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At a Glance: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
The all-new, third-generation Nissan Pathfinder is designed to offer the best
balance in its segment of off-road capabilities and on-road utility. True to its
roots as a powerful, authentic family adventure-enhancing sport utility vehicle
(SUV), the 2005 Pathfinder features a larger interior, three-row seating, a new
4.0-liter V6 and an all-new platform based on the F-Alpha platform from the
full-size Armada and full-size Titan pickup.
The 2005 Pathfinder performance credentials include its rugged, fully boxed
all-steel frame, independent double-wishbone front and rear suspension, standard
4.0-liter engine rated at 270 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque, and a standard
5-speed automatic transmission. The new Pathfinder is available as a 4x2, or 4x4
with an advanced off-road traction system which includes Hill Descent Control (HDC),
Hill Start Assist (HSA) and 4-Wheel Limited-Slip. It offers a maximum towing
capacity, when properly equipped, of 6,000 pounds.
The addition of the 3rd row seat gives the new Pathfinder 7-passenger
seating, along with outstanding passenger/cargo flexibility. The split fold-down
2nd and 3rd row seats can be folded down individually, combining with the
fold-down front passenger seat to provide up to 64 different seating/cargo
configurations.
Advanced safety technology features include Zone Body Construction, Nissan's
Advanced Air Bag System (AABS), and available roof-mounted supplemental curtain
air bags for side impact and rollover protection to outboard passengers in all
three rows.
The new Pathfinder is assembled at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Smyrna,
Tennessee. It went sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in October 2004.
Highlights of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SUV include:
Body
Active, rugged Nissan Armada-style exterior design, short front and rear
overhangs
Larger body with enhanced dimensions versus the current Pathfinder
Integrated front bumper, aggressive geometric fenders, angled strut-style
grille
C-pillars with Nissan SUV signature high-mounted rear door handles
Highly functional roof rack
Available side running boards
Six new exterior colors (nine total available): Avalanche, Silver Lightning,
Storm Gray, Silverton Blue, Woodland Brown and Red Brawn
Engine and Driveline
New 4.0-liter DOHC V6 producing 270 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque
Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, microfinished crankshaft and
camshaft, molybdenum-coated pistons, Nissan variable Induction Control System (NICS),
Continuous Valve Timing Control (C-VTC), silent two-stage timing chain
Standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Available All-Mode automatic 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/AUTO/4H/4LO modes,
electronically controlled transfer case
Available advanced off-road traction systems
Suspension, Steering and Braking
Independent all-steel double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar
Independent double-wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar
Available Ranchoฎ performance off-road shocks
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/75R16, P265/70R16 or P265/75R16 tires
Available 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P265/65R17 tires
4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake
force Distribution (EBD)
Interior Features
Standard 2nd and 3rd row flat-folding seats with 7-passenger seating
Fold-down front passenger seat, 40/20/40 split 2nd row seat with hidden
under-seat storage compartment, 50/50 split 3rd row seat
Large center console, available leather-appointed, power memory heated seats
Available dual-zone automatic temperature control
Available power-adjustable foot pedals
Available DVD-based navigation system with 7.0-inch color LCD display, DVD
video entertainment system and Boseฎ audio system with 6CD autochanger and MP3
capability, available satellite radio
Available wood-toned interior
Safety and Security
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (includes dual-stage front supplemental air
bags with seat belt sensors and a front occupant classification sensor)
3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, with available
supplemental front seat side-impact air bags, and available roof-mounted
supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover protection for
outboard passengers in all three rows
3-point seat belts for rear seat occupants, including 2nd row center position
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seat anchor system
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Models and Manufacturing
Available in 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations in XE, SE, SE Off-Road and LE
trim levels
Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd Tennessee
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