So we're going to start with pathfinder and this project has great meaning for myself because when
i joined nissan actually the the two-door pathfinder was already out just out about
two years and it was really one of the reasons you know i really fell in love with the idea of
joining nissan and and designing trucks and today i have uh ken with me who is a senior
design director of all of our trucks yeah so super excited when i learned that we're doing the next
pathfinder and of course the first thing i did was print out a bunch of old pictures of the the
mid-80s you know the first pathfinder i had those on my wall and we looked at you know what made
it special you know starting with a proportion it was tough but yet advanced at the same time
so we looked at that and we started doing sketches and little clay models
that try to emulate that spirit and that feeling you know that comes from you know
one thing is a nuance nuances and attention to detail of surfacing if you remember the original
pathfinders it's famous for the blister fenders i think it gives it a unique look and here we have
the blister fenders but done in a new way using this u-shaped highlight so as we were following
in love with this this new sense of muscle and and ruggedness we were never forgetting actually that
the pathfinder has become a member of everyone's family because of its functionality
and we've built on that so even the third row which has become much more roomy with three
adults being able to sit in the back and also this sense of the ample cabin that even though
this car is about adventure and ruggedness that it still needs to deliver this new level of premium
and comfortable interior also allowing technology to to shape the interior and all the the digital
zone is at one level close to the horizon line so that our customers while they're driving
they're not dropping their eyes and and searching for the information that they need to get
well thank you for letting me taking you a quick walk around the pathfinder
hi i'm jared haslam vice president of product and services planning here at nissan north america
my team and i are the voice of the customer and our job is to know what nissan customers want
and work to make sure their voices are heard in the products we create for 35 years pathfinder
has been one of nissan's best known and most loved models so customers have a lot to say we've taken
their feedback to heart while developing the 2022 pathfinder which is all new from the ground up
the all new pathfinder is just right for a generation of outdoor enthusiasts who are ready
for adventure who seek power comfort connectivity and safety let me show you how starting with the
pairing of the standard 284 horsepower 3.5 liter v6 and an all new nine speed automatic
transmission you'll feel a dramatic improvement the very moment you first hit the gas pedal this
new dynamic combination provides smooth and direct access to power whenever you need it it just feels
confident and strong pathfinder's intelligent 4-wheel drive system has a new 7-position drive
and train mode selector including snow sand and mud settings helping you tackle adventures with
even more confidence the drive and terrain mode selector also features a tow mode when you want to
take advantage of pathfinder's best in class 6 000 pound towing capacity and our pathfinder customers
do tow a lot to help them trailer sway control is standard on every single pathfinder that'll give
you more confidence when towing boats atvs campers or trailers and a completely new electric power
steering system provides confident handling with that sporty nissan feel that our customers love
of course wherever your adventures lead you want to stay connected when we spoke to pathfinder
owners we looked at what they were expecting when it comes to connectivity driver assistance and
safety technologies we're delivering them our best including pro pilot assist with navi link which
takes some of the stress out of driving especially in heavy traffic or on long road trips a large
fully customizable digital dashboard as well as a new head-up display to help keep the driver's eyes
on the road and for both drivers and passengers a large nine-inch center touchscreen display giving
access to the standard apple carplay and android auto available wireless apple carplay and wi-fi
hotspot as well as a bose premium audio system with 13 speakers and wherever you go in town or on
a long far-flung adventure you want to find your way safely home we've made nissan safety shield
360 which includes the most sought after safety features standard across the lineup plus the all
new pathfinder offers standard class exclusive intelligent forward collision warning that can
sense one car ahead of the vehicle in front of you this brief introduction just scratches the
surface of this thrilling to drive rugged all-new 2022 pathfinder which goes on sale this summer