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If you've followed my last article, then you know that my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has been a part of our family for 4 years now and has taken us safely to many destinations. This story will be no different, but since this was the first long trip it had been on in over two years, it was overdue for some routine maintenance. I had replaced the shocks and struts earlier this year, along with installing an Air Lift Air Bag system in the rear suspension. I also had a set of new 265/75 R16 Cooper Discoverer AT3's sitting in the garage that had been waiting to be installed, which I highly recommend if you're looking for new tires by the way. The current set had well over 50k miles on them and still had tread remaining, which is outstanding for an all terrain tire.
So first of all, prior to any road trip there are always basic pre-flight checks we should all be doing in addition to our routine maintenance. Inspect your belts and hoses and replace if needed, check all of your fluid levels and top off as needed, check for leaks, inspect your air filter and replace if needed, inspect your brakes and hoses - basically any components that may leave you stranded somewhere. I also had to go drop it off to have the new tires mounted and I noticed during my checks it needed a new outer tie rod end, so while it was there I had them replace it and align the vehicle.
In addition to that, I also tend to over prepare for long trips. We were going to Savannah, GA on this trip and it was going to be over 1,500 miles round trip. I wanted to have everything with me to make sure I could repair whatever may come my way - even though I had no concerns I would actually need to. Better to be over-prepared than not prepared at all. I have a tool box pre-packed just for these trips with a wide variety of tools such as a full socket and wrench set, screwdrivers, wiring supplies, a spare serpentine belt, duct tape, gloves, oil and transmission fluid along with a few other various things. In addition to that, I also bring along a battery jump box, jumper cables, small 12V tire pump, and a tire repair kit. I also threw in my cordless impact driver just in case, because it is super handy if you need to remove a wheel to speed up the process. Like I said, I over prepare, but it really takes up very little space so it's worth having it for the extra piece of mind.
So we set out on a Monday on our road trip, with the Pathfinder completely packed down with our luggage for our adventure. Most people might be hesitant to take such a vehicle on a journey like this, but the 10 hour drive was just like driving any other vehicle we own, except we had a ton more space and comfort. My daughters love traveling in it too because of the rear seat DVD player so they can watch movies. We arrived in Tybee Island late that night with nothing to report other than a safe journey there and the typical mediocre fuel economy - but what do you expect from a mid-size rugged 4x4 SUV with a V6? 17mpg wasn't too bad considering it being loaded down and carrying 4 people the whole trip there. It cruised along effortlessly at 70-80mph, just like every other trip. It's amazing that a 13 year old SUV hasn't lost a step at all. It still has plenty of power after 163k miles, and the transmission still shifts like it was new. It can still pass vehicles with ease and climb large inclines without hardly having to downshift at all.
During the trip, it took us all over Tybee Island and Savannah to see various attractions and local restaurants. We went though nature reserves, Fort Pulaski, on a dolphin tour, to visit the beach, to see the riverfront and tour downtown Savannah.
We packed up and left on Friday morning, then headed to our next destination in GA to visit some of my family. After a few hours with them, we headed back home and arrived safely back a few hours later. The trip odometer read 1,615.7 miles after our trip had concluded, but it seemed like nothing eventful had happened at all. As boring as it may seem though, once again this proves that if you love and care for a vehicle well enough, it can be relied on just as much as a new one. Which is why we chose to take our 13 year old Nissan Pathfinder on this journey rather than our 2015 Mazda CX-5 or our 2014 Infiniti Q50. They had far nicer features than the Pathfinder and could achieve nearly double the fuel economy, but they could not hold the cargo the Pathfinder could or handle the journey quite as well. There's one other more important reason though - Because they also don't have the memories in them that we have with our Pathfinder and that's why we enjoy continuing to have memories in it, because it tells a story that most vehicles cannot. It's taken us places that other vehicles simply are unable to and has been able to handle everything we ask of it without a single issue.
Vehicles to most people have become nothing but a simple appliance, but there is nothing quite like owning a vehicle like this and making memories in it, because in time what was once considered a basic mode of transportation becomes an irreplaceable member of your family. That's why I urge a lot of my friends to buy something they will really enjoy driving, rather than obsessing over the fuel economy and the latest technology. No one is telling you have to drive that Prius or minivan except yourself.
Life is far too short to drive boring cars, my friends.
-Chris Longino
Forum Username: Kompresshun
Social Media: @kompresshun
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If you've followed my last article, then you know that my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has been a part of our family for 4 years now and has taken us safely to many destinations. This story will be no different, but since this was the first long trip it had been on in over two years, it was overdue for some routine maintenance. I had replaced the shocks and struts earlier this year, along with installing an Air Lift Air Bag system in the rear suspension. I also had a set of new 265/75 R16 Cooper Discoverer AT3's sitting in the garage that had been waiting to be installed, which I highly recommend if you're looking for new tires by the way. The current set had well over 50k miles on them and still had tread remaining, which is outstanding for an all terrain tire.
So first of all, prior to any road trip there are always basic pre-flight checks we should all be doing in addition to our routine maintenance. Inspect your belts and hoses and replace if needed, check all of your fluid levels and top off as needed, check for leaks, inspect your air filter and replace if needed, inspect your brakes and hoses - basically any components that may leave you stranded somewhere. I also had to go drop it off to have the new tires mounted and I noticed during my checks it needed a new outer tie rod end, so while it was there I had them replace it and align the vehicle.
In addition to that, I also tend to over prepare for long trips. We were going to Savannah, GA on this trip and it was going to be over 1,500 miles round trip. I wanted to have everything with me to make sure I could repair whatever may come my way - even though I had no concerns I would actually need to. Better to be over-prepared than not prepared at all. I have a tool box pre-packed just for these trips with a wide variety of tools such as a full socket and wrench set, screwdrivers, wiring supplies, a spare serpentine belt, duct tape, gloves, oil and transmission fluid along with a few other various things. In addition to that, I also bring along a battery jump box, jumper cables, small 12V tire pump, and a tire repair kit. I also threw in my cordless impact driver just in case, because it is super handy if you need to remove a wheel to speed up the process. Like I said, I over prepare, but it really takes up very little space so it's worth having it for the extra piece of mind.
So we set out on a Monday on our road trip, with the Pathfinder completely packed down with our luggage for our adventure. Most people might be hesitant to take such a vehicle on a journey like this, but the 10 hour drive was just like driving any other vehicle we own, except we had a ton more space and comfort. My daughters love traveling in it too because of the rear seat DVD player so they can watch movies. We arrived in Tybee Island late that night with nothing to report other than a safe journey there and the typical mediocre fuel economy - but what do you expect from a mid-size rugged 4x4 SUV with a V6? 17mpg wasn't too bad considering it being loaded down and carrying 4 people the whole trip there. It cruised along effortlessly at 70-80mph, just like every other trip. It's amazing that a 13 year old SUV hasn't lost a step at all. It still has plenty of power after 163k miles, and the transmission still shifts like it was new. It can still pass vehicles with ease and climb large inclines without hardly having to downshift at all.
During the trip, it took us all over Tybee Island and Savannah to see various attractions and local restaurants. We went though nature reserves, Fort Pulaski, on a dolphin tour, to visit the beach, to see the riverfront and tour downtown Savannah.
We packed up and left on Friday morning, then headed to our next destination in GA to visit some of my family. After a few hours with them, we headed back home and arrived safely back a few hours later. The trip odometer read 1,615.7 miles after our trip had concluded, but it seemed like nothing eventful had happened at all. As boring as it may seem though, once again this proves that if you love and care for a vehicle well enough, it can be relied on just as much as a new one. Which is why we chose to take our 13 year old Nissan Pathfinder on this journey rather than our 2015 Mazda CX-5 or our 2014 Infiniti Q50. They had far nicer features than the Pathfinder and could achieve nearly double the fuel economy, but they could not hold the cargo the Pathfinder could or handle the journey quite as well. There's one other more important reason though - Because they also don't have the memories in them that we have with our Pathfinder and that's why we enjoy continuing to have memories in it, because it tells a story that most vehicles cannot. It's taken us places that other vehicles simply are unable to and has been able to handle everything we ask of it without a single issue.
Vehicles to most people have become nothing but a simple appliance, but there is nothing quite like owning a vehicle like this and making memories in it, because in time what was once considered a basic mode of transportation becomes an irreplaceable member of your family. That's why I urge a lot of my friends to buy something they will really enjoy driving, rather than obsessing over the fuel economy and the latest technology. No one is telling you have to drive that Prius or minivan except yourself.
Life is far too short to drive boring cars, my friends.
-Chris Longino
Forum Username: Kompresshun
Social Media: @kompresshun
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If you’ve followed my last article, then you know that my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has been a part of our family for 4 years now and has taken us safely to many destinations. This story will be no different, but since this was the first long trip it had been on in over two years, […]
Belt Diagram to show belt routing and basic ideal behind idler pulley adjustments:
To get to both idler pulleys, you'll want to access the bottom of the engine. Begin by removing the splash guard - it's just several screws holding it up, so dive in.
Next, you need to identify which pulleys are the idler pulleys. The diagram above shows their location. Below are actual pictures that show you what they look like and both show their location in reference to the oil filter (it's a blue filter, in my case).
Oil filter would be in the bottom right side of this photo. This is the passenger side (Alternator/Power Steering) idler pulley.
This is the driver side (HVAC) idler pulley, oil filter is bottom left of photo.
Both idler pulleys are adjusted and removed in the same manner, so what I show for one, applies for both. To start, you need to loosen the 14mm nut in the center of the idler pulley - don't remove the nut, just loosen a little. This will then allow you to turn the 13mm nut/bolt that will adjust/slide the pulley up and down along its bracket, which loosens and tightens the belt.
Loosening the center pulley nut:
After the center nut is loosened, use the 13mm socket, with the extension, to unscrew (counterclockwise) the tensioning bolt at the bottom of the pulley bracket. Here is the pulley with tension on the belt:
Here it is again with the adjusting bolt screwed out and tension removed from the belt:
At this point, there's slack in the drive belt and it can be removed. Note that HVAC drive belt sits behind the alternator/power steering belt since both belts loop around the center crankshaft pulley, so to get it off you'll have to remove the alternator/power steering belt first. To remove the alternator/power steering belt, you'll have to take it off the pulleys and then carefully work it out and over the cooling fan. This isn't hard, just be careful not to break/damage the cooling fan blades (don't get the belt stuck on one and yank).
Now that the belts are off, you can finish removing the idler pulley(s) and replace them with new units. Grab your 14mm socket again and finish removing the center nut on the pulleys. Make sure to be attentive while removing the nut, washers and pulley itself, so you know which order and orientation to put them back in.
I didn't take a picture of the alternator/PS side, but here is the A/C side and its order:
Nut > Dust cover > Brass washer > Idler Pulley < Brass washer < Dust cover < Mounting point Keep in mind that the dust covers are meant to seal when installed correctly, so ensure you don't flip them around and install them backwards. 
Here's a comparison of the two idler pulleys. The alternator/PS pulley has a slightly wider surface area and the A/C pulley is skinnier.
Here's the belts I replaced...yours need replaced if they look even half this bad:
Now it's time to install the new idler pulleys, new belts and tighten everything back down.
Pulley installation is easy and the reverse of the removal steps. Keep center nut slightly loose while tightening the tension adjusting bolt. The rule of thumb I used for 'how tight to tighten' is to tighten the pulley/belt until I could *barely* turn/twist the belt 90 degrees. So tighten, check it then adjust until satisfied. Once tension is set to the correct point, finish by tightening down the center pulley nut. I didn't torque them, just good and snug then a quarter more of a turn.
Here I found access to a longer span of the belts and tried twisting them to see if I could just barely get them to twist 90 degrees:
Double check that both belts are seated properly in all associated pulleys/groves. Double check that the four bolts/nuts you touched are all back in place and tightened down. Double check that all tools are removed from engine bay and then start the truck and visually inspect the belts and idler pulleys to make sure there's no issues with the reinstall.
Hope this helps someone who's a little less experienced and needed a little extra visual guidance to convince them to jump it. It really isn't a hard DIY and much like any DIY task, it all makes more sense when you jump in and get hands on the actual parts.
[post_title] => DIY Replace Belts and Idler Pulley on VQ35 Pathfinder
[post_excerpt] => Here's a step-by-step DIY article on how to replace both serpentine belts and both idler pulleys on a VQ35DE-powered Pathfinder - Also applies to Frontier!
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[post_content] => How to replace both serpentine belts and both idler pulleys
-by jmanscotch
Obviously, start by buying the parts you intend to replace. The two drive belts are different sizes, so you need to be sure to order the correct side if only doing one. Also, the two idler pulleys are of slightly different designs so you'll need to ensure you're purchasing the correct one or correct pair. I purchased Goodyear belts and ACDelco pulleys from Amazon for about $90 total. The Goodyear belts have great reviews, the AC Delco pulleys were just cheap like all other brands I could find, so I went with them.
Tools I used:
- 13mm and 14mm shallow sockets
- Ratchet and Extension
- Work Light
Does your Frontier, Pathfinder, or Xterra make an annoying squeaking or squealing noise when you start it on a cold or rainy morning? Are you tired of being embarrassed and annoyed by the noise? Well this article will show you how to fix your problem!
The belt tensioner on the Nissan 4.0L V6(VQ40) found in the Nissan Frontier(2005 and up), Pathfinder(2005-2011), and Xterra(2005 and up) does not properly tension the belt over time, which is what causes the annoying squeaking noise because the belt is slipping in cold/damp conditions. I highly recommend also replacing your serpentine belt along with the belt tensioner when doing this repair, because you're already in there and there is no reason not to replace the belt while you have it off. If your old belt still looks serviceable when you remove it, then keep it for a spare belt in case of an emergency.
You'll need the following tools and parts to complete this repair:
1 Belt Tensioner Assembly
1 Serpentine Drive Belt for your vehicle
*Note: I highly recommend just buying 
1 14mm socket(This is included with the rental serpentine belt tool if you don't have one)
1 8mm socket
1 10mm socket
1 ratchet and a short extension
1 pair of pliers(to remove clamps from vacuum hoses)
Optional tools:
Cordless impact driver(I barely used mine on this job, but it makes removing nuts/bolts a lot quicker)
Magnetic tray to hold nuts and bolts
Drop light
Throttle Body Cleaner
MAF Cleaner
Alright, once you've gathered your tools and the parts you need to complete the repair we can get started!
First you'll need to remove the two bolts holding the plastic engine cover to the intake manifold, which you can see are located inside the tool holes in the photo below. You will need a 10mm socket to remove the bolts from the cover.
Next you'll pull this cover back out of the way to gain access to the bolts below it. These bolts are also 10mm.
Next you will loosen the clamps on the air intake tube and remove the tube, then set it out of the way.
After removing the intake tube, you'll need to remove the airbox lid for more clearance when you remove the serpentine belt. To remove, you simply pop off the two clips on the right side of the airbox, then lift up the right side of the lid and pull out. Set the air box to the side.
Next you will need to remove the serpentine belt. This is where you will need the serpentine belt tool. You'll attach the 3/8" drive end of the tool into the slot on the belt tensioner.
*Note: Take some photos of how your belt is routed before removing, in case you don't have a belt routing diagram handy when you reinstall it. Reinstalling a belt without a diagram can be very irritating.
Once you do this, you'll need to push the tensioner handle all to way over to the passenger side of the vehicle to release tension from the belt. Then you'll need to keep the tension off of the belt, while you remove the belt from the pulleys with your other hand. Once you've taken if off of a few pulleys, you should be able to release the tensioner and finish removing the belt.
Once you've removed the belt, you'll need to remove the bolt holding the belt tensioner assembly to the engine block. You will need to use the belt tensioner tool with a 14mm socket, which is included in this particular set. Take a photo, or try to remember how the old tensioner is placed roughly. There is a tab on the back to keep it in place, so it's hard to put it on wrong but it's good to know just in case.
Once you've loosened the bolt, you should be able to remove it with your fingers but if not you may need to use a wrench to finish removing it.
*Note: Set the bolt aside from the old tensioner, because there is not a new one included with the new tensioner kit.
Next you'll need to install the new tensioner onto the engine block. Notice that there is a tab on the back of both tensioners. This tab will fit into the engine block when you're installing the tensioner and will help you align it properly. The tensioner pulley should be on the passenger side of the engine, pointing somewhere around the 10 or 11 o'clock position.
Install the old bolt into the new tensioner assembly and finger tighten it until you have it aligned properly. Once you have it aligned, use the belt tensioner tool with the 14mm socket or a 14mm wrench to tighten the bolt. Be sure to not over-tighten the bolt, but make sure it's still snugged well.
Now you need to reinstall the serpentine belt. You'll need the belt tensioner tool again for this. Remove the 14mm socket and place the 3/8" drive end back into the slot of the belt tensioner as you did earlier. Try to place it where the handle is as close to the driver side as possible. If you don't have enough room to get the proper amount of tension, the kit comes with an additional arm you can use with a 1/2" drive to 3/8" adapter to help you get extra leverage a little easier. Just as you did before, push the belt tensioner tool to the passenger side of the vehicle to release as much tension as possible. It can be rather frustrating to reinstall the belt, so try to reference the photos I recommended you should take of the belt above or your can reference the belt routing diagram below.
Once you've reinstalled your belt then you'll just need to reinstall your airbox lid, intake tube, and engine cover. Make sure to secure the clamps on the intake tube and the bolts that hold the intake tube and engine cover to the intake.
That's it! Now start your engine to make sure everything checks out good and that you've annihilated your evil foe the annoying squeak. If everything checks out, then close your hood and go have a beverage for a job well done!
-Kompresshun
[post_title] => Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra 4.0L V6 belt tensioner replacement
[post_excerpt] => Does your Frontier, Pathfinder, or Xterra make an annoying squeaking or squealing noise when you start it on a cold or rainy morning? Are you tired of being embarrassed and annoyed by the noise? Well this article will show you how to fix your problem!
The belt tensioner on the Nissan 4.0L V6(VQ40) found in the Nissan Frontier(2005 and up), Pathfinder(2005-2011), and Xterra(2005 and up) does not properly tension the belt over time, which is what causes the annoying squeaking noise because the belt is slipping in cold/damp conditions.
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Such has been the domination of Vos and Pitchford in this year's championship - they have won four of the six events to date - that their poorest result of the season so far was enough to put them out of reach of their nearest rivals. Vos was the defending champion driver and has now won the title three years in succession.
The Highveld 400, which started from Carnival City with a 99-km prologue on Friday and finished at Carnival City after two racing legs of 134 km on Saturday. Terence Marsh and Pieter Groenewald (Regent Racing Nissan Navara) were third, 29 min 17 sec behind the winners and 14 min 41 sec ahead of Nissan Motorsport's Ivar Tollefsen and Quin Evans (Donaldson Nissan Navara).
Vos and Pitchford, who had started fourth among the production vehicles on Saturday after suffering a puncture on the prologue and losing further time beached on a disused dam wall, reached the mandatory service stop at the halfway point in second place. On the second loop they hit a rock in the dust as they tried to take the lead and suffered a broken bolt on the steering arm. They limped very slowly some 70 km to the finish, completing the loop 58 minutes slower than they had done earlier in the morning.
Ivar Tollefsen and Quin Evans, who had been second in the championship at the start of the event, lost all further hope of challenging for the title when they started 47th among the combined production and special vehicle field on Saturday after losing 22 minutes stuck on the same dam wall as their team-mates. Despite heavy dust which made overtaking difficult, they battled their way back into the top 10 by the halfway stage and did well to finish in the top four. They are now third in the championship and still in the running for the runner-up spot.
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The ZEOD RC will run at Le Mans in 2014 in the famed "Garage 56" slot. In 2012, the Nissan Deltawing inaugurated Garage 56, a garage reserved for vehicles not entered in any specific racing class but showcasing new, prototype technology.
ZEOD RC is a derivation of the Deltawing vehicle that ran out of Garage 56 in 2012, but rather than the previous car's 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, the ZEOD has an electric drivetrain.
Nissan indicated the ZEOD RC will exceed 186 mph on the Mulsanne Straight and is expected to race alternately using gasoline and electric power. Nissan hasn't clarified whether it will use a hybrid drivetrain or a range-extended setup like the Chevy Volt. We're betting it primarily is powered by electric motors alone, with an internal-combustion engine generating power for all-electric running. The battery technology should be similar to that used in the Leaf.
Performance-wise, the ZEOD is expected to match that of the LMP1 cars - the top-level prototypes run by Audi, Toyota and others which means it will actually outperform the gasoline-powered Deltawing.
[post_title] => Nissan's ZEOD Electric Race Car to Debut at Le Mans
[post_excerpt] => Nissan's Zero Emission On Demand Racing Car is set to appear at Le Mans in 2014, running out of the famed "Garage 56." We'll be bringing you updates along the way!
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[post_content] => This promotional brochure was issued by Nissan in early 1998, featuring all of the press accolades for the 1998 Nissan lineup - some cool images to add to your collection of memorabilia if you own a '98 model!
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Hi everyone, and welcome to this week's installation of Tuesday Test Drives. Today, I drove the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL. The Pathfinder is completely redesigned for 2013. When the first one arrived on the lot at Peoria Nissan, my friend Charlie (Sales Manager) sent me a message. I had been asking about this vehicle for over 6 months. I've driven other generations of Pathfinders and couldn't wait to see what Nissan had in store for the newest version. I have to warn you - If you're a Pathy purist, the change is going to be shocking. So much has changed, you'll wonder why they decided to call it a Pathfinder. Inside and out, it is nothing like the previous models we've all grown up with.
Let's get the "bad" out of the way first. The Pathfinder is no longer built on a truck platform. The first thing you'll notice is the ground clearance, or rather the LACK of ground clearance. The 2012 had a ground clearance of over 8 inches. The 2013 has been lowered to 6.5 inches. Just to put that in perspective, the Versa has a ground clearance of 6.8", the Juke is 7.0" and the Pathfinder has only 1" more clearance than the Prius, at 5.5". I will not go down the "CVT-rant" road because all of you know how I feel about it, but it is the only transmission available on the 2013 Pathfinder. The VQ35DE V6 is the only engine option - a V8 is no longer available. Towing capacity is 5,000 lbs - and they don't mean 5,010 either. From the Nissan website, "When towing at or near Maximum Trailer Weight, the allowable vehicle cargo and/or number of passengers is reduced because it is necessary to stay below the Gross Combined Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating. If the vehicle has cargo and passengers, the allowable Maximum Trailer Weight is reduced. See your Towing Guide and owner’s manual for proper use." That's a 2,000 lb. reduction in towing capacity from last year's Pathfinder.
For some, these changes might be unforgivable. Most Pathfinder owners I know like the Pathfinder because they can go off-road, tow boats and trailers, get to their favorite mountain biking trails or hunting spots, and do all of the fun stuff you do in a 4x4 - and still take their families with them. The previous generations were very capable off-roaders; this generation will not be. The execs at Nissan said they moved in this direction because most people who bought a Pathfinder never took it off road anyway. I happen to know a bunch of people who would disagree with that statement, but I'm sure Nissan and I are talking to two completely different focus groups.
While I agree 100% that they should have built this car, they should not have named it the Pathfinder. If there is no market out there for the Pathfinder, then retire the name, retire the platform, and move on to something different. Here's why: If someone is shopping 7-passenger wagons, they might look at the Ford Flex, Mazda CX-9, GM's Traverse/Acadia/Enclave triplets, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Tribeca, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Kia Sorento and the Hyundai Veracruz. However, they might not even consider the Pathfinder, simply because "Pathfinder" has a reputation for being an affordable, capable off-roader on a truck chassis. Never mind the fact that the Pathfinder may, in most categories, outshine the competition - It simply might not even get considered, based on its previous reputation. As an example, the Traverse replaced the outgoing Trailblazer. No confusion there.
Having said all that, there is a lot about the Pathfinder that I do like and I think you will too. Let's talk about the ride. I've had people tell me that there is no use for me to ever write about ride quality. Their argument: our roads in Arizona are in such good condition that I would never know if I was getting any feedback from the suspension. I made it my personal mission to find something in the road I could hit (please don't tell the guys at Peoria Nissan I said that). I needn't have bothered. I had almost zero bad feedback. The Pathfinder rides smooth as silk, especially on the freeway. The one good thing about that low ground clearance is that you don't get that "floaty" feeling that sometimes happens with large cars. There are no problematic blind spots, no wind noise from the side mirrors or the wipers, and no tire noise. Those three things happen to be huge pet peeves of mine and I am glad they are a non-issue in this model. This is a huge, and welcome, departure from prior Pathfinder models.
There are only two interior colors available on the 2013 Pathfinder. The interior color of the SL I drove was a light tan leather that Nissan calls "almond" and it was very beautiful. I like light-colored interiors, but if you have a family of rugrats to haul around, you might want to consider the "charcoal". Be advised, it's such a dark color, Nissan might as well have called it black. While it will show dirt after a while, it won't look dirty as quickly as the "almond". Personally, I think they should have offered a third shade somewhere in the middle of those two. The center stack is very well designed. It has everything you need without being too fancy, which I like. The interior is not boring but it's not too busy-looking either. While the SL is remarkably well-equipped, there are three trim levels above and beyond the SL (SL Premium, Platinum, and Platinum Premium) that I drove, so there are plenty of goodies for those of you who are uber-tech savvy and feel there are more bells and whistles that you absolutely must have. Even in the SL trim level, Nissan has a knack for setting up the driver pretty well when it comes to placement and ease of controls. I loved the layout. It reminded me a lot of the interior design of the high-end Murano we evaluated previously.
Cargo space is sufficient for 4 or 5 people to take a long weekend trip (at 16 cubic feet). I'm thinking that squeezing two more bags back there for two more people might be a stretch. There is a storage bin built into the floor behind the third row that is very convenient - but not very big. Folding down the 3rd-row seats increases the cargo space to a cavernous 42 cubic feet. Folding the second row flat? 79 cubic feet. You could move a small apartment with the Pathfinder, not that we're looking forward to hauling our own kids off to college or anything... The SL version that I drove offered a power lift gate which is a fantastic option. When you've got your hands so full that there's no way you can possibly grab the handle and not drop everything you're carrying, you'll thank Nissan for including it. The pricier models do offer an Around View Monitor that will help you park if necessary. It will come in very handy for some, including those who have medical issues and whose range of motion is limited. I can honestly say that I have no idea about the quality of the audio system. I was too busy being fascinated by the fact that I couldn't hear wind noise from the side mirrors - well done, Nissan.
The Pathfinder boasts seating for 7. While there are 7 seats with seatbelts, there is no way I'd stick two adults in the third row for a long trip. It would be sufficient for younger kids, but kids tend to get sick when they sit in the very back, so that just might be counterproductive. I am 5'7" and I can get in and out of that third row with no problem; however, I don't think I'd like to sit back there for a long distance unless I was alone and could stretch my legs out on the entire back seat. My partner-in-crime for this test drive was Peoria Nissan's Kevin Schwartz and he is 6'5". He politely declined to climb into the back row but assured me that he has done it before and he does NOT fit comfortably. Second-row seating is phenomenal for two out of three people. The person sitting in the middle seat might be a bit squashed depending on the girth of the other two occupants. The seat pan is smaller than the two outboard seats, but it isn't a dealbreaker. The back of the center seat folds down into an armrest / console if you just have two passengers in the back. Everyone gets their own vent so you can control how much heat and A/C is blasted in your face. The seats are amazingly comfortable, probably my favorite feature on the entire vehicle. They are a considerable upgrade from the previous generation; once again, very much on par with the seats in the Murano and the New Altima.
The exterior colors available are your usual suspects (with a couple of notable exceptions): Nissan offers the Pathfinder in Red, Dark Blue, Super Black, Dark Slate, Moonlight White, and Brilliant Silver. However, the outstanding colors are the Desert Sand and the Mocha Stone. My personal favorite is the Dark Slate, followed by the Mocha Stone. Very beautiful shades that really accent the Pathfinder's fluid, sculpted design.
Time to climb back on my soapbox once again: As much as I hate the idea of a CVT, I have to give the devil his due: it works here. In normal driving conditions, the Pathfinder is effortless to drive. There is a slight hesitation when building up speed such as on a freeway on-ramp, but it is nowhere near the panic-inducing sluggishness that is present in the CVT pairings with the 1.8L and the 1.6L cars. It would make a fantastic road trip vehicle and the mileage improvements over the previous generation's 4.0L can't be denied. EPA mileage estimates for the 2012 Pathfinder were 15/22. In the 2013 Pathfinder, those numbers climb to 20/26, thanks to increased aerodynamics, lower-friction drivetrain interfaces, and lighter construction materials. The 4x4 version of the Pathfinder gets a rating of 19/25 which is very impressive. However, I would not be comfortable towing anything with this. The equation "CVT= good tow vehicle" just doesn't compute. The fact that Nissan is so specific about the towing capacity makes me wonder how spectacular the catastrophic failure would be if you fudged the weight a bit (as most everyone does). There is a commercial that shows a Pathfinder pulling an Airstream trailer - but looking up the weights of some of those trailers makes me wonder if that would be a realistic possibility.
Well, what improvements could Nissan have made? Not many. Here's one possibility - I think they should offer a special edition for those who are very much into what the Pathfinder used to be. Offer it up with a higher stance, beefier tires, an upgraded drivetrain (VK56DE, perhaps?) and the same towing capability of the previous generations. Regardless, there are lots of other people who are in the market for something very much like the 2013 Pathy, but not ANYTHING lke the '12.
Truthfully, I believe the only mistake Nissan made with the 2013 Pathfinder might be this: Applying a Pathfinder badge to a vehicle that in no way resembles the Pathfinders of old. I strongly believe that if this vehicle had been introduced as "The All-New Nissan Bordeaux," or something else awesome, the automotive press and consumers would be falling all over themselves with praise. Sadly, as I said before, it might not even register as an option for its target market - and that's disappointing, because it's a fantastic vehicle.
If you or your wife needs an awesome grocery getter / kid hauler and you don't want a minivan, this just might be what you need. Nissan absolutely nailed this one and it is my favorite of the new lineup so far. If we didn't already have 14 cars in the garage, I would have written a check and driven it home - Dark Slate, with Almond interior, please. I'd buy it, debadge it, and tell people, "it's a 2013 Bordeaux" - it's just that good.
Congratulations, Nissan. You knocked this one out of the park.
