DECEMBER 20 - 26 | 2019
2020 Nissan Pathfinder review
Ŷ GENTRIFIED: Pathfinder is a big seven-seat SUV aimed very much at the urban family. By ALISTAIR KENNEDY
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WITH more than three decades on the Australian market Nissan Pathfinder is a tried and proven performer both on and off the road. The current (fourth generation) model has been here since 2013 and so is due for a new model although recent upgrades have added to its safety credentials, and a hybrid option have kept it up to date with the ever-changing technology enhancements. Sensibly, given that few SUVs are likely to venture off the beaten bitumen, the latest Pathfinder has a softer style with smoother edges and sleeker profile. Pathfinder comes in four variants: ST, ST+, ST-L and Ti. In line with its bid to attract both urban and rural buyers all come with the choice of two- or four-wheel drive with the exception of
the ST hybrid which is 2WD only. Prices range from$43,390 to $69,890. STYLING The square, angular look of previous generation Pathfinders has been replaced with a smoother, more fashionable contemporary look including a flowing roofline while still retaining a bold appearance. At the front is the latest Nissan design signature ‘V-Motion’ grille and headlamps with boomerang-shaped LED daytime running lights. The outside rear-view mirrors now include standard integrated turn signals. The vehicle signs off in the rear with changes which include new taillights and a more robust bumper design. Alloy wheels are 18-inch in the ST, ST+ and ST-L. The Ti steps up to 20-inch units.
INTERIOR All Pathfinder models are seven-seaters with its length of just over five metres and width of nearly two metres providing enough interior space for all occupants to travel in comfort although, as is the norm, the pair of third row seats are best suited to children. Having said that, Pathfinder does get the Nissan EZ flex seating system with the versatile 60/40 split second row seats offering recline, headrest adjust and slide that can provide additional leg room to third row seating occupants. It also allows tilt and slide of the right-side of the second row with an IsoFix compatible child seat in place so there’s still access to the third row. The third row 50/50 split seats also includes recline adjustment and now comes with a rear tether point for child restraint.
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With all seats in place there is a decent 453 litres of cargo space, expandable to 1354 litres with the third row folded and 2260 litres with second and third rows down. Interior storage is excellent with ten cup holders, six bottle holders, four 12-volt power outlets and a useful under-floor storage compartment behind the third row of seats for extra security. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Pathfinder comes with the choice of a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine or a supercharged 2.5-litre petrol / electric hybrid and either two- or fourwheel drive. The previous diesel alternative was dropped for the gen-four model.
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