When was the last time I reviewed a Nissan Pathfinder?
Thumbing through the Car and Driver archives, we have to look way back to April 1996 for the most recent comprehensive review of a Nissan Pathfinder.
Is the Pathfinder a 4 wheel drive car?
Four-wheel-drive models have a shift-on-the-fly transfer case, so long as you’re flying at no more than 50 mph. With the 2001 Pathfinder and 2001 Sentra added to the current, and competent, Maxima, Frontier, Xterra, and Altima, the company suddenly has a potent lineup.
What kind of suspension does a Nissan Pathfinder have?
Fortunately, Nissan left alone what we liked best about the unibody (or MonoFrame, as Nissan calls it) Pathfinder –the independent-strut front suspension and the five-link, rigid-axle rear suspension, with coil springs at all four corners.
What kind of engine does a Nissan Pathfinder have?
Until now. Nissan has anted up a DOHC, 24-valve 3.5-liter V-6 for the Pathfinder (and its luxo-twin, the Infiniti QX4, as noted in the accompanying story), and suddenly we’re getting a V-8-caliber 0-to-60 mph time of 9.2 seconds, with quarter-mile performance of 17.0 seconds at 80 mph, instead of 18.2 seconds at an are-we-there-yet 74 mph.
Four-wheel-drive models have a shift-on-the-fly transfer case, so long as you’re flying at no more than 50 mph. With the 2001 Pathfinder and 2001 Sentra added to the current, and competent, Maxima, Frontier, Xterra, and Altima, the company suddenly has a potent lineup.
Thumbing through the Car and Driver archives, we have to look way back to April 1996 for the most recent comprehensive review of a Nissan Pathfinder.
Fortunately, Nissan left alone what we liked best about the unibody (or MonoFrame, as Nissan calls it) Pathfinder –the independent-strut front suspension and the five-link, rigid-axle rear suspension, with coil springs at all four corners.
Until now. Nissan has anted up a DOHC, 24-valve 3.5-liter V-6 for the Pathfinder (and its luxo-twin, the Infiniti QX4, as noted in the accompanying story), and suddenly we’re getting a V-8-caliber 0-to-60 mph time of 9.2 seconds, with quarter-mile performance of 17.0 seconds at 80 mph, instead of 18.2 seconds at an are-we-there-yet 74 mph.
What’s the difference between a manual and automatic Nissan Pathfinder?
Pick the manual SE and you get 250 horsepower (10 more than with the automatic), but the retuning gets you 240 pound-feet of torque instead of the automatic’s 265 pound-feet. We’re told that’s a durability concern regarding the manual tranny. Towing capacity is 3500 pounds for the manual, 5000 for the automatic.
Is there a test on a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has not been tested. Like what you see? Find the best deal on a Nissan Pathfinder today. There are for sale near you. Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats.
Which is longer the Ford Explorer or the Nissan Pathfinder?
With an overall length of 183 inches, Pathfinder is 5 inches longer than the Xterra and about 5 inches shorter than the Ford Explorer. It comes with four side doors and a rear liftgate with a window that flips up.
Is the Nissan Pathfinder the same as the Infiniti QX4?
Pathfinder is built from the same design as the Infiniti QX4, a luxury SUV with more amenities and a higher price; both share a 3.5-liter engine. Nissan also sells the Xterra sport utility vehicle, which is based on the Frontier pickup and is priced below the Pathfinder.
What’s the difference between Nissan Pathfinder and XTERRA?
Nissan also sells the Xterra sport utility vehicle, which is based on the Frontier pickup and is priced below the Pathfinder. With an overall length of 183 inches, Pathfinder is 5 inches longer than the Xterra and about 5 inches shorter than the Ford Explorer. It comes with four side doors and a rear liftgate with a window that flips up.
Pick the manual SE and you get 250 horsepower (10 more than with the automatic), but the retuning gets you 240 pound-feet of torque instead of the automatic’s 265 pound-feet. We’re told that’s a durability concern regarding the manual tranny. Towing capacity is 3500 pounds for the manual, 5000 for the automatic.
When was the last time I serviced my Nissan Pathfinder?
1st owner drove an estimated 15,948 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 8,922 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 12,029 miles/year. Last serviced at 217,153 miles in Mission, KS on 03/08/21 • Vehicle serviced • Oil and filter changed • Rear wiper blade replaced. Mileage: 219,092 miles Body Type: SUV Color: Gray Engine: 6 Cyl 3.5 L