The Nissan Pathfinder Idea that debuted on the 2023 Shanghai Auto Present final April has certainly developed right into a manufacturing automobile as confirmed by the images that surfaced in China’s Ministry of Trade and Data Expertise. The SUV seems fully totally different from the US-spec Nissan Pathfinder and can doubtless be solely supplied in China, with native manufacturing by the Dongfeng Nissan three way partnership.

The SUV’s exterior design intently mirrors the previewing idea, adopting Nissan’s newest styling language with trendy options and clear surfacing. The one exception is the marginally altered LED headlights and taillights which misplaced the full-width remedy of the idea, coming with extra typical graphics.

Likewise, the Nissan emblems and the Pathfinder lettering on the tailgate aren’t illuminated, and the flowery DRLs inside the extensive grille gave approach to chrome inserts. In the intervening time we don’t have images of the inside, however we are able to see it contains a three-row 7-seater format.

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In keeping with the info from China, the Dongfeng Nissan Pathfinder measures 5,130 mm (202 inches) lengthy, 1,981 mm (78 inches) extensive, and 1,767 mm (69.6 inches) tall. This makes it 109 mm (4.3 inches) longer than the US-spec Nissan Pathfinder R53 and 14 mm (0.6 inches) longer than a Toyota Grand Highlander.

The automaker has but to supply particulars in regards to the underpinnings of the SUV. Nevertheless, a better have a look at its design and specs strongly suggests it makes use of Nissan’s good-old D Platform as an alternative of a extra trendy CMF-CD structure. The two,900 mm (114.2 inches) wheelbase is an identical to each the US-spec Pathfinder and the mechanically-related Infiniti QX60. The greenhouse and laborious factors of the Dongfeng Nissan Pathfinder look similar to the latter, making us imagine that it’s a re-bodied Infiniti centered on the Chinese language market. You may see for your self by testing North America’s Infiniti QX60 within the images beneath.

Beneath the bonnet lies a non-electrified turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 248 hp (185 kW / 252 PS). The identical powertrain can be utilized by the Chinese language-spec Infiniti QX60 and the locally-produced Dongfeng Nissan Altima. The 4×4 badge discovered on the tailgate of a selected trim means that the SUV gives the choice of all-wheel-drive.

In keeping with native media, the Dongfeng Nissan Pathfinder will launch in China within the fourth quarter of 2023. Till the formal introduction of the SUV, you may try the official images of the idea beneath and attempt to spot the variations with the manufacturing mannequin.