Short test: Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi SE IT Pack
According to the technical data, it has a length of 4,8 meters, a width of 1,85 meters and a height of 1,78 meters. So if you like big ones, Pathfinder is the one for you. Boot space is even more impressive: with seven seats, it's 190 liters, and with the rear seats folded down and the bench in the second row, you get a really impressive 2.090 liters. That's what the theory says.
However, the practice was different. One late evening, it all started with a phone conversation in which the boss asked for a favor. "You, can we swap cars?" - his request was that he could not sit in the Pathfinder. "What did you say, but can you repeat it?" was my incredulous reply. Since the replacement suited me, and the boss, in principle, never refuses a request, we soon got together and exchanged Nissan for a hybrid Peugeot. His problem was that he had difficulty turning the steering wheel due to his height, as he was still sliding on his hips despite his highest position. The Pathfinder is indeed cramped in terms of exterior dimensions on the inside, but still more than roomy enough for mid-sized riders.
The problem is, of course, in the higher position behind the steering wheel and especially in the steering wheel, which is adjustable only in height, but not in length. There were no problems with my 180 inches.
Then I started to enjoy a worker who wants to be a gentleman. Under the workers, of course, we would include four-wheel drive with a gearbox and the size (especially) of the trunk, but, of course, one should not neglect the high height and impressive entry angles (30 degrees) and distance angles. (26 degrees). They say it can dive up to 45 centimeters into a deep puddle and that it allows a maximum slope of 39 degrees and a maximum side slope of 49 degrees. Believe me, we have not tried this, because we still have common sense. A 2,5-liter turbodiesel, which is louder and shakes off-road, and a stripped-down six-speed manual transmission will come in handy. While we can only guess that there is more than enough torque to tow a trailer and a fully loaded trunk, we can confirm first-hand that highway driving is also a pleasure. Yes, quiet enough too!
Does he want to be polite too? Of course. This is mainly due to the rich equipment, from the rear-view camera to the cruise control, the hands-free system, navigation to the heated front seats and the touchscreen. Inside, despite the three closed drawers, we only missed a few storage areas and especially the new meter graphics that have been known for years. We are slowly awaiting the new Pathfinder, so the price shown in the datasheet is for guidance only. Do not betray me, but according to my information, you can issue a specific discount.
In the end, I was very grateful to the boss for changing the transport. The Pathfinder may have known each other for years, but with a modern engine (hmm, slightly higher fuel consumption) and rich equipment, this is a very enjoyable car. Unless, of course, you want and need such a massive SUV.
Text: Alyosha Mrak, photo: Aleš Pavletič
Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi SE IT Package
Basic data
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 2.488 cm3 - maximum power 140 kW (190 hp) at 3.600 rpm - maximum torque 450 Nm at 2.000 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives all four wheels - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 255/65 R 17 R (Bridgestone Blizzal DM-V1). |
| Capacity: | 186 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11,0 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 11,0/7,1/8,5 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 224 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 2.090 kg - permissible gross weight 2.880 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.813 mm – width 1.848 mm – height 1.781 mm – wheelbase 2.853 mm – trunk 190–2.090 80 l – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
Our measurements
| T = 13 ° C / p = 993 mbar / rel. vl. = 73% / odometer status: 2.847 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 11,8s |
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| 402m from the city: | 17,6 years ( 125 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 6,4 / 8,6s (IV/V) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 9,3 / 11,9s (Sun./Fri.) |
| Maximum speed: | 186km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 11,4 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 43,2m |
| AM table: | 41m |
evaluation
You can accuse me of masculine courage, but such a machine befits a real man. You could easily drive it with your wife or daughter, but behind the wheel I see more of a forester or farmer who needs a slightly better car. Reliable first of all!
We praise and reproach
engine
four-wheel drive vehicle
equipment
size, ease of use in the field
driving position for higher
drivers steering wheel is adjustable only in height
heavy tailgate
relatively little space in the cabin
fuel consumption
size, poor usability in the city
