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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    Manual Control (if so equipped)
    While using the voice recognition system, it is possible to select menu options by using the steering wheel controls instead of speaking voice commands. The manual control mode does not allow ...

    Operating tips
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    Driving Impressions
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