Off-road test: Nissan Path finder 3.0 dCi V9X
Thursday, 01 December 2011 00:00 Published in Road Tests
SMOOTH OPERATOR
The Nissan Pathfinder is frequently criticised as a softie 4x4. I know this because I’m often the one making the accusation. But on a recent trip to the Baviaanskloof I realised the problem wasn’t with the vehicle, it was with me.
Additional Info
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Engine
Cylinders V6
Capacity 2 488
Bore and stroke 84 x 90
Compression ratio 16 to 1
Fuel supply Common rail multi injection
Fuel Diesel
Max torque 550 Nm @ 1 750 rpm
Max power 170 kW @ 3 750 rpm
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Transmission
Shift type Automatic
First gear 4.886
Second gear 3.169
Third gear 2.027
Fourth gear 1.411
Fifth gear 1.000
Sixth gear 0.864
Seventh gear 0.774
Final drive 3.133
Reverse 4.041
Low-range 2.679
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Controls
4WD selection type Electronic dial
Steering type Rack & pinion
Wheels Alloys
Full-size spare Yes
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Measurements (mm)
Height 1 861
Length 4 813
Width 1 848
Wheelbase 2 853
Front track width 1 570
Rear track width 1 570
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Fuel Consumption
120 km/h 10.2 l / km
Urban cycle 11.4 l / km
Calculated range (@ 120 km/h) 784 km -
Performance
0 - 100 km/h 8.9 seconds
100 - 120 km/h 3.6 seconds
rpm @ 120 km/h 2 000
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Recovery points
Front RHS
Rear LHS -
Underbody Protection
Front diff Plastic guard
Sump Plastic guard
Transfer case None
Fuel tank None
Rear diff None
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Load and Towing Capabilities (kg)
Tare 2 153
GVM 2 980
CVM 5 133
Towing capacity (unbraked) 750
Towing capacity (braked) 2 153
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Brakes
Front Ventilated discs
Rear Ventilated discs
ABS Yes
- Load Capacity (litres) Boot 190 / 515 / 2 091
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Warranties, Maintenance and Service
Warranty 3-year / 100 000 km
Service plan 3-year / 90 000 km
Service intervals 15 000 km
