Under the Hood

The Pathfinder's 4.0-liter V-6 produces 270 horsepower and 291 pounds-feet of torque. Operating with electronic throttle control, the V-6 features Continuous Valve Timing Control. All Pathfinders have a five-speed-automatic transmission. When properly equipped, the Pathfinder can tow up to 6,000 pounds. A tow-hitch receiver is standard, and the SUV can have rear-wheel drive or All-Mode four-wheel drive, which includes automatic and Low-range modes.

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    Engine compartment
    Engine compartment ...

    Trunk light
    The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off. The light will go off after about 15 minutes if the trunk lid is left open, unless the ignition ...

    Performance
    If you're a car enthusiast, a car with a standard 290-horsepower V-6 engine probably sounds like a good thing. If you kept researching and learned that the power goes to the front wheels via a CVT ...