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"Pathfinder was not only a vehicle ahead of its time, it's the perfect
mid-size SUV for today's times, with room for seven and their gear, power to tow
up to 7,000 pounds, good fuel economy and a wide range of available models and
equipment levels," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager,
Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "For 2010, Pathfinder continues to
stand out as an innovative, rugged SUV capable of handling adventures both on-
and off-road - and remains, as always, a great value."
For 2010, the
three-row Nissan Pathfinder once again combines first-class amenities with a
rugged, go-anywhere drivetrain - including a choice of V6 or V8 engines and
2-wheel or 4-wheel drive. Pathfinder's 5.6-liter DOHC V8 engine is rated at 310
horsepower and 388 lb-ft of torque, which helps it to achieve 7,000 pounds of
maximum towing capacity when properly equipped. Also available is Pathfinder's
proven 266-horsepower 4.0-liter version of the award-winning Nissan VQ-series V6
engine. All Pathfinders continue to be built on a high-strength, fully boxed,
all-steel frame based on the full-size Nissan Armada SUV.
The refined
Pathfinder interior offers a range of amenities, including available
leather-appointed seating, heated steering wheel, Nissan Intelligent Key with
twist start, Nissan Navigation System with 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive, Bluetooth
Hands-Free Phone System, XM Satellite Radio (XM subscription required, sold
separately) and RearView Monitor.
Revisions for 2010 include revised
exterior and interior color combinations with one new exterior color, Dark
Slate, and the addition of moonroof as standard equipment on Pathfinder LE-V6
and standard Nissan Navigation System on LE-V8. Two new option packages are
offered for 2010 - the LE-V8 Value Package featuring DVD player, 7-inch color
monitor for rear passengers and moonroof; and the SE Premium Journey Package
with 17-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels, RearView Monitor, roof rack
crossbars, 10-speaker Bose audio system, XM Satellite Radio (XM subscription
required, sold separately), Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System and Nissan
Intelligent Key.
The 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is available in four models:
Pathfinder S-V6, Pathfinder SE-V6, Pathfinder LE-V6 and Pathfinder LE-V8 (4x4
only).
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