Test drove new Pathfinder today.
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 15:14
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RAGS AND DAGS
Yes it is true I just got back from a t/d in the new Pathie.
Overall I like the thing better in the flesh than the photos I had seen. Real smart alloys and the nudge on this one was nicely done. Interior had the typicl cheap Nissan plastic finish too it with that oh so slippery rear cargo area where crap would slide everywhere. Seemed to pull strong in the V6 but I noticed the rear really sat down and squatted under heavy accelleration which felt weird as a driver.
I would certainly buy one ahead of the Kluger as it is bigger and better looking although build quality is a raffle .
Anybody else
test driven one ?
Reply By: Brian B (QLD) - Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 16:01
Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 16:01
Hi,
Had a look at one recently and thought it was pretty good. Nissan have upped the size a fair bit.
Not knocking the Kluger here but the Pathfinder is a true 4wd with a dual range gearbox.
Apparently the V6 develops an awesome number of KW. For what it is worth I thought the previous Pathfinder was a great car and probably under-rated by many.
I am interested to hear from anyone who gets or has one what the real fuel usage figures will be on the new V6 model.
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Reply By: TerraFirma - Thursday, Jul 28, 2005 at 16:33
Thursday, Jul 28, 2005 at 16:33
I think the thing looks nice on the road, haven't seen the interior, although the plastic look as many call it is the norm, sooner or later your gunna have to get used to it or keep driving your
old car until it does, plastic aint going away to all those people that don't like it. I would think the V6 would guzzel petrol like the Prado, the diesel would be my choice. Seems like a lot of car for the money.
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