2005 Nissan Pathfinder Review
All-new, big and comfortable, but ready for the trail.
2005 Pathfinder Review Summary & Specifications
The 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is what the original promised and should have become, had the market's sirens not distracted its creators: a truly capable, and truly midsize, SUV.All the elements are there: A robust powertrain, with the proper choices of 4X4 mechanicals. Fresh and eye-pleasing styling. Accommodating interior. And some nice-to-have amenities. New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Bainbridge Island, Washington.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Pathfinder XE 4X2 ($24,650); XE 4X4; SE 4X2 ($25,850); SE 4X4; SE Off-Road 4X2 ($28,450); SE Off-Road 4X4 ($30,450); LE 4X2 ($32,550); LE 4X4 |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter, double overhead cam, 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 4.0-liter, double overhead cam, 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual, two-stage frontal airbags; three-point seatbelts and height-adjustable head restraints at all seven seating positions; three child safety seat tether anchors; antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution; electronic stability control (VDC); tire pressure monitoring system; engine immobilizer vehicle security system with alarm |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front-seat side-impact airbags and full-coverage side curtain airbags ($700) |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Smyrna, Tennessee |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-NISSAN-1 (647-7261) |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 25850 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road 4X4 ($30,450) |
| Standard Equipment | six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; cruise control; power windows, central locking and outside mirrors; 8-way power adjustable driver seat with manual lumbar; tilt steering wheel; remote keyless entry; running boards; roof rack with crossbars; easy-clean cargo floor; BFGoodrich Rugged Trail tires, Rancho performance shocks, unique blue seat cloth; SE Comfort Package with dual-zone automatic air conditioning, adjustable pedals, automatic day/night mirror with digital compass and outside temperature gauge, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob and silver-painted center gauge cluster |
| Destination Charge | 560 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Airbag Package ($700) includes front seat side impact and side curtain airbags; SE Premium Package ($1,700) includes power tilt-and-slide sunroof, automatic headlamps, programmable remote garage door opener, Bose 8-speaker and subwoofer AM/FM/CD stereo with 6-disc changer, steering wheel secondary audio controls and MP3 and satellite radio capabilities |
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| Price as Tested | 33410 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 270 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 291 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/21 |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 187.6/72.8/73.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/55.5/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/57.6/34.2 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.7/44/28.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 79.2 |
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| Towing Capacity | 6000 |
| Front Suspension | independent double wishbone, coil-over shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent double wishbone, coil-over shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 9.2 |
| Curb Weight | 4697 |
| Stock Tires | P265/75R16 B.F. Goodrich |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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