Monday, March 21, 2011

Driving Report Nissan Pathfinder 3.0 dCi LE: Fixed size

He is not a icon like the Land Rover Defender or Toyota Land Cruiser, but the Pathfinder, Nissan has long been a fixture among the SUVs, it is understood in two ways. The Japanese edged offers generous space and seven seats as standard. Last year, the Pathfinder received some new body panels, emphasizing the powerful strength of character, without changing the known striking appearance.

The biggest changes are under the hood. Nissan offers an alternative in addition to the optimized 2.5-liter four-cylinder diesel also a V6 diesel engine with 170 kW / 231 hp and maximum torque of 550 Newton meters. The current model year can be made out on a new bonnet, a modified grille, the rounded front bumper and revised rear bumper with more angular corners.

In addition to the newly designed 18-inch alloy wheels mark the Pathfinder V6 changed headlights with Xenon headlights at the front. The nozzles of the headlight washers are located in the bumper and drive out telescopic. On board itself, it must be the Pathfinder driver and his lack of up to six passengers on next to nothing.

There are plenty of bins available, which I do not skimp on size. Thus offers the two-tier glove compartment has a capacity of 6.4 liters, and under the armrest in the center console are once more six liters of the place. The holders in the center console and door pockets shrink from commercially available 0.7-liter bottles do not pay back special and eyewear holders, and a dozen eyelets and shopping hooks in the cargo hold are other practical everyday helpers.

Starting from basic version include an audio system, Bluetooth hands-free kit and hill start assist and two-zone air conditioning and heated front seats provide the powerful diesel Nissan offers only top equipment in connection with the LE. Offered under a different leather, separate air-conditioning in the rear and keyless entry system.

There is also an electric sliding / tilting glass, roof rails, fog lights and darkened rear side windows and cruise control with speed limiter. The driver's seat with dual memory function automatically returns after switching off the ignition for easy exit. The mirror adjustment and the favorite radio stations can be stored for launch, part of the time if someone else is sitting at the wheel.

Optionally, also a rear view camera in combination with navigation and DVD system, Bose sound system with ten speakers are available. Is quite cumbersome to handle the luggage compartment cover. It is divided in two because the third row, not only, but also has six mounting clips - each page.

Also a bit annoying to life flashing in freezing temperatures outside temperature display, the rear seats can be fully tilted forward to facilitate entry into the third row (from SE). Larger transport tasks, the stalls can also be folded down so that a completely flat cargo area. The new engine is a warhorse of the old school.

The six-cylinder is strong as an ox, but also grumbling to the point. He impresses with its massive torque at low speeds. The seven-speed automatic transmission changes the levels very easily and can be operated optionally also on hand. The all-wheel drive has three settings: the Auto mode and high and low transmission.

The steering reacts quickly, but requires in curves always easy adjustments. Who turns too research-for example, at intersections and tidy performance retrieves the ESP begins gently, quietly and reliably again. The tendency to roll persists, despite the high build-up in limits. The tuning of the suspension and damping represents a healthy compromise and is not at the expense of travel comfort.

The affected only the stop at the gas station. We arrived at a factory specification of 9.5 liters measured under laboratory conditions on an average consumption of 13 liters in the real car everyday. But should not even half a ton more towing capacity be put on the hook than the already 3000 kg of the other versions.

(Ampnet / jri) data: Nissan Pathfinder 3.0 dCi LE length x width x height (m): 4.81 x 1.85 x 1.86 Engine: V6 turbo diesel, 2991 cc Power: 170 kW / 231 hp at 3750 rev / min Max torque: 550 Nm at 1,750 rpm Average fuel consumption (EU standard): 9.5 liters CO2 emissions: 250 g / km (Euro 5) Maximum speed: 200 km / h Acceleration 0 - 100 km / h: 8.9 s empty weight, payload: 2285 kg min / max.

695 kg Boot: 190-2091 liter towing capacity (braked) 3500 kg Turning circle: 11.9 m Wheels / Tires: 18 x 7JJ / 255/60 R18 base price: 53 370 Euro

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