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Nissan Releases More Details On 2013 Pathfinder: Video

 
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HI-RES GALLERY: 2012 Nissan Pathfinder concept

Nissan is once again presenting its 2013 Pathfinder, this time at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, which is taking place this week.

While Nissan is still calling the vehicle it’s showcasing in Chicago a concept, it’s a safe bet that the new 2013 Pathfinder landing in showrooms this fall will be virtually identical.

Details we already know is that this fourth generation of the Pathfinder adopts the car-like platform found in existing vehicles like the Murano, Quest, Maxima, Altima, and recently revealed 2013 Infiniti JX.

Nissan says the return to a unibody platform (also utilized on the second generation Pathfinder) offers numerous benefits including a flat floor for enhanced interior packaging flexibility. This has allowed designers to offer seating for up to seven, despite the Pathfinder being able to sit in the mid-size SUV segment.  Additionally, both the second- and third-row seats fold flat for optimal cargo capacity and there is additional under floor storage in the rear cargo area.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder

2013 Nissan Pathfinder

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We also know that the Pathfinder will come with a gasoline V-6 engine matched to a CVT, which Nissan claims will make the 2013 model 25 percent more fuel efficient on the EPA-rated combined cycle than the one it replaces. Four-wheel drive will also be offered, though Nissan is yet to mention if this will be standard.

Another major difference will be a more premium feel all around. Some of the features set to be offered on the 2013 Pathfinder will include leather trim, heated and cooled front seats, heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping features, push-button engine starting, and an advanced Bose sound system with 13 speakers.

Other technology will include a tri-zone climate control system, a power rear liftgate, iPod integration, DVD display screens in the second row, and tire pressure monitoring systems. Finally, the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will also benefit from Nissan’s Around View Monitor, which shows the driver a virtual 360-degree image of the area around the vehicle.

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  1. WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 12/19/2011 6:21pm PST

    try looking at the swoop along the side frame. That says Muranoesque deisgn all the way. Sort of like a boxier Juke !
     
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  2. fb_1491948054 avatar Kurt Ernst Posted: 12/20/2011 4:31am PST

    @WizardsLore, agreed. I'm even seeing just a hint of Infiniti's design style, too.
     
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  3. WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 12/20/2011 7:27pm PST

    are you referring to that new JX (i think its called)?
    i can apprecaite that Nissan may be travelling down the Mazda route with its common design language but it needs to be original and wholey its own for it to work. Otherwise it just looks like a cheap knock off !
     
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  4. fb_1491948054 avatar Kurt Ernst Posted: 12/21/2011 4:26am PST

    @WizardsLore, I'm seeing JX and a bit of FX, too, especially in the fenders. I'm in agreement - styling "elements" tie the brands together, but styling knock-offs just cheapen Infiniti.
     
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  5. WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 12/23/2011 2:31am PST

    yep and considering that they are trying to be a luxo marque they need to have that air of exclusivity more so than a stand alone nissan or mazda. We shall see how it goes when they do the official reveal but i can honestly say im not holding my breath !
     
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  6. WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 1/9/2012 7:57pm PST

    i commented on the Detroit Auto Show release pictures and i stand by my opinion of the design !
     
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