Both Nissan Pathfinder and Frontier Named 2022 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award Winners

Two new Nissan vehicles recently doubled up as 2022 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award winners – the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder and 2022 Nissan Frontier. The Pathfinder was honored as the “Best Midsize Utility” and the Frontier topped the “Best Midsize Truck” category. The annual Drivers’ Choice Awards “look at new cars and trucks from a buyers point of view,” with an emphasis on consumer value and reliability.

“After successful back-to-back fall launches of these two all-new, redesigned core Nissan models, it’s exciting to be rewarded with a pair of prestigious MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards,” said Jared Haslam, vice president, Product and Services Planning, Nissan U.S. and Canada.

Nissan Pathfinder

Redesigned from the ground up, the 2022 Pathfinder offers rugged capability, family-focused versatility and connectivity to both the road and world around you. After being named Best Family Car in 2021 by Parents Magazine, the Pathfinder continues to provide everything that a family needs in an SUV. The interior provides seating for up to eight passengers – the first time ever for a Pathfinder – and more space and comfort for the family.

“We have always been Nissan Pathfinder fans. While not always the flashiest of SUVs, the nameplate excels in delivering what family buyers need: a practical, durable, attractive, well-thought-out utility. The new Pathfinder tales all of that up, more than a notch, and was an easy choice as our MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Best Midsize Utility for 2022”, said John H. David, host and creator of MotorWeek.

Nissan Frontier

The all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier features a standard best-in-class 301-horsepower 3.8-liter V6 and maximum towing capacity (when properly equipped). It builds on Nissan’s six-plus decades of mid-size truck leadership with a bold exterior, adventure-oriented interior and Nissan’s latest driver assistance and connectivity technologies. Along with its powerful new exterior, Frontier features an available, largest in-class 9-inch color touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard on all models.

“We selected the redesigned Nissan Frontier as our Best Midsize Truck for lots of reasons, including its standard V6 powertrain, new hydraulic body mounts, over 6,000-pound tow rating, and totally updated yet business-like interior. But, we also like all the things that haven’t changed, such as the still rugged and now beefed-up frame and suspension. Nissan has done a great job of modernizing and toughening up the Frontier without changing its overall character or doing anything to alienate current fans,” added Davis.