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The Nissan Pathfinder – a bold statement
Written by Damian Murphy
Monday, 19 December 2011 09:31
As I’m an outspoken Nissan fan, people could think my reviews are biased. But in my defence I can admit that I’ve only become a fan of Nissan thanks to the review vehicles I’ve driven. I’ve never owned a Nissan, and after every Nissan review I do, I keep asking myself why. This is not some understated brand that hides in the background with a small following of loyal supporters. This is one of the world’s leading motor manufacturers – and I love what they do.
I recently drove the Nissan Pathfinder and had a whole week to put it through its paces. This is a big 4x4, both inside and out, meaning that the Pathfinder can take you, six friends and some luggage around town and the bush with maximum amount of comfort and space. Normally the Pathfinder comfortably accommodates five passengers, but I needed to ferry seven of us around town for the day, and with the flip of a few seats and switches, I was able to convert some unneeded boot space into extra seats.
Even though I never got a chance to take the Pathfinder off-road, I know from experience I could take it to the edge of the world and back without any hassle.
The interior of the Nissan is amazing. The creature comforts and gadgets of a business sedan lend this brute of a car a somewhat softer side. There’s dual zone climate control for the front occupants and air-conditioning for the second and third rows. It also has heated leather front seats with two memory settings, a sunroof, drive computer, digital compass display, sunglass holder and a premium Bose six-CD front-loading audio system with steering-wheel controls and nine speakers. Nissan says that the Pathfinder is equipped with the “ultimate travel companion”, Nissan’s Connect Premium combined entertainment and satellite navigation system that has a 9.3 gigabyte music box large enough to hold 3 000 songs, as well as an iPod and USB connection.
The Pathfinder’s 3.0 litre diesel engine delivers 173kW and 550Nm. At R650,000, this five-star 4x4 is an investment in a life less ordinary.