
2012 Nissan Pathfinder is again offered having a choice of a 5.6-liter DOHC V8 engine is rated at 310 horsepower and 388 lb-ft of torque, which helps it to attain 7,000 lbs of maximum towing capacity (when properly equipped), or even the proven 4.0-liter V6, that provides 266 horsepower and 288 lb-ft of torque.
Together with standard three-row seating for seven, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder’s refined interior offers a range of amenities, including available heated controls, Nissan Intelligent Key®, Nissan Navigation System, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and RearView Monitor.

2012 Nissan Pathfinder’s large list of standard security features and equipment includes Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS), featuring dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seatbelt sensors along with a front occupant classification sensor; supplemental front seat-mounted side-impact air bags; and roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags for improved side impact and rollover head protection for outboard occupants in all three rows. Additional features include Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones; energy absorbing steering column; front seat Active Head Restraints and 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, 3-point seat belts for those rear seat occupants, such as the 2nd row center position; adjustable 2nd and 3rd row head restraints; LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for kids); Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).


The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is offered in both five models: S, SV, Silver, LE V6 and LE V8 (4×4 only), each together with standard features, including three-row seating.