Fourth Generation R52 Series (2013-Present)
2013 Nissan Pathfinder (North America) |
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| Production | 2012-present |
|---|---|
| Model years | 2013- |
| Assembly | Smyrna, Tennessee, United States |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Nissan D platform |
| Engine | 3.5 L (214-cubic-inch) VQ35DE V6 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Length | 5,009 mm (197.2 in) |
| Width | 1,961 mm (77.2 in) |
| Height | 1,768 mm (69.6 in) |
| Related | Nissan Altima Nissan Maxima Nissan Murano Nissan Quest Nissan Teana Infiniti JX |
A redesigned Pathfinder will go on sale in late 2012 as a 2013 model. Following the footsteps of the Ford Explorer and Dodge Durango, it will become a unibody car-based crossover. It will ride on the same platform as the Infiniti JX, Altima, Maxima, Murano and Quest.
The concept was first revealed at the 2012 North American International Auto Show and was speculated to be very close to the production model. Retail availability is scheduled for September 2012. The new Pathfinder dropped the 4.0-liter 24-valve V6 in favor of the VQ35DE 3.5-liter 24-valve V6 to improve fuel efficiency. Specifications for the V6 are 260 hp (194 kW) and 240 pound-feet (325 N·m). City, highway and combined average fuel economy numbers are 20 (City), 26 (Highway) and 22 (Combined) mpg for the FWD version and 19 (City), 25 (Highway) and 21 (Combined) mpg for the 4WD version. The Pathfinder is now one of the lightest vehicles in its segment, with the FWD model tipping the scales at a mere 4149 pounds. Even the 4WD Pathfinder weighs only 4290 pounds. All play a role in the significant improved fuel economy.
This generation also abandons the door handles that were placed on the C pillar that were present in the previous three generations.
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