2014 Pathfinder Hybrid

[NVSteve]

After revitalizing sales of the legendary Pathfinder nameplate with the 2013 introduction of an all-new fourth-generation design, Nissan's iconic SUV takes another major step forward in the 2014 model year with the introduction of the first-ever Pathfinder Hybrid.

At the heart of the new Pathfinder Hybrid – which is offered in 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive configurations – is its supercharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor paired to a compact Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. The Li-ion battery fits under the 3rd row seat so there is no compromise of passenger seating capacity, 2nd or 3rd row legroom or cargo space.

The hybrid system uses a Nissan Intelligent Dual Clutch System (one motor / two clutch parallel system) that efficiently manages power from both the electric motor and the gas engine. The 15 kW electric motor and gas engine work in tandem to provide performance equivalent to the non-hybrid Pathfinder's 3.5-liter gasoline V6. The system is rated at 250 net horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque – versus the 3.5-liter V6 ratings of 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque.

In addition to the new Pathfinder Hybrid, enhancements for 2014 include:
•New SL Tech Package, featuring Bose® 13-speaker Premium Audio System, Nissan Navigation System, voice recognition, XM NavTraffic and NavWeather capability (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), Zagat® Restaurant Survey, Bluetooth® Streaming Audio and 8.0-inch color touchscreen monitor
•Offered in four models: S, SV, SL and Platinum (each available in 4WD and 2WD); Pathfinder Hybrid offered in SV, SL and Platinum (4WD and 2WD)
•3.5-liter V6 models available late summer 2013
•Pathfinder Hybrid available fall 2013

source: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/ ... he-changes

[doctahjones]

all i read was

"rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish pathfinder that's not really a pathfinder rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish "




(i'm not bitter at all)

[staynlean]

all i read was

"rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish pathfinder that's not really a pathfinder rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish "




(i'm not bitter at all)

likewise my friend, what a ******

[Calicajun]

+1^.

[FLiPMaRC]

source: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/ ... he-changes

I'm guessing this will cost more, about $7-10k more of the MSRP.

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2014 Pathfinder
Fuel economy
City/highway/combined 	
20/26/22 mpg 3.5-liter V6 2WD
19/25/21 mpg 3.5-liter V6 4WD
25/28/26 mpg Hybrid 2WD
25/27/26 Hybrid 4WD

Is it worth the extra 6mpg city/2mpg highway??

And after 5 or so years, how much to replace those Li-on batteries?