Nissan has unveiled the 2022 Pathfinder in the U.S.

As well as a beefy new look on the outside, under the skin, the new Pathfinder features some new tech.

In the U.S. at least, the Pathfinder is offered in 2WD and 4WD and in four trim levels – S, SV, SL and Platinum. Two packages – SV Premium and SL Premium – are available. The Pathfinder features a 3.5-liter Direct Injection V6 delivering 212kW and 351Nm of torque. The engine is matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Pathfinder 4WD drive models feature Nissan’s Intelligent 4WD with 7-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector. Mode selection – Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow, Sand, Mud/Rut and Tow – is displayed as a pop-up notification on the meter cluster.

A dual-pinion electric power steering system is combined with wide, 255-mm tyres. There’s a front strut and rear independent multi-link suspension design with front and rear stabiliser bars and 4-wheel disc brake system. Maximum towing capacity is 2700kg. Trailer Sway Control is standard.

The interior of the Pathfinder features a new, available 12.3-inch digital dashboard. Complementing that is an available 10.8-inch Head-up Display. Also available is a 9.0-inch color touchscreen centre display placed high on the new simplified, instrument panel.

Woven cloth, leather, or premium quilted semi-aniline leather-appointed seats are offered in a range of new colours and materials. Brushed bronze metallic accents are among the seven available interior ‘environments’, and there’s also new ambient interior lighting.

The Pathfinder has a standard 8-passenger capacity or, a second-row captain’s chairs with a removable center console.
Available interior features include a 10-way power driver’s seat, climate controlled front seats, Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control with second-row climate control, and heated rear seats.

Tech and safety features include NissanConnect featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that is standard on all grade levels. Also available is NissanConnect with WiFi Hot Spot, a wireless smartphone charging pad, wireless Apple CarPlay, Bose Premium Audio with 13 speakers, and Intelligent Around View Monitor.

The SV and SL grades offer Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist – a hands-on, driver-assist technology that combines steering assist and Intelligent Cruise Control to help control acceleration, braking and steering in both heavy traffic and on the open highway.

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard, which includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking.

Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Driver Alertness and Rear Door Alert7 are also standard, while Blind Spot Intervention, Intelligent Lane Intervention and Traffic Sign Recognition are available. Ten airbags are standard.

The new Pathfinder goes on sale mid-year in the U.S.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (March 2021)

30 March 2021