The 2025 Pathfinder Rock Creek Can Show You the Way!

An increasing number of drivers are discovering the pleasures of off-roading. Many have seen how a truck or SUV can take on tough trails to fill free time with incredible adventures. If you drive a vehicle with off-road capabilities, then you have probably also experienced how it can handle whatever nature can dish out, even when you are driving on the road. Those off-road capabilities can surely come in handy when you are faced with snow, sleet, or rain. Still, there is one thing that few off-road models offer, and that is the space to also serve as a family vehicle. 

This is where the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek comes in. This three-row, midsize SUV trim gives you the off-road capabilities you want in an SUV that can seat up to seven passengers with the comfort and convenience features you desire. The place to go to find a Nissan Pathfinder for sale is Rusty Wallace Nissan, an authorized Nissan dealership that hosts this brand’s full lineup of great cars, trucks, and SUVs, including the 2025 Pathfinder. Come in today and see what the Pathfinder Rock Creek has to offer.

Exceptional Performance On and Off the Road

Getting the right performance out of your vehicle starts with your choice of powertrain. The Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek has the same engine as the other 2025 trims but with a little difference, as it has a boost in performance that will help give you the edge whether you are driving on a paved surface or trying your hand on a dirt road. 

The Pathfinder has a 3.5-liter V6 gas engine that comes paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. This engine has a dual overhead camshaft configuration, with 24 valves for its six cylinders. The result for the Rock Creek trim is 295 hp at 6,400 RPM and 270 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 RPM, using direct fuel injection. This is a boost of 11 hp and 11 lb-ft of torque over the other trims of the 2025 Pathfinder—an improved propulsion that will power your Pathfinder Rock Creek from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.7 seconds, with a top speed of 120 mph. This is the kind of performance most drivers will love on and off the road.

The suspension system on the Pathfinder Rock Creek is off-road-tuned, so it will improve your ability to handle the bumps and ruts you encounter on unpaved terrain. As a result, you and your passengers won’t get jostled like you would with a standard suspension system. All-wheel drive comes standard on the Rock Creek trim, so you’ll have the traction you need wherever your Pathfinder takes you. 

Standard Equipment to Help You Hit the Trails

Nissan has given the 2025 Pathfinder Rock Creek a set of 18-inch black-painted beadlock-style aluminum alloy wheels to ride on. These come wrapped with a set of all-terrain tires. Unlike all-season tires, these have deeper grooves in the tread to deliver better grip and traction for your vehicle; these will help when you are traversing unpaved surfaces and muddy terrain. 

The beadlock-style wheels allow you to tighten the bead of the tires to the wheels so you can under-inflate them while off-roading without damaging your tires or the wheel rims. If you plan to do this, you might consider bringing along an air pump on your latest adventure so you are ready to go back home on the highway.

The Pathfinder Rock Creek also has a set of LED fog lamps. These are a must-have if you are driving on trails with poor lighting. The fog lamps will give you better visibility without the issues of reflected lighting that you may experience when using the Pathfinder’s standard headlights in foggy conditions. 

You also get better ground clearance on the Rock Creek trim. The total of 7.7 inches is an improvement of about half an inch over other Pathfinder trims. This provides you with peace of mind that you can traverse more obstacles in your path. If you plan to use your Pathfinder Rock Creek for fishing and camping, then you will love having the ability to tow up to 6,000 lbs while having a black tubular roof rack to carry all of your gear. 

Interior Comforts Rarely Seen in an Off-Roader

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek is an off-roader with a difference. Unlike many others that may suffer from utilitarian interiors, the Pathfinder Rock Creek gives you the kind of comfort and convenience features you would expect in a luxury full-size SUV. Seven passengers can be seated comfortably inside of the Pathfinder Rock Creek. Those in the second row have captain’s chairs with 35.5 inches of legroom, while the third-row bench seat can accommodate three passengers with an acceptable 28 inches of legroom. 

The seats in the Pathfinder Rock Creek are upholstered with a water-repellant leatherette material. This is ideal for weekends spent out on the trail since the seats will be easy to clean when you return home. The front seats and center console even feature a stylish Rock Creek logo in orange, providing a contrast to the seat fabric color. The front seats are heated, with a leather-wrapped steering wheel to give you exceptional grip. The side view mirrors are also heated, allowing you to de-ice them easily from inside of your vehicle.

Technology to Help You Find Your Way Safely

Nissan has a reputation for putting cutting-edge tech in its vehicles, and the 2025 Pathfinder Rock Creek is no exception. These innovations keep you connected and entertained while also providing driver assistance features that keep you and your passengers safe during your travels.

The NissanConnect infotainment system on the Pathfinder Rock Creek lies within an 8-inch touchscreen interface that allows you to connect your phone using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This allows you to make hands-free calls and texts while streaming your favorite music through the vehicle’s six-speaker audio system. You also get a trial subscription to SiriusXM, so you can cultivate a soundtrack for your latest adventure or choose one of SiriusXM’s great stations.

The Pathfinder Rock Creek comes with an HD Intelligent Around View Monitor as well as a trim-exclusive feature: In addition to letting you see the view behind the Pathfinder when you are in reverse, you also get a special Off-Road Mode. This provides you with an enhanced view around your Pathfinder, allowing you to see rocks, logs, and other obstacles and debris when you are out on the trail. These multiple angles give you views you cannot see from behind your steering wheel, providing you with the ability to notice and steer around them.

The Intelligent Around View Monitor is not the only active safety feature on the 2025 Pathfinder Rock Creek. In fact, there are 12 different active driver assistance features on this vehicle, designed to help you avoid an accident while mitigating the damages caused by an unavoidable collision. This is partially why the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the Pathfinder a Top Safety Pick+ for the last two model years, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Pathfinder its highest rating of five stars for overall passenger safety.

The 2025 Pathfinder Rock Creek has a standard Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI), which will help you avoid side-impact collisions when changing lanes. When you signal to change lanes on the highway, the I-BSI system will let you know if there is another vehicle traveling in your adjacent lane. Once the lane is clear, the I-BSI will inform you. The 2025 Pathfinder Rock Creek also has Nissan’s innovative ProPILOT Assist 1.0 driving tool, which combines active lane centering and cruise control, taking partial control of steering, braking, and accelerating on highways. 

We’ll Help You Procure a Pathfinder Rock Creek

For fans of off-roading who want an SUV that can also serve as a great family vehicle, nothing can compare to the midsize 2025 Pathfinder Rock Creek. With its enhanced performance capabilities and specialized off-road gear, the Rock Creek trim gives you everything you need to enjoy the trail on your days off. Meanwhile, you can use the Pathfinder Rock Creek as an excellent family vehicle, with its seven-seat passenger capacity and many standard comfort, convenience, and safety features. Beat a path to our door, and our team will get you behind the wheel of a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek!

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