With most of your auto manufacturers opting to build bigger crossover (car based) suv’s to reach 22-24 mpg and carry 6-7 passenger’s, Nissan has stayed with a traditional body-on-frame (truck based) suv that will still provide the same results.
The Nissan Pathfinder is a mid-sized, 3 row suv that provides comfort for 7, gets 22+ mpg highway, and still offers the same qualities one would expect out of a traditional suv. It’s built on a rugged welded ladder frame with full-length box section rails and high strength steel components versus a car chassis. It can also tow 6,000 lbs. (7,000 V8) which is about twice the amount that a crossover can tow. So if it’s built like a truck and performs like a truck, it should ride like a truck right? No. Braking away from the solid rear axle, Nissan has incorporated a heavy duty independent double-wishbone suspension in the rear as well as the front providing a smooth car-like drive.
There are 3 models available for the Pathfinder, the S, SE, and LE. All 3 models are available 4×2 or 4×4. Pictured is the most popular, “most bang for your buck”, SE model. Here’s a list of what you get:
Exterior: 17″ Aluminum Alloy Wheels, jewel-type alloy wheels, fog lights, running boards, full length roof rack, and standard Class IV receiver hitch
Interior: Power windows/locks, keyless entry, cruise control, power driver’s seat, power adjustable foot pedals, a/c with Dual-Zone Climate controls and Automatic Temperature controls, rear a/c controls with vents in the 2nd and 3rd row, Nissan Dynamic Sound System (w/ am/fm radio, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, auxiliary jack, and steering wheel-mounted audio contols, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ digital outside tempreature display, 4 12-volt power outlets, 40/20/40 split 2nd row seat, 50/50 split 3rd row seat
Safety: Driver and front passenger air bags, side-impact air bags, roof-mounted curtain air bags (all 3 rows), high-strength side-door quard beams, Traction Control, Vehicle Dynamic Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, etc.
So if you’re looking for a mid-size suv that’s comfortable, affordable, and good on gas, stop by Victoria Nissan and test drive a Pathfinder. For more information or to take a closer look, contact Greg Gonzalez at 361-343-2089 or 800-288-0698. You can also email me at greg@victorianissan.com