 2.3l ecoboost has been around awhile as well and is very reliable too. Ford has made it work very well in many of it’s vehicles!
@@txvet7738 I would not say, anything that Ford makes is reliable other than the 5.0. Lol Fords are all crap, and the 2.3 L eco boost is known for turbo failure in the Explorers. SUVs that big should NEVER have 4 cyl turbos.
@@MWCRUSADER0508 Simply not true, Ecoboost engines are known for being very durable for the most part. Their ev and hybrid systems are some of the most reliable powertrains in the market, and their 6.7 power stroke is one of the best diesel engines ever made. They make the occasional mistake, like all brands, but they're pretty solid overall.
Il be honest, this sounds like a very biased review. Lets face it...because a transmission takes a half a second longer to drive from park doesnt make it (a bad transmission) that has nothing to do with how reliable a transmission is. There was a bunch of other comments but i wont get into it too much. The 2.3 ecoboost is a very peppy motor and a ton of fun to drive. Again just seems like a very biased review.
I'll still stick with Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L V6. over Ford turbocharged engines .. they just dont last .. most turbo gasoline engines are not very reliable..
The way Sam was talking about the Explorer 2.3 eco boost turbo, how under powered it felt, I wasn't expecting to have 300 hp and 310 torque. I wasn't expecting to be so good in the drag race either? I don't get what Sam was saying at all.
Alot of people end up surprised by that 2.3. I love the design of the new pathfinder for sure but I love the explorer having a variety of engine options.
@@bradleyscarreviews it basically depended on the launch. The explorer won the first race and the rest his reaction time was way slower than the pathfinder drivers. From a roll for sure the pathfinder beats it but not by a huge margin. I'm just saying I like the fact ford offers the base engine, q hybrid engine and two variants of the 3.0 ttv6. Most other suvs in this segment have one maybe 2 engine options. The Durango is another exception with a great engine lineup though.
The 2.3 use to be slow b4 they upgraded the 2.3 to produce 300hp and the 10 spd auto but now it's much quicker than it use 2 b. Same with the mustang. It's still not super fast but competitive now.
Great content my Canadian friend so i’am not a twin turbo guy and for longevity, plus the Explorer is heavy , compare to the Patfinder V-6 performance better looking inside&out towing 6000 lbs. My 2017 Rogue has 105000km not a problem so my next SUV is a new Patfinder V-6 performance.👌💪👍👏🇨🇦
I have a 2019 pathfinder for work,and a 2022 Ram back country edition with performance exhaust and a all wheel drive option. When i bought the pathfinder I got a great deal. I was thinking gonna be slow, but for work. Its not slow especially from 20 mph on past 60 so passing is fine. It could not out preform my Ram because I chose the quad cab for weight. I can recommend a used pathfinder mine is a 2019 with 50,000 miles and it is perfect for cargo confort and parking. Matter of fact had a nut pull out crossing two lanes in traffic. All i could see was the back of another suv i was about to hit. Bufore I hit breaks the pathfinder hit breaks turned wheel to right and avoided a crash. I love my pickup but you have to like a lot any vehicle that keeps you out of a broadside collision.
You should try racing them!! I have a 2019 Pathfinder and a 2020 Ram limited. One day me and the friend were coming back from picking up my pathfinder from maintenance. I was driving my ram and he was driving my pathfinder and we decided to race them just for fun. From a Stop my ram would beat the pathfinder 3 times but from a roll I was surprised my god dam pathfinder beat my ram 4 times😂 not gonna lie kind of hurt to see my V8 getting beat by 6 Cylinder 😂 but then again the Ram is a lot heavier and less aerodynamic
Love my 22 pathfinder platinum. Tows a ton and the tech is awesome. Already taken it on the beach and it does well in wet sand. Too low to the ground for any real off road stuff but that’s what the bronco will be for.
@@alef6122 the A/C was very good. Didn’t get a lot of chances to try it out. Traded it back because my Bronco showed up early. Things I miss. The stereo was crazy good. Miss the heads up display and the driver assist or whatever it was called where you don’t have to keep your foot on the brake at a light.
I enjoy my Pathfinder, I have a 2019. I bought it with 50,000 miles. I use it for work,with the 3rd row laid flat it hauls my tools, comfortably. I have a 2022 ram 4x4 but the fuel economy with the path finder I drive it most of the day. Keeps miles off my ram and is nimble enough to park on tight streets. I found I like it so much I want to buy a 4x4 version,the front wheel drive takes getting used to. My Ram has the 4 auto mode and comes in handy with heavy rain. I like the Rock Creek but my Ram has great ground clearance and all the off road accessories.thinking about a S or SV 4x4 actually the S has a lot of teck, and can avoid a crash. I like the way Nissan at the starting module still gives you everything you need.
I have owned four Explorers all with V6 engines. No problems. Went to buy a new one and found they now had a 4cy. Turbo. I want no part of that so I just bought a Pathfinder.
Shqipe you know I've been asking for explorer st vs durango srt lol😖😖😖 if you ever the the chance to make that setup happen make sure the st is on 93 if you want the full 400hp or just do some other races with an st 😆 I just want to see my baby get some love lol
Side note aswell...i dont understand how you feel the 2.3 doesnt feel strong enough for that suv considering its about a second faster 0 to 60...feels faster across the entire rev range...and makes quite a bit more hp and torque then the pathfinder
Sam can you do The Ford Fusion Drag Race PLEASE🤞🏽😁. I’m swapping My 2.0Ecoboost in My 2018 Fusion Platinum for The 2.3Ecoboost with The 8Speed Auto! It should’ve came with that Powertrain seeing how it’s the top trim but The Fusion Sport has a 2.7V6TT 325Hp..
I watched another viedo,on the pathfinder off road edition. Same motor as all of them,they said premium gas adds 11 hp. The testing guys could not see any reason it would not do the same on all of them. Next tank I'm going to try it,if i had a full tank of regular i would use octane booster.
The Pathfinder is a very attractive vehicle but I think it is a little unfair that he used a XLT vs Platinum, the Limited is explorer would have been a more fair comparison
I was just coming here to respond to your claims that the 4 cyl doesn’t belong in the explorer and was not fast enough. That twin turbo 4 post 0-60 speeds in the 6 plus second range and is very fast. Even when you had bad launches in the explorer it pulled ahead or held its own. I’m still watching and it sounds like you’ve now figured that out lol.
Yeah I wondered why he said that . I'm surprised that the explorer didn't walk the Pathfinder . I think that the Ford looks better but the Nissan with an actual transmission at least it's a good option .
@@jackfishcampbell6745 I agree with you, I would have expected the explorer to leave the pathfinder. Still don’t totally understand that. Maybe if they switched drivers the outcome would have been slightly more pronounced
I have a ford explorer platinum and it looks way better than the Pathfinder. You was using the wrong tab on 3rd row access my 2nd row seats move all the way up and make it easy to get in. I think if you are going to do a side by side you should have reviewed it with a ford explorer platinum which also has a V6 but has 400hp way more then the Pathfinder
Why didn’t you matchup the Grand Cherokee L with the Nissan ? This Ford has always been at the end of the pack! Be more competitive when you do your match ups.
@@justinhuddleston4625 I’m not sure what your point is that “he’s in a base”? If by base you mean the 2.3T engine, that’s the point. The Explorer 2.3T has more HP and significantly more torque than the VQ. 300 HP and 310 TQ vs the Nissans 284 HP and 259 TQ. They both are very similar in weight, with the lowest trim Explorer weighing in roughly 100lbs lighter than the Pathfinder. On paper the Explorer should beat the Pathfinder with a notable advantage in performance. However, as you can see, the weaker, heavier Pathfinder excels. In reality engine enthusiasts know that Nissan underrated the VQ which is why we see such a strong performer.
In general, yet another negative comparison for an American vehicle even when it is one of the best selling of its class for years or decades since inception. Even in comparison categories where it is winning, the use of expressions like not by that far or not by that much… and when it is beating competition in price, you are getting what you are paying for (that’s for the other vehicles).
Pathfinder!!!! Wooo. Both SUV's were on my shortlist. The Explorer ST had my heart the but the Pathfinder appealed to my brain and my budget. Happy with the choice! *edit* after watching - I maintain the 3.5 VQ with only 284 HP output is underpowered for the size of the vehicle.
The VQ is tuned to 284 HP in this model. The same VQ has 300 HP in the Maxima. Nissan detuned the VQ quite drastically for their suvs. There’s several VQ folks in blogs that I follow that have tuned it to over 500 HP on stock intervals. The VQ is widely known as being underrated.
I like the explorer is better in terms of exterior design I think Nissan is trying to hard. Simple is sometimes better. I dont think that policies driving it should take away from it.
for me this was a fake race check 15:30 why did ford wheels stopped running exactly when the pathfinder passed him.? Sam you are here to prove that nissan is better say the true. the explorer 2.3 turbo runs exactly the same as the range rover sport supercharged v6 with 340hp dont understimate the Ford explorer power
New pathfinder is my favorite, way better, slick and still rough SUV design. So sad the Fuel is now so expensive, i love the pathfinder 2022, but because of expensie fuel, ill go for a phev or full electric.
The ford second row slides forward all the way to the front seat in one motion. It dosen't just fold. How is mashing the gas when the car is in the process swithcing gears a factor in transmission performance? I looks likes you are trying break the transmission.
The Pathfinder did really well for having a power and torque disadvantage while also weighing more
It’s that Mercedes 9Speed Auto👌🏾
Nissan is drastically underrating the hp/tq numbers. That VQ35 V6 is making over 300hp
@@MandusahRamirez It’s a ZF 9HP
@@yeetus59 it might be WHP.
@@La-yt1wr is it a reliable transmission? I think it's the same transmission with the honda pilot.
The new Pathfinder is my favorite!
Im digging it as well. The Telluride was my favorite but this is now my new favorite!
I’m currently looking and the Pathfinder or the Telluride
@@kaseymekail609hope you got the pathfinder. I just bought SL 4wd and loving it. Rides smooth. Traded in Kia Sedona and thank goodness I did.
Gotta say the pathfinder is pretty impressive for keeping up with and occasionally even beating the 2.3 ecoboost
The pathfinder looks way better than the explorer!
Luckily our opinions are our own 😉
@@taurussho86 stating the obvious 🤦🏻♂️
We need a ford explorer St vs the durango srt drag race ( with a draggy). And see if you can find a tune explorer st and a hellcat durango/trackhawk
A tune only ST on pump 93 would definitely lose against a trackhawk/hellcat durango, but an ST on E85, or on 93 w/ bolt ons(intercooler, etc) would definitely be a great race, but those trackhawks are fast.
I like the ST but that Trackhawk is a different beast. My buddy has one and let me drive it. Yup, it’s fast.
We purchased a 2022 Pathfinder SL premium a month ago. Absolutely love this SUV
Does the passenger seat sit low ?
@@alef6122 I'm a tall person so it doesn't bother me, my wife is 5 8" and she never mentioned it feeling low. Now that I've heard a few mention it i can see how some people would feel it's low. But again it's been a non issue for us.
@@dank8017 5’8 is tall. I’m overseas so I guess I gotta see it for myself.
I’m a single guy with no kids. I like how rugged it is. Don’t give a damn about off road capabilities. Things that worry me are AC and the passenger seat being too low.
@@alef6122The AC blows as cold as any vehicle we ever had. Like you said the best thing you can do is to sit in it yourself.
Smart move on Nissan’s part in dumping the CVT for the ZF9. Last had the ZF9 in my old 20 MDX and 19 TLX; despite early growing pains, later Hondas/Acuras performed well with this tranny.
Wow! Best comparison video I’ve ever watched. I have the 2022 Pathfinder SL Premium.
That 2.3 engine won't last as long as the n/a 3.5 of the Nissan.
That's a good point. You're already pushing the little guy beyond what it should be doing
Very interesting comparison. I can’t wait to see this.
In my opinion, the Explorer design looks wonderful especially in the platinum and ST trims. There are Cop vehicles of all sorts so I don’t think that takes away from a vehicle at all. The Pathfinders interior is a lot better than the Explorer but it’s exterior isn’t my style.
The box style SUVs are very polarizing
I’ve never liked the Nissan Pathfinder or really Nissan in general but the new pathfinder has a great design I love the green color not many cars have a nice green and I love the interior having peanut butter option and no CVT
I vote Sam for the Canadian auto journalist of the year! I don't know how he keeps churning out these top notch reviews and race videos! I barely finish watching one and then two more show up!🏆
Blessings- thank you!
No offense to this channel but Throttlehouse is the best Canadian car review channel followed by the Straightpipes.
I had a Nissan back in the day with that V6 VQ engine..its a torque monster
350z?
I mean torque is okay. Most Nissan motors have max torque at 4500rpm, you really have to rev it out to get going. My Saab aero has max torque from 1400-4000 rpm so I never really need to pass 2k rpm
I just bought the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder platinum and based on your review I'm happy with the Pathfinder.
I still have my 2008 Pathfinder LE, running 260,000 miles and kicking ass😆
I had the original Pathfinder 2 door, with the funky triangular window. 330,000 miles - all I did was put brakes on it. Still going great when I sold it.
Im kinda of shocked. I didn’t expect the pathfinder to pull harder on the top end.
That's usually how V6's are. They have more pull at faster speeds.
More power at high RPMs while turbo 4s have mid range torque
Yeah the 310 lbs torque of the ford have good midrange
Truly am excited. I love how good your videos have gotten these days! 😀
(Did you brake boost the Explorer?)
Idea: Acura MDX Type-S vs Explorer ST!
Thank you!
Japanese still winning tho
Good idea. Mixed it up with an Explorer ST while in my 22 MDX; the ST walked me effortlessly….too bad the MDX-S now won’t be available until Summer 22 (per my dealer).
@@MidnightAspec The tuned ST's are even more ridiculously fast. With a tune only on pump 93, nothing else just a paper airfilter they run mid-low 12's. On E85, or on pump 93 with some bolt ons, they run high 11's. They are ridiculous. Those Ecoboost are amazingly mod friendly. My '15 Edge Sport has the 2.7 twin turbo(the Explorer has the 3.0L), and it runs 12.9's spinning all four wheels like crazy, on just a tune. With some better grippier tires it'll run 12.7-12.8's all day. These EcoBoost V6's are nuts.
@@BasedEMT1776 such a shame that it’s strapped to a Ford product. 😄
Thank you for showing this Sam! If you ever have time, would you mind pitting the traverse against the pathfinder or explorer? I'm curious about the traverse with the 9 speed transmission and 310 horsepower.
Hey Sam is the race between the fusion sport vs accord 2.0 still coming?
It will
Fusion is more of K5’s territory, Accord will get dropped.
@@SamCarLegion please do a rlx vs type s
@@SamCarLegion must admit, I am also checking everyday with the hope that the Fusion Sport race is up.
That's a bad race. Fusion is gonna murder that thing
I bought the base model 2022 Pathfinder after having owned 5 other Pathfinders since 1994. It may not have the wireless Android feature, but my phone auto-connects via Bluetooth if I don't physically connect. The ride is smooth, quiet and powerful. And...she looks SLICK and stealthy 😉.
I have a '20 Explorer 2wd with the 2.3l and it is fast! Sam you could have had the Pathfinder every time from the dig but he got you on the launches. I prefer the Explorer mostly because of the RWD layout over the Pathfinders FWD for the base models and the economy I get is so far better than the Pathfinders. I almost got the Telluride until I found out that the Explorer was RWD and had a more power 4 cycled engine with better fuel economy then the Telluride. That Pathfinder is definitely much better than the last model for sure. Great video again Sam, hopefully an Explorer ST can fall into your hands for a race!!
@hon solo it was drive train layout, mpg, then more powerful engine lol! The 2.3l ecoboost has been around awhile as well and is very reliable too. Ford has made it work very well in many of it’s vehicles!
Speaking of Explorer ST, it can race against MDX Type S.
@@txvet7738 I would not say, anything that Ford makes is reliable other than the 5.0. Lol Fords are all crap, and the 2.3 L eco boost is known for turbo failure in the Explorers. SUVs that big should NEVER have 4 cyl turbos.
@@MWCRUSADER0508 Simply not true, Ecoboost engines are known for being very durable for the most part. Their ev and hybrid systems are some of the most reliable powertrains in the market, and their 6.7 power stroke is one of the best diesel engines ever made. They make the occasional mistake, like all brands, but they're pretty solid overall.
now use 93 or 91 octane and you will get more power
Beautifully shot review….really like the clear audio and vivid color.
Il be honest, this sounds like a very biased review. Lets face it...because a transmission takes a half a second longer to drive from park doesnt make it (a bad transmission) that has nothing to do with how reliable a transmission is. There was a bunch of other comments but i wont get into it too much. The 2.3 ecoboost is a very peppy motor and a ton of fun to drive. Again just seems like a very biased review.
Neutral, honest review.
You talked about aspects that the youtubers didn't mention.
I would choose Nissan.
Nice review, would like to see more of these kind of comparisons
Out of curiosity what elevation was this race filmed at? The elevation makes a huge difference
Great point. I’ve owned several eco boosts. They run at 10,000 ft just like they run at sea level.
Put a turbo in Pathfinder see who gets walked.
I have the Pathfinder 2022 SL model and this thing is amazing, upgraded from Pathfinder 2019.
Is it roomy enough, especially the driver's seat for a 182 cm tall adult?
@@ab79381 I'm 5'9 and it's pretty comfy and roomy for me.
Why did the 2020 st explorer get 494hp and now it's down to 400?
Nice review Sam!! Next drag race Acura Mdx type S vs Ford Explorer Platinum 😎
Nice video, you should do the explorer platinum against that Nissan cause that’s a base model explorer and you have a top of the line pathfinder
I have an Explorer ST, and love it. It’s very comfortable on the freeway and response extremely well to driving the mountain roads.
I'll still stick with Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L V6. over Ford turbocharged engines .. they just dont last .. most turbo gasoline engines are not very reliable..
That is why they said the explorer comes with a variety of engine capacity, should incase u want a v6 it's available, so ur argument as no basis
Excellent review and race , perfect combo! 👌🏼
Can you do pathfinder 3.5 vs qx60 vc turbo?
The way Sam was talking about the Explorer 2.3 eco boost turbo, how under powered it felt, I wasn't expecting to have 300 hp and 310 torque. I wasn't expecting to be so good in the drag race either? I don't get what Sam was saying at all.
It feels heavy for the engine. If you drive the ST and Ecoboost back to back like I have, you will understand
@@SamCarLegion OH OK. Got what you're saying now.
@@SamCarLegion those other motors can’t come close to what you will get in fuel mileage with the 2.3L
@@Matts000 I am not arguing that, just not enough power for me
@@SamCarLegion that’s fair🍻
I’d love to see the pathfinder this the ascent and the pilot! Also the odyssey Vs Pacifica, and carnival and sienna
Make sure in the odyssey eco is off and there’s a run in sport mode too 😂
When Sam gets his hands on an Ascent or Pilot, I offer my lovely 22 Pathfinder Platinum as tribute. You heard it here first ;)
So the Explorer with a 4 cylinder Turbo costs more than the Nissan with its large standard V6?
Alot of people end up surprised by that 2.3. I love the design of the new pathfinder for sure but I love the explorer having a variety of engine options.
It helps
Yet Pathfinder won.
@@bradleyscarreviews it basically depended on the launch. The explorer won the first race and the rest his reaction time was way slower than the pathfinder drivers. From a roll for sure the pathfinder beats it but not by a huge margin. I'm just saying I like the fact ford offers the base engine, q hybrid engine and two variants of the 3.0 ttv6. Most other suvs in this segment have one maybe 2 engine options. The Durango is another exception with a great engine lineup though.
The 2.3 use to be slow b4 they upgraded the 2.3 to produce 300hp and the 10 spd auto but now it's much quicker than it use 2 b. Same with the mustang. It's still not super fast but competitive now.
@@bradleyscarreviews yes the pathfinder beat the explorers base engine. 😂Compare V6 to V6 the pathfinder is getting dragged.
So the Ford is lighter and has more power but lost? Hmmmm. I see nothing biased here at all.
The patrol super safari is not a suv it’s an off-road vehicle
You should try limited explorer
Nissan engine and zf transmission makes a monster
Sam carlegion do 2021 Toyota Highlander xse vs explorer XLT sport
Great content my Canadian friend so i’am not a twin turbo guy and for longevity, plus the Explorer is heavy , compare to the Patfinder V-6 performance better looking inside&out towing 6000 lbs. My 2017 Rogue has 105000km not a problem so my next SUV is a new Patfinder V-6 performance.👌💪👍👏🇨🇦
The Explorer 2.3T is only fast to 60, it short shifts and runs out of steam pretty quick. Pathfinder will win on a roll but the Explorer has the dig.
I doubt people are drag racing Pathfinders and explorers
Actually, the Pathfinder held the dig and won on 2.
@@f181234 Considering Ford has a ST version of the Explorer, people will or Ford expects them too at least.
I have a 2019 pathfinder for work,and a 2022 Ram back country edition with performance exhaust and a all wheel drive option.
When i bought the pathfinder I got a great deal.
I was thinking gonna be slow, but for work.
Its not slow especially from 20 mph on past 60 so passing is fine.
It could not out preform my Ram because I chose the quad cab for weight.
I can recommend a used pathfinder mine is a 2019 with 50,000 miles and it is perfect for cargo confort and parking.
Matter of fact had a nut pull out crossing two lanes in traffic.
All i could see was the back of another suv i was about to hit.
Bufore I hit breaks the pathfinder hit breaks turned wheel to right and avoided a crash.
I love my pickup but you have to like a lot any vehicle that keeps you out of a broadside collision.
You should try racing them!! I have a 2019 Pathfinder and a 2020 Ram limited. One day me and the friend were coming back from picking up my pathfinder from maintenance. I was driving my ram and he was driving my pathfinder and we decided to race them just for fun. From a Stop my ram would beat the pathfinder 3 times but from a roll I was surprised my god dam pathfinder beat my ram 4 times😂 not gonna lie kind of hurt to see my V8 getting beat by 6 Cylinder 😂 but then again the Ram is a lot heavier and less aerodynamic
No mention of mpg comparison. Or did I miss it?
Ford Explorer looks absolutely sharp and classy.Reminds me of the Range Rover. The pathfinder front end looks a bit generic and boring in my opinion.
Exactly my thoughts
Please tell me the color name of the Ford Explorer.
How power ford 2.3t 310 or 400?
Love my 22 pathfinder platinum. Tows a ton and the tech is awesome. Already taken it on the beach and it does well in wet sand. Too low to the ground for any real off road stuff but that’s what the bronco will be for.
How’s the AC
@@alef6122 the A/C was very good. Didn’t get a lot of chances to try it out. Traded it back because my Bronco showed up early. Things I miss. The stereo was crazy good. Miss the heads up display and the driver assist or whatever it was called where you don’t have to keep your foot on the brake at a light.
Hi @Sam we need 2022 Nissan Rogue Turbo engine review.
I enjoy my Pathfinder, I have a 2019.
I bought it with 50,000 miles.
I use it for work,with the 3rd row laid flat it hauls my tools, comfortably.
I have a 2022 ram 4x4 but the fuel economy with the path finder I drive it most of the day.
Keeps miles off my ram and is nimble enough to park on tight streets.
I found I like it so much I want to buy a 4x4 version,the front wheel drive takes getting used to.
My Ram has the 4 auto mode and comes in handy with heavy rain.
I like the Rock Creek but my Ram has great ground clearance and all the off road accessories.thinking about a S or SV 4x4 actually the S has a lot of teck, and can avoid a crash.
I like the way Nissan at the starting module still gives you everything you need.
He don't know what he's talking about that 2022 Ford explorer King ranch makes Nissan Pathfinder look cheap
What's the fuel economy?
That little eco boost 4 cyl in that explorer is a sleeper😂
good review and video
Can you get a Durango RT vs the Pathfinder?
Will do soon
I have owned four Explorers all with V6 engines. No problems. Went to buy a new one and found they now had a 4cy. Turbo. I want no part of that so I just bought a Pathfinder.
Explorer ST in my opinion looks better than the Nissan.
Shqipe you know I've been asking for explorer st vs durango srt lol😖😖😖 if you ever the the chance to make that setup happen make sure the st is on 93 if you want the full 400hp or just do some other races with an st 😆 I just want to see my baby get some love lol
I need to find the Explorer ST
Was surprised to see a NA engine actually win against a small turbo engine
Usually it’s the other way around.
Cops use Durangos and Tahoes in my area, so i shouldnt buy those either? lol
Also I'm getting my pathfinder platinum today!!
Side note aswell...i dont understand how you feel the 2.3 doesnt feel strong enough for that suv considering its about a second faster 0 to 60...feels faster across the entire rev range...and makes quite a bit more hp and torque then the pathfinder
Explorer forever
Love these race so interesting I love seeing the oathfinder
Sam can you do The Ford Fusion Drag Race PLEASE🤞🏽😁. I’m swapping My 2.0Ecoboost in My 2018 Fusion Platinum for The 2.3Ecoboost with The 8Speed Auto! It should’ve came with that Powertrain seeing how it’s the top trim but The Fusion Sport has a 2.7V6TT 325Hp..
I watched another viedo,on the pathfinder off road edition.
Same motor as all of them,they said premium gas adds 11 hp.
The testing guys could not see any reason it would not do the same on all of them.
Next tank I'm going to try it,if i had a full tank of regular i would use octane booster.
The Pathfinder is a very attractive vehicle but I think it is a little unfair that he used a XLT vs Platinum, the Limited is explorer would have been a more fair comparison
My exact thoughts
So you are using a platnum Pathfind vs a xlt explorer.what about making it fair and use platnum explorer and see the difference.
why not compare apple to appless
ford explorer kingranch/platinum/ST vs pathfinder platinum
Pathfinder for me!
I was just coming here to respond to your claims that the 4 cyl doesn’t belong in the explorer and was not fast enough. That twin turbo 4 post 0-60 speeds in the 6 plus second range and is very fast. Even when you had bad launches in the explorer it pulled ahead or held its own. I’m still watching and it sounds like you’ve now figured that out lol.
Yeah I wondered why he said that . I'm surprised that the explorer didn't walk the Pathfinder . I think that the Ford looks better but the Nissan with an actual transmission at least it's a good option .
@@jackfishcampbell6745 I agree with you, I would have expected the explorer to leave the pathfinder. Still don’t totally understand that. Maybe if they switched drivers the outcome would have been slightly more pronounced
That 2nd race!
Wooooooooo!
Killer review!
I have a ford explorer platinum and it looks way better than the Pathfinder. You was using the wrong tab on 3rd row access my 2nd row seats move all the way up and make it easy to get in. I think if you are going to do a side by side you should have reviewed it with a ford explorer platinum which also has a V6 but has 400hp way more then the Pathfinder
Exactly, thank you!!!!!!!!
i have the new pathfinder awd in sport mode it takes off, and normal is quiet and nice.
Why didn’t you matchup the Grand Cherokee L with the Nissan ? This Ford has always been at the end of the pack! Be more competitive when you do your match ups.
I’m leasing an explorer and other than the 4 cylinder noise in the cabin, these other issues he states do not exist.
I definitely wouldn't want anything that looks like cop car. The Nissan has class 💯
Need to see a Nissan Altima vs something in its class
i honestly thought the ford would walk the nissan in everything. so, yeah, i'm shocked. great job nissan!
He in a base that's why
@@justinhuddleston4625 I’m not sure what your point is that “he’s in a base”? If by base you mean the 2.3T engine, that’s the point. The Explorer 2.3T has more HP and significantly more torque than the VQ. 300 HP and 310 TQ vs the Nissans 284 HP and 259 TQ. They both are very similar in weight, with the lowest trim Explorer weighing in roughly 100lbs lighter than the Pathfinder. On paper the Explorer should beat the Pathfinder with a notable advantage in performance. However, as you can see, the weaker, heavier Pathfinder excels. In reality engine enthusiasts know that Nissan underrated the VQ which is why we see such a strong performer.
@@haroldbeauchamp3770 dude that commentwas made 8 momths ago,go away and stay.i said what i said.....
Nice video
That intro background is super ominous!!!
I like the Nissan other than that terrible v motion plastic chrome grille
I wrapped mine in black wrap, works so well with the black grille and the new Nissan logo with the white lettering. Changes the front end 100%
@@jimwallace4164 smart. I want to do that to some interior pieces on my truck. The sun shines on them and I can’t see while I’m driving.
In general, yet another negative comparison for an American vehicle even when it is one of the best selling of its class for years or decades since inception. Even in comparison categories where it is winning, the use of expressions like not by that far or not by that much… and when it is beating competition in price, you are getting what you are paying for (that’s for the other vehicles).
Pathfinder!!!! Wooo. Both SUV's were on my shortlist. The Explorer ST had my heart the but the Pathfinder appealed to my brain and my budget. Happy with the choice!
*edit* after watching - I maintain the 3.5 VQ with only 284 HP output is underpowered for the size of the vehicle.
The VQ is tuned to 284 HP in this model. The same VQ has 300 HP in the Maxima. Nissan detuned the VQ quite drastically for their suvs. There’s several VQ folks in blogs that I follow that have tuned it to over 500 HP on stock intervals. The VQ is widely known as being underrated.
In my opinion, with the right trim package, the new Ford Explorer is one of the best looking mid-size SUV's on the road.
Vq power baby lol!! I love my 2022 pantherfinder I wanted 4wd but there was literally none within 100 radius of but I still love it
Nissan pathfinder 0ctan 91 or 97?
102 oct
That is a Pathfinder Platinum level.... why was not compared to an Explorer Platinum level?
I like the explorer is better in terms of exterior design I think Nissan is trying to hard. Simple is sometimes better. I dont think that policies driving it should take away from it.
for me this was a fake race check 15:30 why did ford wheels stopped running exactly when the pathfinder passed him.? Sam you are here to prove that nissan is better say the true. the explorer 2.3 turbo runs exactly the same as the range rover sport supercharged v6 with 340hp dont understimate the Ford explorer power
why are you comparing top trim vs mid level trim.
Should've used the Explorer ST
New pathfinder is my favorite, way better, slick and still rough SUV design. So sad the Fuel is now so expensive, i love the pathfinder 2022, but because of expensie fuel, ill go for a phev or full electric.
I have a pathfinder decked out and heavily modified, I would put a supercharger in the pathfinder and a petal commander with a K&N filter
The ford second row slides forward all the way to the front seat in one motion. It dosen't just fold. How is mashing the gas when the car is in the process swithcing gears a factor in transmission performance? I looks likes you are trying break the transmission.