Adventure-focused 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek adds aggressive style, off-road tuned suspension

Debuts at 2022 New York International Auto Show; on sale in late summer

NEW YORK – Just one year after the introduction of the all-new Nissan Pathfinder SUV, the new, bolder, off-road-inspired 2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek joins the Nissan lineup. Offered in four-wheel drive only, Pathfinder Rock Creek is designed for buyers seeking a higher level of fun and adventure, without compromising the family comfort and conveniences of other Pathfinder grade levels.

“The 2022 Pathfinder was all about a ‘return to rugged,’ and the Pathfinder Rock Creek takes that spirit even further,” said Michael Colleran, senior vice president, Nissan U.S. Marketing and Sales. “From the urban jungle to the natural beauty that can be reached within minutes from the city, Pathfinder Rock Creek has both the style and hardware to create an adventure just about anywhere.”

Key additions found on the Rock Creek version include:

  • Off-road tuned suspension with 5/8-inch (16mm) lift
  • 18-inch beadlock-style wheels mounted with all-terrain tires
  • Tubular roof rack with up to 220-pound (100kg) load capacity
  • Exclusive front fascia with dark V-motion grille and mesh insert
  • Rock Creek badging
  • Exclusive leatherette + fabric seats with Rock Creek embroidery
  • Orange contrast stitching on the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel, center console and door panels
  • Intelligent Around View® Monitor with Off-Road Mode

The Pathfinder Rock Creek will be available in three mono-tone exterior colours and one two-tone exterior combination, complementing the aggressive exterior design.

2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek also offers increased available horsepower (295 hp versus 284) and torque (270 lb-ft versus 259) over the standard grades when using premium fuel1, due to revised fuel mapping.

The new Rock Creek, along with the complete 2023 Pathfinder lineup, is scheduled to go on sale in late summer 2022.

The 2022 New York International Auto Show runs April 15 – 24, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

  1. Premium fuel is not required, regular fuel can be used. Increased horsepower and torque are only available with premium fuel.

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2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Key Specifications

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder will go on sale in summer 2022. Full specifications will be released closer to that time.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Key Specifications

Passenger configuration

3-row, 8 passengers

Drive configuration

Intelligent 4WD with 7-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector

Platform

Reinforced unibody with wide, aggressive stance

Powertrain

3.5-liter direct injection V6 with idle stop/start

Horsepower

295 hp (premium fuel) 284 hp (regular fuel)

Torque

270 lb/ft (premium fuel) 259 lb/ft (regular fuel)

Transmission

9-speed automatic with manual-mode paddle shifters, electronic shift-by-wire drive selector

Towing capacity

Standard up to 6,000 lbs./2,722kg

Tow hitch with harness (6,000 lbs)

Standard

Trailer sway control

Standard

Brakes

4-wheel vented discs, ABS, electronic parking brake

Steering

Full electric, power-assisted, vehicle speed variable

Suspension – front

Unique Rock Creek off-road tuning with increased ride height and ground clearance
Front strut with twin-tube dual flow path shock absorbers, solid stabilizer bar

Suspension – rear

Unique Rock Creek off-road tuning
Independent multi-link independent with twin-tube dual flow path shock absorbers, hollow tube stabilizer bar

Wheelbase

114.2 in./2,900 mm

Overall length

198.8 in./5,048.5mm

Overall width

77.9 in./1,978.2mm

Overall height

73.7 in./1,872.5mm

Wheels

Unique 18-inch beadlock-style

Tires

265/60R18 all-terrain

Standard exterior features

Unique Rock Creek exterior features for a more aggressive, robust appearance:

  • Unique tubular rook rack with up to 220-pound/100kg) load capacity
  • Unique front fascia with dark V-motion grille and mesh insert
  • Unique Rock Creek badging
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Standard interior features

  • Unique leatherette + fabric seats with Rock Creek embroidery
  • Orange contrast stitching on the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel, center console and door panels
  • Class-exclusive1 Intelligent Around View® Monitor with Off-Road Mode

Standard interior features – technology

  • NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • NissanConnect® with WiFi Hot Spot
  • NissanConnect® Services telematics

 

Standard safety and driver-assist technology

  • Nissan ProPILOT Assist
  • Nissan Safety Shield® 360 with Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking
  • Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
  • 10 air bags
  • Intelligent Driver Alertness
  • Rear Door Alert
  • Blind Spot Intervention
  • Intelligent Lane Intervention
  • Intelligent Cruise Control with Full Speed Range

 

*Specifications and dimensions subject to change without notice.

  1. Wards Segmentation. 2022 Pathfinder SL vs. latest in-market Large Cross/Utility Vehicle class competitors. Intelligent Around View Monitor cannot eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Driver should always turn and check surroundings before driving. See Owner’s Manual for safety information. I-AVM includes Moving Object Detection. Based on manufacturers' websites.

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