Most of that upgrade comes thanks to improved air intake, better fuel injection, variable valve timing via electronic controls, and a new mirrored-bore coating for the cylinders to reduce friction. Even the drive quality is very different from the outgoing generation of this storied utility vehicle.Ī newly-vamped 3.5-liter V6 begins these changes, producing 284 horsepower (212 kW) and 259 lb-ft (351 Nm) of torque, upping the ante over its predecessor by 24 hp (18 kW) and 19 lb-ft (26 Nm). The engine is more powerful and also more fuel efficient, the towing capacity is greater, the bodywork is more muscular and truck-ish, infotainment is improved, and safety options and equipment are upgraded. New for 2017 are some big-time upgrades for the Pathfinder. It's a competitive world, after all, and the family-sized crossover-SUV market is the bread and butter of many carmakers. We've also noted that the Pathfinder does have a few limitations. Now that we've spent a week in it, with kids and accoutrements, we still like the machine. When we got a first look at the new Nissan Pathfinder, we were happy to see these aesthetic and underpinning changes to the SUV-cum-crossover. And a healthy snack to go with our Starbucks. We want (organized) fun, (managed) excitement, (mostly realistic) versatility, and to be able to bring the kids along. In a sense, the 2017 Pathfinder encapsulates what Generation X has become. The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder sees a more truck-like aggression in its design and under-hood muscle, while also packing safety upgrades and better fuel economy. We may not see a return of oversized plaid flannel fashion, but we're seeing a return of the Pathfinder many loved in the 1990s. The past couple of generations of the Nissan Pathfinder have made it more family-centric and "safe is fun" oriented vehicle. Today, the Pathfinder has grown alongside that original audience, but a new refresh reminds us of those roots. Back in the day when flannel and grunge were in and the web was new, the Nissan Pathfinder was the 4x4 that many a country boy lusted after.
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