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2001 Nissan Pathfinder Review
Hot new engine makes it better than ever.
2001 Pathfinder Review Summary & Specifications
Since the beginning of the SUV boom, buyers of these vehicles have been willing trade mediocre performance for utility and crash safety. But with the 2001 Pathfinder - and the new SUVs from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and other luxury makes - the performance of these trucks has suddenly become competitive with conventional automobiles.In achieving this advance, the 2001 Pathfinder has sacrificed none of its earlier truck strengths. It is a modern, all-purpose sport-utility of the first order, delivering comfort, toughness and that tall, looking-down-atcha stature that SUV buyers value so highly.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Ted West |
| Model Lineup | XE ($26,399); SE ($27,349); LE ($29,299) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 3.5-liter 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual (SE only) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, ABS, seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters, adjustable seatbelt shoulder height standard; front side-impact airbags optional |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Oppama, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-335-3592 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissandriven.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 26399 |
| Model Tested MSRP | SE ($27,349) |
| Standard Equipment | power rack-and-pinion steering, front and rear stabilizer bars, ABS, P255/65R16 tires, alloy wheels, keyless remote, AM/FM/cassette audio, remote tailgate release, tubular steprails |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 4x4 ($2,000); automatic transmission ($1,000); limited-slip rear differential ($250); SE Popular Package (no charge) includes Bose audio with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, halogen fog lights, rear wind deflector, steering wheel audio controls; SE Sunroof Package ($1099) includes one-touch sliding/tilt sunroof, dual lighted vanity mirrors, compass and outside temp gauge, Leather Package ($1999) includes leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, eight-way power driver seat, four-way power passenger seat |
| Destination Charge | 520 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 34217 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 250 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 240 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/19 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 182.7/71.7/68.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | 60.6/60.8 |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.5/54.1/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.5/51.5/31.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 85.0 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5000 |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | multi-link strut |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 |
| Curb Weight | 4278 |
| Stock Tires | P255/65R15 M&S |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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