Description and history of the car Nissan Pathfinder (Terrano)

Nissan Pathfinder - compact SUV (1986-1995), mid-size SUV (1995-2012) and midsize crossover (since 2012), manufactured by a Japanese automobile manufacturer «Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.» from 1986 to the present. Outside North America sold under the name «Nissan Terrano». Since 2004, the car has been sold under the name «Pathfinder» Worldwide. The engine is located in front transversely. Rear wheel drive (from 1986 to 2012), front wheel drive (since 2013), all wheel drive (since 1986).

To date, the main classmates and competitors are the following cars of other companies - Audi Q7, BMW X5, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Cherokee, Kia Sorento, Land Rover Discovery, Lexus GX, Mazda CX-9, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Nissan Murano, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Highlander, Volvo XC60 and Volkswagen Touareg.

First generation (WD21, 1986−1995)

The first generation was with a two-door SUV body mounted on a ladder-type frame. The four-door body appeared in October 1989. The length of the car in this bodywork remained the same, and the rear door handles were hidden to appear as often as the pillar linings «C». This technique is still used on all other SUVs of the company. The length of the car was 4366 mm, width 1689 mm, height 1669-1694 mm. The forerunner of the car is «Datsun Truck», produced since 1955. The drive was carried out on the rear wheels, and there were also all-wheel drive models. Assembly facilities were located in Japan and Indonesia.

The range of gasoline engines includes four models with a volume of 2.4 liters (2389 cm³, Z24, I4, 106 hp), 2.4 liters (2389 cm³, KA24E, I4, 134 hp) and 3.0 liters (2960 cm³, VG30i/VG30E, V6, 138/153 hp). There were three modifications of diesel engines, all four-cylinders with a volume of 2.7 liters (2663 cm³) — «TD27T1», «TD27T2» And «TD27T4» 99 and 113 hp. The transmission was a 3-speed automatic «3N71», 4-speed automatic «4N71», «RL4R01A» And «RE4R01A», as well as a 5-speed mechanical.

In 1990, an update was carried out, at the same time a 4-door model was introduced. The grille was redesigned, numerous trim options appeared, 1993 models received a third brake light, and 1994 models received a curved instrument panel.

In 1987, the car began to participate in the rally «Paris-Dakkar», where he then took part for many years, several times winning awards in his category.

Second generation (R50, 1996−2004)

The third generation was introduced at the end of 1995. The most important innovation is the partial rejection of the frame and the use of a load-bearing body in conjunction with the frame. Two-door cars were no longer produced, the body became a 5-door SUV with a length of 4529 mm, a width of 1839 mm, a height of 1704 mm. Since 2000, the length has become 4641 mm, width 1821 mm. The drive is full or only on the rear wheels. Assembly was carried out in Japan and Spain. After 2002, the car was no longer sold in Japan, where it was replaced by «Nissan Murano», and also cheaper «X-Trail», produced since 2000.

There were two models of gasoline engines, both 6-cylinder V-shaped 3.3 liters (3275 cm³, VG33E, V6, 168 hp) and 3.5 liters (3498 cm³, VQ35DE, V6, 240 hp). There were three diesel engines, all four-cylinder in-line turbocharged 2.7-liter (2663 cm³, TD27ETi, I4, 128 hp), 3.0 liters (2953 cm³, ZD30DDTi, I4, 170 hp) and 3.2 liters (3153 cm³, QD32ETi, I4, 148 hp). Transmission 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual.

The 1999½ model year car has been updated. External changes affected the rear and front, internal changes affected the interior trim. The 2001 model year also received a minor facelift that affected the grille, steering wheel and radio display.

In September 1996, a luxury SUV was introduced «Infiniti QX4», based on «Nissan Pathfinder». In Japan, the car was called «Terrano Regulus». It was the company's first exit attempt «Infiniti» in the SUV market segment.

Third generation (R51, 2005−2012)

In August 2003, a concept car was presented at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt «Dunehawk», which reflected the design of the third generation «Pathfinder». In January 2004, the finished 2005 model year car was shown at the North American International Auto Show. It is platform based «Nissan F-Alpha», which returns the car to a frame structure and a non-load-bearing body, which is made in the form of a 5-door SUV. The length of the car was 4765 mm (since 2008 - 4890 mm), width 1849 mm, height 1852 mm. For the first time, a third row of seats was installed on this car. Rear wheel drive or all wheel drive. The assembly was carried out in the USA, Spain and Russia.

Gasoline engines were installed in two modifications, both V-shaped. One 6-cylinder 4.0 liter (3954 cm³, VQ40DE, V6, 269 hp), the second 8-cylinder with a volume of 5.6 liters (5552 cm³, VK56DE, V8, 310 hp). There were also two modifications of diesel engines, both turbocharged. One 2.5 liter four-cylinder row (2488 cm³, YD25DDTi, I4, 169 hp), the second V-shaped 6-cylinder with a volume of 3.0 liters (2993 cm³, V9X, V6, 228 hp). The gearbox was installed 5 or 7-speed automatic (RE5R05A or RE7R01B), as well as a 6-speed manual (FS6R31A).

For the 2008 model year, the car was updated for North American markets, which was presented at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2007. The appearance was slightly changed and a 5.6-liter gasoline engine appeared. In March 2010, an update of the car for European markets was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. Appearance has also undergone minor changes (new hood, grille and bumper), body length increased significantly and a 3.6-liter turbodiesel appeared.

The car produced in 2006 was subjected to crash tests by the European agency Euro NCAP, the results of which you can see in the table.

Fourth generation (R52, 2013−present time)

In October 2012, the fourth generation with the code «R52» went on sale as the 2013 model year. The car is based on a platform «Nissan D», that is, a frameless design with a load-bearing body. Based on the same platform «Infiniti QX60», «Altima», «Maxima», «Murano» And «Quest». External and internal design has become similar to other cars «Nissan». The body is made as a 5-door SUV, the dimensions of the car have increased significantly and the car has become considered a mid-size crossover. The length was 5009 mm, width 1961 mm, height 1768 mm. Full drive on all wheels, as well as monodrive, but not on the rear wheels, but on the front. Trim levels were «S», «SV» And «SL». The assembly was carried out in the USA and Russia.

Gasoline engine six-cylinder V-shaped 3.5 liters (3498 cm³, VQ35DE, V6, 260 hp). In 2014, a hybrid car with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine appeared for the first time (2488 cm³, QR25DER, I4) and produces 250 hp paired with a 15-kilowatt electric motor. Diesel engine one 2.5 liter (2488 cm³, YD25DDTi, I4, 188 hp). The gearbox remained only a continuously variable variator (CVT).

In the 2017 model year, the car was updated, which received new front and rear lights, the power of the 3.5-liter engine was increased to 284 hp. This year marks the 30th anniversary «Nissan Pathfinder», but special anniversary cars were not produced.

Pathfinder R52, trunk

Pathfinder R52, interior

Pathfinder R52, engine