With outdoor-focused and off-road SUVs all the rage these days, Nissan is adding a Rock Creek edition to its new Pathfinder lineup for 2023.
The company had offered a similar version for the last two years of the previous generation (2019-2020).
“Our 2022 Pathfinder marked a return to ruggedness, but the Rock Creek Pathfinder takes it even further,” said Michael Colleran, vice president of Nissan U.S. sales and marketing, two days before the public unveiling at the show. New York auto.
It starts with a suspension that’s 16mm higher and more adept at tackling different terrains, 18-inch two-tone rims with beadlock and all-terrain tires. A tubular rack on the roof can carry up to 100 kg of additional equipment.
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Of course, you’ll also notice the exterior changes with contrasting lower body trim and a blacked-out grille surround, not to mention ‘Rock Creek’ badging on the front doors and tailgate.
There are other mentions of the genre on the seats (in fabric/leatherette) and the armrest of the center console, all accompanied by orange stitching throughout the cabin.
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Finally, two other features will please drivers: the addition of an off-road mode to the 360-degree viewing system as well as a V6 engine whose power increases from 284 to 295 horsepower and torque from 259 to 270 pounds. -foot. It will however be necessary to water it with super gasoline to take advantage of these increases.
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder will be on sale towards the end of the summer and its Canadian prices will be announced shortly before. The new Rock Creek Edition will directly compete with models like the Ford Explorer Timberline, Honda Pilot TrailSport and GMC Acadia AT4.