2027 Nissan Pathfinder Toasts to 40 Years with Special Edition Trim

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The Nissan Pathfinder has spent four decades going from a relatively compact two-door SUV to a serious off-roader to a somewhat softer three-row unibody family hauler. For its 40th birthday, Nissan is reaching back to the beginning with a new Special Edition that brings 1980s-spec burgundy upholstery back into the picture. There's a little welcome restraint in the pricing announcement, too, with the cheapest 2027 models holding steady and the biggest increase elsewhere coming to just $300. The Special Edition's main attraction is its black and burgundy “TailorFit” upholstery. Nissan says the combination references the burgundy cloth seats in the original 1987 Pathfinder. A bit of color seems like a simple and inoffensive way to celebrate; it also gives this version a more obvious connection to its predecessor than an anniversary badge alone would. Nissan2027. Nissan1987. The theme continues outside through red accents, including the Pathfinder lettering on the liftgate. Black 20-inch alloy wheels round out the exterior changes described by Nissan. Standard equipment includes a panoraic moonroof, second-row captain's chairs, rear-door sunshades, and a Bose sound system.

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U. S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background and almost 20 years of automotive journalism experience to deliver cutting-edge news and analysis. It's been 40 years since Nissan launched the original Hardbody pickup truck-based Pathfinder, which has evolved over the years into a family-friendly midsize SUV offering convenience, practicality, and safety at an affordable price. While a significant further evolution could be just around the corner, the current generation still has a lot to offer and enters the 2027 model year with a very cool option. Nissan is celebrating the nameplate's 40th anniversary with the launch of the Pathfinder Special Edition, which packs many of the SUV's most popular features along with some cool retro cues honoring the original.

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Ford appears set to add the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 to the Ranger lineup for 2027, according to an order guide. The engine, which will replace the optional 2.7-liter V-6, is a detuned version of the engine found in the Bronco Raptor. The move mirrors a similar change for the Bronco, in which the detuned 3.0-liter produces 380 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque. After Ford upgraded the Bronco for 2027 with a new engine, it’s now the Ranger’s turn. The Bronco Raptor’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 has been detuned and spread across the lower rungs of the Bronco lineup, and now it looks like the Ranger is set to get the same powertrain. As reported by Autoevolution, an order guide shows that the Ranger will replace the optional 2.7-liter V-6 with the new twin-turbo 3.0-liter unit. Marc Urbano|Car and DriverThe new 3.0-liter engine will replace the 2.7-liter V-6 seen here. While the Ranger’s XLT and Lariat trims will still come standard with the 270-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder, the optional twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6 is being replaced. The new 3.0-liter engine will continue to be paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.