You don’t necessarily need to go with a pickup truck if you’re looking for a vehicle that has nice towing ability. A big SUV like the new Nissan Pathfinder could give you exactly what you need. Here we discuss why when there’s work to be done, you can count on this model.
Power- and Drivetrain
The Nissan Pathfinder comes with a potent 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 284 horsepower and 259 lbs.-ft. of torque. This is paired with a smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission which replaces the continuously variable automatic (CVT) in previous models. Front-wheel driver is standard, but all-wheel drive is available.
Towing Ability
Even a base Nissan Pathfinder has good towing ability, as it will let you tow up to 3,500 pounds. But if you want to increase that substantially, equip your vehicle with a Class III trailer hitch and auxiliary transmission oil cooler. With those, your Nissan Pathfinder has a tow rating of 6,000 pounds, which is an excellent number for its class.
Cargo Space
If you’ll need to do some towing, chances are good that you will also need to do some hauling, and the Nissan Pathfinder has outstanding cargo space. You’ll get 16.6 cubic feet behind the back row, 45 cubic feet when it’s folded, and a total of 80.5 cubic feet with both back rows down. A manual liftgate is standard, but you can upgrade to either a power liftgate or hands-free power liftgate.
If you’d like to learn more about what the Nissan Pathfinder can do, visit Bedford Nissan to take it out for a test drive. We’ll also gladly send a model out to your home so you can test it out remotely.
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