Nissan Pathfinder

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Nissan Pathfinder
Manufacturer	Nissan
Production	1986–present
Class	Compact SUV (1986-2004) Mid-size SUV (2005-present)
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive

First generation
Also called	Nissan Terrano
Production	1986–1995
Assembly	Kyūshū, Japan
Body style(s)	2-door SUV 4-door SUV
Platform	Nissan WD21 platform
Engine(s)	Nissan VG30I V6 Nissan VG30E V6 Z24 I4 KA24EI4
Transmission(s)	3-speed(1986.5-87 models only)automatic 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	104.3 in.
Length	171.9 in.
Width	66.5 in.
Height	XE: 65.7 in 1986-89 SE & LE: 66.1 in. 1990-95 SE: 66.7 in.
Related	Nissan Hardbody Truck

Second generation
Also called	Nissan Terrano
Production	1996–2004
Assembly	Kyūshū, Japan
Body style(s)	4-door SUV
Platform	Nissan R50 platform
Engine(s)	3.3 L 168 hp (125 kW) V6 3.5 L 250 hp (190 kW) VQ V6
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	106.3 in.
Length	1996-99: 178.3 in. 2000-04: 182.7 in.
Width	2000-04: 71.7 in. 2000-04 XE: 69.7 in. 1996-99: 72.4 in. 1996-99 XE: 68.7 in.
Height	2002-04 SE: 72.7 in. 2000-04 LE & 2000-01 SE: 70.9 in. 2000-01 XE: 67.9 in. 1996-99 XE & 1996-97 LE: 67.1 in. 1996-99 SE & 1998-99 LE: 67.9 in.
Related	Infiniti QX4

Third generation
Production	2005–present
Assembly	Smyrna, Tennessee
Body style(s)	4-door SUV
Platform	Nissan F-Alpha platform
Engine(s)	4.0 L 270 hp (200 kW) VQ V6 5.6 L 317 hp (236 kW) VK V8 2.5 L I4 diesel 174 hp (European models only)
Transmission(s)	5-speed automatic 6-speed manual (European models only)
Wheelbase	112.2 in.
Length	2005-07: 187.6 in. 2008-present: 192.5 in.
Width	2005-07: 72.8 in. 2008-present: 72.8 in.
Height	S & SE 4WD: 72.8 in. SE Off-Road: 73.3 in LE 4WD: 72.9 in. S & SE 2WD: 72.4 in. LE 2WD: 72.5 in.
Related	Infiniti QX56 Nissan Armada Nissan Frontier Nissan Titan Nissan Xterra

The Nissan Pathfinder and Terrano were originally compact SUVs and they are now mid-size SUVs. Where as the Pathfinder is sold in North America, the name first introduced in late 1986, elsewhere in the world the vehicle was known as the Terrano. The first generation Pathfinder/Terrano platform is known as the WD21. The second generation Pathfinder platform is known as the R50, and the third generation is known as the R51. The Pathfinder is slotted in size between the Murano and Armada or Patrol, but in price between the Xterra and Murano.

1986-89 Nissan Pathfinder 2-door

[edit] First generation (1986.5-1995)

The North American first generation Pathfinder came in two different bodies, and shared styling and most components with the Nissan Hardbody Truck. In the US from 1986.5 to 1989 Pathfinders came in a two door body. In early 1990 it became a four door in the United States. Some US 1990 Pathfinder's came with the two door body, but they are rare. The 2-door version was available in Canada until 1992. From 86.5 to 1989 Pathfinders were available with either the Nissan VG30I V6 (145 HP, 180 ft·lbf (240 N·m) torque), or the Z24(106 HP) I4. In 1990 the V6 received an upgrade from throttle body injection to a multi point fuel injection system. This engine was known as the VG30E, and was rated at 153 hp (114 kW) and 180 lbf·ft (244 N·m) torque. Also in 1990, the Z24 was replaced with the KA24E. The first generation continued until 1995. This Generation also came out in the 2.7l Diesel Engine known as the TD27 with the option of a turbocharger to increase the power rating.

2000-2001 Nissan Pathfinder

[edit] Second generation (1996-2004)

The second generation was introduced in 1996 with more rounded styling. The second generation Pathfinder was completely redesigned from the first generation, switching from body on frame construction to unibody construction. The engine was upgraded to the VG33E, with 168 hp (125 kW) and 196 ft·lbf (266 N·m) torque. For the 1999 1/2 model year, the Pathfinder was freshened. 2001 brought a new 240 hp (179 kW) V6 engine, the VQ35DE. With its facelift, the Pathfinder also grew in size, making way for the compact Xterra.

[edit] Third generation (2005-present)

At the 2004 North American International Auto Show, Nissan unveiled a completely redesigned Pathfinder for the 2005 model year. The new R51 Pathfinder uses the Nissan F-Alpha platform, and is powered by a 4.0L V6 engine VQ40DE (270 hp, 291 ft·lbf) or a 2.5L YD25DDTi (174 hp, 297 ft·lbf/403 N·m) Turbo Diesel.

2008 Nissan Pathfinder V8

Until 2005, most Pathfinders were built in Japan, but the new Pathfinder isn't built in Japan, or even look likely to go on sale there. Instead, it is built in the USA at Smyrna, Tennessee and in Spain, just near Barcelona. The American plant produces left-hand-drive, auto-only petrol vehicles for their own market, and rest-of-world output comes from Spain.

In late 2003, a full-size SUV, the Pathfinder Armada, debuted. Although they share a common name, they have little similarity and use different platforms. The "Pathfinder" prefix was dropped for 2005, leaving just the name "Armada".

The Pathfinder is sold as the Terrano in many markets outside of North America. In 2005, when the redesigned Pathfinder was released the Pathfinder name became international as it sold worldwide. These were the first to be sold in the UK.

[edit] 2008 Facelift

The facelifted 2008 Nissan Pathfinder debuted at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, and added new models with a V8 engine from the related Nissan Titan.

[edit] See also

• Nissan Mistral

[edit] External links

• Official American site
• Official Canadian site
• Official Australian site
• (Japanese) Terrano official site