2013 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Crossover

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Crossover

Summary

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Revamped for 2013, the Nissan Pathfinder is a full-size SUV with seating for seven and a towing capacity of 7,000 lbs. All Pathfinder trim levels are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 260 hp. The Pathfinder features shift-on-the-fly which allows the driver to transition between 2WD and 4WD. A 2-speed Xtronic CVT transmission enables fuel mileage falls within an EPA estimated 20 mpg city to 26 mpg highway. 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 (VDC), antilock braking (ABS), active brake limited slip, and electronic brake force distribution (EBD). The Pathfinder is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Crossover

The Pathfinder remains a very good value for the money. Between its seating capacity and fuel economy the Pathfinder makes a good argument for its value. However Nissan have even managed to bring the price down from last year. While previous Pathfinders competed with truck like SUVs like the Toyota 4Runner, the 2013 Pathfinder aims instead to compete more closely with crossover vehicles such as the Toyota Highlander, bringing more space and refinement to the market at a slight cost to seldom used off-road capabilities.

What's new for 2013?

The Pathfinder is all new for 2013, featuring an attractive and modern redesign, seating for seven and a CVT gearbox. 2013's sheetmetal is all new and the aerodynamic shape helps the Pathfinder achieve good mileage numbers for such a large vehicle. With a bigger interior than last year's model, the new Pathfinder becomes less like a truck and more like a comfortable crossover.

Model Strengths

• Good fuel economy
• spacious interior
• 5000lb towing capacity
• third row seating
• competitive pricing

Model Review

The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is powered by a 3.5L engine making 260hp. Though the new engine is smaller than the one it replaces, it makes nearly the same horsepower and gets significantly better fuel economy. The 2013 Pathfinder is rated at 26 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in the city for 2-wheel-drive models, while 4-wheel-drive vehicles are rated only 1-mpg worse in both environments. Part of this economy is attributable to Nissan's standard continuously variable (CVT) transmission which, unlike traditional units has an infinite number of gear ratios and is consequently always able find the best compromise between economy and power.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Crossover

2013 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Crossover

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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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Crossover

2WD 4dr S

2013 Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Crossover

2WD 4dr S