Nissan Pathfinder - The Winner

The best way to describe the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder well with the words: Bullig, powerful and very weighty. Optically pure, it is a big offroader with the properties of a powerful draught horse.

The 5 - to 7-seater turbo-diesel offers a compelling mix of Van-like variability and the dynamics of a car

Exterior

At first sight, the Pathfinder very impressive - but he is despite his 7-seater cabin with 4.74 meters only as big as a combination of the D-segment. The wheelbase of 2.85 metres is above the average, and helps to maximize the space in the interior. The relatively low height of 1.85 meters (including roof rails) contributes to at comparatively very good Cw value of 0.38.

ALL-MODE 4x4

Based on the early as the Nissan X-TRAIL with ALL-MODE 4x4 drive, the system is a ground for reduction in the use of Pathfinder. Thus, there are 4 different driving modes by a rotary switch in the center console selectable: 2WD, AUTO, 4WD (HI), and - as a novelty - 4WD (LO).

As a rule, the driver' Nissan Pathfinder on dry ground and in 2WD or AUTO mode on the way - then accept only the rear wheels to the drive. In AUTO mode, the engine torque variable and needs between the front and rear axles. If necessary, it will take up to 50 percent of the drive power to the front wheels.

The two 4WD programs are designed for serious use in the reserved area. 4WD (HI) waits with a "lock" function: With a solid distribution between the front and rear axle (50:50) and blocked distribution manage the clutch forward in the mud, sand or snow. For tighter conditions is the reduction terrain 4WD (LO).

Pathfinder him to be away from his owner but impassable terrain. Well, he is also prepared to go shopping in the city or to transport the children to school. Then, the front and rear Pathfinder is a high ride comfort and a dynamic handling.

Motor

The Pathfinder 2.5 dCi shows up with a common rail injection of the 2nd Generation (up to 1,800 MPa injection), a turbocharger with variable blade geometry (for passage and lower emissions), a charge-air cooling and a Oxydations-Cat (Stickoxyd to reduce emissions) on the current state of the art. A standard diesel particulate filter meets the truck Euro 4 emission standard (98/69)

Even more impressive than the performance of 126 kW / 171 hp at 4,000 rpm is the maximum torque: 403 Nm at 2.000/min. In 11.9 seconds of the Pathfinder accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h (automatic version: 11.8 seconds) for a maximum of 175 km / h.

Interior
The interior is available in its entirety two subdivided and conveyed together with the discreet chrome jewelry revalued instruments give the impression of a comfortable family car. With a pleasant "soft-touch" materials excessive instrument panel is clear and easy to use structured.

Intelligent key

The first in the Micra introduced "smart" key allows Pathfinder premium in the "wireless" opening and closing of doors without a key activity. Therefore the key in a lock neither introduced nor a button on a remote control button.

And even better: The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder also recognizes the approach as its owner and closes with a touch of the two front door handles itself. The start of the engine is done with the help of an adjacent to the steering column mounted rotary switch. Even those who once in the key interior forgotten should need not worry, because the car is not sealed.

As a bonus allow the "intelligent key" is a personalization. This allows the individual desire position for the seat and mirror settings, and even the current favourite radio station on the person einspeichert.

Interior volume

Although the external appearance him as a very spacious suggests, the interior is surprisingly little space and freedom space in the front seat area. Even if all 7 seats are fully occupied, is the trunk of the Pathfinder with 190 litres, but still one of the largest in the SUV segment. In a umgeklappten 3rd Row of seats increases the load volume quickly to 515 litres. For additional reclining rear seat, the charging professional lush 2,091 litres.

Safety Equipment

For standard safety equipment of the Pathfinder include three-point seat belts at all 7-seat, two-stage (adaptive) triggering front airbags, integrated into the seats and side airbags on the entire length of up to Level 3 Bank reaching head airbags. The two outer seats of the 2nd Bench-with Isofix mountings to secure fixation of child seats are available.

Rear-view camera

A truly outstanding highlight is the rear view camera with a wide-angle lens on the vehicle rear. Using the 7-inch colour monitor of the navigation system in the center console is a big area behind the vehicle thus conveniently overlook.

Reverse parking using projected park guides

The reversing camera replaced, not the backward glances at the driver maneuvers Park, offers thanks to the image projected park guides a very useful addition. This is the parking of this "cops" really very smart of the hand.

Assistant

For the optional five-stage automatic is also very useful in terrain assistant. He slows the car as "Hill Holder" climbs up 3 seconds - it is an unwanted Back roles prevented. Thanks to the masters of electronic Pathfinder after pressing the appropriate button itself steepest slopes with slower speed. Pressing the brake by the driver is not required. Paused be the mountain assistant during the transition to flatter realms any time by pressing an accelerator.

The Nissan Pathfinder at a glance:

Family SUV with a high variability
Excellent all-round properties in the city and off-road operation
In the rear door handles integrated as a Pathfinder-detection feature
6-square-shaped rear window opens separately
Interior with up to 7 seats
Up to 64 different seating and cargo space combinations
Flips after the 2 And 3 Row of seats completely flat cargo area
At umgelegter passenger seatback for long items 2.80 m
2.5-liter goßer common rail turbo diesel with 126 kW / 171 hp
Maximum torque of 403 Nm at 2.000/min
Diesel particulate filter as standard
Maximum trailer weight of 3 tons
With 6-speed manual from the factory
Assistant for models with 5-stage automatic
ALL MODE 4x4 drive with additional terrain Reduction
4 propulsion stages (2WD, Auto, 4HI, 4LO)
Separate ladder frame chassis
Independent suspension front and rear
ESP + in conjunction with ABS, traction and active yaw control
3 equipment variants + XE, SE and LE
Intelligent Key system (optional from SE series for LE)
Executive Package (for SE and LE) with a DVD navigation system, Radio/MP3/CD-Combination, coloured reversing camera and Bluetooth interface


Admittedly, the consumption figures are not in a Cityflitzers spectrum, but that he is not. Nevertheless, the fuel consumption with an average of 9.8 Litres/100 km (automatic version: 10.5 litres/100 km) in view of the moving mass of about 2,300 kg in the modest range.

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