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where's the like button for this commentRacerZX wrote:I would suggest that the Pathfinder has always been 90% sold to people who never off-road, so it's off roading abilities was more a marketing angle than a technical necessity for the market segment.
However things have shifted, buyers are more concerned about MPG than ground clearance, plus the feds are pushing much higher MPG standards, so continuing things as they were before became a much harder proposition.
I *wish* they instead would put effort into bringing their Diesel motor over for better MPG, or even adding some Hybrid tech...
-c
Back when I bought my Durango in 2001 or 2002, the only reason I bought it (leased) was because they were developing a hybrid version. I figured I would wait a couple years, then turn in the V8 for the hybrid. They totally scrapped the idea, which was in my favor because the Durango was a POS. That's the last time I listen to mfrs.gear1975 wrote:Agreed with this. I feel the same way as borninabarn about the 2013 PF, but I haven't seen one in person yet, just photos/videos.
A hybrid R51 would have been a cool option.
Of course the CAFE standards have nothing to do with it. Can't wait to see what we get to pick from in a few more years. A Prius for everyone! Indeed.NVSteve wrote:Yes and yes. It's all Nissan and the current market trends, however.skinny2 wrote:Anyone here vote for Obama and complaining about the new PF? Just curious
I'm not going to get into a political pissing match on this one. Yes, CAFE has an impact, but Nissan could easily have had a better redesign that would have kept at least some of the old Pathfinder prowess. All the interviews say the same thing: people want family-friendly crossover vehicles now. If you don't follow the market, you lose.skinny2 wrote:Of course the CAFE standards have nothing to do with it. Can't wait to see what we get to pick from in a few more years. A Prius for everyone! Indeed.NVSteve wrote:Yes and yes. It's all Nissan and the current market trends, however.skinny2 wrote:Anyone here vote for Obama and complaining about the new PF? Just curious