We managed to sight this Nissan Pathfinder in the Gardens Mall parking lot earlier today. For those who don’t know what the Pathfinder is – it’s essentially a ladder frame chassis SUV based on the Nissan Navara, much like how the Pajero Sport and the Fortuner are derived from the Triton and the Hilux respectively.
This is most likely a grey car – we’ve seen the Pathfinder advertised by grey importers before for about RM130k. An official Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) imported Pathfinder with the same powerful engine you’ll find in the Navara would be a very interesting alternative to the Pajero Sport/Fortuner, but the volume of that segment might be too small to interest ETCM.
We haven’t seen a car in this class from ETCM since the Terrano.
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bold-looking
Dah kemik dah pun… see the 1st picture, near the rear lamp, right hand side…
Nissan should bring in the X-terra to rival the pajero sport in terms of off-roading
and how will they do that when the the xterra is a left hand drive car?
I used to sell Nissans in the USA. The interesting thing about the Pathfinder is that everything in the interior from the B pillar forward is about 95% common with the Xterra, and the Frontier/Navara. There are some minor differences, but at first glance you wouldn’t notice them. From the A pillar forward, the 3 vehicles are again about 90% common. As for the ladder frame, well they share that with the Nissan Titan & Armada, as well as the Infiniti QX56.
The main difference is that on the Pathfinder, the rear suspension is coil springs, whereas the Navara/Frontier & the Xterra have leaf springs on the rear. The idea is to provide a more comfortable/non-utilitarian ride to the vehicle. US Spec versions have 6 airgbags standard, Disc brakes all around, ABS with EBD, as well as 4X4 options of either part time or full-time. The other nice option on the top of the line versions was a rear view camera that would be displayed when placed in reverse in the center radio display. This would be where the optional Nav would be displayed too.
In 2009, you could get a baseline model Pathfinder, with cloth interior, 2 wheel drive for approximately US$30K. The price of the top of the line, LE model was about US$45K. For comparison, the US Spec Murano had roughly the same price range. And that’s the latest new body style Murano with the 3.5L V6.
looks solid to me…
ETCM should bring this….with navara engine…please…
2 persons thumbs down…..toyota n mitsubishi salesmen kot???.
Woooow!! My dream one. Never thought to see it here. Please tell me how to get this Pathfinder.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I also want to know where in Malaysia they sell this?
in dubai this comes with a 4.5 v8 US spec !
In my dream,it comes with 18.5 v40 MY spec !
Nope, in dubai its 4.0 v6
Actually the US Spec V8 is a 5.6L engine from the Titan/Armada. The V6 is a 4.0L VQ engine, same as the Xterra, & US Spec Frontier.
Looks mucho. Like it!
hmm…will be nice etcm bring it in….btw looks like the facelifted pathfinder since the gearbox look like a sequential type….
besides the car .. this guy sure has a DAMN good parking skill ! its just a few cm from the wall .. haha cool !
Wow, this person really knows how to park. Sooo close to the wall.
How do you know he parked without assistance?
Idiot ask a stupid question! So how do you know he parked with assistance?
This is one fantastic SUV. Very famous in middle east, especiallly in dubai and oman. Had a pleasure taken a ride and i fell in love with it instantaneously. It was 4.0 litre V6 but sound like a V8. The third row also quite big & can fill 2 adults with ease. With the big engine i’m not sure whether it’s wise to bring it here officially.
hmmm…the engine option do include 2.5L and maybe 3.0L turbodiesel if my memory serves right….will be the real mothertrucker if it is available here…too bad it havent yet…
MOdify make it HUMMER!
WTJ 888
Not necessary to buy this…bcox i got my own GPS…XD
to me.. Pathfinder much more macho compared to fortuner and pajero sport.. more power too.. I hope i can afford it..
too me this car no doubt is the alternative choice beside the fortuner and pajero sport VGT. problem is at what price this car should be pricing??? current x-trial cost 150k++, hence this car will mostly price at 170k or more maybe 180k. But remember, this car is the 2008 model, and bring in Malaysia maybe 2012, a 4 year model out there…..
Improves our diesel quality FIRST !!!!!
Grey importer sell rm130k ,,, a lot more cheaper than overpriced umw Toyota Fortune Hilat..!
Brand-new or used / recond?
The Pathfinder look big! I have Patrol.. and I know, Patrol is bigger and a whole different class, but this is big enough for me. Patrol is too big sometimes.
This car will be a challenge to do parking. Require skill man….
Look Hugh in size and awesome car
nissan terano replacement.
Wow…. nice truck and nice parking skill….
Anyone notice there is a dent at the boot ??>.<
ETCM is crap, never bring in the latest models!
small size niss armada..
i say tan chong, bring it here, price it well, pair it to a sensible engine (nobody is going to buy a 3.7 litre engine like what you guys did with the murano), make a successful marketing campaign and people will buy it. it was really a pity the x-trail they bought in failed. the x-trail with 4wd is probably one of the most capable suv off-road. well then again you don’t expect a very tough looking suv with two wheel drive to sell well. and the rims wasn’t really very attractive too.
whow…heavily tinted
2009 limited edition UK Spec – 2.5L diesel
thanks for datz info
2009 Limited Edition UK Spec. 2.5L diesel
long time since the Terrano…
Oddly enough the US Spec Terrano was sold as the Pathfinder in the US, although with a 3.0L V6 engine only.
direct competitors to T. Fortune in middle east
very powerful offroad especially in deserts
smaller rear seat leg rooms compared to fortuner
T.Fortuner is still the leading 4WD in middle east (and also imported from Indonesia)
lol funny,, middle east LHD duh..
They’re selling them in Australia too… Much closer to home…
Leading in middle east is Toyota Land Cruiser and nissan safari patrol
ooo land cruiser is different segment … one step/higher segment
Big size car is for 2 reasons: roominess and safety. Must be as big or bigger than Ninja King, and solid + >/ 6 airbags; at Toureg price also ok (but Toureg is smaller than Ninja King, too bad).
Boxy design . Adui……. No curve at alll… Where are all the good designer…….. What a design ? Pitiful …… Adui
Obviously you don’t know anything about good design. What about product semantic, ever heard of this? This is basically a Navara without the truck. This SUV is tough and it should look tough. Curve lines will make this car look like sissy, like the Harrier.
Is the Nissan Pathfinder the same vehicle as a Nissan Armada. They looked almost the same but i just thought that the Armada is so much bigger than this Pathfinder. Or could it be its just different name for different region.
Rolo, nissan armada is a lot bigger than pathfinder. In middle east they offered 5.6 litre V8 engine, with high equipment facilities such as Bose speaker etc etc. I like Armada better but engine wise will be too taxing on road tax. Its placed behind nissan patrol. This is based on my experience in Oman.
No, Nissan Pathfinder is not the same car compare to Nissan Armada.
Is like, comparing the size
Nissan Pathfinder similar to Ford Explorer
Nissan Armada similar to Ford Expedition.
Keyless engine start like the Latio.. cool for a car like this lol..
hv front parking sensor lah bro! pajero sport oso hv front parking sensor too
Lovely seats, must be really comfortable. Speaking about seats, I’ve just discovered how fantastic those seats in the Mazda CX-9 are, even better than the Volvo’s.
Pajero sport or part finder…for me is pathFinder….!!!
hi..got dealers or importers sell this pathfinder?where can i find them
I drive 4.0 SE model over here in the middle east. Its suits me when off road in desert rocky areas, going for camping/fishing with family, this car really suits me for its powerful engine and comfort. It offers BOSE sound system plus some other electronic gadget. Can complaint much about this car.
Shock pulak coz I found out Malaysia dah ada org pakai. I’m sure the owner smiling away bila driving masuk hutan/kebun.
Hmm… where to find new steering rack+right hand dashboard??
Hi Guys
Am thinking of selling the Pathfinder as it’s not being used as it should.
Let me know if anyone is interested.
Thanks
Sold?