Nissan increases the range of his SUV Pathfinder with a new automatic gearbox five-speed sequential possibility of handling associated with mechanical Diesel 2.5 dCi 174 hp. It is available for the SE and LE completions for 2,400 euros extra.

To date was only available automatic version of the Nissan Pathfinder for V6 petrol engine of 4.0 liters and 269 hp. Very interesting in terms of refinement and smoothness, but costly maintenance because of its high fuel consumption.

Now comes a new alternative to the range in Diesel with automatic gearbox five-speed for the 2.5 174 hp and 41 Nm of torque. It incorporates an optimized version of the traction system All Mode 4X4 electronically controlled for selecting the drive mode: 2WD (rear wheel drive), Auto (automatic two or four wheels depending on the soil conditions), 4hi Lock (traction four-wheel locking) and 4low (four drive wheel reducing).

It has a sequential automatic transmission 5-speed with two possibilities: automatic operation or sequential manual mode selected by the shift lever on the right side or the left side.
Three levels are available in the Pathfinder termination depending on the equipment, XE (five seats as standard and two optional), SE and LE, while the automatic transmission can only be associated with the latter two as option, 2,400 euros.
The automatic transmission allows good performance thanks to its new electronic management programs and It facilitates driving off-road 4×4, because in difficult situations such as trialeras, sand or snow, the engine does not stall and allows the driver to focus on the difficult terrain.
The performance of Diesel mechanical automatic transmission with do not differ greatly variants with manual gearbox, but loses one kilometer per hour at top speed and two tenths in acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h, which is set at 12.5 seconds. As for the consumption, Homologous automatic urban 13.2 liters per 100 km (1.7 more than the manual variant liters); extraurban 8.3 l / 100 km (7.6 l / 100 km manual) and combined in 10.1 l / 100 km (9.0 l / 100 km in the manual). The weight of the automatic variant is 2195 kg, 13 more than the equivalent with automatic transmission, while the sonority, as announced Nissan, decreases three decibels at idle and one running.
The interior of Pathfinder offers large interior space and extensive modularity. The seats allow up to 64 different configurations depending on the seating position and the two rows of rear seats can be folded individually. Even the passenger seat can be folded forward to carry long objects (up to 280 cm long). It also has many holes to lay scattered around the interior objects.
Among the equipment available on the Pathfinder range are rare elements in the segment of SUVs, as satellite navigation system with traffic control, hands-free phone Bluetooth with voice recognition, leather upholstery, automatic climate control with dual control in the front seats and air conditioning in the rear, starting and opening doors with intelligent key, rear window practicable independent tailgate, rear view mirror photochromatic , rain sensor wipers and rear view camera parking aid.

According to the versions, the equipment includes alloy wheels 17 inches and spare wheel of conventional size (wide range), leather upholstery, memory driver seat, xenon headlights, rear windows tinted. Metallic paint is priced at 400 euros in all versions, while the Plus Pack (Includes sound management system, phone and voice browser) it costs 3,100 euros in 2800 SE and LE versions on the finish.
As driver assistance and safety system is the stability control, called ESP +, which It combines traction control system and stability control program. The first deals with controlling the torque applied to each wheel to prevent skidding to a lack of grip. Under extreme conditions It acts as electronic limited-slip differential, only braking the wheel that is slipping and diverting power to the wheels that have grip. The ABS also acts as limited slip differential as it is able to selectively apply the brakes on the wheel loses traction and transfer power to the contrary.
During the brief touchdown model by around Madrid we could appreciate the smoothness with which operates this automatic gearbox. While it is true that most of what we make travel by turnpike, where the box selects the longest development -nothing few meters movement- start in the field tour, very brief, we appreciate the proper and simple handling the case. In difficult situations, just slightly depress the accelerator pedal movement to occur without abruptness.

It seems to be a little slower than the manual versions (Something is yes), but also greatly enhances driving comfort. The transition between gears is done quickly and no appreciable jumps.

The price difference compared to manual variants seems a bit high, as 2,400 euros compared to manual final rate increase too.

To date was only available automatic version of the Nissan Pathfinder for V6 petrol engine of 4.0 liters and 269 hp. Very interesting in terms of refinement and smoothness, but costly maintenance because of its high fuel consumption.
Now comes a new alternative to the range in Diesel with automatic gearbox five-speed for the 2.5 174 hp and 41 Nm of torque. It incorporates an optimized version of the traction system All Mode 4X4 electronically controlled for selecting the drive mode: 2WD (rear wheel drive), Auto (automatic two or four wheels depending on the soil conditions), 4hi Lock (traction four-wheel locking) and 4low (four drive wheel reducing).

It has a sequential automatic transmission 5-speed with two possibilities: automatic operation or sequential manual mode selected by the shift lever on the right side or the left side.
Three levels are available in the Pathfinder termination depending on the equipment, XE (five seats as standard and two optional), SE and LE, while the automatic transmission can only be associated with the latter two as option, 2,400 euros.
The automatic transmission allows good performance thanks to its new electronic management programs and It facilitates driving off-road 4×4, because in difficult situations such as trialeras, sand or snow, the engine does not stall and allows the driver to focus on the difficult terrain.
The performance of Diesel mechanical automatic transmission with do not differ greatly variants with manual gearbox, but loses one kilometer per hour at top speed and two tenths in acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h, which is set at 12.5 seconds. As for the consumption, Homologous automatic urban 13.2 liters per 100 km (1.7 more than the manual variant liters); extraurban 8.3 l / 100 km (7.6 l / 100 km manual) and combined in 10.1 l / 100 km (9.0 l / 100 km in the manual). The weight of the automatic variant is 2195 kg, 13 more than the equivalent with automatic transmission, while the sonority, as announced Nissan, decreases three decibels at idle and one running.
The interior of Pathfinder offers large interior space and extensive modularity. The seats allow up to 64 different configurations depending on the seating position and the two rows of rear seats can be folded individually. Even the passenger seat can be folded forward to carry long objects (up to 280 cm long). It also has many holes to lay scattered around the interior objects.
Among the equipment available on the Pathfinder range are rare elements in the segment of SUVs, as satellite navigation system with traffic control, hands-free phone Bluetooth with voice recognition, leather upholstery, automatic climate control with dual control in the front seats and air conditioning in the rear, starting and opening doors with intelligent key, rear window practicable independent tailgate, rear view mirror photochromatic , rain sensor wipers and rear view camera parking aid.

According to the versions, the equipment includes alloy wheels 17 inches and spare wheel of conventional size (wide range), leather upholstery, memory driver seat, xenon headlights, rear windows tinted. Metallic paint is priced at 400 euros in all versions, while the Plus Pack (Includes sound management system, phone and voice browser) it costs 3,100 euros in 2800 SE and LE versions on the finish.
As driver assistance and safety system is the stability control, called ESP +, which It combines traction control system and stability control program. The first deals with controlling the torque applied to each wheel to prevent skidding to a lack of grip. Under extreme conditions It acts as electronic limited-slip differential, only braking the wheel that is slipping and diverting power to the wheels that have grip. The ABS also acts as limited slip differential as it is able to selectively apply the brakes on the wheel loses traction and transfer power to the contrary.
During the brief touchdown model by around Madrid we could appreciate the smoothness with which operates this automatic gearbox. While it is true that most of what we make travel by turnpike, where the box selects the longest development -nothing few meters movement- start in the field tour, very brief, we appreciate the proper and simple handling the case. In difficult situations, just slightly depress the accelerator pedal movement to occur without abruptness.

It seems to be a little slower than the manual versions (Something is yes), but also greatly enhances driving comfort. The transition between gears is done quickly and no appreciable jumps.

The price difference compared to manual variants seems a bit high, as 2,400 euros compared to manual final rate increase too.