Driving Impressions
The Pathfinder is a mighty smooth operator. Not only is Nissan’s SUV a true pleasure to drive and ride in, but it also delivers plenty of performance. The ride quality reaches close to gentle, and it gets choppy only on washboard-type road surfaces. Despite the soft ride, the Pathfinder’s handling ranks above average as it maneuvers easily and adeptly. It stays relatively flat in curves and corners, and little correction is needed on straightaways. An easy-acting automatic transmission delivers prompt gear changes.
The seats are comfortable and supportive. The backseat is as inviting as the front seat, and it offers fine legroom but not quite as much headroom. The Pathfinder is very carlike, in the best sense of the word.
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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 ...
Safety
The 2007 Nissan Altima received a Good rating — the highest possible — in the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset crash test. As of
publication, IIHS hasn't subjected the A ...
Exterior front
Exterior front
1. Front view camera*
2. Hood
3. Headlight and turn signal lights
— Switch operation
— Bulb replacement
4. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch operation
— Blad ...