2007 Nissan Pathfinder Press Kit

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When it was first introduced in 1986, the Nissan Pathfinder sport utility vehicle (SUV) stood as an innovator in class – and as the lone SUV in Nissan showrooms in North America. Today, the family of Nissan SUVs has grown significantly in size and scope, now encompassing the full-size Armada, Xterra, Murano and, the rugged Pathfinder.

Pathfinder remains true to the adventure roots of the original with a powerful design featuring, three-row seating, enhanced off-road capabilities with a 4.0-liter version of the award-winning Nissan VQ-series V6 engine and a fully boxed, all-steel frame based on the full-size Armada.

For 2007, Pathfinder adds minor refinements including the convenience of a newly added passenger-side auto up/down power windows with safety reverse, aux-in audio jack for mp3 player compatibility, an improved California emissions certificate (to LEV2 ULEV from LEV2 LEV) and a new exterior color – Desert Stone.

“The current-generation Pathfinder was originally conceived as Armada’s tough, determined little brother,” said Bill Bosley, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “But over time Pathfinder has grown into its own with roomy utility and impressive off-road technologies.”

Expressive Exterior Styling
Redesigned for the 2005 model year, Pathfinder evolves the now classic look of the previous generations - including a large, powerful hood and headlights, solid shoulder line, large integrated fender flares, short front and rear overhangs and Nissan SUV signature angled C-pillar with high-mounted rear door handles. Pathfinder also bears a strong family resemblance to the larger Armada, especially in the angled strut-style grille and powerful overall presence and straightforward functionality.

Additional exterior features include a roof rack design with integrated forward and rear grips and a clean-cut rear tailgate design with flip-up rear glass hatch opening. Pathfinder also offers available side running boards, heated outside mirrors and power slide and tilt sunroof.

The 2007 Pathfinder features a long wheelbase (112.2 inches) for enhanced roominess, ride comfort and stability, while its manageable overall length (187.6 inches) and short front and rear overhangs enhance maneuverability for both city and off-road driving.

The Pathfinder also offers a bold palette of expressive exterior colors, including a new color for 2007 – Desert Stone.

A Flexible Interior Design
The Pathfinder continues the Nissan SUV tradition it originated in providing an interior environment designed to enhance active family lifestyles. The 3rd row seat gives Pathfinder 7-passenger seating, along with outstanding passenger/cargo flexibility. The split fold-down 2nd and 3rd row seats can be folded down individually, combining with the fold-down front passenger seat to provide up to 64 different seating/cargo configurations. The 2nd row seat, for example, features a 40/20/40 split feature with a one-touch release lever for easy access to the 3rd row.

The 50/50 split 3rd row seat folds down into the floor, allowing complete passenger/cargo use spontaneity, and the adjustable head restraints (2nd and 3rd rows) do not need to be removed to fold down the seats. The back side of the 3rd row seatbacks combines with an available easy-to-clean luggage area flooring and a total of eight cargo area utility hooks (floor hooks can carry up to 110 pounds) to create an extremely versatile area for hauling camping equipment, bikes, wetsuits and other gear. Another unique feature of the Pathfinder's interior is the hidden storage area located under the 2nd row seats, one of many areas designed to help hold the accessories of an active lifestyle.

A long list of available comfort and convenience features continues Pathfinder’s longstanding reputation for attention to driver and passenger needs. Standard equipment includes power windows with driver and front passenger auto-up/down and safety reverse, power door locks, tilt steering wheel, dual front and rear 20-ounce cup holders, four 12-volt DC outlets (two front, one rear and one in the center console box), 8-way adjustable driver’s seat and overhead console with sunglass storage.

Other available features include a first aid kit, dual-zone automatic temperature control, rear air conditioning, adjustable pedals, leather-appointed 1st and 2nd row seats, power sunroof, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Bose® audio system with eight speakers and subwoofer, mp3 CD playback capability, power-adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s seats with driver memory package, leather-appointed steering wheel, wood grain trim, navigation system and DVD entertainment system.

“The Pathfinder's interior offers both function and room for cargo and passengers,” said Bosley. “It's a great space and great facilitator for family adventures or personal pursuits.”

A Foundation For Go-Anywhere Explorations
Like the full-size Armada, the 2007 Pathfinder combines rugged body-on-frame construction with the superior ride and handling characteristics of 4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension.

Utilizing the Armada's "F-Alpha" platform as a basis, the Pathfinder builds from a fully boxed, all-steel ladder frame and adds an all-steel double-wishbone front suspension with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar. In the rear, an independent rear double-wishbone suspension design with the coils located on the toe control link (offset spring and shock) with stabilizer bar improves ride quality and optimizes handling, especially on rough road terrain. Rancho® performance shocks are offered as standard equipment on the SE Off-Road model.

Powering the Pathfinder is a standard 4.0-liter DOHC V6, rated at 266 horsepower and 288 lb-ft torque. The engine is part of Nissan's award-winning VQ engine series found in the 350Z, Maxima, Altima, Murano and Quest. The engine features a longer stroke than the 3.5-liter version (92.0 mm versus 81.4 mm) and has been specifically tuned for SUV and truck applications.

Like others in the VQ series, the 4.0-liter version includes such advanced design features as Electronic Throttle Control with secondary mapping in 4LO (4x4 models), Continuous Valve Timing Control (C-VTC), Nissan variable Induction Control System (NICS), silent timing chain, microfinished camshaft and crankshaft surfaces, molybdenum-coated pistons, resin intake manifold, digital knock control system, high capacity muffler, lightweight aluminum block and platinum-tipped sparkplugs.

Every 2007 Pathfinder is equipped with a standard electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission. The transmission features a “super wide” gear ratio for acceleration performance, while a Direct Control System helps provide smooth shift quality. Maximum towing capacity (when properly equipped) is rated at 6,000 pounds. An integrated tow hitch is standard on all 2007 Pathfinders.

Pathfinder is offered in 4x2 or 4x4 configurations. Available advanced All-Mode four-wheel drive system includes 2WD/AUTO/4H/4LO modes and electronically controlled transfer case.

Along with a powerful engine, Pathfinder features a number of off-road traction control systems as standard content on 4WD SE Off-Road models. It includes an advanced 4-Wheel Limited-Slip system (ABLS), which helps limit wheel slip when starting on low traction surfaces.

Also featured on 4WD SE Off-Road models is Hill Descent Control (HDC), which allows for going downhill without the constant application of the brake pedal. HDC must be engaged by the driver (via a switch) and is available only when the transfer case is engaged in 4HI or 4LO (it works in both forward and reverse). It can be activated at speeds up to 31 mph in 4HI and 15 mph in 4LO.

Available on 4WD SE Off-Road models, Hill Start Assist (HSA) allows the driver to stop on a slope, release the brake pedal and not roll back for up to two seconds. HSA is always active and is available in 2WD and 4WD 4HI and 4LO. HSA is designed for rugged, low-speed off-road driving situations. Other 2007 Pathfinder driveline components include engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering and 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD).

Available wheels include standard 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (S and SE) or off-road style 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (SE Off-Road) or 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (LE). Available tire sizes include 245/75R16 (S), 265/70R16 (SE), 265/75R16 (SE Off-Road) and 265/65R17 (LE).

The Pathfinder's list of safety features and equipment includes Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones, Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (which includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front occupant classification sensor), and 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters.

Standard are 3-point seat belts for all rear seat occupants, including the 2nd row center position, the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

Also available are supplemental front seat side-impact air bags, and available roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover protection for outboard passengers in all three rows.

A Choice of Four Well-Equipped Models
The 2007 Pathfinder is offered in a choice of four models: S, SE, SE Off-Road (4x4 only) and LE. Every model comes complete with standard three-row seating, 4.0-liter V6 and automatic transmission and in a choice of 4x2 or 4x4 configurations (SE Off-Road available in 4x4 only).

Along with the long list of standard features found on the Pathfinder S, SE models add running boards, roof rack crossbars, fog lamps, front tow hook, fold flat front passenger sear, unique seat fabric, Easy Clean Cargo Area, rear reading lamps, cargo net, first aid kit, body-color outside mirrors, 8-way power driver’s seat, available leather-appointed seats and 2nd row fold-down center armrest.

The SE Off-Road model adds off-road style aluminum-alloy wheels, painted front springs, Rancho performance shocks, unique blue seat fabric, Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist, and skid plates (lower radiator, oil pan and fuel tank, and transfer case on 4WD).

Other SE Off-Road model features include dual-zone automatic temperature control, rear air conditioning with controller, adjustable pedals, digital compass, outside temperature gauge, leather steering wheel and shift knob, silver painted center cluster and “Off-Road” badge. In addition, Desert Leather is available on the Off-Road model.

The 2007 Pathfinder LE includes many of the features found on the SE Off-Road model, plus 17-inch wheels and tires, heated outside mirrors, auto headlamps, power sunroof, HomeLink system, advanced Bose audio system with eight speakers and subwoofer, steering wheel audio switches, leather-appointed 1st and 2nd row seats and door inserts, 4-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat, driver memory package (seat, mirrors and pedals), wood grain trim and supplemental front seat side-impact air bags, and roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover protection for outboard passengers in all three rows.

A number of option packages are also offered, including the SE Comfort Package, which adds a 6-disc autochanger for 2007, SE Premium Package, Off-Road Leather Package, SE/LE Mobile Entertainment System, LE Navigation Package and Air Bag Packages. Pathfinder also offers available satellite radio with choice of XM® or Sirius™ providers for 2007.

The Pathfinder is assembled at Nissan's award-winning Smyrna, Tennessee manufacturing facility. Engines are supplied by Nissan’s nearby Decherd, Tennessee engine facility.

When it was first introduced in 1986, the Nissan Pathfinder sport utility vehicle (SUV) stood as an innovator in class – and as the lone SUV in Nissan showrooms in North America. Today, the family of Nissan SUVs has grown significantly in size and scope, now encompassing the full-size Armada, Xterra, Murano and the rugged Pathfinder.

Pathfinder remains true to the adventure roots of the original with a powerful design featuring, three-row seating, enhanced off-road capabilities with a 4.0-liter version of the award-winning Nissan VQ-series V6 engine and a fully boxed, all-steel frame based on the full-size Armada.

For 2007, Pathfinder adds minor refinements including the convenience of newly added passenger-side auto up/down power windows with safety reverse, aux-in audio jack for mp3 player compatibility, an improved California emissions certificate (to LEV2 ULEV from LEV2 LEV) and a new exterior color – Desert Stone.

Highlights of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder SUV include:

Body

• Active, rugged Nissan Armada-style exterior design, short front and rear overhangs
• Integrated front bumper, aggressive geometric fenders, angled strut-style grille
• C-pillars with Nissan SUV signature high-mounted rear door handles
• Highly functional roof rack
• Available side running boards
• New exterior color – Desert Stone

Engine and Driveline

• 4.0-liter DOHC V6 producing 266 horsepower and 288 lb-ft of torque
• Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, microfinished crankshaft and camshaft, molybdenum-coated pistons,
• Nissan variable Induction Control System (NICS), Continuous Valve Timing Control (C-VTC), silent two-stage timing chain
• Improved emissions certificate from LEV2-LEV to LEV2-ULEV
• Standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission 
• Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
• Available Hill Decent Control (HDC) and Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• Available All-Mode automatic 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/AUTO/4H/4LO modes, electronically controlled transfer case
• Available advanced off-road traction systems

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Independent all-steel double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar
• Independent double-wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar
• Available Rancho® performance off-road shocks
• Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
• 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/75R16, P265/70R16 or P265/75R16 tires
• Available 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P265/65R17 tires 
• 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

Interior Features

• Standard 2nd and 3rd row flat-folding seats with 7-passenger seating
• Standard power windows with driver and front passenger auto-up/down and safety reverse
• Aux-in audio jack for mp3 player compatibility
• Fold-down front passenger seat, 40/20/40 split 2nd row seat with hidden under-seat storage compartment, 50/50 split 3rd row seat
• Large center console, available leather-appointed, power memory heated seats 
• Available dual-zone automatic temperature control
• Available power-adjustable foot pedals
• Available features include: DVD-based navigation system with 7.0-inch color LCD display, DVD video entertainment system; Bose® audio system with 6CD autochanger and mp3 capability; and satellite radio
• Available wood-toned interior 
• Available leather-appointed 1st and 2nd row seats on the SE model

Safety and Security

• Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front occupant classification sensor)
• 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, with available supplemental front seat side-impact air bags, and available roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover protection for outboard passengers in all three rows
• 3-point seat belts for rear seat occupants, including 2nd row center position
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system
• Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)

Models and Manufacturing

• Available in 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations in S, SE, SE Off-Road (4x4 only) and LE trim levels
• Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd Tennessee Plant