Nissan Pathfinder SUV available next year?

**G-daddy** · December 29th, 2008 12:06 PM

I would love to have this Armada look-alike come to our shores. However, while I wish it were true, I'd take this bit of news with a grain of salt. I don't think NMPI is willing nor capable of bringing in the Pathfinder. Although looking at their track record, it would be perfectly in keeping with their character to bring in a vehicle that's four years OLD.

And yes, IF ever it were true, like AG said, if it's not made in Asean, it's going to be expensive. Whether from US or Europe, I expect it's going to cost somewhere in the neighborhood of other mid-size SUV imports like the CX-9, Tribeca, Murano, Vera Cruz and such : around P2.6M

**staplenut** · December 29th, 2008 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by miaerr

para siyang expedition. Ang laki niya. if it is a pickup, then nakita ko siyang may turtle back. but i'm pretty sure na SUV siya.

Probably it's an Armada? I see one almost everyday going in and out of Tektite (Ortigas).

**redorange** · December 29th, 2008 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by foifoi05

thats what ive said up there, the pathfinder is more logical, since a lot of body components can be obtained from the navarra mold hence lessen the cost of production. But then again, thats just what i think.

But if they can bring the xterra, then much better.

*ot: ive seen a 1st gen (fronteir titanium) xterra several months ago at the fort. And it looks like the pick-up with a fixed camper. Same issue i had looking at the alterra.

If they do bring the Pathfinder be expecting a price closer to the Murano than the Fortuner. Their US pricing has it starting at $27K and topping $40K, the Murano starts at $27K and tops out at $37K. Unless they remove alot of features they can't price it close to the Fortuner. BTW Xterra starts at $22K to $28K.

Pick up with camper huh? I liken the new version more to the Land Rover Discovery because of the roof hump with standard roof rack & lockable storage and the rear glass w/ another hump at the hatch for the first aid kit. Now that I think about it the Pathfinder is probably a better match for the Philippine buyers that don't really use their SUV for off road but more for social status and soccer mom/yaya mobile.

**boybi** · December 29th, 2008 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by miaerr

para siyang expedition. Ang laki niya. if it is a pickup, then nakita ko siyang may turtle back. but i'm pretty sure na SUV siya.

Baka nga Armada ang nakita mo and not the Pathfinder if you said it's as big as an Expedition.

**foifoi05** · December 29th, 2008 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by AG4

If they really do plan to "officially" sell the Pathfinder here next year (2009), the current Pathfinder will be over 4 years old! ...its a Nissan, so I guess thats just normal.

The ASEAN Frontier Navara pickup is made in Thailand.

As far as I know the current gen Pathfinder SUV is only being manufactured in 2 plants.
(Nissan North America Inc) Smyrna, Tennessee, USA: 4.0 liter V6 gasoline & 5.6 liter V8 gasoline models
(Nissan Motor Iberica, S.A.) Spain: 2.5 liter diesel & 4.0 liter V6 gasoline models

I also read that nearly every Pathfinder sold outside North America is made in Spain.

I guess that means if the Pathfinder does make it here it won't be priced as low as the Fortuner or Montero Sport, not unless they manufacture it in an ASEAN plant.

yes, i meant being manufactured here in the ASEAN region.

**foifoi05** · December 29th, 2008 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by redorange

If they do bring the Pathfinder be expecting a price closer to the Murano than the Fortuner. Their US pricing has it starting at $27K and topping $40K, the Murano starts at $27K and tops out at $37K. Unless they remove alot of features they can't price it close to the Fortuner. BTW Xterra starts at $22K to $28K.

Pick up with camper huh? I liken the new version more to the Land Rover Discovery because of the roof hump with standard roof rack & lockable storage and the rear glass w/ another hump at the hatch for the first aid kit. Now that I think about it the Pathfinder is probably a better match for the Philippine buyers that don't really use their SUV for off road but more for social status and soccer mom/yaya mobile.

ofcourse it will be expensive if its imported, but i meant up there if it will be built in our region.

and the pick-up with a "fixed" camper look ---> i was reffering to the OLD xterra and that's just my opinion when i first saw it in the flesh, maybe because the lines from the pick up are visible to me who grew up seeing pick-ups with camper shells. And since its not a common sight here.

Having said that, it doesnt mean its ugly and its been done before like the old Hi-lux Surf and montero sport..

But with the second gen(?) Xterra, yes it looks stunning. Theyve even managed to kick the lines up.

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**drey** · December 29th, 2008 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by miaerr

para siyang expedition. Ang laki niya. if it is a pickup, then nakita ko siyang may turtle back. but i'm pretty sure na SUV siya.

I think this is what you saw...

**AG4** · December 29th, 2008 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by miaerr

para siyang expedition. Ang laki niya. if it is a pickup, then nakita ko siyang may turtle back. but i'm pretty sure na SUV siya.

I think people are mixing up the Armada and the Pathfinder...
The Pathfiner is as big as the Explorer/Everest (mid-size SUV)

The Armada is as big as an Expedition. (full-size SUV)

Update: Sorry Drey, I didn't see you already posted a pic of the Armada....

**badbadtz.carlo** · December 29th, 2008 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by AG4

I think people are mixing up the Armada and the Pathfinder...
The Pathfiner is as big as the Explorer/Everest (mid-size SUV)

The Armada is as big as an Expedition. (full-size SUV)

Update: Sorry Drey, I didn't see you already posted a pic of the Armada....

there are two Armada's na laging nasa BenPres building.. mga thrice of 4 times ko na sila natye-tyempohan... one White, and one black... the black has 22" chrome wheels..