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Filed under: SUV, Etc., Nissan, Design/Style
Nissan is set to debut an all-new
Pathfinder later this year, and the Japanese automaker has given us a better picture of what to expect from the vehicle's cabin. Leather heated and cooled front seats are part of the package, while occupants in the second row will enjoy heated thrones of their own. Nissan focused heavily on making the third row easier to access. The company incorporated larger rear door openings to make ingress and egress a simpler affair, and the second-row seats feature a child-seat mode that still allows rear access even with a booster seat in place.
Speaking of the way-back seats, the next-generation Pathfinder will feature a reclining 50/50 folding bench in the third row. Both the second and third row fold flat for more cargo area.
There should be plenty of technology on board, too, including a 13-speaker Bose stereo and the handy Nissan around-view monitor. Click
past the jump for the full press release as well as a quick video of the SUV's cabin.
Continue reading Nissan reveals more about Pathfinder's new interior [w/video]
Nissan reveals more about Pathfinder's new interior [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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February 9th, 2012
Nissan's come a long way since 1986. From the pickup-with a back first generation, Nissan has re-invented the once-humble Pathfinder into a luxury kiddie hauler. The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has seven seats, promises 19 MPG city/28 highway fuel economy and goes on-sale late this year.
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January 9th, 2012
Filed under: SUV, Truck, Work, Nissan, Off-Road
Nissan is facing a rash of complaints about automatic transmission failures in the company's trucks and SUVs, according to
The New York Times. Certain 2005-2010
Frontier,
Pathfinder and
Xterra models may have an issue with their radiators which could cause coolant to mix with the automatic transmission fluid. That's not supposed to happen, and it could cause premature failure. Nissan, meanwhile, has extended its warranty coverage, but only on the radiators. Owners, meanwhile, say that they've been stuck with expensive transmission repair bills since the warranties run out at 80,000 miles.
The NYT reports that Nissan extended its radiator coverage in October of last year after the company discovered that internal oil cooler tubes may crack and leak. The Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association, meanwhile, says that the radiator coolant tanks themselves are rupturing, which then allows the fluid to mix with coolant before being pumped back into the transmission.
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received upwards of 200 complaints on the issue, though it's still unclear at this point whether or not the government agency is looking into the problem. For its part, Nissan has said that if the problem occurs on vehicles still within warranty, any transmission repairs would also be included in the coverage.
Nissan SUV and pickup owners experiencing transmission failures originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 25th, 2011
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Filed under: Etc., Safety, Videos, Canada
Struck bear hits oncoming vehicle leaving two dead - Click above to watch video
after the jump
Roads that are forged through the wilderness can occasionally pose a hazard to drivers. Animals can emerge from tree-lined scenery without warning, and if the animal is large enough it can cause serious damage to a vehicle, and possibly to the occupants inside. Two unfortunate
Canadian motorists became a tragic example of what can happen when animals and automobiles collide.
A 300-pound black bear (the smallest species in North America, for what it's worth) wandered into traffic on a road located 25 miles northwest of Ottawa, Canada. A passing
Pontiac Sunfire collided with the bear, sending it directly into the windshield of an oncoming
Nissan Pathfinder. Two of the Pathfinder's three occupants were killed when the large bear went through the glass of the SUV. The driver and passenger of the Sunfire were unhurt.
There are questions as to whether a bait station used to lure bears to the area that was set up by hunters may have contributed to the accident. The bait station is reportedly less than 100 feet from the road. That seems awfully close to us, but apparently it's placement is within legal limits.
This is certainly a freak accident, but it can also serve as a reminder to remain alert when traveling down a road that passes through areas inhabited by animals.
Click past the jump to watch a news clip discussing the accident.
Continue reading Freak bear collision leaves two dead in Quebec
Freak bear collision leaves two dead in Quebec originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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June 8th, 2011
Filed under: SUV, Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Infiniti, Nissan
Back in January, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced
an investigation into corrosion problems in older Nissan SUVs. There were 35 cases reported of excessive rusting, with 18 of those cases leading to steering issues.
It didn't take long for that investigation to result in a recall, as NHTSA has announced on its website that
Nissan is recalling 195,991 vehicles for corrosion problems. According to the recall, the 1996-2004
Pathfinder and its 1997-2003
Infiniti QX4 twin contain a hole in the upper strut housing panel that can allow road salt to enter.
As a result, the corrosive ice-melter could cause corrosion of the strut tower housing, which can in some cases pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly. NHTSA says that the issue can result in "grinding noises, increased steering effort and possibly the steering column to break." If that happens, owners may lose steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
To fix the issue, owners will need to take their vehicle to a Nissan or Infiniti dealer, where a technician will inspect the strut housing and make any necessary repairs. Hit the jump to read over the official NHTSA press release.
[Source:
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The Detroit News]
Continue reading Nissan recalling nearly 200,000 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 SUVs
Nissan recalling nearly 200,000 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 SUVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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April 25th, 2011
Filed under: Etc., Videos, Humor
Mighty Car Mods shows us how to prepare our vehicle for a zombie attack - Click above to watch video after the jump
Anyone can mod their car for speed or handling. Those things might not be so helpful when the inevitable happens - our unavoidable future apocalypse full of brain-eating zombies. Thankfully, the fine gents at Mighty Car Mods have been kind enough to put a video tutorial together that will help you prepare a vehicle built to help you survive.
Enlisting the help of a Zombie Survival Expert, our two guides begin with a
1987 Nissan Pathfinder, then quickly set to work getting it ready for the task of battling the living dead. If you live in an area with a high chance of zombie activity (i.e. London, a rural Pennsylvania farm town, or the set of a thrilling music video) then you should pay close attention... the clip is waiting
after the jump. Remember: knowledge is power.
Thanks for the braaaaains tip, Cory!
Note: Video may not be safe for work. Or from zombies, though that goes without saying.
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Continue reading Video: How to Zombie-proof your car in the likely event of the apocalypse
Video: How to Zombie-proof your car in the likely event of the apocalypse originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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December 22nd, 2010
