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2007 Nissan Pathfinder Review
Big in room, style, and capability.
2007 Pathfinder Review Summary & Specifications
The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is a truly capable, and truly midsize SUV. All the elements are in place: a robust powertrain, a proper choice of 4WD mechanicals, fresh and eye-pleasing styling, an accommodating interior, and some nice amenities.NewCarTestDrive.com 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 S 2WD ($25,600); S 4WD ($27,600); SE 2WD ($26,850); SE 4WD ($28,850); SE Off-Road 4WD ($31,650); LE 2WD ($33,800); LE 4WD ($36,000) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 266-hp 4.0-liter dohc 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 (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD); electronic stability control (VDC); tire pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front-seat side-impact airbags and full-coverage side curtain airbags with rollover sensor |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Smyrna, Tennessee |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 25600 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road 4WD ($31,650) |
| Standard Equipment | six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six-CD changer and auxiliary input jack; 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; B.F. Goodrich Rugged Trail tires, Rancho performance shocks, unique blue seat cloth; 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 | 650 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Airbag Package ($700) includes front seat side impact and side curtain airbags with rollover sensor; SE Premium Package ($1,700) includes power tilt-and-slide sunroof, automatic headlamps, programmable remote garage door opener, Bose stereo with 8 speakers plus subwoofer, steering wheel secondary audio controls and satellite radio capabilities |
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| Price as Tested | 34700 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 266 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 288 @ 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 | 40/55.5/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39/57.6/34.2 |
| 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 springs on toe-control link, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 9.2 |
| Curb Weight | 4771 |
| Stock Tires | P265/75R16 B.F. Goodrich |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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