The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid
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The hybrid model is to reflect the outside design of the historicallyin the past launched Pathfinder model. It's a tall, rugged look, the sharpness of which is balanced out by curvaceous lines & soft, tidy edges. Unlike other contemporary, mid-sized crossovers, Nissan's hybrid has a seating capacity of 7, arranged in the classic three row format. Other than the innovation of LED taillights & hybrid-specific information screens, there's been few alterations in the original Pathfinder's interior or outside design.
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Amongst other things, the prestigious New York Auto Show 2013 became the proverbial launch pad for Nissan's first ever hybrid model, the 2014 Pathfinder. When this Japanese automobile giant first announced their intent to create a hybrid idea about years ago, it was assumed that their next Altima sedan would make use of such know-how. To find that Nissan's foray in to the world of hyper-fuel-efficiency is to be marked by a crossover SUV comes as a surprise, albeit a pleasant.
What is very fascinating about this upcoming Nissan model is that it is expected to be priced roughly $3,000 above the original model, which would be around $35-37,000. This means that it would cost significantly lesser than other 2014 Crossover SUV models, which give but tiny over the Pathfinder Hybrid. This model shall thus occupy a special space in the automobile market. It is the first non-luxury, fuel efficient & affordable crossover SUV to enter the market.
Amongst other things, the prestigious New York Auto Show 2013 became the proverbial launch pad for Nissan's first ever hybrid model, the 2014 Pathfinder. When this Japanese automobile giant first announced their intent to create a hybrid idea about years ago, it was assumed that their next Altima sedan would make use of such know-how. To find that Nissan's foray in to the world of hyper-fuel-efficiency is to be marked by a crossover SUV comes as a surprise, albeit a pleasant.
What is very fascinating about this upcoming Nissan model is that it is expected to be priced roughly $3,000 above the original model, which would be around $35-37,000. This means that it would cost significantly lesser than other 2014 Crossover SUV models, which give but tiny over the Pathfinder Hybrid. This model shall thus occupy a special space in the automobile market. It is the first non-luxury, fuel efficient & affordable crossover SUV to enter the market.
suv 2014
In terms of the hybrid driveline the new Pathfinder shall be using, the specifics are nothing short of impressive. It is empowered with a two.5 liter, supercharged four cylinder engine alongside a 15 kW electric motor; together they produce 250 horsepower & 243 pound-feet of torque. This means that while the hybrid produces less horsepower & towing capacity than the last generation model, it offers more torque & 24% better fuel economy. The estimated fuel economy is 25 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on highways, & 26 mpg combined. The only shortcoming perhaps is that the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid does not have an electric-only mode for low speeds, though the gas engine shuts down in the work of deceleration and/or coasting.
When the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid will be launched in the market, reportedly late this summer, it is likely to add more fuel to the fiery battle of the green (fuel-efficient, hybrid) crossovers. Currently, all the large players in the business are looking to merge sporty-looks with utility & luxury with fuel efficiency. Nissan has now added affordability in to the equation, thus widening its potential consumer base. It is unlikely that other mid-segment brands won't do likewise. Therefore, may assume that nice times lie ahead of SUV-enthusiasts who regrettably have a limited budget. As & when these manufacturers shall compete with another for better models offering increasingly at lower prices, buyers can be assured to have a wider range of options available to them, if hybrid SUVs are what they are looking for.
suv 2014
In terms of the hybrid driveline the new Pathfinder shall be using, the specifics are nothing short of impressive. It is empowered with a two.5 liter, supercharged four cylinder engine alongside a 15 kW electric motor; together they produce 250 horsepower & 243 pound-feet of torque. This means that while the hybrid produces less horsepower & towing capacity than the last generation model, it offers more torque & 24% better fuel economy. The estimated fuel economy is 25 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on highways, & 26 mpg combined. The only shortcoming perhaps is that the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid does not have an electric-only mode for low speeds, though the gas engine shuts down in the work of deceleration and/or coasting.
When the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid will be launched in the market, reportedly late this summer, it is likely to add more fuel to the fiery battle of the green (fuel-efficient, hybrid) crossovers. Currently, all the large players in the business are looking to merge sporty-looks with utility & luxury with fuel efficiency. Nissan has now added affordability in to the equation, thus widening its potential consumer base. It is unlikely that other mid-segment brands won't do likewise. Therefore, may assume that nice times lie ahead of SUV-enthusiasts who regrettably have a limited budget. As & when these manufacturers shall compete with another for better models offering increasingly at lower prices, buyers can be assured to have a wider range of options available to them, if hybrid SUVs are what they are looking for.
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