At present, the car market war is full of twists and turns, and if you are not careful, you may fall into a backward and beaten situation. As the sales director of Dongfeng Nissan, Qijun has had unlimited scenery for a long time in the past, and can hand over an eye-catching report card almost every month. However, the new model collapsed after the three-cylinder engine was possessed, and sales took a sharp turn for the worse, and they have not yet recovered. The defeat of The New Qijun also indicates Nissan's decline in the SUV war. In order to stop the decline in time, it urgently needs a star car to break the situation and re-establish, and the pathfinder is an excellent choice. After all, as Nissan's flagship SUV, Pathfinder has already won many reputations in overseas markets. At this time, if the localization process can be started, it will inevitably cause a sensation, which will attract people's attention to other models under the brand.
As a medium to large SUV, pathfinder was born in 1986. Many friends may easily think of The Ford Explorer or Chevrolet Trailblazer after seeing the name, but in fact, they also have a certain competitive relationship with each other, and they are favored by consumers in the North American market. At that time, the Pathfinder was unique, based on a pickup truck chassis, so it was very good in terms of traffic. After experiencing the incubation of five generations of models, the new generation of Pathfinder has long become a hardcore SUV star model, not only in terms of popularity, but also with the gradual fermentation of word of mouth, with good development prospects. If the domestic pathfinder officially participates in the sales war, then the domestic car market will rise again, stimulating a new round of competition.
In fact, Nissan attaches great importance to pathfinders and hopes to build it into a new generation of flagship SUV, which not only achieves considerable sales itself, but also drives consumers to pay more attention to other models under the brand. It continues to take the tough atmosphere route in the shape design, and pays attention to the use of many industrial elements in the shape creation to create a powerful aura. The classic "V" shape of the front face has been retained, and the thick chrome trim has been retained, which not only shows a strong industrial aesthetic, but also highlights the recognition of the middle Nissan LOGO. The sharp headlights on both sides are very square, as an off-road model, it also has excellent penetration ability in complex road conditions. The front bumper is slightly thicker and heavier, which can play a better protective role.
Coming to the side, the pathfinder's lines are tough and sharp, not only outlining a better dive posture, but also exuding a clear sense of strength. The roof rack highlights off-road attributes and the storage capacity is effectively enhanced. The wide eyebrows are more eye-catching after being blackened, thanks to a better ground-high altitude, which can be easily coped with when exploring the wild. The large multi-spoke aluminum alloy wheels are unforgettable, and the tire grip effect does not have to worry. The tail may have limited highlights and is not equipped with the most popular through-type taillight set of the moment. However, in the eyes of many people, the pathfinder seems to be like a "big Qi Jun", which is not satisfactory in terms of innovation.
Size is also a major advantage of the Pathfinder, the car exceeded the 5-meter mark in length, and the wheelbase also exceeded 2900mm. The interior of the car is very spacious, even if it is a 2+2+3 seven-seat layout, it will not be too crowded, with a better driving experience and storage capabilities. Now domestic consumers are very partial to large-space models, and they are more interested in such models after the liberalization of the birth policy. Once successfully entering the market, Pathfinder has already taken the lead in size. It is also very sophisticated about the interior materials, trying to break the stereotype of Nissan's simple interior. In particular, the seat materials have been carefully selected to provide reliable support for the waist and neck, and the feeling of full wrapping can be felt during driving.
In terms of configuration, Pathfinder keeps up with the development trend of the times with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument + 9-inch touch LCD screen, of course, it is not excluded that it will increase its size after localization, so as to cater to consumers' car buying preferences. It pays attention to practicality in the car machine system, not only equipped with a wealth of applications, but also the fluency is quite good, which can provide a more comfortable car experience. The models on sale also support a 10.8-inch HUD head-up display function, which directly fills the technology atmosphere. Of course, some of the traditional physical buttons and knobs have also been retained, taking care of the car habits of some customers.
In terms of power, the current overseas version of the Pathfinder is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine, which can achieve a maximum power of 212 kW and a peak torque of 351 Nm. The car can be targeted in the actual driving process, the power output is quite smooth and powerful, and it will be easy to pass through some complex sections. The 9-speed automatic transmission has long been well-known in the industry, and there is no need to worry about the sense of handling and fluency. Considering the displacement problem, it is estimated that the car will be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine like the Infiniti QX60 after being domestically produced, although it has weakened in specifications, but the performance is still worthy of recognition. The car will not be too close to the people in terms of price, and may be priced in the range of about 250,000-300,000 yuan. At that time, it will have a fierce confrontation with opponents such as Volkswagen Tuon and Ford Explorer, and Nissan has high hopes for it.