Nissan’s new Pathfinder will arrive in Australia in four grades – the ST, the ST-L, the Ti, and the Ti-L – with the redesigned big SUV available with seating for up to eight, two-wheel-drive (2WD) or four-wheel-drive (4WD) options, and plenty of new safety and technology features.

Power will come from a 202kW/340Nm V6 petrol engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, and all grades other than the entry-level ST will come equipped with Nissan’s Pro-PILOT driver assistance system as standard.

Braked towing capability is up to 2700kg with specific Tow Mode and onboard trailer-stability program, while Pathfinder 4WD drive models feature Nissan’s Intelligent 4WD with seven-position (Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow, Sand, Mud/Rut and Tow) Drive and Terrain Mode Selector.

There’s a new dual-pinion electric power steering system and a front strut and rear independent multi-link suspension design with front and rear stabiliser bars.

In the cabin, there’s a 10.8-inch Head Up Display (HUD) introduced as standard across all models, projecting key information, including turn-by-turn satellite navigation.

An upgrade to the infotainment system also spans all models, with integrated wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, and DAB+ digital radio. Four USB charging points are standard, as are two 12-volt outlets.

The 2WD ST delivers a safety package from the standard Nissan Intelligent Mobility Suite that includes a rearview camera with parking sensors, a 9-inch touchscreen, a 10.8-inch Head Up Display, a 7-inch TFT Advanced Drive-Assist instrument cluster display, sat-nav, LED dusk-sensing headlights with high-beam assist, 18-inch alloys, eight-way powered driver’s seat with lumbar control, EZ Flex latch-and-glide seating adjustment, and more.

The 4WD ST-L builds on the ST’s safety features by including the Pro-PILOT driving system with Lane Keep Assist and Traffic Jam Pilot, Around View monitor with moving-object detection. Standard equipment includes roof rails, LED fog lights and a powered tailgate.

The Ti – available in 2WD or 4WD – offers leather-accented interior trim with rear-seat heaters, wireless phone charging, and a 12-speaker BOSE audio system, while the 4WD Ti-L flagship model introduces wrap-around cabin ambient lighting, panoramic glass sunroof, 20-inch alloys, underbody protection, captain’s chairs in the second row, ventilated front seats, ‘smart’ rearview mirror with switchable digital imagery, and more.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (August 2022) 

19 August 2022