Nissan to Offer Two Pathfinders, Pairing an Updated Unibody With a Rugged Body-on-Frame Model

Overview

• Automotive News and follow-up outlets report the current unibody Pathfinder is slated for another update around 2028, with a separate ladder-frame Pathfinder targeted for around 2029.
• A Nissan spokesperson confirmed that at least four vehicles will follow the revived Xterra onto the new body-on-frame platform, underscoring a broader truck-and-SUV push.
• Reporting indicates the unibody version is expected to remain combustion-only, while the truck-based Pathfinder is projected to add a hybrid option after its initial launch.
• The off-road-focused model is expected to be boxier, pricier, and aimed at capability seekers, while the unibody Pathfinder targets comfort-oriented family buyers.
• Industry reports point to U.S. production alongside the Frontier in Canton, Mississippi, with roughly 70% parts commonality across the body-on-frame lineup to reduce costs.