2012 Nissan Pathfinder

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2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Starting MSRP $29,290–$43,970

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: LE 4dr 4x2

Engines

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

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 130-amp. alternator  
Standard 550 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Sequential sport shift  
3.13 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

5-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

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 P265/60TR18.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 18" wheels
Standard Brake actuated limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Running boards  
Standard Skid plates  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front bumper with metal-look rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Front and rear mud flaps  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Roof rack  
Standard Roof rack (load 200 lbs.)
Standard Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Standard Rear air conditioning with separate controls  
Standard Voice activated air conditioning  
Standard 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Standard Sunshade  
Standard 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, pedals,)  
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 Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Intelligent Key Proximity key  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Remote window controls  
Standard Heated steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
HomeLink Garage door transmitter  
Standard Navigation system with voice activation  
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 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 Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power 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 Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Fixed third row 50-50 split-bench seat  
Standard Fold into floor third row seat  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Simulated wood/metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Simulated wood/metal-look console insert  
Standard Leather/metal-look shift knob  
Standard Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
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 SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Amplifier  
Standard Digital signal processor  
Standard Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Available Multi-source rear audio controls  
Standard 10 Bose speakers  
Available 2 wireless headphones  
Available Entertainment system with DVD  
Available A/V remote  
Standard 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Available 1 2nd row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Programmable headlights  
Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers 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 and rear reading lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Rear camera only parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash 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  
4,676 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  
72.2" Exterior height  
112.2" Wheelbase  
61.8" Front tread  
61.8" Rear tread  
19.6' Turning radius  
28 degrees Approach angle  
22 degrees Departure angle  
8.6" Ground clearance (min.)  
22 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
30.0" Load floor height  
42.4" Front legroom  
34.2" Rear legroom  
28.1" Third row legroom  
39.1" Front headroom  
38.9" 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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