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Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder
Manufacturer	Nissan
Production	1986.5–present
Class	Compact SUV (1986.5-2004) Mid-size SUV (2005-present)
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive

The Nissan Pathfinder and Terrano were originally compact SUVs and they are now mid-size SUVs. Where as the Pathfinder is sold in North America, the name first introduced in late 1986, elsewhere in the world the vehicle was known as the Terrano. The first generation Pathfinder/Terrano platform is known as the WD21. The second generation Pathfinder platform is known as the R50, and the third generation is known as the R51. The Pathfinder is slotted in size between the Murano and Armada, but in price between the Xterra and Murano.

First generation (1986.5-1995)

First generation
Also called	Nissan Terrano
Production	1986.5–1995
Assembly	Kyūshū, Japan
Body style(s)	2-door SUV 4-door SUV
Platform	Nissan WD21 platform
Engine(s)	Nissan VG30I V6 Nissan VG30E V6 Z24 I4 KA24EI4
Transmission(s)	3-speed(1986.5-87 models only)automatic 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	104.3 in.
Length	171.9 in.
Width	66.5 in.
Height	XE: 65.7 in 1986-89 SE & LE: 66.1 in. 1990-95 SE: 66.7 in.
Related	Nissan Hardbody Truck

1986-89 Nissan Pathfinder 2-door

The North American first generation Pathfinder came in two different bodies, and shared styling and most components with the Nissan Hardbody Truck. In the US from 1986.5 to 1989 Pathfinders came in a two door body. In early 1990 it became a four door in the United States. Some US 1990 Pathfinder's came with the two door body, but they are rare. The 2-door version was available in Canada until 1992. From 86.5 to 1989 Pathfinders were available with either the Nissan VG30I V6 (145 HP, 180 lb-ft torque), or the Z24(106 HP) I4. In 1990 the V6 received an upgrade from throttle body injection to a multi point fuel injection system. This engine was known as the VG30E, and was rated at 153 hp and 180 lbf·ft (244 N·m) torque. Also in 1990, the Z24 was replaced with the KA24E. The first generation continued until 1995.

Second generation (1996-2004)

Second generation
Also called	Nissan Terrano
Production	1996–2004
Assembly	Kyūshū, Japan
Body style(s)	4-door SUV
Platform	Nissan R50 platform
Engine(s)	3.3 L 168 hp V6 3.5 L 250 hp VQ V6
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	106.3 in.
Length	1996-99: 178.3 in. 2000-04: 182.7 in.
Width	2000-04: 71.7 in. 2000-04 XE: 69.7 in. 1996-99: 72.4 in. 1996-99 XE: 68.7 in.
Height	2002-04 SE: 72.7 in. 2000-04 LE & 2000-01 SE: 70.9 in. 2000-01 XE: 67.9 in. 1996-99 XE & 1996-97 LE: 67.1 in. 1996-99 SE & 1998-99 LE: 67.9 in.
Related	Infiniti QX4

2000-2001 Nissan Pathfinder

The second generation was introduced in 1996 with more rounded styling. The second generation pathfinder was completely redesigned from the first generation, switching from body on frame construction to unibody construction. The engine was upgraded to the VG33E, with 180 hp. For the 1999 1/2 model year, the Pathfinder was freshened. 2001 brought a new 240 hp (179 kW) V6 engine, the VQ35DE. With its facelift, the Pathfinder also grew in size, making way for the compact Xterra.

Third generation (2005-present)

Third generation
Production	2005–present
Assembly	Smyrna, Tennessee
Body style(s)	4-door SUV
Platform	Nissan F-Alpha platform
Engine(s)	4.0 L 270 hp VQ V6 5.6 L 317 hp VK V8 2.5 L I4 diesel 174 hp (European models only)
Transmission(s)	5-speed automatic 6-speed manual (European models only)
Wheelbase	112.2 in.
Length	2005-07: 187.6 in. 2008-present: 192.5 in.
Width	2005-07: 72.8 in. 2008-present: 72.8 in.
Height	S & SE 4WD: 72.8 in. SE Off-Road: 73.3 in LE 4WD: 72.9 in. S & SE 2WD: 72.4 in. LE 2WD: 72.5 in.
Related	Infiniti QX56 Nissan Armada Nissan Frontier Nissan Titan Nissan Xterra

At the 2004 North American International Auto Show, Nissan unveiled a completely redesigned Pathfinder for the 2005 model year. The new Pathfinder uses the Nissan F-Alpha platform, and is powered by a 4.0 L V6 engine VQ40DE (270 hp, 291 ft·lbf). A 2.5 L l4 YD25DDTi (174 hp, 297 ft·lbf/403 N·m) Turbo Diesel is also available in Europe and other markets.

2008 Nissan Pathfinder V8

Until 2005, most Pathfinders were built in Japan, before shifting production to Smyrna, Tennessee. In late 2003, a full-size SUV, the Pathfinder Armada, debuted. Although they share a common name, they have little similarity and use different platforms. The "Pathfinder" prefix was dropped for 2005, leaving just the name "Armada". The Pathfinder is sold as the Terrano in many markets outside of North America. In 2005, a redesigned Pathfinder was released and the Pathfinder name became international as it sold worldwide. These were the first to be sold in the UK.

Pathfinder in popular culture

• Rapper Notorious B.I.G.'s 1994 single "One More Chance" had him rapping "I got the pack of Rough Riders in the back of the Pathfinder."