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| Nissan Pathfinders |
In 2000, the Pathfinder received slightly restyled exterior, 16-inch wheels and few other minor changes.
Inside, Nissan Pathfinder offers comfortable driver's place with well-designed dashboard, user-friendly controls and easy to read instruments.
With an overall length of 183 inches, Nissan Pathfinder is 5 inches longer than the Xterra and about 5 inches shorter than the Ford Explorer. All models seat five, but rear-seat occupants will find there is no room for their feet under the front seats.
previously, all models came with a 170-horsepower 3.3-liter V-6 engine. The SE model offers a choice of four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmissions, and the XE and LE come only with the automatic.
All models come with either two-wheel drive or a part-time four-wheel-drive system that is for use on slippery surfaces. The Nissan Pathfinders is a sturdy, well-equipped SUV, but some rivals offer more rear-seat room and more convenient push-button operation for their 4WD systems.
Common to all three versions, the new aluminum block 3.5-liter, 24-valve V-6 engine is 35 lb lighter than last year's model, yet pumps out 240 horsepower (250 hp with the manual transmission) and is based on the VQ engine series currently in Nissan's flagship Maxima sedan.
Not too much separates the models from each other aside from convenience features such as seat adjustment systems, suede or cloth seat fabrics, fender flares, flash guards, and a luggage rack. Leather seats, side airbags, and power/heated seats are options only on the SE and LE.