Nissan
2010 Nissan Pathfinder LE V-8
What it Is: A four-door, seven-passenger V-8 powered four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle.
What's Hot: Third row seat, V-8 for extra towing, four-wheel drive capability.
What's Not: Fuel economy only so-so, high price.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation system, back up camera, Bluetooth, rear entertainment system.
How It Got Its Score:The 2010 Nissan Pathfinder V-8 offers great towing capacity for a midsize SUV, but not enough to offset poor fuel economy and so-so crash test scores.
Since the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder shares a lot of its mechanical underpinnings with the much larger Nissan Armada, it's no surprise that Nissan managed to squeeze the Armada's big 5.6-liter V-8 engine under the hood. The Pathfinder V-8 offers plenty of power and very good towing capacity for a midsize SUV, but at a cost: Fuel economy. Compared to competition like the Kia Borrego, the Pathfinder V-8 offers lower fuel economy, and even a little less power and slightly lower towing capacity, too. The fact that the Pathfinder requires premium fuel doesn't help, either. We also wish that crash test scores were a little better, as the Pathfinder only managed four-star ratings in the front from the NHTSA, and wound up with a "Marginal" rear impact rating from the IIHS. Still, there's a lot to be said for four-wheel drive capability, and if you like yours coupled with V-8 power, the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder LE V-8 is one of a handful of choices that meet that requirement.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$42,300 |
| Destination |
$800 |
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Mechanical
Engine Size |
5.6 liters |
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Engine Type |
V-8 |
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Horsepower |
310 hp |
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Torque |
388 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Premium Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
Four Wheel Drive w/Low Range |
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Transmission |
5-Speed Automatic |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
13 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
18 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
14 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Midsize SUV |
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Family Friendliness |
6.7 |
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Doors |
Five |
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Seat Rows |
Three |
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Passengers |
Seven |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
16.5 cu. ft. |
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Cargo Space (3rd Row Folded) |
49.2 cu. ft. |
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Max Cargo Space |
79.2 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
4 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
4 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
3 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Marginal |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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