Nissan Pathfinder

Production of the first generation SUV began in 1985.

This car received the name Pathfinder in the American market, in other countries it was called Terrano. In the USA, it was first produced in a three-door version, 5-door cars appeared only in 1989 (the first modernization of the car took place in the same year).

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  Nissan Terrano, I generation, WD21 (10.1989 - 12.1992)

The basis of the design was a powerful frame, the front suspension of the car was a double-lever, torsion bar, an integral beam was used in the spring suspension of the rear wheels. Also included in the vehicle package was a transfer case and a rear differential lock.

Based on this model, the Nissan Mistral was created. Known as the Nissan Terrano II in the European market, and as the Ford Maverick in the American. The car is distinguished by a modified body and interior, the technical basis is the same.

Production of the first-generation Nissan Pathfinder continued until 1996, after which a new second-generation car was shown in the US and Japan. The changes affected both the external appearance and the internal configuration of the car. The design is based on a combination of a supporting body and frame.

In the restyled models, the distinctive features are: the radiator grill, built-in fog lights, the shape of the boot lid (fifth door), the form of mounting mirrors

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  R50 Dorestyling: 01.1996 - 12.1999

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  R50 first restyling: 01.1999 - 12.2002

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  R50 second restyling: 01.2002 - 12.2004

In 2005, Nissan introduced the all-new Pathfinder at the North American International Auto Show . Starting with the next generation, the name Pathfinder is the only one for all markets.

The car was built on the basis of the Nissan Navara pickup truck. At the heart of the machine is a frame structure, independent, with powerful springs and stabilizers, a suspension on double triangular levers, a rack and pinion steering mechanism with a rather short gear ratio, ALL MODE 4x4 all-wheel drive system, which has successfully established itself on models such as X-Trail and Murano , 6 -step manual and 5-speed automatic gearbox.

In general, the car became larger than its predecessor, it became possible to place the third row of seats, thanks to the wide transformation capabilities, there are 64 options for the various construction of the cabin.

For the European market, Pathfinder was assembled at the Nissan factory in Spain.

Security

The car passed the Euro NCAP test in 2006:

The fourth-generation Nissan Pathfinder concept was revealed in 2013. The production model was shown in 2014.

The fourth-generation Nissan Pathfinder is sold with a 3.5 liter V-shaped 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 249 liters. with. Also sold with a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with a capacity of 250 liters. with. The maximum speed is 190 km / h.

The Pathfinder also has 2 transmissions : the first is a 6-speed manual; the second is a 5-speed automatic variator.

In Russia, the new Pathfinder began to be produced in 2014, but due to low sales at the end of 2015, production was discontinued.

Picking

The car in Russia was sold in 4 trim levels:

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