What’s the best and worst thing about the Pathfinder? The best thing about the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is the engine and the suspension/frame. A “VQ” series engine, the 4.0 liter engine is perfect for the vehicle. The suspension and frame show the quality of the construction Nissan put into the platform – a hyroformed frame with double wishbone suspension, independent front and rear – is it really a body on frame SUV?
What type of safety features does the Pathfinder offer, and does it include side curtain airbags?
Safety features for the new Pathfinder include front air bags as standard, three-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, three-point seat belts for rear seat occupants, including the 2nd row center position, and the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system. The Pathfinder offers as available equipment roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover protection for passengers in all three rows. It’s important to note, however, that part of the safety of any vehicle is the frame on which it is built, and Nissan engineers claim to have used a stronger steel in the construction of the Pathfinder.
Where will the Pathfinder be built, and how much will it cost?
Pricing has not been released, but look for the Pathfinder to be priced competitively with the Toyota 4Runner and the Ford Explorer. The Pathfinder will be assembled by Nissan’s Smyrna & Decherd Tennessee Plant.
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