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 this true? Let's look at it together with the Nissan Pathfinder.
History
For the first time the Japanese SUV appeared in 1986year. Under the name "Nissan Pathfinder" the car was known only in the American market. In other countries, the SUV 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 sort ofrough 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 sufficiently powerful engine. For this, and loved the "Nissan Pathfinder" all over the world.
The second generation of the car appeared only10 years later - 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.
For today in the world car marketThe third generation of the Nissan Pathfinder is presented. The Japanese built a completely new car based on the Nissan Navara pickup truck. The presentation took place in 2005. The modern SUV from Japan has become more powerful and has noticeably increased in size. In contrast to their "ancestors", an additional row of seats can be installed in the new SUV.
Now Nissan Pathfinder takes place between Murano and Patrol in the model line.
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 of this. There is also an off-road vehicle 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
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 SUV you feel like in a fortress. A modern, well-equipped fortress.
Specifications
There are five engine options: 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. Soon, the planned appearance of 4 generations of off-road vehicles Pathfinder.
