The 2005 Pathfinder features a rugged, fully boxed all-steel frame, independent double-wishbone front and rear suspension, standard 4.0-liter engine rated at 250-plus horsepower and 270-plus lb-ft of torque, and a standard 5-speed automatic transmission based on the Pathfinder Armada design. Pathfinder is available as a 4x2, or 4x4 with an advanced off-road traction system.
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 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 will be assembled at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tennessee. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in fall 2004.
Highlights of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SUV include:
Body
Active, rugged Pathfinder 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
Angled C-pillars with Nissan SUV signature high-mounted rear door handles
Highly functional roof rack, available side running boards
Engine and Driveline
New 4.0-liter DOHC V6 producing 250-plus horsepower and 270-plus lb-ft of torque (final figures will be announced closer to production)
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
Available 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
Available high-pressure performance gas shocks
Suspension, Steering and Braking
Independent all-steel double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar
Independent double-wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Up to 17-inch wheels and tires
4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
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 Bose® 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
Models and Manufacturing
Available in 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations
Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd Tennessee Plant
2005 Nissan Pathfinder Key Dimensions and Specifications
Engine 4.0-liter DOHC V6
250-plus horsepower
270-plus lb-ft torque
(Final figures will be announced closer to production)
Transmission 5-speed electronically controlled automatic
Frame Fully boxed, all-steel (F-Alpha frame, based on Nissan
Pathfinder Armada)
Drive configuration Front engine/rear-wheel or All-Mode 4-wheel drive with
2WD/AUTO/4H/4LO modes, electronically controlled transfer
case or part-time 4-wheel drive with 2WD/4H/4LO
Available Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Available advanced off-road traction system
Suspension Independent double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar
Independent double-wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar
Available performance shock absorbers
Steering Engine speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Brakes 4-wheel disc with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic
Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
Wheels/Tires Up to 17-inch/265/65R17
Wheelbase 112.2 inches
Length 187.6 inches
Width 72.8 inches
Height 69.9 inches (w/o roof rack)
Select Exterior Features Active, rugged Pathfinder Armada-style exterior design with
integrated front bumper, aggressive geometric fenders, angled
strut-style grille, angled C-pillar with Nissan SUV signature
high-mounted rear door handles, highly functional roof rack
with integrated forward and rear grips
Select 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
Safety Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones,
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) (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, 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 all seat positions, including 2nd row center
position, and LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
child seat anchor system
Models 4x2 and 4x4 in a choice of trim levels
Manufacturing Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna &
Decherd Tennessee Plant
