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Nissan Pathfinder III 4.0 i V6 (269 Hp) 4WD Automatic
Overall Rating
Nissan Pathfinder:
The Nissan Pathfinder is a range of sport utility vehicles manufactured by Nissan since 1985. Until the third-generation model, the Pathfinder is based on Nissan's compact pickup truck platform which it shares with the Navara/Frontier.
The Pathfinder was marketed as the Nissan Terrano outside North America. Beginning in 2004, the vehicles were marketed globally as the Pathfinder.
In 2012, the R52 series Pathfinder was released as a three-row crossover SUV based on the unibody Nissan D platform, moving away from the body-on-frame chassis format. The role of a mid-size body-on-frame SUV in Nissan's global lineup was passed to the Terra/X-Terra, which was released in 2018 and based on the D23 series Navara....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Nissan Pathfinder (III). With 385 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2132 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.9 s). The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.
The Pathfinder III achieved a respectable 4-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection, indicating good overall safety for its era, though child and pedestrian protection were lower.
4.0 i V6 (269 Hp) 4WD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Excellent performance for a large SUV, offering robust acceleration and power suitable for demanding conditions and towing.
Fuel Economy
Very high fuel consumption, making it the least economical option. Running costs will be significant, especially with 4WD engaged.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious 7-seater interior with flexible seating
- • Strong towing capacity (especially 4WD models)
- • Capable off-road performance for a family SUV
- • Robust, body-on-frame construction
- • Good fuel economy from the manual diesel option
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption for the V6 petrol engines
- • Large turning circle can make city maneuvering difficult
- • Some interior plastics feel dated compared to rivals
- • Known issues with DPF/EGR on early diesel models
- • Automatic transmission can be sluggish
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2001 - 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Pathfinder |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 i V6 (269 Hp) 4WD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 7 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 269 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 68 Hp/l [237mm more] |
| Torque: | 385 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | VQ40DE More details about the engine VQ40DE |
| Engine displacement: | 3954 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.1 l |
| Coolant: | 10.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.9 kg/Hp, 126.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 180.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2132 |
| Max. weight: | 2793 |
| Max load: | 661 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2091 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 515 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4877 mm mm [237mm more] |
| Width: | 1854 mm mm [34mm more] |
| Height: | 1879 mm mm [79mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm mm [150mm more] |
| Front track: | 1570 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/65 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
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