Nissan Pathfinder Information

The Nissan Pathfinder was introduced as a compact sport utility vehicle in 1986 and has evolved into a mid-sized SUV in the 24 years since. Outside of the United States, the Pathfinder is known as the Terrano.

Generations

The first generation of Nissan Pathfinders was manufactured from 1986 to 1995 and was available in only two-door models between 1986 and 1989. In 1990, Nissan introduced the four-door Pathfinder, which has been a mainstay ever since.

Second Generation

The Nissan Pathfinder's second generation, which spanned the years between 1996 and 2004, was completely remodeled. Upgrades to the 1996 Pathfinder included a VG33E engine with 168-horsepower, and for the 2001 model, a 240-hp VQ35DE V6 engine.

Third Generation

Changes to the 2005 to 2010 models were mostly cosmetic, with the exception of the 2005 model, which underwent a complete redesign. The 2005 SUV featured a 4.0 liter VQ40DE V6 engine capable of 270 hp.

The 2011 Pathfinder features a 4.0 liter dual overhead cam V6 engine with 266 hp.

References

• Edmunds: Nissan Pathfinder Review
• Cars Directory: The History of Nissan Pathfinder
• Nissan: 2011 Nissan Pathfinder