After the first official teasers the Japanese finally unveil completely this model at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show.The current Nissan Pathfinder is getting ready to leave the stage after a successful career during which it has improved Nissan’s reputation.Nissan decided to come to the Detroit Motor Show with a concept that prefaces the production version of the new gen Nissan Pathfinder.

The front seems to be a reinterpretation of the current design of the Pathfinder the straight lines now being more round.The headlights are now placed horizontally and the big grill is more imposing and the whole front end is much more chromed.In the back the design approach is completely new with a lot more curbed lines compared to the previous generation when the back was completely square.Now the round lines go all the way to the brake lights  and above the trunk we meet chrome once again.

The power is supplied by a V6 engine paired with a CVT transmission.This improves the fuel efficiency with 25% compared to the old model which makes the car one of the most fuel efficient 7 seats SUV’s on the market.Eco freaks will be pleased to know that the CO2 emissions are very much reduced by the new engine.Also Nissan claims that the new Pathfinder is almost 400 lbs lighter which is an amazing weight reduction.

This vehicle is created to suit urban needs very well which will please most customers that to be honest very rarely get out of town.The CVT transmission is still rubbish as the Top Gear presenters might say but Nissan says their working to improve it.Nissan Pathfinder’s towing and off-road capabilities are expected to remain pretty much the same.

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications:
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
	Longitudinal
Body / Chassis	Body-on-Frame
Production Years for Series	2005 -
Price	MSRP: $28,570-43,250 Invoice: $26,771-40,048
Weight	4428 lbs | 2008.507 kg
MPG City	15
MPG Highway	22
Introduced At	2004 Detroit Mi

Engine
Engine Configuration	V
Cylinders	6
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	4000 cc | 244.1 cu in. | 4.0 L.
Valves	24 valves. 4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	DOHC
Horsepower	266 HP (195.776 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque	288 Ft-Lbs (390 NM) @ 4000 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	16.6 LB / HP
HP / Liter	66.5 BHP / Liter
Redline	6200
Compression Ratio	9.7:1
Fuel Type	Gasoline – Petrol
Fuel Feed	Fuel Injected
	Direct Fuel Injection
Block	Aluminum
Head	Aluminum

Standard Transmission
Gears	5
Transmission	Automatic
Final Drive	3.133

Gear Ratios
1st Gear	3.841
2nd Gear	2.352
3rd Gear	1.529
4th Gear	1.000
5th Gear	0.839

Dimensions
Cargo Volume	49 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume	100.60
Interior Volume	149.4 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity	6,000.0 lbs
Standard Payload	1,047.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity	21.1 Gal
Seating Capacity	7
Doors	4
Exterior
Length	192.3 in | 4884 mm.
Width	72.8 in | 1849 mm.
Height	72.2 in | 1834 mm.
Wheelbase	112.2 in | 2850 mm.
Front Track	61.8 in | 1570 mm.
Rear Track	61.8 in | 1570 mm.
Ground Clearance	8.7 in | 221 mm.
Interior
Front Row Headroom	39.1 in | 993 mm.
Second Row Headroom	38.9 in | 988 mm.
Third Row Headroom	36.7 in | 932 mm.
Front Row Legroom	42.4 in | 1077 mm.
Second Row Legroom	34.2 in | 869 mm.
Third Row Legroom	28.1 in | 714 mm.
Front Hip Room	55.5 in | 1410 mm.
Rear Hip Room	57.6 in | 1463 mm.
Front Shoulder Room	58.3 in | 1481 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room	58.4 in | 1483 mm.

Suspension
Suspension	Front : Independent Double-Wishbone with Coil-over ShocksRear : Independent Double-Wishbone with Coil on Toe-Control Link

Steering
	Rack and Pinion with Speed Sensitive Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio	17:1
Turns lock to lock	3.54
Turning Circle	39.2 ft

Brakes
Front Brakes	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Vented Disc
Front Brake Size	11.7 in | 296 mm.
Rear Brake Size	12.1 in | 308 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires	P245/75R16 General Grabber BSW
Wheels	16in x 7.0JJ Aluminum Alloy
Spare Tire	Full Sized Steel