2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Debuts With Off-Road Upgrades, More Power

April 11, 2022

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2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Debuts With Off-Road Upgrades, More Power

The adventure SUV is going on sale this summer.

Nissan revealed the all-new Pathfinder in February of last year, replacing the previous CVT with an actual automatic transmission. The new SUV’s attributes impressed Motor1.com’s senior editors, who determined that Nissan now had a capable three-row product in its inventory (see the related links below). For the 2023 model year, Nissan is increasing the Pathfinder’s range with the addition of a new off-road-inspired version.

In February of last year, Nissan unveiled the all-new Pathfinder, which replaced the previous CVT with an actual automatic transmission. Senior writers at Motor1.com were delighted by the new SUV’s features, concluding that Nissan now had a capable three-row offering in its lineup (see the related links below). Nissan is expanding the Pathfinder’s lineup for the 2023 model year by adding a new off-road-inspired model.

Visually, you should have no problems differentiating it from the standard Pathfinder thanks to the new exclusive front fascia with black V-motion grille and Rock Creek badging. There’s also a tubular roof rack with up to 220-pound (100-kilogram) load capacity.

Hop inside the cabin and you’ll find an interesting black leatherette plus fabric upholstery mix for the seats with Rock Creek embroidery below the headrests. Contrast orange stitching can be seen on the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel, and door panels, corresponding with the orange Rock Creek badge.

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That’s not all, though. The standard equipment also includes a tow hitch receiver and harness, LED fog lights, and second-row captain’s chairs. The customers will be able to choose from six standard colors and four two-tone exterior combos.

A revised fuel mapping of the 3.5-liter V6 engine increases its output from 284 horsepower (209 kilowatts) to 295 hp (217 kW), while the torque goes up from 259 pound-feet (351 Newton-meters) to 270 lb-ft (366 Nm). A nine-speed automatic transmission sends the power to all four wheels.

Nissan will have the new 2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek on display during the 2022 New York International Auto Show later this month. The SUV is scheduled to go on sale in late summer this year.