How’s the tech? The new Pathfinder is loaded with tech, but none of it stands out in this class. Our test vehicle was fitted with Nissan’s ProPilot Assist driver aid suite. It includes adaptive cruise control and a lane-centering system. The adaptive cruise is tied to the navigation, so it can slow down before a curve in the road. It sounds nice, but we found it to be more of an annoyance than anything. The lane-centering works well most of the time, but in our testing we noticed a few occasions when it tried to steer the vehicle over double yellow lines.

The navigation system itself works well, with clear turn-by-turn directions and an easy-to-use (if somewhat dated-looking) interface. Voice commands are limited in scope and must be spoken in a specific way to work. Our test vehicle was equipped with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, though we had some issues with the latter. A wireless charging pad is great, but the Pathfinder needs a few more USB charge ports to avoid having to split charging time between passenger devices.

How’s the storage? SUVs need to be able to haul cargo as well as people, and the Pathfinder does a pretty good job at both. Cargo space is up only marginally over the outgoing model, offering a middling 16.6 cubic feet behind the third row. It’s tight, but there’s enough space for a load of groceries or a few small bags. It opens up to 45 cubic feet with just the third row folded or 80.5 cubic feet with the second and third rows down. That’s less than the class leaders, but the space is wide and open, so functionally it’s no worse than its rivals. There’s plenty of storage for small items like sunglasses, water bottles, hand sanitizer and more in various bins and pockets throughout the cabin.

The Pathfinder has one of the best tow ratings in its class. Standard models can tow 3,500 pounds, but if you opt for the towing package, that goes up to 6,000 pounds, more than just about every other midsize SUV.

How’s the fuel economy? The Pathfinder gets an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined (21 city/27 highway) for both front and all-wheel drive. Those ratings are among the best in the class. We saw 22.2 mpg on our real-world evaluation route. That’s lower than we expected, indicating the Pathfinder might be a bit thirstier than its estimated fuel economy.

Is the Pathfinder a good value? The Pathfinder lines up about evenly with most rivals when it comes to cost and overall value. Build quality is a major step up over the outgoing model. The interior looks and feels pretty nice, with some soft materials on the dash and a clean overall design. We wouldn’t call it premium, but it feels worth the price.

That said, rivals from Kia and Hyundai offer more for less. That goes for the warranty too. Nissan includes a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, right on average for the class but well off the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranties Kia and Hyundai offer. And while Nissan includes three years of roadside assistance, it doesn’t include any scheduled service visits.

Nissan has done a decent job of injecting some life into the Pathfinder. It’s comfortable and composed on the road, but we wouldn’t call it fun. Other three-row SUVs offer a little more pep or driver engagement. We do like the design. The old Pathfinder had odd proportions, but this new model is more similar to the larger Armada than the smaller Rogue. The rear end has some clear Land Rover vibes, a good thing in our mind.