2017 Pathfinder versus 2016 Pathfinder

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2016/07/07

Completely redesigned for the 2013 model year, Pathfinder takes another significant leap forward for 2017. The new Pathfinder offers more adventure capability, more power and towing capability, a freshened exterior look and enhanced safety and technology – taking the nameplate to the highest level of performance, technology and style ever. Following is a brief overview of some of the major enhancements. Equipment availability may vary by grade level and equipment package.

	2017 Pathfinder	2016 Pathfinder
Exterior Features	New front and rear fascias, hood and V-motion grille, fog lights LED Headlights, LED daytime running lights Motion-Activated power liftgate Outside mirrors with integrated turn signals 0.326 Cd	Carryover 4th generation design Halogen headlights Power tailgate (manual operation) Integrated mirror turn signals not available 0.34 Cd
Interior Features	Redesigned centre console New metallic and wood finishers New cloth seat materials	Carryover 4th generation design
Engine	Direction injection 3.5-litre V6 284 hp@ 6000 rpm 259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm Direct Injection Gasoline (DIGÔ) Mirror bore cylinder coating 11.0:1 compression ratio	3.5-litre V6 260 hp @ 6400 rpm 240 lb-ft @4400 rpm Sequential multi-point fuel injection Cast iron cylinder liners 10.3:1 compression ratio
Towing Capacity	Best-in-Class* 6,000-lb standard towing capacity	5,000-lb towing capacity*
Connected Services	Standard 8.0-inch touch-screen display Available NissanConnectSM Navigation with SiriusXM® Traffic with three months trial service Available NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM with six months trial	Available 7.0-inch touch-screen display DVD navigation system Connected services not available
Safety, Security and Convenience	Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)	Around View® Monitor – no Moving Object Detection ICC not available FEB not available
Steering	11% quicker steering
Suspension/body control	11% stiffer front shocks, 7% stiffer rear shocks Rebound spring front struts Rear rebound spring rate increased 25% Reduced body roll (0.5g turn)	Standard strut design

*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.

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