Revamped Pathfinder is best in fuel economy Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:55 am, Wednesday, January 16, 2013 For 2013, the Nissan Pathfinder sport utility vehicle is longer, wider and has a roomier interior than its predecessor. [...] all Pathfinders now come with a fuel-efficient continuously variable transmission (CVT). [...] while towing capacity has dropped from 7,000 pounds in the 2012 Pathfinder to 5,000 pounds now, the new Pathfinder proudly carries a government fuel economy rating of 20 miles per gallon in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway as a two-wheel drive model. Specifically, starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge, is $29,495 for a base 2013 Pathfinder S with 260-horsepower V-6 and two-wheel drive. [...] nothing much was heard inside the Pathfinder, because the vehicle is so quiet. Despite the 500-pound weight loss, the Pathfinder still can feel hefty on the road with less-than-crisp handling and a ride that tends toward comfortable and compliant rather than tightly controlled. [...] a rearview camera, which is really needed to see what's behind the Pathfinder while a driver backs up, is standard on SV trim levels and above, but not on the base S.