2017 Nissan Pathfinder Ups Adventure-Ready Credentials with Aggressive New Exterior Styling, Increased Power and Towing Capability, Advanced Driver Assistance Features
- Major redesign includes bold new front end with signature boomerang-shaped headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights and available LED headlights
- New 3.5-litre V6 engine adds direct injection system, horsepower increases to 284, standard towing capacity now a class-leading* 6,000 pounds (when properly equipped)
- Enhanced user friendliness features range from Motion-Activated liftgate to updated vehicle connected services
- New advanced driver assistance technology includes Forward Emergency Braking, Intelligent Cruise Control and Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection
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Pathfinder, one of Nissan's best known and most popular nameplates in its 30-year history in Canada, is reborn for the 2017 model year with more adventure capability, a freshened exterior look and enhanced safety and technology – pure Pathfinder taken to a higher level of performance and style.
"The Nissan Pathfinder has an amazing heritage as one of the modern pioneers in the SUV segment, with more than 30 years in the marketplace, yet we are always looking forward – as the Pathfinder name implies," said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. "For 2017, Pathfinder receives much more than your typical facelift. It now offers more power, towing capability, improved driving dynamics and new available driver assistance features –more of what you need for safe, comfortable every day and weekend family adventures."
The seven-passenger 2017 Pathfinder is offered in 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive configurations and a choice of five well-equipped grade levels: S, SV, SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum.
A Powerful New Look
When the fourth-generation Pathfinder was introduced for the 2013 model year, its design represented a major step forward in refined styling and aerodynamic emphasis. For 2017, the refreshed exterior goes even farther, adding a stronger sense of adventure, character and presence and continued fine-tuning of aero efficiency.
The updated appearance incorporates the latest Nissan signature design elements introduced on the award-winning Maxima sport sedan and Murano crossover – including the new "V-Motion" grille and boomerang-shaped headlights with LED daytime running lights. New LED headlights are standard on the Pathfinder Platinum grade.
Other exterior enhancements include a new, more aggressive hood, front bumper and fog lights. The outside rearview mirrors now include standard integrated turn signals. In the rear, changes include new taillights and a stronger bumper design.
In addition, aerodynamic optimization efforts include a new grille design, which enhances cooling performance and negates the need for an active grille shutter, and a new front chin spoiler design that has been moved forward and directs air downward – without compromising the approach angle for off-road driving. These changes help optimize air flow around and below the exterior, with the coefficient of drag reduced to 0.326 (from the previous 0.34).
Another significant addition for 2017 is the available Motion-Activated liftgate with liftgate position memory. A simple kicking motion of the foot under the center of the liftgate activates the power opening function. It is standard on SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum grades.
Other exterior details include recessed front windshield wipers, roof rails, chrome door handles and privacy glass. An available Dual Panorama Moonroof is standard on the SL Premium Tech and Platinum grade. It includes one-touch tilt/open/close controls (front), a manual sliding front sunshade and rear roof glass with a power sunshade, a sliding opening front panel and fixed rear glass panel, which extends over the 2nd and 3rd rows.
Also added for 2017 are 18-inch (S, SV, SL and SL Premium Tech grades) and 20-inch (Platinum) machined aluminum-alloy wheel designs.
Completing the exterior makeover are one new exterior colour –Caspian Blue (replaces Arctic Blue Metallic). Other available colours are Gun Metallic, Magnetic Black, Cayenne Red, Pearl White and Glacier White.
"More than just a more powerful appearance, the 2017 Pathfinder offers more functionality – from the convenience of the Motion-Activated liftgate to user-friendly interior upgrades," added Bunce.
A Roomy, Refined Interior
The enhancements to the Pathfinder interior for 2017 focus on convenience and connectivity. For example, the cupholders have been reshaped to accommodate mug handles and an illuminated front storage bin. There are now two USB ports inside the console versus the previous single port.
The biggest change, however, is the adoption of new-generation information technology. The standard Advanced Drive-AssistÔ Display (ADAD), located in the centre of the instrument display between the tachometer and speedometer, features additional infotainment and driver assistance displays (versus the 2016 Pathfinder design). Voice recognition has been enhanced with a new HD microphone.
The standard 8.0-inch touch-screen monitor, mounted in the middle of the instrument panel, provides intuitive interaction and control of a variety of driver-selectable vehicle systems and settings – including the standard NissanConnectSM with Voice Recognition for audio, Bluetooth® and vehicle information (includes music search by voice). In addition, the available NissanConnect Navigation system** (offered as standard equipment on Pathfinder SL Premium Tech and Platinum grades) includes Voice Recognition for navigation, including one-shot voice destination entry and three months of included SiriusXM® Traffic®.
NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM®** features automatic collision notification, remote start**** via smartphone, emergency call and stolen vehicle locator, customizable alerts, maintenance alerts and agent assisted search and destination downloads. It comes standard on SL Premium Tech and Platinum grades.
As in previous years, the 2017 Pathfinder's 3-row/7-passenger interior combines comfortable seating with the cargo capacity that families need every day. It offers the benefits of a mid-size crossover with the comfort of a larger SUV, including a flat floor for enhanced interior packaging flexibility and ample space. Overall interior roominess is 4,921 litres (173.8 cubic feet) (passenger and cargo areas combined).
Every 2017 Pathfinder interior is anchored by Nissan's innovative EZ Flex Seating System™ with LATCH AND GLIDE™, a 2nd row tilt and glide seat that allows easy 3rd row access with a child safety seat remaining securely in place (on the passenger curb side).
A wide range of seating and cargo carrying combinations are available with the 2nd row 60/40-split seat with manual slide/recline/fold flat and 3rd row 50/50-split seat with manual recline/flat fold. New cloth seat fabric is added for S and SV grades, along with new interior finishers for SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum grade levels. Leather-appointed seating is standard on SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum models.
Pathfinder's quiet, comfortable interior also includes a wide range of available features, including two rows of rich leather-appointed seating surfaces, heated and cooled front seats, heated 2nd row seats, heated steering wheel, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Start, multiple user memory settings and an advanced Bose® Audio System with 13 speakers.
Pathfinder also offers available Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD) added for 2017***. Other available technology includes Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and iPod® integration. The tri-zone Family Entertainment system includes 2nd row head restraint-mounted DVD display screens. The rear displays are now 8-inch QHD designs (versus the previous 7-inch WVGA) and include auto brightness control and USB and HDMI rear source inputs. The rear display can be easily controlled from the front with a more user-friendly display.
An available remote engine start**** function allows the climate control system to warm up or cool down the interior prior to driving (SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum).
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), available with individual tire pressure display, comes with standard Easy-Fill Tire Alert that provides both visual and audible signals to help owners conveniently maintain correct tire pressures without the use of a gauge.
Revised 3.5-litre V6 Engine, Class-Leading* 6,000-lb Towing Capacity
In a major step up of its already highly capable adventure credentials, Pathfinder's new 3.5-litre V6 engine features more power, torque and towing capacity. It utilizes more than 50 percent new or new-to-Pathfinder engine parts and components – including combustion chamber design, pistons, intake manifold and e-VTC (fully electronic on intake). The compression ratio has also been raised to 11.0:1 (from the previous 10.3:1).
The engine's new Direct Injection Gasoline™ (DIG) system, which is also utilized on the all-new flagship Nissan Armada full-size SUV, provides better wide-open throttle performance and improved fuel economy and emissions performance (versus a non-direct-injection system). The switch to mirror bore cylinder coating reduces engine weight by around three pounds and reduces friction between the piston ring and the cylinder wall. The technology eliminates the need for a heavy cast iron cylinder liner.
Horsepower for the new V6 increases to 284 hp (from the previous 260 hp) and torque is now rated at 259 lb-ft (up from 240 lb-ft).
All 2017 Pathfinder models are equipped with Nissan's third-generation Xtronic transmission (similar to that utilized in the sporty Nissan Maxima). The Xtronic transmission includes D-Step Logic Control, which simulates shifts, giving a more natural acceleration feeling.
The new Pathfinder powertrain helps provide real world driving benefits of more responsive acceleration and re-acceleration, such as when entering highways or passing.
Maximum towing capacity has increased by 1,000 pounds to a best-in-class* 6,000 pounds (when properly equipped) due to the enhanced powertrain and body reinforcements added around the trailer hitch area. The advanced Xtronic transmission design also helps keep engine rpm optimized while towing without the typical "hunting for a gear" feel.
"As part of Nissan's ongoing, extensive research into consumers' real-world towing activities, we've found that mid-size SUV owners really want the ability to tow two-axle recreational trailers, whether for watercraft, flatbeds or campers," said Bunce. "The 2017 Pathfinder now fits most of those needs with the added confidence of its standard 6,000-pound towing rating."
As in previous years, Pathfinder also features selectable 2WD, Auto or 4WD Lock modes from the available intuitive ALL-MODE 4x4-i system. With the available intuitive four-wheel drive, Pathfinder continues to serve as an excellent vehicle for inclement weather driving conditions.
Pathfinder is the only vehicle in class***** with selectable 2WD, Auto or 4WD Lock modes for its available intuitive ALL-MODE 4x4-i system. The system lets the driver choose full-time 2WD for maximum fuel economy, Auto mode to automatically monitor conditions and adjust the balance of power between front and rear wheels for best traction, or 4WD Lock mode when full-time 4WD is desired.
In addition, standard Hill Start Assist helps prevent control when starting and driving away on a steep incline (both 4WD and 2WD models), while standard Hill Descent Control (4WD only) helps by adjusting speed and brake pressure when traveling slowly down steep, rough terrain grades.
Pathfinder's extensively retuned 4-wheel independent suspension (versus the 2016 Pathfinder) also contributes to the enhanced driving dynamics, offering improved body control and a more refined ride. Among the revised or retuned suspension components are 11 percent stiffer front shock absorbers and seven percent stiffer rear shocks. Rebound springs have been added to the front struts to help assist with roll balance and body control. The spring rates of the rear rebound springs have also been increased by 25 percent.
"Fine tuning of the spring rates and the addition of front strut rebound springs has allowed better control of typical body motions such as roll and pitch and bounce. The result is the Pathfinder remains flatter while cornering and road vibrations are well controlled, especially on rough roads and during off-road driving," said Bunce.
In addition, a revised hydraulic electric steering system provides an improved cornering feel (versus the 2016 Pathfinder). The steering ratio is 11 percent quicker, due to a revised valve design, for less steering angle input – enhancing maneuverability.
The 2017 Pathfinder's advanced driver assistance technology includes new Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC). For 2017, Moving Object Detection (MOD) has been added to the available Around View® Monitor (AVM). Also available are Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
Standard safety and security features include Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and an occupant classification sensor), 3-point seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, supplemental front seat-mounted side-impact air bags, roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover head protection for outboard passengers in all three rows (includes rollover sensor), 3-point seat belts for rear seat occupants, including 2nd row centre position, LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) – 2nd row outboard seating positions only, child safety rear door locks, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS).
A Choice of Models and Packages
The 2017 Pathfinder comes in five well-equipped models, starting with the Pathfinder S with 284-horsepower 3.5-litre V6, Xtronic transmission and available ALL-MODE 4x4-i system. Standard features include NissanConnect with 8.0-inch colour display, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio**, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, EZ Flex Seating System™ with LATCH AND GLIDE™, Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control, RearView Monitor and Advanced Drive-AssistÔ Display (ADAD).
Pathfinder SV models add a range of features including Nissan Intelligent Key®, 8-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift lever, rear sonar, fog lights and much more.
Pathfinder SL models include leather-appointed heated 1st and 2nd row seats, 4-way power front passenger's seat, driver's seat 2-way power lumbar support, Motion-Activated power liftgate with liftgate position memory, Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), among other features.
Pathfinder SL Premium Tech models offer NissanConnect with Navigation and Services**, NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM®**, Bose® 13-speaker premium audio system and Power Panoramic Moonroof.
Pathfinder Platinum models offer unique 20-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels, 235/55R20 tires, LED headlights, cooled front seats, woodgrain finishers, Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and more.
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*Ward's Segmentation. MY17 Pathfinder vs. in-market 2017 & 2016 Large Cross/Utility Vehicle class competitors. Towing capability varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner's Manual for proper use.
**SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately (after applicable introductory period).
***AVM with MOD cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. MOD operates at vehicle speeds below 5 mph. Always check surroundings and turn to look behind you before moving vehicle.
****Provincial laws may apply; review local laws before using.
*****Ward's Segmentation. MY17 Pathfinder AWD Pathfinder vs. in-market 2017 & 2016 Large Cross/Utility Vehicle class competitors
At a Glance: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
Pathfinder, one of Nissan's best known and most popular nameplates in its 30-year history in Canada, is reborn for the 2017 model year with more adventure capability, a freshened exterior look and enhanced safety and technology – pure Pathfinder taken to an even higher level of performance, technology and style.
The changes for the new model year begin from the A-pillars forward – both with revised sheet metal and the re-engineered 3.5-litre V6 under the new hood design. The new Pathfinder engine utilizes more than 50 percent new or new-to-Pathfinder engine parts and components – including combustion chamber design, pistons, intake manifold and e-VTC (fully electronic on intake).
The engine's new Direct Injection Gasoline™ (DIG) system, which is also utilized on the all-new flagship Nissan Armada full-size SUV, provides better wide-open throttle performance and emissions performance (versus a non-direct-injection system). Horsepower for the new V6 increases to 284 hp (from the previous 260 hp) and torque is now rated at 259 lb-ft (up from 240 lb-ft).
Standard towing capacity has increased by 1,000 pounds to a best-in-class* 6,000 pounds (when properly equipped).
All 2017 Pathfinder models are equipped with Nissan's third-generation Xtronic transmission (similar to that utilized in the sporty Nissan Maxima). The Xtronic transmission includes D-Step Logic Control, which simulates shifts, giving a more natural acceleration feeling. As in previous years, Pathfinder also features selectable 2WD, Auto or 4WD Lock modes from the available intuitive ALL-MODE 4x4-i system.
The new Pathfinder powertrain helps provide real world driving benefits of more responsive acceleration and re-acceleration, such as when entering highways or passing. Also contributing to the enhanced driving dynamics are the extensively retuned 4-wheel independent suspension – offering improved body control and refined ride – and revised hydraulic electric steering system that provides an improved cornering feel (versus the 2016 Pathfinder).
As for Pathfinder's refreshed exterior, it provides a stronger sense of adventure character and presence by adding Nissan signature design elements, such as the new “V-Motion” grille and boomerang-shaped headlights with LED daytime running lights. New LED headlights are standard on the Pathfinder Platinum grade. Other exterior enhancements include new front bumper, fog lights, outside rearview mirrors with integrated turn signals and new 18-inch and 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheel designs. In the rear, changes include new taillight and bumper designs. These changes help optimize air flow around the exterior, with the coefficient of drag now 0.326 (down from 0.34).
Another significant addition for 2017 is the available Motion-Activated liftgate with liftgate position memory, which is standard on SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum grades. A simple kicking motion under the centre of the liftgate activates the power opening function. Completing the exterior makeover is one new exterior colour –Caspian Blue (replaces Arctic Blue Metallic). Six exterior colours are available in total.
Pathfinder's stylish, adventure-ready interior includes comfortable seating for seven, enhanced user friendliness and updated connectivity features. As in previous years, every 2017 Pathfinder interior is anchored by Nissan's innovative EZ Flex Seating System™ with LATCH AND GLIDE™, a 2nd row tilt and glide seat that allows easy 3rd row access with a child safety seat still installed.
A wide range of seating and cargo carrying combinations are available with the 2nd row 60/40-split seat with manual slide/recline/fold flat and 3rd row 50/50-split seat with manual recline/flat fold. New cloth seat fabric is added for S and SV grades, along with new interior finishers for SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum grade levels. Leather-appointed seating is standard on SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum models. Heated and Cooled front seats, heated rear seats and heated steering wheel are also available. Other enhancements for 2017 include a new centre console design with an illuminated front storage bin and redesigned cupholder size and shape.
For 2017, Pathfinder adopts new-generation information technology. The standard Advanced Drive-AssistÔ Display (ADAD), located in the centre of the instrument display between the tachometer and speedometer, features additional infotainment and driver assistance displays (versus the 2016 Pathfinder design).
The standard 8.0-inch touch-screen monitor, mounted in the middle of the instrument panel, provides intuitive interaction and control of a variety of driver-selectable vehicle systems and settings – including the available NissanConnectSM Navigation. Offered as standard equipment on Pathfinder SL Premium Tech and Platinum, the system includes Voice Recognition for navigation, including one-shot voice destination entry, and SiriusXM® Traffic® with three months of complimentary service**.
NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM®** features automatic collision notification, emergency call and stolen vehicle locator, customizable alerts, plus Remote Engine Start*** from a web portal or smartphone. It comes standard on SL Premium Tech and Platinum grades.
The 2017 Pathfinder's wide range of available convenience features and driving aids also includes standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio**, Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control, RearView Monitor, and available 13-speaker Bose® Premium Audio system, Family Entertainment System with dual headrest 8.0-inch DVD monitors, Nissan Intelligent Key® with programmable settings, Remote Engine Start***, Dual Panoramic Moonroof and Easy-Fill Tire Alert.
Advanced Driver Assistance technology includes new Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) for Platinum. For 2017, Moving Object Detection has been added to the available Around View® Monitor (AVM). Also offered are Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
Highlights of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder include:
Body
- Major exterior redesign for 2017 with aggressive new styling featuring more adventure-style character and presence
- Bold new front end with signature LED Daytime Running Lights
- Available LED headlights (Platinum grade)
- Available halogen fog lights
- New Nissan signature V-Motion grille design
- New hood and front bumper – projecting a wider stance and look
- Revised taillight and rear bumper design, presenting a more detailed, precision appearance
- Revised front chin spoiler and radiator grille for enhanced aerodynamics
- Front (chin) and rear (roof) spoilers, rear tire deflectors and rear suspension fairing
- 0.326 coefficient of drag
- Open upper cabin with low beltline and thin A- and D-pillars
- Long wheelbase, short front and rear overhangs
- Chrome grille, front and rear door handles and front and rear fascia accents
- Body colour bumpers and heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals on all grade levels
- Available mirror reverse synch
- Black roof molding, available chrome bodyside molding
- UV-reducing solar glass, rear privacy glass
- Auto on/off headlights with auto hazard system (linked to front wipers with twilight detection) – standard on SV models and above
- Available Dual Panorama Moonroof with one-touch open/close controls (front), manual front sunshade and rear roof glass with power sunshade (standard on SL Premium Tech and Platinum)
- Available Motion-Activated liftgate with liftgate position memory (standard on SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum grades)
- Painted roof rails and available cross bars (SV, SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum grades)
- Six available exterior colours –Gun Metallic, Magnetic Black, Cayenne Red, Pearl White, Glacier White and new Caspian Blue
Engine and Driveline
- New 3.5-litre DOHC V6 producing 284 horsepower (increase of 24 hp) and 259 lb-ft of torque (increase of 19 lb-ft) – resulting in enhanced 0–60 mph acceleration, re-acceleration response and higher torque throughout the rev range
- More than 50 percent new or new-to-Pathfinder engine parts and components – including combustion chamber design, pistons, intake manifold and e-VTC (fully electronic on intake)
- New Direct Injection Gasoline™ (DIG) system, which provides better wide-open throttle performance and emissions performance (versus a non-direct-injection system) by reducing engine knock, improving combustion stability and offering precise injection control
- 11.0:1 compression ratio
- Aluminum block and heads with new mirror bore cylinder coating (reduces weight and friction)
- Microfinished crankshaft and camshaft, resin-coated pistons, Nissan variable Induction Control System (NICS), Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)
- Third-generation Xtronic transmission (similar to Nissan Maxima design) with D-Step Logic Control, which simulates shifts, giving a more natural acceleration feeling without holding a high rpm constant, letting rpms build as speed builds; high final gear ratio of 5.250
- Available intuitive All-Mode 4x4-i system with 2WD/AUTO/4WD Lock modes
- Standard 2-wheel or 4-wheel active brake limited slip (ABLS)
- Standard Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control (4WD only)
- Available tow hitch receiver, trailer harness and finisher (standard on Platinum)
- Increased towing capacity – up to 6,000-pounds (when properly equipped) for all grade levels (SAE J2807 compliant)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- Durable unibody construction
- Revised suspension for enhanced driving dynamics
- Stiffer front and rear springs for improved roll and pitch/bounce motion control (versus previous design), rebound springs added to front struts
- Independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
- Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar
- Twin tube shock absorbers with dual flow path
- Hydraulic electric speed-sensitive power-assisted steering
- 4-wheel vented disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- New design 18-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels with light gun metallic paint finish, 235/65R18 all-season tires
- Available new design 20-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels with light gun metallic paint finish, 235/55R20 all-season tires (standard on Platinum)
Interior Features
- Modern interior design with 7-passenger seating
- 6-way manual driver's seat and manual lumbar support, 4-way manual front passenger seat
- Available 8-way power driver's seat and 2-way power lumbar support, 4-way power front passenger's seat
- Available leather-appointed 1st and 2nd row seating and two-position driver memory seat
- New cloth seat materials (S and SV grades)
- Available Heated and Cooled front seats
- Standard 2nd row 60/40-split seat with manual slide/recline/fold flat
- Standard 3rd row 50/50-split seat with manual recline/flat fold
- EZ Flex Seating SystemÔ with 3rd row access from 2nd row walk-in function and LATCH AND GLIDE™ child safety seat slide functionality (on passenger side seat)
- Advanced Drive-AssistÔ Display (ADAD) with additional infotainment and driver assistance displays (version 2016 Pathfinder design)
- 8.0-inch colour touch-screen monitor with WVGA display standard on all models
- Available heated steering wheel (standard on SV, SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum models)
- Available NissanConnect Navigation including three months of SiriusXM® Traffic® service
- Available NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM®** (standard on SL Premium Tech and Platinum model) with six-months complimentary service
- Standard Streaming audio via Bluetooth®
- Available Nissan Intelligent Key® with programmable settings
- Standard Push Button Ignition
- Standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
- Available 13-speaker Bose® audio system with Acoustic Waveguide Subwoofer
- Standard SiriusXM® Satellite Radio**
- Power windows with driver/front passenger one-touch auto up/down with auto-reverse (driver's side auto down only on S)
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control, rear air conditioning
- Available HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
- Available Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD)
- Available Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
- Available dual head restraint-mounted DVD video entertainment system
- Available new wood-toned interior trim accents (Platinum grade)
- Available new metallic finish interior trim accents (SL and SL Premium Tech grades)
- Redesigned centre console
- Storage compartment under cargo floor, cargo area light
- Available remote engine start*** (standard on SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum models)
- Two available interior colours – Charcoal and Almond (with contrasting black/beige materials) – with enhanced contrast and deeper colour tones
Safety and Security
- Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and an occupant classification sensor)
- 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
- Standard supplemental front seat-mounted side-impact air bags
- Standard roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags for side-impact and rollover head protection for outboard passengers in all three rows (includes rollover sensor)
- 3-point seat belts for rear seat occupants, including 2nd row centre position
- Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) – 2nd row outboard seating positions only
- Child safety rear door locks
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with standard Easy-Fill Tire Alert, available independent tire pressure monitoring (SV and above)
- Available Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Available Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Available Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)
Models and Manufacturing
- Available in 4WD and 2WD drive configurations and in five models: S, SV, SL, SL Premium Tech and Platinum
- Assembled by Nissan North America manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd, Tennessee plants
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*Ward's Segmentation. MY17 Pathfinder vs. in-market 2017 & 2016 Large Cross/Utility Vehicle class competitors. Towing capability varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner's Manual for proper use.
**SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately (after applicable introductory period).
***Provincial laws may apply; review local laws before using.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications
Mechanical
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Engine |
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|---|---|
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Name |
VQ35DD |
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Cam design |
DOHC |
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Orientation |
Transverse-mounted |
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Cylinders / configuration |
60-degree V6 |
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Block / head composition |
Aluminum/aluminum |
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Displacement (litres / cc) |
3.5L / 3498cc |
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Horsepower |
284 @ 6,400 rpm |
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Torque (lb-ft) |
259 @ 4,800 rpm |
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Bore & stroke (mm) |
96 x 81 |
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Compression ratio (:1) |
11.0 |
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Spark plugs |
Iridium-tipped |
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Maximum engine speed |
6,600 rpm |
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Induction system |
Naturally aspirated |
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Fuel delivery system |
Multipoint, Direct Injection Gasoline™ (DIG) |
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Valvetrain |
DOHC, 24-valve, silent chain, single stage |
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Variable Valve Timing (CVTCS) |
Intake e-motor/exhaust hydraulic |
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Engine mounts |
3 liquid-filled, 1 solid, 2 torque rod |
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Recommended fuel |
Regular unleaded |
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Emissions system |
Tier3 Bin70 /LEV3-ULEV70 |
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Exhaust |
Single exit/main and secondary mufflers |
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Electrical |
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|---|---|---|
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Ignition system |
Electronic (direct ignition) |
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Starter |
12 volt |
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Alternator |
Amps |
150 |
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Battery |
63Ah amp-hour rating |
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|
Transmission and Drive System |
2WD |
4WD |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Drive configuration |
Front engine |
FWD |
Intuitive 4WD |
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Transmission type |
Xtronic with D-Step Logic Control |
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Automatic transmission oil cooler |
S |
||
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Gear ratios (:1) |
2.41 – 0.38 |
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Final drive ratio (:1) |
5.25 |
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2-wheel or 4-wheel active brake limited slip (ABLS) |
S (2-wheel) |
S (4-wheel) |
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All-Mode 4x4-i drive selectable 2WD/Auto/4WD Lock |
- |
S |
|
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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) |
S |
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Hill start Assist |
S |
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Hill Descent Control |
- |
S |
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Brakes |
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|---|---|---|
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Front |
Type |
Vented Disc |
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Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) |
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Rear |
Type |
Vented Disc |
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Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) |
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Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) |
S |
|
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Brake Assist |
S |
|
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
S |
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Parking brake |
Type |
Mechanical |
| Location | ||
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Steering |
S |
SV |
SL |
SL Premium Tech |
Platinum |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Type |
Hydraulic electric |
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Power-assist |
Vehicle speed-sensitive |
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Overall ratio (:1) |
18.3 |
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Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.9 |
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Curb-to-curb turning diameter (ft.) |
11.8 m(38.7) |
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Manual tilt/telescoping steering |
S |
- |
||||
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Power tilt/telescoping steering |
- |
S |
||||
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Two-driver memory |
- |
S |
||||
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Steering wheel (4-spoke) |
Urethane |
S |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Leather-wrapped | - | S | S | S | S | |
| Audio Controls | S | S | S | S | S | |
| Heated | - | S | S | S | S | |
| Bluetooth® | S | S | S | S | S | |
| Cruise control | S | S | S | S | S | |
|
Suspension |
|
|---|---|
|
Front |
Independent strut |
|
Rear |
Multi-link |
|
Shock absorber type |
Twin tube with dual-flow path |
|
Body/Chassis |
S |
SV |
SL |
SL Premium Tech |
Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Type |
Unibody |
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|
Materials (primary) |
Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel |
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|
Tow hitch – Class III |
A |
A |
S |
S |
S |
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Trailer harness (7-pin pre-wire) |
A |
A |
S |
S |
S |
Exterior
|
Wheels & Tires |
S |
SV |
SL |
SL Premium Tech |
Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wheels |
|||||
|
18-inch aluminum-alloy (7.5J) – light gun metal paint finish |
S |
- |
|||
|
20-inch aluminum-alloy (7.5J) – light gun metal paint finish |
- |
S |
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|
Tires |
|||||
|
235/65R18 all-season |
S |
- |
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|
235/55R20 all-season |
- |
S |
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|
Temporary spare tire (under body) |
T165/90D18 |
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|
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy-Fill Tire Alert |
S |
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|
Lights |
S |
SV |
SL |
SL Premium Tech |
Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Headlights |
|||||
|
Halogen |
S |
S |
S |
S |
- |
|
LED |
- |
- |
- |
- |
S |
|
Auto On/Off (ambient light sensitive, linked to front wipers) |
- |
S |
S |
S |
S |
|
LED Daytime Running Lights |
S |
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|
Halogen front fog lights |
A |
S |
S |
S |
S |
|
Side mirror-mounted turn signals |
S |
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centre high mount stop light, rear spoiler mounted |
S |
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|
Exterior Features |
S |
SV |
SL |
SL Premium Tech |
Platinum |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Outside mirrors |
|||||||
|
Type |
Body colour |
S |
|||||
|
Adjustment |
Power |
||||||
|
Heated |
S | S with memory | |||||
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Tilt down when reversing |
- |
S | |||||
|
Integrated turn signals (on housing) |
S |
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Body-coloured bumpers |
S |
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Splash guards |
A |
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|
Chrome grille |
S |
||||||
|
Chrome front and rear door handles |
S |
||||||
|
Chrome badging |
S |
||||||
|
Chrome bodyside molding |
- |
- |
- |
- |
S |
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|
Front (chin) and rear (roof) spoilers |
S |
||||||
|
UV Cut Glass Windows |
S |
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|
Privacy glass |
Rear door windows, rear quarter window fixed, liftgate window |
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|
Wipers |
|||||||
| Front | Intermittent |
S |
S – vehicle-speed sensitive |
||||
| Rear | Intermittent |
S |
|||||
|
Dual Panorama Moonroof |
- |
S |
|||||
|
Roof rack/rails – painted silver finish |
- |
S | |||||
|
Roof rack/cross bars – Yakima® accessory compatible |
- |
A | |||||
|
Manual opening and closing liftgate |
S |
- |
|||||
|
Motion-activated power liftgate with I-key operation and liftgate position memory |
- | S | |||||
Interior
|
Seating |
S |
SV |
SL |
SL Premium Tech |
Platinum |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Capacity |
7-passenger |
|||||||
|
Materials |
Cloth |
S |
- |
|||||
| Leather-appointed 1st and 2nd rows |
- |
S |
||||||
|
Front seats |
Heated |
- |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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| Heated and cooled | - | - | - | - | S | |||
|
Driver's seat |
6-way manual |
S |
- |
- | ||||
| 8-way power | - | S | S | |||||
| 2-way manual lumbar | S | S | - | |||||
| 2-way power lumbar | - | - | S | |||||
| 2-way memory | - | - | S | |||||
| auto enter/exit | - | - | S | |||||
|
Passenger seat |
4-way manual |
S |
- |
|||||
| 4-way power |
- |
S |
||||||
|
Seatback pockets |
Front driver and passenger seats |
|||||||
|
2nd Row |
Type |
3-passenger, 60/40 split bench, flat folding |
||||||
|
Adjustments |
Manual reclining |
S |
||||||
|
Fold up into storage position |
||||||||
|
centre pull-down armrest |
S |
|||||||
|
Head restraints - outboard |
Outboard height-adjustable, centre fixed headrests |
|||||||
|
Heated outboard |
- |
S |
||||||
|
3rd Row |
Type |
50/50 split fold-flat, manual reclining |
||||||
|
Head restraints |
Dual height-adjustable headrests |
|||||||
|
Audio, Navi & Entertainment |
S |
SV |
SL |
SL Premium Tech |
Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Head unit and speakers |
|
||||
|
AM/FM/CD, 6 speakers, 8.0-inch colour display |
S |
S |
S |
- |
- |
|
Bose® Premium Audio w/13 speakers including subwoofers, 8.0-inch colour touch-screen display |
- |
- |
S |
S |
|
|
NissanConnectSM with 8.0-inch colour touch-screen display* |
S |
||||
|
Voice Recognition for audio, Bluetooth® and vehicle information, including music search by voice |
S |
||||
|
HD Radio |
S |
||||
|
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio* |
S |
||||
|
SiriusXM® Travel LinkTM with 3 years of service * |
S |
||||
|
Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® |
S |
||||
|
In-glass antenna (FM/AM) |
S |
||||
|
USB connection port for iPod® interface and other compatible devices |
S |
||||
|
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System |
S |
||||
|
Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant |
S |
||||
|
NissanConnect Navigation with three years of included SiriusXM® Traffic® service*, digital compass |
- |
- |
- |
S |
S |
|
NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM®* with automatic collision notification, emergency call and stolen vehicle locator, customizable alerts, dealer service scheduling and maintenance alerts |
- |
- |
- |
S |
S |
|
Mobile entertainment system: DVD player w/ 8.0-inch rear headrest screens |
-
|
S | |||
|
Instrumentation |
S |
SV |
SL |
SL Premium Tech |
Platinum |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fine Vision electroluminescent meter display |
S |
|||||
|
Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display 4.0-inch colour display |
S |
|||||
|
Meters/gauges |
S |
|||||
|
Analog |
||||||
|
Analog |
||||||
|
Analog |
||||||
|
Analog |
||||||
|
LCD digital |
||||||
|
Digital |
||||||
|
Comfort & Convenience Features |
S |
SV |
SL |
SL Premium Tech |
Platinum |
|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cruise control w/ steering wheel-mounted controls |
S |
|||||||||||
|
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
S |
|||||||
|
Power windows |
Driver/front passenger one-touch auto up/down with auto-reverse (driver auto down only on S) |
|||||||||||
|
Power door locks w/auto door lock function |
Selective unlocking and anti-lockout |
|||||||||||
|
Remote keyless entry system |
S |
|||||||||||
|
centre console with armrest |
Dual-level w/2 cup holders, 12V outlet (except S) |
|||||||||||
|
Overhead sunglass storage |
S |
|||||||||||
|
Front map lights, rear reading lights |
S |
|||||||||||
|
Armrests |
centre console, door |
|||||||||||
|
Door pockets |
S |
|||||||||||
|
Sun visors |
|
|||||||||||
|
S |
- |
|||||||||||
|
- |
S |
|||||||||||
|
Tie-down hooks |
Floor-mounted |
4 |
||||||||||
|
4 |
||||||||||||
|
Air conditioning/heater |
S |
|||||||||||
|
Window defogger |
Front |
S |
||||||||||
|
Cupholders (10) |
|
2 in front, 4 in 2nd row, 4 in 3rd row |
||||||||||
|
12V power outlets |
Two |
S: centre stack, cargo area |
||||||||||
|
120V power outlet |
- |
S |
||||||||||
|
Glove compartment with lock |
S |
|||||||||||
|
Assist grips |
|
6 total |
||||||||||
|
Metallic instrument and door finishers with leather door trim inserts |
- |
- |
S |
S |
- |
|||||||
|
Wood grain instrument and door finishers with leather door trim inserts |
- |
- |
- |
- |
S |
|||||||
|
Inside rearview mirror |
Man. day/night |
S |
- |
|||||||||
|
Auto-dimming |
- |
S |
||||||||||
|
- |
- |
S | S | S -Incl. in navigation |
S -Incl. in navigation |
|||||||
|
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver |
-
|
S |
S |
S |
||||||||
|
RearView Monitor |
S |
|||||||||||
|
Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD) |
- |
- |
S |
S |
||||||||
|
Remote keyless entry with push button ignition |
S |
- |
||||||||||
|
Nissan Intelligent Key® with programmable settings |
- |
S |
||||||||||
|
Rear Sonar System |
- |
S |
S |
S |
S |
|||||||
|
Storage compartment under cargo floor |
S |
|||||||||||
|
Interior welcome lighting |
- |
S |
||||||||||
|
Rear reading lamps |
S |
|||||||||||
|
Remote engine start** |
- |
S |
||||||||||
Safety and Security
|
Passenger Restraint Systems |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor |
S |
|||
|
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags |
S |
|||
|
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for outboard occupant head protection for all three rows |
S |
|||
|
Outboard seat belts |
Front 2nd Row & 3rd Row |
3-point height-adjusting w/pre-tensioners and load limiters |
||
|
Centre seat belts |
Rear |
3-point ALR/ELR |
||
|
Power window lockout button |
S |
|||
|
Child seat tether anchors – four |
||||
|
LATCH system |
||||
|
Child safety rear door locks |
||||
|
Passive Safety |
|
|---|---|
|
Energy-absorbing steering column |
S |
|
Zone body construction with front and rear crumple zones |
|
|
Side-door guard beams |
|
|
Shift Interlock System |
|
|
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
|
|
Safety and Security Features |
S |
SV |
SL |
SL Premium Tech |
Platinum |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Immobilizer |
S |
|||||||
|
Vehicle security system with alarm |
||||||||
|
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) |
- |
- |
S |
|||||
|
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
- |
- |
S |
|||||
|
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) |
- |
- |
- | - | S | |||
Dimensions
|
Exterior mm (inches) |
S |
SV |
SL |
SL Premium Tech |
Platinum |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wheelbase |
2,900(114.2) |
||||||
|
Overall length |
5,042 (198.5) |
||||||
|
Overall width |
1,960 (77.2) |
||||||
|
Overall height |
1,767 (69.6) 1,783 (70.2 with roof rails) |
||||||
|
Track width |
Front |
1,670 (65.7) |
|||||
|
1,670 (65.7) |
|||||||
|
Minimum ground clearance |
180 (7.0) |
||||||
|
Cargo liftover height |
799 (31.5) |
||||||
|
Step-in height |
Front |
480 (18.9) 495 (19.5) |
|||||
|
Angle of approach |
|
14.7 degrees |
|||||
|
Angle of departure |
|
22.3 degrees; 21.6 degrees (with tow hitch) |
|||||
|
Ramp angle |
|
16.2 degrees |
|||||
|
Coefficient of drag (Cd) |
0.326 |
||||||
|
Interior mm (inches) |
Front |
2nd Row |
3rd Row |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Head room |
w/o moonroof |
1,072 (42.2) 1,043 (41.1) |
1,001 (39.4) 978 (38.5) |
960 (37.8) 927 (36.5) |
|
Leg room |
1,072 (42.3) | 1,059 (41.7) | 781 (30.7) | |
|
Hip room |
1,442 (56.8) | 1,425 (56.1) | 1,066 (42.0) | |
|
Shoulder room |
1,543 (60.7) | 1,534 (60.4) | 1,449 (57.1) | |
| Weights kgs (pounds) | S | SV | SL | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curb kgs (lbs) - Front | 2WD | 1,107 (2,440) | 1,137 (2,506) | ||
| 4WD | 1,133 (2,498) | 1,138 (2,508) | 1,168 (2,575) | ||
| Curb kgs (lbs) - Rear | 2WD |
838 (1,847) |
|||
| 4WD | 876(1,931) | 881(1,942) | 918 (2,023) | 935 (2,061) | |
| Curb kgs (lbs) - Total | 2WD | 1,945 (4,287) | 2,056 (4,532) | 2,103(4,636) | |
| 4WD | 2,009 (4,429) | 2,018 (4,448) | |||
| Weight distribution (%) Front/Rear | 2WD | 57/43 | 57/43 | 57/43 | 55/45 |
| 4WD | 56/44 | 56/44 | 56/44 | 55/45 | |
| GVWR kgs (lbs) | 2WD | 2,537 (5,985) | |||
| 4WD | 2,537 (5,985) | ||||
|
Capacities |
|
|---|---|
|
Fuel (litres) |
74 litres |
|
Oil (litres) |
4.5 litres |
|
Coolant (litres) |
9.8 litres |
|
Towing kgs (lbs) (Max. cap. properly equip.) |
2,721 (6,000) |
|
Volume L(cubic feet) |
|
|---|---|
|
Total volume |
4,921 (173.8) |
|
EPA interior volume |
4,468 (157.8) |
|
EPA cargo volume |
453 (16.0) (2nd and 3rd rows upright) |
| EPA Fuel Economy Estimates (L/100 KM) (Actual mileage may vary) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
City (estimated) |
2WD |
TBD |
|
|
Highway (estimated) |
2WD |
TBD |
|
|
Combined (estimated) |
2WD |
TBD |
|
|
Classification |
Sport Utility Vehicle |
||
S – Standard
A - Accessory
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**State laws may apply; review local laws before using.
Nissan announces 2017 Pathfinder Canadian pricing
Mississauga, Ont. – Nissan today announced Canadian pricing for the new 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, which goes on sale this week at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP* of $32,498.
Pathfinder, one of Nissan's best known and most popular nameplates in its nearly 30-year history in Canada, is reborn for the 2017 model year with more adventure capability, a freshened exterior look and enhanced safety and technology – pure Pathfinder taken to an even higher level of performance, technology and style. The revisions to Pathfinder come as part of Nissan's "Year of the Truck" – a comprehensive freshening of the brand's truck lineup, including an all-new TITAN full-size pickup and Armada SUV.
Enhancements to Pathfinder for 2017 include:
- A major exterior redesign with a stronger sense of adventure character and presence – including a bold new front end with signature boomerang-shaped headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights, available LED headlights, "V-Motion" grille and a more aggressive hood
- New 3.5-litre Direct Injection Gasoline™ (DIG) V6 engine, rated at 284 horsepower – up from the previous 260 horsepower
- Maximum towing capacity increased by 1,000 pounds to a class-leading** 6,000 pounds (when properly equipped)
- Enhanced user friendliness features, ranging from new Motion-Activated liftgate to updated vehicle connected services
- New advanced driver assistance technology includes Forward Emergency Braking, Intelligent Cruise Control and Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder:
| Pathfinder S 2WD |
$32,498 CAD |
|---|---|
|
Pathfinder S 4WD |
$35,398 CAD |
|
Pathfinder SV 4WD |
$38,098 CAD |
|
Pathfinder SL 4WD |
$41,098 CAD |
|
Pathfinder SL Premium Tech 4WD |
$44,598 CAD |
|
Pathfinder Platinum 4WD |
$48,398 CAD |
Destination and Handling $1,795.
All 2017 Pathfinder models are equipped with Nissan's third-generation Xtronic transmission (similar to that utilized in the sporty Nissan Maxima). The Xtronic transmission includes D-Step Logic Control, which simulates shifts, giving a more natural acceleration feeling. The new Pathfinder powertrain helps provide real world driving benefits of more responsive acceleration and re-acceleration, such as when entering highways or passing.
Pathfinder's attractive interior design includes comfortable seating for seven, along with an innovative EZ Flex Seating System™ with LATCH AND GLIDE™, a 2nd row tilt and glide seat that allows easy 3rd row access with a child safety seat still installed.
Advanced Driver Assistance technology includes new Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC). For 2017, Moving Object Detection has been added to the available Around View® Monitor (AVM)***. Also offered are Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
The 2017 Pathfinder is available in 2WD and 4WD drive configurations and in four models: S, SV, SL and Platinum. It is assembled in Smyrna, Tenn., with engines assembled in Decherd, Tenn.
To learn more about the new 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, visit here: http://nissannews.com/en-CA/nissan/canada/channels/ca-canada-nissan-pathfinder
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*MSRP excludes applicable tax, license fees and destination charges. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice. Destination and handling $1,795.
**Ward's Segmentation. MY17 Pathfinder vs. in-market 2017 & 2016 Large Cross/Utility Vehicle class competitors. Towing capability varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner's Manual for proper use.
***AVM with MOD cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. MOD operates at vehicle speeds below 5 mph. Always check surroundings and turn to look behind you before moving vehicle.
