Nissan Pathfinder (05 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 12 May 2009 Last Updated: 21 May 2010 Believe it or not, not everyone buys a big 4x4 to climb kerbs at Tesco. Some people actually need a big strong 4x4. The Nissan Pathfinder is made especially for those people. Built on tough unsophisticated ‘ladderframe’ underpinnings the Pathfinder has been designed, developed and built to effortlessly shrug off mighty tow weights and cope well with the slipperiest, stickiest, harshest conditions nature can throw at it. It used to go head-to-head with the likes of Land Rover’s Discovery, but that car is now priced in a class above. Now the Nissan compete with cars like the equally strong Mitsubishi Shogun and brutish Toyota Landcruiser. In 2010 the big Nissan received a more powerful 190bhp 2.5 dCi diesel to help it compete. Despite being 11% more powerful, emissions dropped by 15%. Later on in 2010 a range–topping 231bhp 3.0-litre V6 diesel will be added to the range. Find out if this is enough to give it the Pathfinder an edge over its competition. 3 out of 5 Other Nissan reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £32,445 - £37,305 View all new prices Used price range: £7,219 - £26,235 View all used prices See 12 new models for sale from £25,500 Get a Nissan Pathfinder (05 on) information pack Next steps Nissan Pathfinder cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 103 models like this for sale, starting at £8,995. Find used Nissan Pathfinders for sale Tough 4x4 offers seven seats, decent off-road capability, serious towing might and generous levels of equipment Revised 2.5-litre dCi still harsh when revved, poor manual gearchange, compromised to drive on road, poor ride Believe it or not, not everyone buys a big 4x4 to climb kerbs at Tesco. Some people actually need a big strong 4x4. The Nissan Pathfinder is made especially for those people. Built on tough unsophisticated ‘ladderframe’ underpinnings the Pathfinder has been designed, developed and built to effortlessly shrug off mighty tow weights and cope well with the slipperiest, stickiest, harshest conditions nature can throw at it. It used to go head-to-head with the likes of Land Rover’s Discovery, but that car is now priced in a class above. Now the Nissan compete with cars like the equally strong Mitsubishi Shogun and brutish Toyota Landcruiser. In 2010 the big Nissan received a more powerful 190bhp 2.5 dCi diesel to help it compete. Despite being 11% more powerful, emissions dropped by 15%. Later on in 2010 a range–topping 231bhp 3.0-litre V6 diesel will be added to the range. Find out if this is enough to give it the Pathfinder an edge over its competition. Driving & Performance Performance 2.5 out of 5"Two engines were originally offered in the Pathfinder range, a 265bhp 4.0-litre V6 petrol and a..." Handling 2 out of 5"The cost of all that off-road and towing prowess is, unfortunately, paid on the road. The Pathfinder..." Comfort Comfort 2 out of 5"While the ride is acceptable on the motorway, over rougher surfaces the body can shake around,..." Practicality 4.5 out of 5"All but the base S models come with seven seats as standard (from mid-2006 the S was replaced by..." Equipment 5 out of 5"The entry-level S has 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, a CD stereo, electric..." Behind the wheel 4.5 out of 5"The high driving position gives a great view of the road (although rear visibility can be a little..." Costs Running costs 3 out of 5"You'll get an average fuel consumption figure of around 31mpg from the diesel but only 24mpg in..." Green credentials 2 out of 5"The Pathfinder may now only come with a diesel engine but it is still a polluting model. The dCi..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"In official Euro NCAP crash tests the Pathfinder was awarded four stars out of five for adult..." Reliability 4 out of 5"Nissan has a good reputation for reliability and the Pathfinder has attracted plenty of customers..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"There are deals to be had with the Pathfinder with discounts starting at around 10% off the retail..." Buying used 3 out of 5"There are a decent number of Pathfinders on the second-hand market, although the Navara pick-up,..." Selling 4 out of 5"The Pathfinder is practical, easy to use and decent off-road - all good selling points Seven-seat..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews New Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi Tekna 5d 4 out of 5 “ Number of seats, size of boot, 4WD. ” William Shaw Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Nissan Pathfinder cars for sale We have 103 models like this for sale. Find Nissan Pathfinder cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
New Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi Tekna 5d 4 out of 5 “ Number of seats, size of boot, 4WD. ” William Shaw