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"Although it&amp;#039;s officially a concept, the Nissan Pathfinder unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show looks much like the production 2013 model scheduled to go on sale this fall.   Changes to this curvy new 4th-generation Pathfinder are many beginning with the chassis. Gone is the body-on-frame design of the previous model, replaced by an all-new crossover-style unibody platform which makes this new Pathfinder lighter and much more comfortable and carlike on the pavement, if perhaps a bit less eager to go off-road.        Nissan Pathfinder Concept    The new Pathfinder remains a 7-seater, but there&amp;#039;s now only one engine: a 265-bhp 3.5-liter V-6 that mounts transversely in the chassis and drives all four wheels via a CVT, the only transmission available. With its aerodynamic new body, smaller V-6 and latest CVT, the Pathfinder, says Nissan, will be one of the most fuel-efficient 7-passenger vehicles on the market, some 25 percent better than the previous V-6 model. Nissan also says the new Pathfinder will have towing capacity that&amp;#039;s &amp;quot;competitive with the leaders in the segment,&amp;quot; although no official figures have been released.   Says Al Castignetti, Nissan&amp;#039;s vice president and general manager: &amp;quot;With the upcoming, fourth-generation model, we&amp;#039;ve created a vehicle with an extraordinary balance of SUV capability, thoughtful technology and premium comfort to lead the segment once again\u2014and help owners accomplish more in the real world, not just off-road.&amp;quot;        Nissan Pathfinder Concept    To complement the new Pathfinder&amp;#039;s more &amp;quot;real world&amp;quot; focus, it has been given an upscale look featuring classic Nissan styling cues. Muscular fender flares contribute to a strong stance, and the airy cabin has thin A- and D-pillars that flow smoothly into the rugged lower body. A wide chrome grille and large headlights highlight the front of the vehicle, while a large panoramic dual-panel moonroof\u2014with sliding opening front panel and fixed rear glass panel\u2014helps create an airy feel inside. Moreover, front and rear spoilers team with tire deflectors and rear suspension fairings to improve aerodynamics and fuel economy.   Adds Castignetti: &amp;quot;With its new, aerodynamically optimized shape, the styling is a major step forward in the evolution of the SUV\u2014retaining its people and cargo hauling utility without looking quite so utilitarian.&amp;quot;        Nissan Pathfinder Concept    In looking at the Pathfinder, it&amp;#039;s clear that he&amp;#039;s right\u2014it doesn&amp;#039;t look utilitarian at all. It&amp;#039;s also clear that it offers abundant interior room in a reasonably compact package, although it looks like there&amp;#039;s not much room for cargo when the 2-seat rearmost bench is occupied.   We&amp;#039;ll learn more about the comfort and entertainment features at a late date. In the meantime, expect the all-new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder\u2014a mechanical cousin of the upcoming Infiniti JX crossover\u2014to arrive in the fall. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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