2023 Nissan Pathfinder

An increasing number of vehicles with sticker prices of $40,000 or less, some much less, offer heated mirrors.

There are lots of choices among the cheaper-to-buy-and-drive mid-size SUVs that, when properly configured, can safely tow at least 5,000 pounds.

IIHS has released its list of Top Safety Picks for 2023, which includes 48 models across both Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ categories — less than half compared to the 101 models that qualified in 2022.

Aside from the new Rock Creek trim, the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder sees a short list of updates.

All 2023 QX60 and Pathfinder models qualify for the Top Safety Pick Plus award along with 2022 Pathfinder models built after July 2022.