2012 Nissan Pathfinder

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2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Starting MSRP $29,290–$43,970

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: S 4dr 4x2

Engines

See Specs 266-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 550 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
3.13 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

5-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P245/75SR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Standard Brake actuated limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Skid plates  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front bumper with body-colored rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
rails only Roof rack  
Standard Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Console ducts  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Remote window controls  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Interior concealed storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 4 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 7  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Manual driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear manual reclining 40-20-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Standard Fixed third row 50-50 split-bench seat  
Standard Fold into floor third row seat  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Chrome and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard 6 speakers
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Flip-up rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front and rear seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  
Standard 2 manual adjustable third row head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
241 cu.in. Engine displacement  
266-hp @ 5,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
288 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
3.8" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
9.70 to 1 Compression ratio  
21.1 gal. Fuel tank capacity
15 mpg Fuel economy city  
22 mpg Fuel economy highway  
4,427 lbs. Curb weight  
6,000 lbs. GVWR  
1,047 lbs. Payload  
6,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
11,133 lbs. GCWR  
192.3" Exterior length  
72.8" Exterior body width  
72.0" Exterior height  
112.2" Wheelbase  
61.8" Front tread  
61.8" Rear tread  
19.6' Turning radius  
28 degrees Approach angle  
24 degrees Departure angle  
8.7" Ground clearance (min.)  
22 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
29.9" Load floor height  
42.4" Front legroom  
34.2" Rear legroom  
28.1" Third row legroom  
40.0" Front headroom  
39.0" Rear headroom  
36.7" Third row headroom  
55.5" Front hiproom  
57.6" Rear hiproom  
44.0" Third row hiproom  
58.3" Front shoulder room  
58.4" Rear shoulder room  
57.1" Third row shoulder room  
100.6 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
16.5 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
48.9 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
79.2 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
34.8" Interior cargo height  
73.9" Interior cargo length  
44.4" Interior cargo width (max.)  

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