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2019 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition has rugged good looks

Fitter, happier, more productive. Cooler looking, too.

Chris Paukert
Following stints in TV news production and as a record company publicist, Chris spent most of his career in automotive publishing. Mentored by Automobile Magazine founder David E. Davis Jr., Paukert succeeded Davis as editor-in-chief of Winding Road, a pioneering e-mag, before serving as Autoblog's executive editor from 2008 to 2015. Chris is a Webby and Telly award-winning video producer and has served on the jury of the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. He joined the CNET team in 2015, bringing a small cache of odd, underappreciated cars with him.
Chris Paukert
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2019 Nissan Pathfinder Montana Backdrops Are So Darn Literal Edition.

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The Rock Creek Edition is available on midlevel Pathfinder SV and SL models.

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A choice of front- or all-wheel drive is available.

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The Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek edition has 284 horsepower -- roughly equivalent to one Sinclair Station steer.

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Rugged as it may look, the Pathfinder doesn't have serious off-road chops -- though it's still likely capable enough to handle whatever its owners will throw at it.

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Darkened visual elements look great on the fourth-generation Pathfinder.

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This tester's Midnight Pine Metallic paint looks excellent, and is so dark that it almost looks black in some lights.

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The Rock Creek Edition starts at $36,310 for a front-wheel-drive SV grade, including $1,045 for delivery.

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The Pathfinder's V6 is strong, and its continuously variable transmission works well.

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The 3.5-liter unit features direct injection.

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Unique 18-inch wheels are also part of the Rock Creek Edition package.

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Keep clicking or scrolling for more photos of the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition.

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Why yes, we did temporarily dognap a companion from our hotel.

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This little guy escaped from our cabin and insisted he ride along with us. Safety first, kids.

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I mean, yes, it's available in six other colors, but this shade of green looks just about perfect.

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They don't call Montana "Big Sky Country" for nothing.

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