Is the 2012 Pathfinder body on frame?
This is likely the last time we’ll drive a body-on-frame Pathfinder, which is going the way of the now-unibody Explorer and Durango….A New Path: Our First — and Probably Last — Time Driving a Body-on-Frame Pathfinder.
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE | |
|---|---|
| BASE PRICE | $42,915 |
| TRANSMISSION | 6-speed automatic |
What are the specs of a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder?
On uplevel models, the Pathfinder gets flashier wheel, Intelligent Key, XM Satellite Radio, and upgraded Bose audio with ten speakers—and even a heated steering wheel, leather seats, and wood trim on the top LE. For 2012, the LE includes navigation, and the Silver Edition can be optioned with a moonroof and DVD player.
What are the competitors for the Nissan Pathfinder?
Competitors include the Toyota 4Runner and Dodge Nitro. Select Pathfinder trims gain more features for 2012, with the Silver adding a power moonroof and a DVD entertainment system and the LE getting a standard navigation system. The Pathfinder features short overhangs and pronounced fender flares.
What kind of engine does the Nissan Pathfinder have?
The Nissan Pathfinder is a body-on-frame SUV that comes standard with three rows of seats for seven-passenger capacity. It’s the smaller sibling to Nissan’s full-size Armada. The Pathfinder comes in S, SV, Silver and LE trims with a V-6 engine; a V-8 is available only in the LE. Competitors include the Toyota 4Runner and Dodge Nitro.
How many seats does the Nissan Pathfinder have?
The Nissan Pathfinder is a body-on-frame SUV that comes standard with three rows of seats for seven-passenger capacity.
What kind of car is the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder?
We spent some time behind the wheel of both the 2-wheel and 4-wheel-drive 2012 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, in V6 and loaded V8 LE trim, and came away quite impressed with both variations. Of particular noteworthiness is Nissan’s XN All-Mode 4-wheel-drive system on our LE V8 test car.
Competitors include the Toyota 4Runner and Dodge Nitro. Select Pathfinder trims gain more features for 2012, with the Silver adding a power moonroof and a DVD entertainment system and the LE getting a standard navigation system. The Pathfinder features short overhangs and pronounced fender flares.
The Nissan Pathfinder is a body-on-frame SUV that comes standard with three rows of seats for seven-passenger capacity. It’s the smaller sibling to Nissan’s full-size Armada. The Pathfinder comes in S, SV, Silver and LE trims with a V-6 engine; a V-8 is available only in the LE. Competitors include the Toyota 4Runner and Dodge Nitro.
How is the interior of a Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder SUV’s interior is inviting and comfortable, but not very modern. Hard plastic surfaces abound, although storage space is plentiful and we did like the seat fabric, which was both attractive and durable. The seat foam used by Nissan favors the firmer side of comfort, but we liked the back and thigh support it provided.