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Old 12-19-11, 01:19 PM
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Looks like a Highlander?
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Looks like a Highlander?
Looks nothing like Highlander to me. If anything, it's really close to the upcoming Infiniti JX.
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Old 12-19-11, 01:58 PM
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I definitely see the JX similarities, but with the chunky fenders and shape of the greenhouse, I see some Highlander in there too.

We are looking at one murky teaser pic, so the finished product is probably very different
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Old 12-19-11, 02:07 PM
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So if they crossdress the Pathfinder and create Infiniti JX, I assume the QX is going to get discontinued?
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Old 12-19-11, 02:07 PM
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Why the same Ifinitiish preview? Geez

Overall I'm sure it will be tons better. I drove the current Pathfinder and it was absolutely horrible for a new vehicle. Sad b/c as a kid growing up in the 1980s the Pathfinder was one of my favorite SUVs, I remember a teacher of mine had the 2 door....so awesome at the time..

Another SUV keeping the name going soft....credit marketing


 
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Why the same Ifinitiish preview? Geez

Overall I'm sure it will be tons better. I drove the current Pathfinder and it was absolutely horrible for a new vehicle. Sad b/c as a kid growing up in the 1980s the Pathfinder was one of my favorite SUVs, I remember a teacher of mine had the 2 door....so awesome at the time..

Another SUV keeping the name going soft....credit marketing


Those were the days. But the market doesn't seem to care about tough, hard-charging SUVs as much as it used to. Xterra took over that role from the Pathfinder and look, sales have dwindled to the point that it doesn't make sense to continue it.

I bet sales of this new Pathfinder exceed the current one significantly.
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Old 12-19-11, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by speedflex
Those were the days. But the market doesn't seem to care about tough, hard-charging SUVs as much as it used to. Xterra took over that role from the Pathfinder and look, sales have dwindled to the point that it doesn't make sense to continue it.

I bet sales of this new Pathfinder exceed the current one significantly.
Yup, agree 100%. If its anything better or on par with the Murano and seats 7 its going to be a killer. Again Nissan has gotten most of their **** together but all we hear in the news the last few years has been Hyundai/Kia.

We both know I can be a **** with semantics

I thought the Xterra was canned? It will continue?
 
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http://youtu.be/ycCSj3FNxPE



http://youtu.be/0E8Xk0a5wz4



The front end looks great.
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Seems nice so far but I will never understand teasers of things as exciting as watching a coffee table gain dust.
 
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nice rear and pretty sleek front end
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Holy cow, it's the IS grille on an SUV!
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My money is on Nissan is just rebadging a JX like the original Pathfinder/QX4 relatives
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Originally Posted by <VENOM>
My money is on Nissan is just rebadging a JX like the original Pathfinder/QX4 relatives
I'm sure it will be built right alongside the JX but the sheetmetal will be noticeably different. I'll probably end up liking the Pathfinder better than the JX.
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Looking forward to this!
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http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/260796/
Nissan Pathfinder Concept
The all-new Nissan Pathfinder Concept car has been seen at the Detroit motor show ahead of its official launch tomorrow. The Japanese firm has previously pledged to turn the car into a sleeker, more aerodynamic SUV for its fourth-generation, which will reach US showrooms by the autumn.

The images reveal a sleeker design for the new model, with a gently sloping roofline, sculpted sides and a low belt line. There’s also a much more distinctive front-end design, with a new front grille, bumper and headlights.

Nissan has officially released no new information, but the firm has previously said the next-generation Pathfinder will feature an all-new platform. It will feature three rows of seats and seating for seven, as with the current car.






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