Test drive Nissan Pathfinder 2005 - 2007 SUV
Black and black
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Purely form. Both Nissan and Land Rover are very fond of their cars. So much so that they can release the same model for decades. True, the British gradually get used to the generally accepted rhythm of generations, and Discovery 3 appeared only six years after the debut of the second. And the Nissan Pathfinder has replaced the produced 12 years Terrano II. The exterior is quite adequate to the degree of novelty. Nissan finally brought to Europe his modern and very fashionable style, which has long lived on American models. Pathfinder resembles the hit of Russian gray dealers Nissan Armada on a 7/8 scale and in design, in general, it is also a copy of the older brother.
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Different simplicity. The task of making a simple Land Rover car set the task of the designers. True, this simplicity is noticeable only in the control process - if you look into the description of the design, then the picture will look quite the opposite. That is, usually for any modern model at a price of $ 50,000 ABS, PBS, DSC, and
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Pathfinder in design is simpler than Discovery. Electronics here are also flooded, but you can only choose the operating mode of all -wheel drive. From a simple rear to full (distribution of torque 50:50, if anyone is interested) with a blocking of the center differential and a reduced step in the hand. True, we also had to choose programs - we got a version with mechanics. But I didn’t have to regret it: a pleasant engine roar, a lower landing and almost passenger
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We discovered the predictable difference by burying the cars in the sand. Nissan demanded to recall the basics of off -road movement and show the ability to handle pedals. Land Rover proven that those who programmed Terrain Response are not in vain received a salary: the best results were achieved after transferring the box to a purely automatic mode, then the departure operation was limited to pressing the gas pedal. So that the driver does not feel completely abandoned, for example, to him
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The theme of round and direct became the main one and inside Discovery 3. The powerful parallelepiped of the console is erected above the wide panel, on which not only the transmission lever, but also modest handles and Terran Response buttons, suspensions, handouts and parking brakes are located - it is here, according to the current fashion , electric. The fundamental structure of the structure helps not to forget that we are going in a wide and prestigious machine, and the modesty of control devices is about the degree of its automation. The dimensions of the console made it possible to pour enough buttons and handles on it so that the champion in the layout of solitaires is not required to master the filling.
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Disco definitely wins from behind: the door of his trunk from two parts opens a more convenient opening than a whole Nissan hatch with a folding glass.
Pathfinder makes a neutral impression. It is made in a moderate modern style, without sharp designer frills. Everything is quite functional, except for the fact that the messenger here is though two, but both are quite small. It would probably be better to combine them into one, but large. If you love the Japanese, you will not be disappointed. If you do not like, you can take a step to at least carry them calmly. As usual, Nissan in recent years, designers treat Japanese traditions without former dogmatism and more often think about style. But something sacred remains: the steering column is regulated only by the angle of inclination. Because in Japan and the States it is believed that if you also need a longitudinal rudder, then you are sitting wrong. On the central display, among other things, a color picture is displayed from the rear view television camera. There are also parking sensors, lateral mirrors also help - they look down when the rear gear is turned on. All this is very pleasant if you consider that with the posterior visibility the problems here, like most SUVs. The Intelligent Key chip key is good-it can not be removed from the pocket at all (well, except to open the locks of locks), the motor starts up by turning the handle on the console. If the key is lost when the engine is turned on, you can go further. The main thing is not to jam.
Text Valery Chusov, Sergey Sorokin photo Andrey Danilov
Cars were provided by Nissan Motor Rus, (095) 961-2131 LLC, and the Artex trading company, (095) 105-7105.
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Turbodiesel engine, 4-cylinder, in order
Working volume (cubic cub) 2488
Power (L.S. at rpm) 174 at 4000
Moment (Nm at rpm) 403 at 2000
The rear drive, automatically -bootable full
Gearbox 6-speed mechanical
Length/width/height (mm) 4740/1850/1783-1865 (taking into account the trunk)
Wheel base (mm) 2850
Equipped mass (kg) 2275
Maximum speed (km/h) 175
Acceleration to 100 km/h (c) 11.5
Fuel consumption (city/highway, l/100 km) 11.5/7.6
Price in Moscow $ 54 750
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Turbodiesel engine, 6-cylinder, V-shaped
Working volume (cubic cub) 2720
Power (L.S. at rpm) 190 at 4000
Moment (nm at rpm) 440 at 1900
The permanent drive is complete
The gearbox is 6-speed-automatic
Length/width/height (mm) 4835/2009/1887 (minimum --1837)
Wheel base (mm) 2885
Mass weight (kg) from 2504
Maximum speed (km/h) 180
Acceleration to 100 km/h (c) 12.8
Fuel consumption (city/highway, l/100 km) 13.2/8.7
The price in Moscow from $ 59,000, tested car- $ 61,598
Land Rover designers and designers decided to adhere to the simplest forms wherever possible. Therefore, straight and circles prevail in the forms. The unconventionality of this style for cars makes it especially luxurious. The desire for maximum remoteness of the owner from technology is noticeable even with an open hood: the battery can be found only knowing exactly where he is. The worse is that with the same difficulties, the search for towing eyelessness is associated.
The circles and direct became the basis of the molding and the main controls of the main off -road systems: Terrain Response handles, the steps of the distribution, pneumatic suspension, as well as buttons to maintain speed on the slope.
Pathfinder looks more light in proportions and details. A qualitatively made interior honestly admits to us in its Japanese-American origin, although the machine is made in Spain. You can be glad to be divided into three parts of the middle row of seats and a display, which displays the image from the rear view camera, accompanied by marks of three car colors indicating the distance. It is strange that in such a well -thought -out car, the volume of the audio system does not increase with speed growth: the engine sounds pleasant, but loudly.
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A source: "Autopilot"
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