2012 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility

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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility

Summary

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The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is a full-size SUV with seating for seven and a towing capacity of 7,000 lbs. The Pathfinder has two possible engine choices; a 4.0-liter V6 engine that produces 266 hp and 288 lb-ft of torque and a 5.6-liter V8 engine that produces 310 hp and 388 lb-ft of torque. The Pathfinder features shift-on-the-fly which allows the driver to transition between 2WD and 4WD. Fuel mileage falls within an EPA estimated 14 mpg city to 22 mpg highway, depending on engine selection. Transmission and drivetrain options include a standard 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic and a choice between 4WD or AWD. Features include navigation, fold-flat third row seating, dual-zone climate control, hands-free phone system, 9.3 GB hard drive, entertainment system, and rear-view monitor. Safety is comprised of six standard airbags, vehicle dynamic control, antilock braking, active brake limited slip, and electronic brake force distribution. The Pathfinder is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility

Nissan's truck-based sport-utility vehicle is configured for people who are planning to do real off-roading or trailer-towing. It's built with a serious body-on-frame layout and true 4-wheel drive system, so it's a tough, work-capable SUV with three rows of seating. This makes the Pathfinder Nissan's most capable vehicle.

What's new for 2012?

The 2012 Pathfinder is virtually identical to the 2011 model. The few changes include an optional DVD package and DVD Entertainment system on the V6 Silver. A new 9.3GB hard-drive music server appears on the V6 LE.

Model Strengths

• Towing and off-roading ability
• tough truck-based construction
• three rows of seating
• manageable size
• strong, torquey engines

Model Review

The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder comes in five trims: S, SV, Silver Edition, LE and LE V8. All models except for the LE V8 come with a 266-horsepower, 4.0L V6 engine; LE V8 models get a 320-hp, 5.6L V8. Buyers have a choice between rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive on all models except the LE V8, which only comes with 4-wheel drive.

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility

Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.

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Safety Features & Equipment

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility

2WD 4dr V6 SV

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility

2WD 4dr V6 SV