Nissan: 2017 Pathfinder vs 2016 Pathfinder

Completely redesigned for the 2013 model year, Pathfinder takes another significant leap forward for 2017. The new Pathfinder offers more adventure capability, more power and towing capability, a freshened exterior look and enhanced safety and technology – taking the nameplate to the highest level of performance, technology and style ever. Following is a brief overview … Continued

Completely redesigned for the 2013 model year, Pathfinder takes another significant leap forward for 2017. The new Pathfinder offers more adventure capability, more power and towing capability, a freshened exterior look and enhanced safety and technology – taking the nameplate to the highest level of performance, technology and style ever. Following is a brief overview of some of the major enhancements. Equipment availability may vary by grade level and equipment package.

2017 Pathfinder 2016 Pathfinder
Exterior Features
  • New front and rear fascias, hood and V-motion grille, fog lights
  • LED Headlights, LED daytime running lights
  • Motion-Activated power liftgate
  • Outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
  • 0.326 Cd
  • Carryover 4th generation design
  • Halogen headlights
  • Power tailgate (manual operation)
  • Integrated mirror turn signals not available
  • 0.34 Cd
Interior Features
  • Redesigned center console
  • New metallic and wood finishers
  • New cloth seat materials
  • Carryover 4th generation design
Engine
  • Direction injection 3.5-liter V6
  • 284 hp@ 6000 rpm
  • 259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
  • Direct Injection Gasoline (DIGÔ)
  • Mirror bore cylinder coating
  • 11.0:1 compression ratio
  • 3.5-liter V6
  • 260 hp @ 6400 rpm
  • 240 lb-ft @4400 rpm
  • Sequential multi-point fuel injection
  • Cast iron cylinder liners
  • 10.3:1 compression ratio
Towing Capacity
  • Best-in-Class* 6,000-lb standard towing capacity
  • 5,000-lb towing capacity*
Connected Services
  • Standard 8.0-inch touch-screen display
  • NissanConnect Services
  • SiriusXM® Travel LinkTM with three years of service
  • Standard 7.0-inch touch-screen display
  • DVD navigation system
  • SiriusXM® Traffic not available
  • Connected services not available
  • SiriusXM® Travel LinkTM not available
Safety, Security and Convenience
  • Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection
  • Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
  • Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)
  • Around View® Monitor – no Moving Object Detection
  • ICC not available
  • FEB not available
Steering
  • 11% quicker steering
Suspension/body control
  • 11% stiffer front shocks, 7% stiffer rear shocks
  • Rebound spring front struts
  • Rear rebound spring rate increased 25%
  • Reduced body roll (0.5g turn)
  • Standard strut design

*Ward’s Segmentation. MY17 Pathfinder vs. in-market 2017 & 2016 Large Cross/Utility Vehicle class competitors. Towing capability varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner’s Manual for proper use.

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