![]() Pathfinder’s available advanced All-Mode four-wheel-drive system includes two-wheel, auto and four-wheel modes. Estimated fuel economy is 15 miles per gallon in the city and 21 on the highway. It is tuned for good midrange torque and power. ![]() It uses variable valve timing, Teflon-coated pistons, aluminum block and a timing chain, rather than a timing belt, for durability. The engine is derived from the 3.5-liter unit used in the Maxima, Altima, Murano and 350Z. One of the third-generation Pathfinder’s strengths is its 4.0-liter V-6 that has 270 horsepower and 291 pound-feet of torque. The Off-Road model also has dual-zone automatic temperature control, rear air conditioning and adjustable pedals. The Off-Road model has aluminum-alloy wheels, painted front springs, Rancho performance shocks, unique blue seat fabric, Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist, and skid plates to protect the chassis from off-road damage. The test vehicle was an SE Off-Road model, and its base price was $31,300. Base prices start at $25,400 for a two-wheel-drive S and top out at $35,700 for a four-wheel-drive LE. Standard equipment includes three-row seating and an automatic transmission. It can have a solid rear axle for trucks or independent suspension for SUVs. The fully boxed, all-steel ladder frame comes from Nissan’s F-Alpha truck platform, and it can underpin a variety of vehicle sizes. ![]() The Pathfinder, all new last year, is built on the same platform as the Frontier pickup. The Nissan Pathfinder has always had a rugged character, and while the 2006 is quite civilized, it reflects a decision by Nissan to give the Pathfinder enhanced off-road capabilities and a 4.0-liter V-6.
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