Nissan Pathfinder
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| Nissan Pathfinder | |
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| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 1986–present |
| Class | Compact SUV (1986-2004) Mid-size SUV (2005-present) |
| Layout | FR layout/All wheel drive |
| Similar | Jeep Grand Cherokee Suzuki XL-7 Toyota 4Runner |
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| Production | 1986–1995 |
| Assembly | Kyushu, Japan |
| Body style | 2-door SUV 4-door SUV |
| Engine | Nissan VG30I V6 Z24 I4 KA24E |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in. |
| Length | 171.9 in. |
| Width | 66.5 in. |
| Height | 65.7 in. (4-Door) 66.1 in. (4-Door) 66.7 in. (2-Door) |
| Related | Nissan Hardbody Truck |
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| Also called | Nissan Terrano |
| Production | 1996–2004 |
| Assembly | Kyushu, Japan |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Engine | 3.3L 168 hp V6 3.5L 250 hp VQ V6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in. |
| Length | 178.3 in. (1996-1999) 182.7 in. (1999-2004) |
| Width | 68.7 in. (1996-1999) 67.9 in. (1999-2004) 70.9 in. (1999-2004) |
| Height | 67.1 in. (1996-1999) 69.7 in. (1999-2004) 71.7 in. (1999-2004) |
| Related | Infiniti QX4 |
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| Production | 2005–present |
| Assembly | Smyrna, Tennessee |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Platform | Nissan F-Alpha platform |
| Engine | 4.0L 270 hp VQ V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. |
| Length | 187.6 in. |
| Width | 72.8 in. |
| Height | 72.8 in. |
| Related | Infiniti QX56 Nissan Armada Nissan Frontier Nissan Titan Nissan Xterra |
The Nissan Pathfinder and Terrano were originally compact SUVs and they are now mid-size SUVs. Where as the Pathfinder is sold in North America, the name first introduced in 1986, elsewhere in the world the vehicle was known as the Terrano. The first generation Pathfinder/Terrano platform is known as the WD21. The second generation Pathfinder platform is known as the R50, and the third generation is known as the R51.
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[edit] First Generation (1986-1995)
The North American first generation Pathfinder came in two different bodies, and shared styling and most components with the Nissan Hardbody Truck. From 1986 to 1989 Pathfinders came in a two door body. In 1990 it became a four door in the United States. Some US 1990 Pathfinder's came with the two door body, but they are rare. The 2-door version was available in Canada until 1992. From 1986 to 1989 Pathfinders were available with either the Nissan VG30I V6, or the Z24 I4. In 1990 the V6 received an upgrade from throttle body injection to a multi point fuel injection system. This engine was known as the VG30E, and was rated at 153 hp and 180 lb/ft torque. Also in 1990, the Z24 was replaced with the KA24E. The first generation continued until 1995.
[edit] Second Generation (1996-2004)
The second generation was introduced in 1996 with more rounded styling. The second generation pathfinder was completely redesigned from the first generation, switching from frame on body construction to unibody construction. For the 1999 1/2 model year, the Pathfinder was freshened. 2001 brought a new 240 hp (179 kW) V6 engine, the VQ35DE. The Pathfinder also grew in size, making way for the compact Xterra.
[edit] Third Generation (2005-present)
At the 2004 North American International Auto Show, Nissan unveiled a completely redesigned Pathfinder for the 2005 model year. The new Pathfinder uses the Nissan F-Alpha platform, and is powered by a 4.0 L V6 engine VQ40DE (270 hp, 291 ft·lbf).
Until 2005, most Pathfinders were built in Japan, before shifting production to Smyrna, Tennessee. In late 2003, a full-size SUV, the Pathfinder Armada, debuted. Although they share a common name, they have little similarity and use different platforms. The "Pathfinder" prefix was dropped for 2005. The Pathfinder is sold as the Terrano in many markets outside of North America. In 2005, a redesigned Pathfinder was released and the Pathfinder name became international as it sold worldwide.
 1988 Nissan Pathfinder |
 Pre-facelift second generation Nissan Pathfinder |
 Facelifted 2nd-gen Pathfinder |
 2008 Pathfinder |
[edit] Pathfinder In Popular Culture
- Rapper Notorious B.I.G.'s 1994 single One More Chance had him rapping "I got the pack of Rough Riders in the back of the Pathfinder."
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Official American site
- Official Canadian site
- Official Australian site
- (Japanese) Terrano official site
- Nissan Pathfinder Off Road Online Community
- Nissan Pathfinder Outdoor Ads
- Pathfinders Club of Australia
- NOAS - The Nissan Offroad Association of the Southeast - the #1 Nissan 4x4 Club in the US.
- RONIN Wheelers - The premiere Colorado Nissan 4x4 group.
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