Redesigned for the 2005 model year, Pathfinder evolves the now classic look of the previous generations - including a large, powerful hood and headlights, solid shoulder line, large integrated fender flares, short front and rear overhangs and Nissan SUV signature angled C-pillar with high-mounted rear door handles. “We believe Pathfinder offers the best balance of off-road and on-road capabilities and utility in class.” With the success of Murano as our true crossover SUV, we're able to utilize the strengths of the Armada platform on the Pathfinder to create a highly capable, mid-sized adventure vehicle for highly active families,” said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “Each of our four Nissan SUVs has a specific role in the lineup. Pathfinder remains true to the adventure roots of the original with a powerful design featuring, three-row seating, enhanced off-road capabilities with a 4.0-liter version of the award-winning Nissan VQ-series V6 engine and a fully boxed, all-steel frame based on the full-size Armada.įor 2006, Pathfinder adds minor refinements including the addition of a 6-disc autochanger to the SE Comfort Package, available leather-appointed 1st and 2nd row seats on the SE model, available satellite radio, Desert Leather available on the Off-Road model and a new exterior color – Majestic Blue. Today, the family of Nissan SUVs has grown significantly in size and scope, now encompassing the full-size Armada, Xterra, Murano and, the rugged Pathfinder.

Side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags and power-adjustable pedals are optional.When it was first introduced in 1986, the Nissan Pathfinder sport utility vehicle (SUV) stood as an innovator in class – and as the lone SUV in Nissan showrooms in North America. Rear- and four-wheel-drive models are available.Īll-disc antilock brakes, active front head restraints and an electronic stability system are standard. The engines both team with a five-speed automatic transmission. The base 4.0-liter V-6 makes 266 hp, while the optional 5.6-liter V-8 produces 300-plus hp and 380-plus pounds-feet of torque. Dual-zone automatic air conditioning, a Bose sound system and a DVD entertainment system are optional. The available navigation system includes a 9.3 GB hard drive that can hold music files. Cloth seats are standard and leather seats are optional. Standard aluminum wheels measure 16 inches in diameter, but 17- and 18-inch wheels are offered. The front bumper has been mildly restyled and the doors have new rub strips.

The Pathfinder’s center dash controls have also been redone and now have a more refined appearance.įor the most part, the Pathfinder looks much like last year’s model.

Rated at 300-plus horsepower, the V-8 gives the seven-seat Pathfinder SUV the ability to tow up to 7,000 pounds when properly equipped. Larry Dominique, Nissan vice president of product planning, said a V-8 was added to the Pathfinder lineup in response to customer demand for more engine power. The 2008 Pathfinder is relatively unchanged, aside from the newly available V-8 engine.

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