Japanese "Pathfinder": "Nissan Pathfinder"

Many will remember the bright commercial from Nissan, in which new "Pathfinder", "Nissan Murano" , "Navara" and, of course, "X-Trail" were demonstrated. The manufacturer positioned its SUVs as ATVs. They are able to cope with any impassability. Moreover, all cars have excellent technical equipment. Is it true? Let's look at it together with the Nissan Pathfinder.

History

For the first time the Japanese SUV appeared in 1986. Under the name of "Nissan Pathfinder" the car was known only in the American market. In other countries, the off-road vehicle was called Terrano. Initially, the car was released in a 3-door version, a more practical 5-door version appeared only after 3 years.

Initially, the SUV was a kind of rough car with a careless design. Nevertheless, the Japanese could boast of excellent cross-country characteristics, a transfer case and a rear differential lock and a fairly powerful engine. For this, and loved the "Nissan Pathfinder" all over the world.

The second generation of the car appeared only in 10 years - in 1996. Now Pathfinder had a pleasant appearance. Under the hood installed a 3.3-liter V6. Well, the main "chip" novelties (at the time) was an incredible number of electronic systems, which, of course, improved the characteristics of patency.

To date, the world car market represents the third generation of the Nissan Pathfinder. The Japanese built a completely new car based on the Nissan Navara pickup . The presentation took place in 2005. Modern SUV from Japan has become more powerful and noticeably increased in size. In contrast to their "ancestors", an additional row of seats can be installed in the new SUV.

Now the Nissan Pathfinder takes the place between Murano and Patrol in the model line.

Design

The exterior of the car is very attractive. Modern design, menacing appearance, smooth lines of the body - that's what the "Nissan Pathfinder". Photos help to make sure. Also there is in the exterior of the SUV and some practical details. For example, the Japanese did not forget to equip the Pathfinder with special footsteps, with which it is easy to get into the salon. In addition, there are racks on the roof. With the help of them you can transport cargo on the roof. Now the salon. There is nothing remarkable about it. However, in the eyes immediately Rushes an incredible number of different buttons and knobs. This indicates the equipment and technology of the SUV. But there are some disadvantages. For example, quite illogical are the buttons that control climate control and heated seats. They are located at the bottom of the central panel and overlap with the gearshift lever. The design of the glove box is not entirely clear either. More precisely, gloveboxes - they are two. It would be more convenient if they were combined.

The seats inside the car are more than enough. Well, you can not talk about comfort. And so it is clear that in such an off-road vehicle you feel like in a fortress. A modern, well-equipped fortress.

Specifications

There are five variants of engines available: 3 turbodiesel (2.5 liters, 174 hp, 2.5 liters, 190 hp, 3 liters, 231 hp) and 2 petrol (4-liter V6 and 5, 6-liter V8). Together with the motors, a 5-speed "automatic" or 6-speed "mechanics" is installed. The cost of the car "Nissan Pathfinder" starts from 40 thousand dollars. In the near future, the appearance of the 4th generation of Pathfinder off-road vehicles is planned.