Nissan Pathfinder

The 2022 edition of the New York auto show is its first since 2019, and while it may not have returned to its previous scale, there were still plenty of new cars to check out.

As off-road-themed SUVs (and occasionally other vehicles) gain in popularity, Nissan is bringing back the Pathfinder Rock Creek for the 2023 model year. This time, however, it’s an actual trim level.

The city that never sleeps will shine a spotlight on two vehicle categories for the 2022 auto show — SUVs and electric vehicles.

Nissan is jumping on the outdoorsy bandwagon with a new off-road-ish version of its 2023 Pathfinder mid-size SUV, called the Pathfinder Rock Creek.

The overall pace of these reveals is on par with 2021 introductions, though 2022 also features an acceleration of new electrified SUVs.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder.

Our editors spent considerable time driving the Pathfinder’s well-equipped Platinum trim level, but also sampled a mid-level Pathfinder SL at an area media event — here’s what stood out.

The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder’s redesign is mostly about strengthening its primary role as a comfortable and practical choice for those seeking a mid-size SUV with three rows of seats.

Nissan redesigned the 2022 Pathfinder to be more rugged, more outdoorsy and slightly more capable in the dirt without giving up any of the luxury, safety and connectivity that modern families expect in an SUV.

The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder gets a rugged new look, a new interior layout and a new nine-speed automatic transmission.