In watching the medium-sized 7-seat SUV in full swing in China, Nissan is naturally not far behind, the difference is that it wants to "make waves", directly to a medium and large SUV. According to the Nissan Pathfinder patent map (literal translation: Pathfinder, hereinafter the same) published by the State Property Office not long ago, it is expected to achieve domestic production. The professor also learned from relevant channels that it is expected to achieve domestic listing this year.
It is also interesting that Nissan Pathfinder positions medium and large SUVs, which is built on the same platform as the Recently domestically listed Infiniti QX60, and the domestic Nissan and Infiniti joint venture partners are Dongfeng Motor, so this relationship is very obvious. With the QX60 platform and production line, why not introduce this pathfinder? It is really a loss, the so-called "no use for nothing, no use for nothing".
So this Nissan Pathfinder with Infiniti genes, an amazing size, how strong is it? More critically, how much will it cost? Dear officials, please follow the professor for an in-depth analysis.
Originally a medium-sized SUV aimed at the U.S. market, the Nissan Pathfinder has now grown to the fifth generation, and one of its major selling points in the United States is "Made in the USA." As a Japanese brand, it can be seen how this pathfinder wants to please American consumers, so it also implements the "large size, domineering design sense" of american SUV.
And this medium and large SUV size reached 5004 * 1961 * 1768mm, wheelbase 2900mm, such a behemoth or produce a certain psychological pressure, whether it is driving, or as other owners driving next to it, after all, this is also too big...
It adopts a very tough body line design, and the front face is the latest "V-Motion" design language, similar to the new generation of X-Trail and Qashqa, except that the net is wider.
The headlight is a split design, although it is an LED light source, but its design without lenses makes it less delicate, and from a distance, people think that it is a halogen lamp, which is a pity here.
From the side, it is a floating roof design, and the unique shape of the C-pillar is the usual design of the hardcore American SUV, so if you look at it from the side, you can easily mistake it for an American SUV like the Ford Explorer.
The tail shape is simple and atmospheric, the tail light shape is relatively slender, and the word "Pathfinder" is assembled under the car logo, so the letter under the car logo is not exclusive to the public.
The interior part is mainly practical, and the overall is biased towards simplicity and toughness, with straight and wide lines. This T-shaped layout is a conventional layout, using the latest style three-frame steering wheel and 9-inch floating central control screen.
Although the visual effect is acceptable today, I believe that after domestic production, it will be replaced by a more grounded, larger size central control screen.
As a flagship SUV, the full LCD dashboard is naturally not lacking, after all, it is built on the Infiniti sharing platform, and the technology background is still good.
It also uses a button knob-style physical air conditioning control, although visually inferior to those touches, but in urgent need of ventilation and fog removal when driving? This physical button who uses who knows ~
From the size of the body and the wheelbase, we naturally expect its riding performance. From the Infiniti QX60 with the same wheelbase, it can be predicted that the Nissan 7-seat SUV will perform well.
The second row of leg space is slightly less than expected, but the ride comfort is relatively good, and the seat shape is also quite similar to the QX60 seat, but there are two more rows of central cup holders, which will occupy the space of the carriage and is not conducive to the entry and exit of the third row of passengers, I believe that it will be cancelled after domestic production.
Especially in the third row, the seat cushion is full of thickness, which can have enough leg support, and the side windows benefit from the styling design, the lighting is better, and the long-distance ride is not depressed.
In terms of power, the overseas version is equipped with a 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated engine, and the large displacement is very "American". The maximum power is 288 horsepower, the peak torque is 351 Nm, and from the parameter point of view, it is only better than the 2.0T engine so "a lost", matching the 9AT gearbox.
So it will inevitably be like the Infiniti QX60, equipped with a 2.0T VC Turbo engine, which is obviously more conducive to the production of the two collinear lines, right? The engine has variable compression ratio technology, a maximum power of 252 hp, a peak torque of 376 Nm, and is still a 9AT gearbox. So compared to the overseas version, this is not much different, right?
Its all-wheel drive model will be equipped with a new intelligent all-wheel drive system, which includes a full 7 terrain mode options, and can be directly coupled, or it can also use the oil pressure control clutch to achieve torque transmission, and the performance is stronger than the general timely four-wheel drive system.
Next is the most important part, how much does the Nissan Pathfinder sell? First from the perspective of the brand itself, the price of pathfinder is bound to be higher than that of Qijun and Loulan, and the latter's guidance price has reached 238,880-28.38 million, which never affects the sales of its own products, and the starting price of Pathfinder will basically coincide with loulan high-end models, so the price is expected to be 280,000.
Brand new Toyota Highlander: 26.88-34.88 million
Next is the external factors, today's hottest 7-seat joint venture SUV is the Toyota Highlander, the new generation of models is 26.88-34.88 million, although it is a medium-sized SUV, but with actual strength to prove - "even if the opponent is a medium and large SUV, dimensionality reduction blows are useless to it." As most car companies believe, Highlander is the number one enemy.
Volkswagen Tuon: 29.20-40.20
Ford Explorer: 30.98-39.98 million
In addition, it is the real opponent of the same level - Volkswagen Tuon and Ford Explorer, the former is priced at 29.20-40.20 million, the latter is priced at 30.98-39.98 million, so in order to compete with the opponent, then the Nissan Pathfinder price is also suitable for 280,000-400,000, and basically maintained at 6 configurations, which can cover the low, medium and high configurations, in addition to the high-end pairing for two-wheel drive / four-wheel drive optional.
Competitors are also very sure, so does the Nissan Pathfinder really have a chance to win? The fierce competition of the 350,000-class SUV, toyota Highlander has long attracted users with durable reputation, and the new generation of models is replaced by a hybrid assembly with a minimum fuel consumption of 5.3L, which is a model with balanced performance.
The Ford Explorer is based on performance as the selling point, the same level of rare longitudinal rear-drive platform, suspension also uses aluminum parts to reduce weight; Volkswagen Tuon is a large size, the wheelbase is 2980mm, the space is the best in the same price.
So what else can be left with the label of Nissan Pathfinder? Luxury car platform? Large space? 2.0T high-tech engine + 9AT transmission? If only with the above labels, this may not be able to catch fire, after all, there is now a buick Encore banner, which has learned from the past, and its average monthly sales are only about 3,000.
As for "safety intelligence" and "self-driving travel artifacts" are undoubtedly the most suitable, if it can be equipped with Nissan ProPILOT driving assistance system as standard, then it is the biggest selling point of pathfinder, which has advantages over other medium and large opponents, basically at the same level of safety as Highlander, but the difference is that pathfinder has more space and stronger off-road capabilities.
Before the price has been determined, the advantages of nissan pathfinder are not clear, after all, the market has reached a level of "crazy inner volume", you have, others have, you do not, others may also have. Whether it is a luxury car platform, a large space, strong off-road capabilities, or a luxury cockpit, there are corresponding model products. And want to become a blockbuster? Then it depends on which model can integrate more of these user needs.