Although Nissan's total sales in China are not low, people's impression of it basically stays on the "cars" such as Xuanyi, Qashqai and Qijun, and the failure of Loulan and the withdrawal of Tule have made it impossible to break through the branch line of high-end products. However, this situation may soon usher in a change, positioning the medium and large 7 SUV Pathfinder may be the fastest in this year's domestic production, will be equipped with the same 2.0T + 9AT power as Infiniti.
In February last year, Nissan's new generation of Pathfinder Pathfinder was released overseas, with the 3.5L V6 engine as the main power, and the ZF 9AT transmission ensuring reliability and excellent driving texture. Today, just like the Infiniti QX60, the introduction of the domestic version must be the 2.0T version of the model, but the 9AT transmission has been retained, no longer the CVT transmission.
From the outside, it looks like a large X-Trail, of course, the overseas release order is pathfinder first, different from X-Trail is its V-Motion further enlarged, looks very domineering, tail shape and taillights are also similar to the QX60 design, has a stronger sense of luxury.
The interior design has also been greatly improved compared to the old models before overseas, but it is the first time for domestic consumers to see it, but compared to the ancient design of Tule, the pathfinder this time even looks a little cyberpunk. The 12.3-inch screen should be nailed down, and wireless CarPlay and Android interconnection will be supported.
Compared with the QX60 in space, it is impeccable in practicality, the configuration of this car overseas is 7 and 8 seats, and the domestic is reduced to 6 or 7 seats layout, but it is certain that the third row is only removed from a set of seat belts and headrests compared to overseas, the seat width and configuration have not changed at all, and there is no shrinkage in space.
Of course, at present, Dongfeng Nissan has not officially recognized the localization of this medium and large SUV, but according to the previous patent outflow, there should be a high probability of introduction and localization, 376 Nm and 252 horsepower performance for a 2.0T has fully reached the standard, after the introduction of the domestic consumers will not have an opinion. However, this Nissan model is almost equipped with CVT gearbox, a variety of rack breaks, abnormal sound problems are also emerging, Qijun after the replacement of three-cylinder engine sales plummeted, which is the reason for the decline in japanese product brand strength, whether it can return to the peak, but also depends on the decision of Dongfeng Nissan.