Introduction
Nissan Pathfinder – 2008 Review: Like the high school track star who bulks up to play running back, Nissan took the Pathfinder to the weight room and added a V-8 engine. Just like the track star turned running back, the mid-size SUV is healthier on the inside, a little tougher looking and stronger than before. For Nissan, the V-8 is a competitive thing, but its value for the buyer is primarily towing capacity. An additional 1,000-pound’s worth. Much-needed improvements grace the interior of the 2008 model, while the exterior retains the brand’s aggressive light-truck styling. With the V-8 and third-row seating, Nissan keeps the Pathfinder competitive in the rough-and-tumble game called mid-sized SUV.
By Bob Beamesderfer
Photo credit: Oliver Bentley, Toyota
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