Nissan Announces 2001 Pathfinder Pricing
9 March 2000
Nissan Announces 2001 Pathfinder Pricing; Premium Sport-Utility Vehicle Offers 70 More Horsepower Without Price Increase NISSAN 2001 PATHFINDER SE Nissan 2001 Pathfinder SE. (PRNewsFoto)[KC] DETROIT, MI USA 01/11/2000GARDENA, Calif., March 9 Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on its 2001 Pathfinder premium sport utility vehicle, which goes on sale March 15, 2000 at more than 1,100 Nissan retailers nationwide. The new Pathfinder starts at $27,649 for the XE 4x2 model -- the same MSRP as the 2000 model equipped with the XE Popular Package -- despite an extensive list of refinements including a new 240 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 engine. The popularly equipped 2001 Pathfinder SE 4x4 with automatic transmission and standard popular package remains at $30,349. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000111/LATU093-a ) Complete pricing and trim levels are available on the attached sheet. The 2001 Pathfinder delivers vastly improved performance through use of an all-new 3.5 liter V6 engine, which utilizes the same technology in the award-winning Maxima V6. The new Pathfinder's standard V6 is rated at 240 horsepower and 265 ft-lbs. of torque when equipped with an automatic transmission (250 horsepower and 240 ft-lbs. torque with the 5-speed manual transmission standard on SE) -- a 40% increase over the 3.3 liter V6-equipped 2000 model. The new Pathfinder has more horsepower than the largest engines available in Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota 4Runner, and Lexus sport utility vehicles. Inside, the 2001 Pathfinder gets interior revisions including a redesigned the instrument panel and center stack, with a new interior color -- Dark Charcoal. Pathfinder continues to offer premium equipment through standard and optional amenities. The most popular Pathfinder, the sporty SE, now offers as standard equipment halogen fog lights, rear wind deflector and a newly available in-dash 6-disc CD changer and steering wheel mounted audio controls. On XE models, the XE Popular Package is also now standard. This package includes power windows, heated mirrors and locks, remote keyless entry and vehicle security system, rear cargo area cover and convenience net, and leather-wrapped steering wheel. On luxurious LE models, the LE Sunroof package with a one-touch power glass sunroof with tilt feature (a no-charge option on the 2000 model) is now standard. LE is further improved with one touch up/down front windows, auto on/off headlamps and an in-dash 6-disc CD changer with steering wheel-mounted audio controls. On LE models with the Leather Package, a driver's side two-position memory seat is now available. In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at http://www.nissandriven.com or contact the corporate media line at 310-771-5631. (Or visit the Nissan Online News Bureau at http://www.nissannews.com) 2001 Pathfinder Pricing Suggested Description List Price BASE VEHICLE Pathfinder XE 4x2 3.5 Liter V6 A/T $27,649 Pathfinder XE 4x4 3.5 Liter V6 A/T $29,649 Pathfinder SE 4x2 3.5 Liter V6 M/T $27,349 Pathfinder SE 4x4 3.5 Liter V6 M/T $29,349 Pathfinder SE 4x2 3.5 Liter V6 A/T $28,349 Pathfinder SE 4x4 3.5 Liter V6 A/T $30,349 Pathfinder LE 4x2 3.5 Liter V6 A/T $29,299 Pathfinder LE 4x4 3.5 Liter V6 A/T $31,299 FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS XE SE LE SE Popular Package $ -- X std on SE LE Sunroof Package $ -- X std on LE SE Sunroof Package $1,099 X Leather Package 4x2 $1,799 X X Leather Package 4x4 $1,999 X X Limited Slip Differential 4x4 $249 X X std on 4x4 M/T SE PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES 6-Disc CD Autochanger $719 X In-Cabin Microfilter $49 X X X Tow Hitch III $389 X X X Body Color Side Moulding $99 X X X Sunroof Wind Deflector $59 X X Gold Badging $389 X X Floor Mats $79 X X X Destination and Handling $520 Above prices are F.O.B. any Port of Entry. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.