The 2004 Nissan Pathfinder adds a substantial number of luxury touches to its top-of-the-line LE model this year and introduces a Canada-only Chinook special edition.
Two well-equipped four-wheel-drive models comprise the 2004 Pathfinder lineup, the tough, sporty Pathfinder SE and the luxury Pathfinder LE. Enhancements to LE include new 17-inch 'Bright Finish' alloy wheels, electro-luminescent gauges aluminum doorsill plates with Pathfinder logo, dark woodtone trim and colour-keyed door handles.
The Chinook special edition offers all the special equipment of the 2003 Chilkoot edition plus enhancements such as a power sliding sunroof and colour kyed front and rear fender fares –- all at the same price.
Other enhancements for 2004 include two new exterior colours – Canteen (green) and Luminous Gold.
Highlights of the 2004 Nissan Pathfinder include:
Body
- Aggressive front end sheet metal from the A-pillar forward, featuring a hood with a "milled off" front-edge appearance, multi-parabolic headlights
- Rear styling includes a smooth tailgate with finisher, rear bumper, combination lights and black privacy glass
- New exterior colours - Canteen (green), Luminous Gold
Engine and Driveline
- 3.5-litre DOHC V6 aluminum block engine producing 240 automatic transmission horsepower and 265 ft-lbs of torque; 160,000-kilometre tune-up interval (platinum tipped spark plugs)
- Electronic throttle control (drive-by-wire)
- Part-time shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive with two-speed transfer case (SE) or push button All-Mode 4WD system (A/T Package, LE)
- Four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (A/T Package, LE)
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control and Tire Pressure Monitor System (A/T Package, LE)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- 16-inch six-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels on SE, standard Bright Finish17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels on LE
- Independent strut with coil springs front suspension, five-link coil spring rear suspension, front/rear stabilizer bar
- Power-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes with standard four-wheel/three-channel/four-sensor ABS
Interior Features
- Standard Bose audio system with in-dash six-disc CD changer
- Standard leather-appointed seats on LE
- Titanium-coloured interior accents on SE
Safety and Security
- Dual front supplemental air bags, front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters
- Front-seat side-impact and side curtain supplemental impact air bags (LE)
- LATCH child seat anchor system
- Vehicle Security System with Immobilizer and remote keyless entry system
Models and Manufacturing
- Offered in two well-equipped models, SE and LE
- Assembled by Nissan in Kyushu, Japan