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Nissan Announces Pricing on New 2008 Pathfinder- Major Revision Includes Available V8 Engine for the First Time in 22-year History -NASHVILLE –
Nissan North America, Inc. announced pricing on the
2008 Pathfinder, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide. For the first time ever, Pathfinder is available with a
5.6-iter V8 engine, offering an additional 44 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque over the standard
4.0-liter V6 for greater towing capacity. Other major enhancements for
2008 include a restyled exterior and interior, and a range of available technology features such as RearView Monitor, Intelligent Key and BluetoothÒ hands-free phone system.
The
2008 Pathfinder is offered in six trim levels, each equipped with a standard
5-speed automatic transmission. Pricing starts at a
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $25,700 for the
Pathfinder 4x2 S V6 and $27,700 for the
Pathfinder 4x4 S V6. Pricing for the
new V8 models starts at $30,600 for the
Pathfinder 4x2 SE V8 and $32,850 for the
Pathfinder 4x4 SE V8. The
Pathfinder SE Off Road model, available in
4-wheel drive V6 only, is $33,900.
"
Pathfinder's new Endurance 5.6-liter engine, which it shares with
Nissan's full-sized
Titan pickup and
Armada SUV, is rated at 310 horsepower and 388 lb-ft of torque – making it the most powerful
V8 in its class* – and providing the towing capacity and rugged performance of a full-size
SUV in a mid-size
SUV package," said Bill Bosley, vice president and general manager,
Nissan Division. "
V8s now account for 30 percent of mid-size
SUV sales, so we expect the
new Pathfinder V8 to find a highly receptive audience."
The
2008 Pathfinder's exterior features new front and rear fascias that maintain the rugged yet sophisticated look that has always distinguished
Pathfinder, a restyled grille and hood (with changes to accommodate the
V8 engine), new chrome appliqué for body side moldings (LE only), restyled 17-inch wheels (
SE V6 and
LE V6 models) and new 18-inch wheels for
V8 models, a
RearView camera (
SE & LE only) and a new rear lift gate with power cinch feature.
Inside,
Pathfinder receives a host of newly available amenities and technologies, including a new meter cluster appearance, new instrument panel-mounted 7-inch color monitor with
RearView Monitor (standard on all grades except S), an available
Nissan Navigation System with a 9.3-gigabyte Music Box hard drive for mp3 storage, new cup holder area design and revised upper door trim.
The volume-leading
SE trim also adds the previous model year's
Comfort Package option equipment as standard, making the SE a highly equipped trim level and a better value. Intelligent Key with twist start is now available, as is a Bluetooth® hands-free phone system.
"
Pathfinder's always strong price value has increased substantially for
2008 with the new exterior design, the new refined interior and the long list of standard and available features and technology," said Bosley. "
Pathfinder continues to offer a unique balance of rugged performance and passenger comfort – authentic yet just a little bit indulgent."
Other available interior features include an available DVD entertainment system, an upgraded Bose® audio system, power-adjustable driver's and front passenger's seats with driver memory package, dual-zone automatic temperature control, rear air conditioning, power-adjustable pedals, leather-appointed 1st and 2nd row seats, power sunroof, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, first aid kit and wood grain trim.
All
2008 Pathfinders utilize the rugged "
F-Alpha" platform used on the Titan and Armada. Standard on the
2008 Pathfinder S-V6,
SE-V6,
SE-V6 Off Road and
LE-V6 models is an advanced
4.0-liter DOHC V6, rated at 266 horsepower and 288 lb-ft torque.
This specially tuned engine, created for
SUV and truck applications, is part of
Nissan\'s 13-time Ward's "
Ten Best Engines" award-winning
VQ engine series found in the
350Z,
Maxima,
Altima,
Murano and
Quest.The
new 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine produces 310 horsepower and 388 lb-ft of torque, giving Pathfinder a maximum towing capacity of 7,000 pounds, versus
V6-equipped Pathfinders' 6,000-pound rating.
The
V8 engine package is offered in two new
Pathfinder models,
SE-V8 and
LE-V8, both available in
4x2 and
4x4 drive configurations.
Complete
2008 Nissan Pathfinder pricing is available on the attached sheet.
In
North America, Nissan operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on
Nissan in North America and the complete line of
Nissan and
Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com.# # #
*
Import Models as Defined by Ward's Middle Sport/Utility Segmentation
source: Nissan
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