Refreshed 2026 Nissan Pathfinder arrives in UAE with tech

New look and 20-inch wheels

Exterior changes include a redesigned front grille, updated front and rear bumpers, streamlined fascias, satin-finished badging and a new straight tailpipe, giving the SUV a more modern UAE SUV design upgrade.

Higher grades add 20-inch machine-cut alloy wheels, while LED headlights with integrated front fog lamps are standard across the range.

The Pathfinder is offered in 12 exterior colours, including five dual-tone combinations and a new Grayish Turquoise body with a Super Black roof, strengthening its appeal in the premium family SUV UAE segment.

271 hp V6 and nine-speed automatic

Under the bonnet is a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 producing 271 hp and 340 Nm, carried over from its predecessor, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission featuring manual mode and paddle shifters.

Nissan's Intelligent 4x4 system offers seven drive and terrain modes: Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow, Sand, Mud/Rut and Tow. The Pathfinder can tow up to 1,500 kg and also features Trailer Sway Control and Hill Descent Control, making it a capable off-road SUV UAE option.

Eight seats and 2,279 litres of cargo space

The Pathfinder retains a 2+3+3 configuration with seating for up to eight occupants, positioning it strongly in the 8-seater SUV UAE category.

Its EZ FLEX second-row system can tilt and slide forward at the touch of a button for easier third-row access.

The 60:40 split-folding second and third rows can be folded flat to provide up to 2,279 litres of cargo capacity, while an electric tailgate with a hands-free foot-motion sensor simplifies loading. ISOFIX child-seat anchors are provided at the relevant seating positions.

Higher specifications add massaging and ventilated front seats, four-way lumbar support, power adjustment with driver memory, quilted Nappa leather and Nissan's Zero Gravity seat design. Other available features include a panoramic sunroof and 12-speaker Bose premium audio system.

12.3-inch touchscreen and Connected Car Services

A 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, strengthening its position in the connected SUV UAE segment.

The refreshed 2026 Pathfinder also gains Connected Car Services 2.0 through the MyNissan app. Owners can remotely start the engine, operate the climate control, lock or unlock the vehicle and check its GPS location from their smartphones.

The app also provides vehicle-health information covering battery life, oil pressure, tyre pressure and airbag status.

Safety Shield 360 and eight airbags

Visibility is aided by an HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection, Invisible Hood View and Ultra-Wide View.

Available ProPILOT Assist with Lane Keep Assist provides steering and speed assistance to reduce driver workload on longer highway journeys.

Nissan Safety Shield 360 includes Blind Spot Warning, Blind Spot Intervention, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Forward Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention.

The refreshed 2026 Nissan Pathfinder UAE model also gets eight airbags as standard across all three rows.

UAE pricing and grades

The refreshed 2026 Nissan Pathfinder is offered in five variants in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, with prices ranging from AED 149,900 to AED 199,900, strengthening its position in the mid-size SUV UAE price segment:

An additional AED 3,600 vehicle handling and logistics charge applies to each variant.

The Pathfinder nameplate has been around for nearly four decades, with the latest refresh focused on strengthening the SUV's combination of eight-seat practicality, V6 performance, connectivity, comfort and safety for family SUV buyers in the UAE car market.