Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Nissan introduced a facelifted version for the third generation of the Pathfinder at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show and finally introduced the V8 engine option for the mid-size SUV.
In 2007 few could predict the world financial crisis that followed, and the blooming-looking economy made some automakers dream big. Nissan, for instance, hoped to increase its sales thanks to a redesigned Pathfinder, an SUV that could finally compete against the well-established Grand Cherokee. But then, everything collapsed.
Since the Pathfinder was a body-on-frame vehicle, customers expected it to be able to tow boats or trailers on long distances without tearing a sweat. Moreover, they wanted their SUV to look capable of doing it, and Nissan tried translating that into the bodywork's design. With its squared-looking shape and the rugged appearance of the front fascia, it was on the right path. However, with the flared wheel arches and the concealed door handles for the rear doors, it looked more like a pickup with a topper.
On the other hand, the interior had to be as civilized as possible. It looked like it made it with an option for three-row seating and a comfortable driving position. In addition, the refreshed version featured an upgraded dashboard fitted with a 7" color display and Bluetooth connectivity. The option for a heated steering wheel was much appreciated in cold climate situations. The occupants could relax on long journeys thanks to the reclining middle-row seats, but the third row was not adequate for full-grown adults.
Nissan decided to install the 5.6-liter V8 under the Pathfinder's hood and paired it with a five-speed automatic transmission, which was the most significant upgrade. In other markets, the automaker offered a choice of two turbo-diesel powerplants, including a 3.0-liter V6. Power went to the rear or all corners via a two-speed transfer case, and a locking rear differential was on the options list.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 5AT AWD (270 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3954 cm3 |
Power: | 198 KW @ 5600 RPM 269 HP @ 5600 RPM 266 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 288 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 390 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.3 in (4884 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.7 in (221 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4665 lbs (2116 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6113 lbs (2773 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 327 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.6L V8 5AT AWD (315 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5552 cm3 |
Power: | 231 KW @ 5200 RPM 314 HP @ 5200 RPM 310 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 388 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 526 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/60R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.5 in (4890 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 72.7 in (1847 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.7 in (221 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5107 lbs (2316 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6349.3 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L dCi 5AT AWD (171 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 126 KW @ 4000 RPM 171 HP @ 4000 RPM 169 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 297 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 403 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 70.2 in (1783 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4588 lbs (2081 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6349 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 283 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L dCI 5AT AWD (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 3600 RPM 190 HP @ 3600 RPM 188 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 450 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/60 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 70.2 in (1783 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.2 in (234 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4762 lbs (2160 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6349 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 238 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L dCi 6MT AWD (171 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 126 KW @ 4000 RPM 171 HP @ 4000 RPM 169 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 297 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 403 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 70.2 in (1783 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4993.4 lbs (2265 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6349.3 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 264 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L dCI 6MT AWD (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 3600 RPM 190 HP @ 3600 RPM 188 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 450 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 70.2 in (1783 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4652 lbs (2110 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6349 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 224 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L dCI 7AT (231 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 170 KW @ 3750 RPM 231 HP @ 3750 RPM 228 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 406 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 550 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/60 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 70.2 in (1783 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.2 in (234 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5038 lbs (2285 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6570 lbs (2980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 250 g/km |