DOA Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Anyone seen the " This just in" article in Peterson's 4wheel and offroad magazine? The Pathfinder could get a new lease on life if Automotive News is right about Nissan moving it to a Patrol based platform for the '12 model year. " Expect a more robust Pathfinder, with slightly larger dimensions and more engine power," said AN. The change comes to reduce manufacturing costs and also to fill a void should Nissan decide to kill the Titan-based Armada after 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 yeah, I saw that too....kinda exciting should they decide to make it ORV capable w/2 solid axles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 The Infinity version is due out sooner IIRC. Not to rain on the parade, but not even the Patrol is solid front anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOA Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Boooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hell that just means SAS... most everything is IFS due to most people driving on the damn street and needing that soft ride. aka sallies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hell that just means SAS... most everything is IFS due to most people driving on the damn street and needing that soft ride. aka sallies Yeah, bet they'll have heated seats too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeevO Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) thats good to hear. i'm down for heated seats..lol. but it'll still need a solid front. Maybe.. just maybe it'll come with an H260 rear end. Edited December 3, 2009 by SteeevO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Not to rain on the parade, but not even the Patrol is solid front anymore. since when? http://nissan.com.au/webpages/models/Patrol_model.html#/photo-gallery they are still front solid axle in most countries.. all we can do is hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I can't back up my statement at the moment, tried finding the post, but I could have sworn Tex posted a link detailing the end of the front solid axels on Patrols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Not to say its not comming, but the 2010 model still has a solid front end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I have seen the pictures they are sent to us dealers. I was very unimpressed with the new design. Like all ofther SUVs the once stought and rugged Patrol has gone to a large overpriced luxury vehicle. It will be 4 wheel independant suspension. The chassis, 4wd and suspension is almost exactly the same as the TA60 Armada. (IIRC it is the same frame as the Titan/Armada) It has a back door similar in design to the Nissan CUBE and more or less looks like a R51 pathfinder from the front. The 4.0L inline turbo diesel engine did sound nice though, but thats probably for Australia and NZ only. We couldnt be that lucky in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitemedoughboy.com Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 i know a guy trying to get rid of his '65 patrol axles, pm me if interested, i can get you his number or email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 i know a guy trying to get rid of his '65 patrol axles, pm me if interested, i can get you his number or email. It had a passenger drop c200 front didn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 should be an h233 in the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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