Full Test: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

[NFS4]

Questionable Quality
We were surprised by the shoddy fit and finish of our test vehicle. Some panel fits were off by as much as half an inch, and the interior panel of the liftgate was coming off, its adhesive already worn. The quality glitches weren't limited to the interior, either, as exterior panels were also misaligned. Our Pathfinder was a very early production vehicle. We can only hope Nissan tightened up the tolerances on later models.

Multitalented But Flawed
After a week with a 2005 Pathfinder SE 4x4, we can't deny the wide-ranging capabilities of this SUV. It's certainly quick and it can haul kids and cargo with the best of 'em.

But it sacrifices the surefooted handling and braking of the old Pathfinder in the name of off-road capability. And although its cabin is comfortable and well equipped, it's not put together with a great deal of care. Were it our money, we'd think long and hard before spending it on the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.

http://www.edmunds.com//insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=104745

 

[PricklyPete]

I thought I would like the new Pathfinder from the first pics in magazines...but when I saw them at the dealer and the few I've seen on the road aren't all that appealling to me. I like the old one better.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Is it built in the US?

/Jules hugs his '03 Maxima, the last model year built in Japan/

 

[RagingBITCH]

Might be nice if we had an article/link

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Might be nice if we had an article/link

Oops

http://www.edmunds.com//insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=104745

 

[Juno]

I want a '05 Nissan Xterra. *bangs my head for buying 2004 model instead*

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Is it built in the US?

/Jules hugs his '03 Maxima, the last model year built in Japan/

Maybe the Union workers didn't get their contracts renewed ?

 

[rh71]

I saw the new Pathfinder on the road and it looks as narrow as the Xterra does now. As a matter of fact, nothing about it was appealing... smaller windows too... maybe only what's under the hood is the draw here.

 

[psteng19]

Strange, because I see tons of them on the road now and they've barely been released.

I still like the outgoing model better.