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At a Glance: 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
The popular Nissan Pathfinder, which expanded its lineup in 2008 with the addition of an
available V8-engine, continues in the 2009 model year with revised packaging and
equipment availability, including the addition of standard 18-inch machined aluminum alloy
wheels on Pathfinder V6 LE models (previously standard on V8 LE models only). Other
changes include the addition of standard side and curtain supplemental air bags on all
models and a new auto door lock function. Two new exterior colors are also available for
2009.
With standard three-row seating and the choice of two powerful engines, Pathfinder again
combines first-class amenities with rugged family adventure capabilities. The refined
Pathfinder interior offers a range of amenities, including available leather-appointed seating,
heated steering wheel, Nissan Intelligent Key� with twist start, Nissan Navigation System
with 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive, Bluetooth� Hands-free Phone System, XM� Satellite
Radio (XM� subscription required, sold separately) and RearView Monitor.
Pathfinder�s 5.6-liter DOHC V8 engine is rated at 310 horsepower and 388 lb-ft of toque,
which helps it to achieve 7,000 lbs of maximum towing capacity. Also available is
Pathfinder�s proven 266-horsepower 4.0-liter version of the award-winning Nissan VQ-series
V6 engine. All Pathfinders continue to be built on a high-strength, fully boxed, all-steel
frame based on the full-size Nissan Armada SUV.
Highlights of the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder include:
Body
Rugged exterior design, long wheelbase, short front and rear overhangs
Aggressive front and rear styling, including powerful hood, grille, front and rear
bumpers, rear liftgate
Aggressive geometric fenders, angled strut-style grille
C-pillars with Nissan SUV signature high-mounted rear door handles
Highly functional roof rack with integrated front and rear grips
Available side running boards (standard on all trims except S)
Two new exterior colors (eight total) � Red Brick and Navy Blue
Engine and Driveline
5.6-liter DOHC V8 producing 310 horsepower and 388 lb-ft of torque (LE-V8); aluminum
block with cast iron cylinder liners, forged steel crankshaft, microfinished crankshaft and
camshafts, graphite-coated pistons, 6-bolt main bearing caps, single-stage timing chain
4.0-liter DOHC V6 producing 266 horsepower and 288 lb-ft of torque (S-V6, SE-V6, LEV6);
aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, microfinished crankshaft and
camshaft, molybdenum-coated pistons, Nissan variable Induction Control System
(NICS), Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), silent two-stage
timing chain
Standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Available XN All-Mode part-time 4-wheel drive system (S, SE)
Available All-Mode automatic 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/AUTO/4HI/4LO modes,
electronically controlled transfer case (LE V6, LE V8 models)
Standard tow hitch
Up to 7,000 pound towing capacity with LE V8 model, up to 6,000 pounds with V6
models
Suspension, Steering and Braking
High-strength F-Alpha platform - fully boxed, all-steel ladder frame
Independent all-steel double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar
Independent double-wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel disc brakes with 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/75R16 (S)
17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P265/65R17 BFGoodrich Long Trail tires (SE-V6)
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P265/60R18 BFGoodrich BSW tires (LE V6, LE-V8)
Interior Features
7-inch color multi-information display with available RearView Monitor (except S)
Illuminated switchgear (all models except S)
Available heated steering wheel (standard on LE models)
Gated shifter design with grip shifter (all models except S)
Standard 2nd and 3rd row flat-folding seats with 7-passenger seating
Available Nissan Navigation System with 9.3GB Music Box hard drive
Available Nissan Intelligent Key� with twist start (available on LE models only)
Available Bluetooth� Hands-free Phone System
Available 10-speaker Bose� audio system with 6CD autochanger (1CD with Navigation
Package), MP3 capability and XM� Satellite Radio (XM� subscription required, sold
separately)
Fold-down front passenger seat (all models except S and LE), 40/20/40 split 2nd row
seat with center reclining portion, 50/50 split 3rd row seat
Available leather-appointed 1st and 2nd row and 1st row power memory seats on SE-V6
(standard LE models)
Power-adjustable foot pedals (all models except S-V6)
Standard power windows with driver and front passenger auto-up/down and safety
reverse
Dual-zone automatic temperature control, rear air conditioning (all models except S)
Available DVD video entertainment system
Wood-toned interior (LE models only)
Two available interior colors � Graphite and Cafe Latte
Safety and Security
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with
seat belt sensors and a front occupant classification with 3-point front seat belts with
pretensioners and load limiters
Standard supplemental front seat-mounted side-impact air bags
Standard roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover head
protection for outboard passengers in all three rows
3-point seat belts for rear seat occupants, including 2nd row center position
Front seat Active Head Restraints
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system
Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Models and Manufacturing
Available in 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations and in four models: S-V6, SE-V6, LE-V6
and LE-V8 (4x4 only)
Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd Tennessee Plant
Information via: Nissan USA
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