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Nissan Pathfinder 4 (R52) Crossover (2012-2020)

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Product Overview

Nissan Pathfinder 4 (chassis code R52) is a large crossover in production from 2012 to 2021. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.5 to 3.5 liters.
Compared to the R51 Pathfinder, the Mk4 lost V8 and became a crossover with a unibody construction. Unfortunately, Nissan continued to use horrible CVTs, which in this case became the only transmission available: considering how troublesome this unit is, it makes little sense to own this rather large and heavy vehicle after the warranty period.
Utility-minded owners will love the 2260L (80cu-ft) cargo space.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 28% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Some offroad capabilities
  • High cargo capacity
Cons
  • Horrible CVT

What external reviewers found***

External score 62% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good infotainment tech
  • Excellent off-road capability
  • Comfortable second-row seats
Cons
  • Mediocre cabin tech
  • No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
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Specifications

3.53.5 2603.5 260 AWD3.5 AWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity453 L / 16.0 cu-ft ~ 2251 L / 79.5 cu-ft453 L / 16.0 cu-ft ~ 2260 L / 79.8 cu-ft453 L / 16.0 cu-ft ~ 2260 L / 79.8 cu-ft453 L / 16.0 cu-ft ~ 2251 L / 79.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity9.4 L / 9.9 qt9.8 L / 10.4 qt9.8 L / 10.4 qt9.4 L / 9.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 L / 4.8 qt4.8 L / 5.1 qt4.8 L / 5.1 qt4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity74.0 L / 19.5 gal
Passengers7
Payload663 kg / 1462 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle14.7 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle16.2 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle22.3 deg
Power SteeringElectric SteeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontIndependent, springMacPherson strutMacPherson strutIndependent, spring
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/65 R18, 235/55 R20
Turning Circle11.7 m / 38.4 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV

Dimensions

Ground Clearance178 mm / 7.0 in
Size | Height1793 mm / 70.6 in1768 mm / 69.6 in1768 mm / 69.6 in1793 mm / 70.6 in
Size | Length5042 mm / 198.5 in5009 mm / 197.2 in5009 mm / 197.2 in5042 mm / 198.5 in
Size | Width1963 mm / 77.3 in1961 mm / 77.2 in1961 mm / 77.2 in1963 mm / 77.3 in
Track Width | Front1669.0 mm / 65.7 in
Track Width | Rear1669.0 mm / 65.7 in
Weight1947.0 kg / 4292.4 lbs1882.0 kg / 4149.1 lbs1946.0 kg / 4290.2 lbs2011.0 kg / 4433.5 lbs
Wheel Size7.5J x 18, 7.5J x 20
Wheelbase2901 mm / 114.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag0.34
Fuel Economy10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (combined) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)
Towing Capacity2722 kg / 6001 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)2268 kg / 5000 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)2268 kg / 5000 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)2722 kg / 6001 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardLEV2 ULEV
EngineVQ35DDVQ35DEVQ35DEVQ35DD
Engine | Bore95.5 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.0:1
Engine | Displacement3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc
Engine | Power284.0 hp / 211.8 kW @ 6400 rpm260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6400 rpm260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6400 rpm284.0 hp / 211.8 kW @ 6400 rpm
Engine | Redline6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output81.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in74.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in74.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in81.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke81.4 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque351 Nm / 258.9 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm325 Nm / 239.7 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm325 Nm / 239.7 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm351 Nm / 258.9 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | TypeCVT

Production

Availability2017 ~ 20212012 ~ 20162012 ~ 20162017 ~ 2021
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External Reviews

cnet[1]

Reviewer score 62%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
Nissan has done a solid job of peppering this Smyrna, Tennessee-built SUV with advanced safety features. The Pathfinder's best interior trick remains its easy tip-and-slide third-row access. Sadly, Nissan's likeable ProPilot Assist lane-centering tech is not available.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent off-road capability
  • Comfortable second-row seats
  • Good infotainment tech
Cons
  • No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
  • Mediocre cabin tech

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References

  1. ^ 2019 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition first drive review: Its roots are showing. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2019-nissan-pathfinder-preview/. 2019-04-09. Retrieved 2022-05-03.

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