![]() The second row features a new tilt and glide system giving easier access to the 3rd row – which once again is where only kids should go. ![]() The armrest console though is larger and inset pockets on the doors and console make up for the lack of dash space. Unlike the Toyota, storage in the dash is limited however there are no buttons are hidden around the shifter. Woodgrain and brushed nickel accent strips, balance the look of the dash. The standard 8-inch screen mimics the 8-inch DVD monitors in the back of the driver and passenger headrests. In fact, the Pathfinder center stack is far too busy, requiring repeated glances away from the road when looking for the right button, many of which are small. The dash of the Nissan Pathfinder is deeper and rounder with a multitude of controls, some with triple redundancy, like the radio that can be tuned on-screen, with traditional rotary knobs and or on the steering wheel. Six exterior colors are on offer including a new hue – Caspian Blue. New aluminum-alloy wheel designs are available with sizes up to 20-inches. In the rear taillight and bumper changes mirror the front end updates. New LED running lights and a new front bumper design with incorporated fog lamps completes the adventurous look they are after. However, they did add a new “V-Motion” grille and boomerang-shaped headlights for an aggressive front stance. The Nissan Pathfinder, on the other hand, is “blocky” in its look. They also added new front and rear fascia that incorporated new LED tail lamps, integrated signals, and a rear spoiler. This description speaks to the lack of hard body lines and a rear hatch that is raked forward giving the Highlander an “always in motion” look. The Highlander’s look is described by Toyota as sleek and refined. Body style changes were subtle because, frankly, the traditional three-box SUV design doesn’t have to change – it’s the essence of what makes these vehicles practical. Of the changes, electronics, powertrain, and driver assist features topped the list. However, in 2017 they both received significant updates. 2018 is a carry-over year for both the Toyota and Nissan.
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