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Top 10 Mid-Size SUVs in Canada for 2023: Our Top Picks in the Middle Lane

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Vincent Aubé
The 2023 model-year will be one of continuity in the three-row segment

Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek
Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek | Photo: Nissan

The automaker did the right thing by renewing its Pathfinder last year. Not only is the design more appealing, but so is the ride, with the powertrain ditching the old continuously variable transmission in favor of this nine-speed automatic unit, a key component in this rebirth of the three-row SUV.

Build quality is also up, while the interior is easier to live with on a daily basis. The V6 engine, meanwhile, has not lost its luster, and thankfully so, as it's the only option on the table.

The two-row seating option: Nissan Murano

See also: Nissan Previews Pathfinder Rock Creek Variant Ahead of NY Presentation

See also: 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Review: At Play in the Gaspé Peninsula

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See also: 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek edition pictures

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum | Photo: V.Aubé
Nissan Pathfinder, three-quarters rear
Nissan Pathfinder, three-quarters rear | Photo: D.Heyman
Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek, interior
Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek, interior | Photo: Nissan
Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek, seats
Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek, seats | Photo: Nissan
Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 60 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 200 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists