I won't recommend the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder: Here's why | Auto Expert John Cadogan

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[@freisianpug]

Ground up is definitely the best way to design things, props to Nissan there. I designed a push bike once from the top down, and a mistake in measurements meant the wheels didn't reach the ground...

[@AutoExpertJC]

I hope you never made that mistake again, inventor of the floating bike...

[@freisianpug]

@@AutoExpertJC 🤣

[@bartylobethal8089]

I did the same thing except I started too low and had to flatten the bottom of the wheels to keep them at ground level. The 'ride' was terrible.

[@peteradams8502]

Gold.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Full automatic mode, what could possibly go wrong?

[@samboelliott1]

This beats watching the 5pm news, any day! Cheers.

[@janstafford1490]

this should be the 5pm news, hopefully John has enough videos for a years Tv news at 5

[@JUANKERR2000]

6:14 - "... in the olden days the wheel was revolutionary..." It still is, that's the beauty of it!

[@janstafford1490]

Impressive pun in a roundabout way

[@rogersmith7396]

Where the hell is the flying car I was promised?

[@JUANKERR2000]

@@rogersmith7396 Probably hiding in the same place as the nuclear-powered cars we were promised in the 1950s, skulking in the shadows of the nuclear power plants that would generate electricity so cheaply that it would not be worth metering.

[@rogersmith7396]

@@JUANKERR2000 In the early 60s Bob Cummings had a flying car. Maybe that was the name of the show, "My Flying Car". I also need new nuclear boots. The old ones are a bit shabby.

[@phillipmarnik]

100% disagree with your V6 comment. It doesn't need to revved at all, grunts from idle upwards.

[@davidnobular9220]

And I have a feeling it will last longer than a turbo 2.5l that lugs the same weight around. Longevity is big thing for a True Povo like me. Although, strangely, it seems I am in the minority ie most people seem to be able to get a new vehicle every few years....It's got me knackered how they do it.

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

I thought these "autopilot" systems were going me less nervous about sharing the roads on my motorcycle... But after seeing the way it's being rolled out, I've realised that we're all Guinea pigs in this and I don't recall opting in to this experiment.

[@tigertiger1699]

Damn well said… I’m not a cyclist motor or otherwise.. but cyclists lives are a cheap as shit here in NZ

[@Thermalions]

Even if more cars have autopilot systems or even just crash avoidance systems, some manufacturers seem to put them into tiers. You want crash avoidance for cars, that's the safety pack* (only available on the premium models). Would you like the one that avoids bikes as well, that's the safety plus pack. Oh, really, you want to avoid pedestrians also, well you'll be needing the safety plus ultra pack. _1. Safety systems should not be relied upon for crash avoidance_ _2. Safety system deployment may result in accidents_ _3. Disabled sub-optimal safety systems will be re-enabled upon starting your car. Our programmers are real a*seholes_

[@benchapman5247]

There is a certain irony in feeling safer, more relaxed and more comfortable in my new car with all "driver assistance" permanently disabled....

[@rogersmith7396]

Its just the manufacturers attempt to get the average vehicle price over $100,000. I want my car to display real time whale song in the Pacific while I'm driving. Weather forecasts from Mars would be nice too.

[@rogersmith7396]

@Alfred Wedmore Maybe he literally shot his wad. It was a Jaguar driver after all.

[@tonybennett638]

Never found non-turbo 6cyl cars straight or bent any problem when driving and reckon to be be more responsive when driving normally around town or on the highway.

[@jimgraham6722]

Love Commodores, VE-VF.

[@Alaster-]

Agreed. Swap in a modern 8sp gearbox with a atmo 6 and I bet they'd be just as efficient in real world driving. If you're not driving the turbos on the imaginary ADR 81/02 cycle then they seem to drink faster than Bob Hawke.

[@seegee7728]

Yep my 4litre FGX Falcon is great to drive, responsive and is using 9ltrs per 100k to and from work.

[@M4rt_FX]

Not for these large SUVs. Look at the Ford Everest, 2.0 4cyl diesel, just 157kw but more importantly 500nm or torque. Class leader, kills the V6 competitors. You need torque for these 4x4s, that's what's useable. The new Everest destroys the Pathfinder.

[@Alaster-]

@@M4rt_FX on paper sure. The TD engines have way more torque, but so do the petrol turbos. As for responsiveness, if you're driving with size 15 Blundstones the lack of throttle control likely doesn't matter. But the TD engines all fall into the same trap as the T petrol engines - lag, poor fuel eco vs rated, and worse, the damned DPF!!! Had my time with them, not going back unless dragged.

[@CNile-se9xw]

Bring back the days when dealers sold only ONE brand, you could go to the showrooms, kick the tyres & all that was required was to decide between auto or manual & what colour you liked.

[@rogersmith7396]

Ming job. Yes please.

[@robstone4537]

Bring forward the days when one shop sell’s all the brands. When you want to buy a fridge you don’t go to a Bosch or Samsung dealer, you go to Harvey Norman. Gives you a much better selection.

[@rhkips]

Having worked with ADAS systems almost exclusively for the last several years, I will happily say that Nissan's ADAS implementation is attrociously bad in comparison to just about every other semi-autonomous system on the market. The really sad thing is, they use the same Bosch-designed system almost everyone else does. It's an incredibly capable system; they've just implemented it very poorly. I also recently had the...experience...of driving a 2021 Nissan Sentra for several months as a rental vehicle. It drove nicely for what it was, but the tactile interface layout and design was awful. None of the button layouts made any sense, there was no immediately recognizable physical definition to common or critical buttons and switches, and I frequently found myself having to take my eyes off the road to verify otherwise routine and mundane tasks. I could yammer on about the fake-shifting CVT, or the target-locking radar-guided adaptive cruise and forward collision system that would emergency-brake for vehicles not even in my lane, but I think at this point, the real takeaway here is: Don't buy a Nissan.

[@trojanhman8136]

So you think this was done on purpose?

[@spartus56996]

I disagree with 90% of what you said about the new R53 Pathfinder, im in the USA and driving a New Pathfinder, its one of the nicest driving SUV's out there, I test drove them all before I bought the Pathfinder. The powertrain is smooth and powerful for a naturally aspirated V6, the ZF 9 speed shifts quite well, I have received several compliments on it looks, so I have to wonder did you spend any time driving one ??

[@ameetnarayan9219]

I believe new Pathfinder still to arrive in Australia.... so it can be assumed but I stand to be corrected.

[@alklapaxida850]

oh shizer they put ZF in it, they must be desperate now...

[@simbasingh9576]

He gets paid by Hyundai and Kia 😁

[@ameetnarayan9219]

@@simbasingh9576 is that why he hasn't spoken about the diesel-gate scandal involving Hyundai and Kia using defeat devices in their Diesel vehicles, 😂?

[@atgn-0088]

The latest Pathfinder has been here in the U.S. for a bit now, was impressed but no any longer. I was considering a new Pathfinder to replace my wife's Murano for the extra space. Last time I took the Murano to get serviced, saw an alarming number of new Pathfinders in the bay, one still had the temporary license plate on it. Managed to strike up a conversation with the owner of one of those Pathfinders, their response was so profanity laden that I can't put it here.

[@M4rt_FX]

New Everest from Ford seems to be a great package. Turbo engines, heaps of torque, new interiors, already class leaders.

[@DaveP923]

I remember test driving a Subaru Outback which was 'equipped' with Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist (or whatever they call it). The first question I had for the salesman before leaving the lot was "Can I turn that crap off?" I find it somewhat counter-productive for manufacturers to spend millions of dollars designing, developing and installing 'features' which are supposed to take over control of the vehicle from drivers who are distracted by other 'features' the manufacturers spent millions of dollars developing and installing which were designed in a manner that distracts the driver! The upside is that the consumer gets to spend more money for this 'privilege'.

[@richardagent1924]

"The wheel was quite revolutionary at the time." I see what you did there John.

[@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars]

No PR spin was needed.

[@user-eu7um4kg2k]

. 🔺Thanks for living comment telegram to acknowledge your gift. ❤️

[@mishham6388]

I don't get it

[@raymondricciardi]

How does a car maker with reasonable lineage - ridiculous GT-R's, bullet proof 4.2l Nissan Patrols, fantastic hatchbacks like a Pulsar in various formats for the commuter and the boy racer, reliable Navara utes become out of tune with their market here in Australia so rapidly? Give me 3 years at the wheel of the NIssan Australia and access to their whole lineup, left or right hand drive. Can't be any worse than what's happening right now...

[@robertceroli3512]

One word Renault

[@HypocriticYT]

I am currently replacing every component in the front suspension on an Altima. From failing rubber bushings to ball joints, lower control arms and cv axles. I found it was not possible to do a proper wheel alignment until it was all replaced. Higher mileage Nissans are junk where you can’t see it.

[@ronaldsmeaton1432]

Oh thank you John improved my afternoon no end .

[@JUANKERR2000]

The last decent Pathfinder was made by Riley in the mid-1950s!

[@philmenzies2477]

The RAF Pathfinders might tend to disagree 😜

[@JUANKERR2000]

@@philmenzies2477 I rather think that they were at least a decade earlier.

[@donbrashsux]

Riley .. god I worked on those shitboxes

[@nathanhallisey441]

Trains driver cabins have a 30 second vigilance system. I bet a car would need a millisecond vigilance system.

[@robg6485]

Ahh it's the ProPILOT Scomocchio Edition! I'm buying shares in the company that makes Depend!

[@gordonclark7632]

I just love the way you destroy the PR spin from these factory spin trained CEOs

[@philmenzies2477]

Breaking out the North Face already! What will you do when the cold snap really hits? Cheers from FNQ 😁

[@drw1926]

John, I wish you could run for Senator or Congressman here in the US. You would be the one politician I know I could turn to to get an honest take on what is really going on.

[@bobcartledge5250]

ProPILOT sounds like adaptive cruise control with shiny new descriptors...

[@rogersmith7396]

They sell them here at Gidgets Gadgets. They come with a leather hood.

[@YoufishingTV]

How about the Next Gen Ford Everest? Yay or Nay? Can you make a video for that? please!

[@Naggstek]

My 2001 Nissan Elgrand has a 3.5L V6 engine, google tells me it's rated at 178.9 kW. Doesn't seem like much of a change over the last 21 years there. I only paid a few thousand for this old tech though, what are Nissan going to ask for their new vehicles?

[@peterbournias9735]

Is there any car you like bro lol 😎 I can’t wait for the EV Trucks going inland Australia 🇦🇺 with a triple road train combo lol

[@robstone4537]

I had two R51’s, a 4l V6 and then the 2012 2.5 diesel that I held into for ten years, just recently selling it for a newPrado. Definitely a bit more then “not shit” Nissan lost an opportunity to keep competing with the Prado and Pajero and went too soft.

[@user-eu7um4kg2k]

🔺Thanks for living comment telegram to acknowledge your gift. ❤️

[@samartz]

theres the Nissan Terra in Thailand but some reason they dont want to bring to Oz

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Did loose a path once, oh ok, twice. Turned out what I really needed to find it was a whipper snipper.

[@jamesmcmillan2656]

So adaptive cruise control with lane keep assist?

[@raymondnecke5806]

We had a Navara D40 bought new in 2010 , by the end of 5 yrs I wanted to douse the shitbox and light it up , it had the pulling power of a geriatric on Valium and would shit itself if you looked it the wrong way , all this despite being serviced like clockwork at the dealer … By comparison , we also bought a 2nd hand 2010NT pajero diesel and this thing hasn’t missed a beat and still in the carport . The wife is now in a 2018 pajero sport and my next car will be either an NX pajero if I can find one or. Mazda bt50 …..

[@351tgv]

all D40 Navara should be round up and thrown into a melting pot of super heated lava, they might become useful then, what a spectacular shitheap they are, you can add the 1st spec NP300 D23 with the most horrific rear suspension sag ever seen since the VN Commodore wagons of 1988.

[@jamieclarey1542]

Luck of the draw , I purchased a new pathfinder in 09 , and it has not missed a beat 200,000km of trouble free motoring ....

[@AndyRRR0791]

The wheel continues to be revolutionary, right into the 21st century!

[@Victic005]

1st video I've seen from the channel in a long time

[@kevinbarry71]

Not a fan of six cylinder engines I see. Well I don't know about Australia; but people here in the United States generally love them. Although not that rough unreliable Nissan version. The Toyota and Honda engines of similar size are much beloved. They are smooth, quiet, make a lovely sound when revved, and are quite reliable and durable. Perhaps you guys just don't drive fast enough down there to appreciate it. Although Toyota is phasing theirs out in favor of a new 2.4 L four-cylinder turbo hybrid. So their days are numbered

[@DanWallis86]

I’ve missed you John. 👍

[@janstafford1490]

I thought 6pt was the minimum on advertising so would that make them liable. It used to be but I like your take regardless

[@janstafford1490]

@Alfred Wedmore much obliged for the update

[@garyandthebat]

Your anti-Nissan biase is showing again. Why don't you wait for the new Pathfinder to at least be released before bagging it out. You may have some credability that way.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Nissan fan-boy? Try disputing the FACTS I raised.

[@MrTherbst]

John l really like your videos but also suffer from OCD.Could you please ensure that in future videos you ensure that the collar of your Northface jacket is not sticking up on one side Thanks

[@sallyohmygollly]

Sure he will do that if you can manage to put a space after your punctuation. 😆

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING VIDEO

[@dimitrivasilaras6976]

What is your opinion on the Nissan Z? If you were in the market for a sub $100k sportscar, is it a valid option or because this is a Nissan, is that a don't buy as well?

[@gumlykid]

That puppy knows what it did. It’s had this coming for a long time

[@AutoExpertJC]

Exactly.

[@dorothybrowne3518]

Thank you John do Appreciate your comment on the Path Finder /Was looking at that model /And that’s after the Supa Roo ? so to speak only to find the same problem exists with the same type of transmission .Cheers John satay well ///....J👋

[@dougstubbs9637]

Today at lunch, at my local, I discovered a fate worse than death itself. My sunnies slipped off my head and dropped into the piss trough whilst I was shaking hands with the unemployed. Thank you for the early foray into trampolining Ming Moles to smooth my mood.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Did you fish them out and put them back on, like a man?

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

@@AutoExpertJC Of course he didn't, it was the middle of the day. Everybody knows that there's no point in fishing unless it's dawn or dusk.

[@DavidGreen_au]

Maybe that hyphen in Pro-Pilot is not a hyphen at all. You zoom in really close and you see it is the word "LESS". … actually, I think my 21 year old Honda has Nissan Pro-Pilot installed. It can drive in a straight line at a constant speed so long as there is no turns, merges, or other traffic around, but they call it "Cruise Control" 😁

[@RCSPARTAN77]

John, when are you going to give us your thoughts on new Mitsubishi Outlander?

[@TheKarldb]

"bestill my pounding vegetables" .... will never forget this moment of oratory brilliance.

[@americarsqueensland1667]

A Nine speed automatic, when will this end, lets have a 20 speed auto that's guaranteed to always be changing gears even if it's stationary. A Nine speed transmission is ridiculously unnecessary!

[@rogersmith7396]

My Jeep changes gears 5 times at a stop light.

[@sebastianmuswere2700]

😂😂😂😂

[@davidnobular9220]

But they need smaller engines first. Eg 2.0l Ranger with 10sp auto. The current rule seems to be: Number of gears is inversely proportional to the size of the engine. I'm just waiting for the 12 cylinder 600cc quad-turbo with a 25 speed auto......wrapped in a 4WD body that's over 3500kg...

[@Shiroishi_Hajime]

John, I really need your help with this: I’ve been a left foot braker for the past 4 years, but since last week, after many internet people convinced me that I could die by left foot braking, I started right foot braking. So far, I’ve been doing meh. I have to drive on high ways and through congested areas, so my anxiety spikes because I feel like I brake slower with my right. It also feels awkward transitioning pedals with one foot. Should I just go back to left foot braking? The fear mongering of the internet is ruining me.

[@fredintas6596]

John is an advocate of left foot breaking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6Oug5yBr7WAn6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioWcfGSsgtaXa8U

[@123hoffie]

no keep doing it, once mastered only has benefits , reaction times, stop start traffic etc

[@alklapaxida850]

second prize was co-staring in the infamous video "check point" as a catcher , , ,

[@MattBlack6]

A Renault in sheep's clothing.

[@krissteel4074]

They're stuck with the same engine because they're probably very broke and don't really have much else to chuck in them. By god they're rough as guts. Pity about the PF, the first 2 gens were very tough, kind of respectable enough shitboxes that did a basic job for not a lot of money. Sort of the off-brand Hilux of its type and by the early 2000's 3rd gen they just became mall crawlers of unremarkable dullness. I think the 4th gen and its jatco-bomb-box was probably emphasised as it was ALL you could get in them- no auto or manual option so they subsequently all turned into grenades.

[@robames1293]

Nail hit firmly on head about using the old engine. After all these years the bugs have been ironed out (one would hope). The last thing they'd want is a lump that may have problems to sort.

[@davidnobular9220]

9 spd auto = tacit admission of something anyone who's even partially technical knows: CVT is crap, Ray.

[@chriskennedy7534]

I see winter has arrived in the fat cave Not rocking the t shirts in June

[@AutoExpertJC]

It was colder than a witch's tit 'down there' this morning...

[@robg6485]

John i know you get new cars cheap but can you do any deals on say a Mk1 Escort or perhaps a Ford Sierra RS Cosworth?😁 You know the old saying...if you don't ask, you don't get😁😁😁

[@robertceroli3512]

What a sad fall from grace Nissan /Datsun use to make great robust cars that rivaled Toyota in terms of reliability , longevity then Renault took over and they shredded it's traditional Japanese reliability

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

They had great running gear "back in the day" but come on, the coachwork and interiors were dreadful. They rusted like no tomorrow, the seats fell apart, doors/window assemblies failed sooner or later, the dashboards cracked and on the list went. Granted, they still worked though. The one thing that always amazed me was how everything still worked despite all the broken wires that always hung below the dashboard. Were those wires there for decoration?

[@robertcoleman4861]

Thanks john, How long wiil nissan last in oz.

[@calamarininjabeast5866]

Can you do a review on the 2022 subaru wrx

[@user-eu7um4kg2k]

🔺Thanks for living comment telegram to acknowledge your gift. ❤️

[@niemduong6235]

Can you make the other video about Nissan Z. Will it come to Oz? Thanks

[@Bartman954]

I use a Nissan X-Trail for work. (Law enforcement) TBH as a fleet work car, it's not too bad but would I buy one with my own hard working reward? Hmm.....

[@stephenspreckley8219]

I wouldn't buy a new car of ANY brand! I keep an informed choice by continuing to service and run my '92 hilux diesel , which runs on waste vegetable oil at around 20 cents / liter, I'm happy, and psml!!

[@AaronJohnson1]

4pt Helvetica Extra Light. My number 1 go to font for hiding nasty little legal disclaimers.

[@MattBlack6]

People are buying brand new 4WD wagons and cutting them down to make a coil sprung 4WD ute. Just like Nissan used to make but strangely stopped.

[@donnamarie3617]

Ming Moles!! Instant like! #bounce

[@stevenhobbs709]

I learned to drive in a 620 and kept a 240k for many years, both great cars, but now they have nothing I want. A friend bought a v6 Navara some years ago, economy was way worse than my 5.7l one tonner and even worse than his previous falcon utes. I’m talking less than 300Km on a tank!

[@TheWombat2012]

You just KNOW that the average Joe Plonker will kick in the autopilot system and just sit back and stop concentrating. Concentrating on the fucking moment when they might have to suddenly and rapidly take control of the vehicle. Am I the only one who suspects they won’t realise that they have to take control until they start cleaning up roadside furniture or…holy shit…wander into oncoming traffic?

[@Alaster-]

Surprised John didn't touch on this, but it's the"go anywhere capability" spiel that gets me (although it's not just Nissan that talks this rubbish). The FWD biased AWD system is evidently [reports out of USA] carried over from the R52, as is the similar ride height and squishy underbelly. Making anything more than dirt tracks, grass campsites and icey roads off limits. Beaches and any decently washed out dirt road is going to be a real struggle for this "ground up" refresh... Still take that V6 over the turbo 4 though.

[@rsattahip]

Nissan are essentially throw -away cars at 100,000 miles with their crappy transmissions among other defects. Sad too, they used to be good.

[@robertceroli3512]

That was until Renault took over Nissan and started to interfere with there operations of makeing cars

[@ibrahimeltony4865]

Disagree with the motor. All the manufacturers now didn't change any of their engines since 2008.maybe small change here or there that's all. All what the manufacturers do is change in shape interiors add more technology and that's it. The car is very good also to be considered baby Patrol. That's enough for me

[@privatedata665]

I know a pathfinder owner and nissan should have supplied new owners with a free trailer to carry "the next" cvt trans-axle that will be installed .

[@philmenzies2477]

That's 2 vids in a row you have missed putting the card, "up there". Might still be gangsta JC, but slipping in your old age.

[@rainman7769]

Another cool video thanks for the update John.

[@josephrowe849]

I always thought the Pathfinder was a good SUV during the firs 2 generations. In the late 2000's is when it started to have all the problems mostly with its transmission.

[@rogersmith1643]

I remember looking and driving a Japanese made R51, but when I went to buy a bit later, they moved manufacturing to Spain. You could tell, and I believe even the R51 was "sh#t" from then on.

[@CruiserBrah]

Mine wasn't.

[@svd032]

Aus market R51s were all bulit in Spain, Japan didn't build them at all. You may be thinkng about the D40 Nav which were built in Spain and Thailand.

[@rogersmith7396]

Don't recall that.

[@aaronfletcher5745]

Do your research Roger they were never built in Japan.

[@robstone4537]

I had a Spanish built R51 for ten years, only just sold it. Definitely not shit, one of the most reliable vehicles I have had.

[@derekphilp9622]

There was no card to click 😕

[@heathcornbeef]

You need to wear special glasses to see the secret card

[@murrieteacher]

thanks John.

[@shaun2072]

I really miss In-n-out burger. I could really go a nice double double.

[@kingjulian1549]

Unlike John's claim of no power increase, according to Carsguide the 3.5-litre petrol V6 engine, now has an extra 10kW/11Nm squeezed out of it for a 212kW/351Nm output.

[@MattBlack6]

Now which one takes money from Nissan?

[@AutoExpertJC]

Well, the official 17 May Nissan Oz press release is next to me on the screen for part of the report and it clearly says 202kW and 340 Nm... (2nd paragraph after the bullet points.)

[@Alaster-]

Other countries & articles reporting a boost in power over the R52. Sounds like the Nissan Aus PR f*cked up the bit that actually was an improvement, while concentrating on making up other BS...

[@jamespn]

In today’s market, Auto Expert can save thousands off the thousands over MSRP, now if you can only find a vehicle in stock that isn’t pre sold.

[@brianmaclennan561]

Same V6 as new patrol?

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

Totally disappointed with Nissan with what they did with the new Pathfinder. I was looking forward to them realizing the horrible mistake of turning a truck based off road SUV into a raised family station wagon. They totally missed the mark with the new Pathfinder. They lied to the public and tried to give it a image of some off road adventurer but it was nothing more than the same previous model with exception of a non CVT transmission. They need to: 1.) Go back to rugged truck based frame. 2.) Go back to making it primary rear wheel drive. 3.) Go with locking differentials along with modern 4x4 modes 4.) Focus on ride comfort on and off the road suspensions (The only compromise it should consider for mass appeal.) They missed the mark by not making it "almost" capable as a 4runner yet with a modern transmission and better gas mileage. I hope Toyota does not miss the mark when they release the next generation 4runner. 4runner only needs a few more gears for fuel efficiency and a smaller engine with turbo. Aside, from that why mess with anything else?

[@mickzed6393]

But i guess cousin Shitzubishi Outlander snooze fest 2.5NA CVT is OK??? Oh and that advanced ASX, they still inflict on us. lol

[@michaelwebber4033]

Autopilots only work in aircraft because the environment is completely different and it isn't as demanding in an aeroplane compared to a car

[@markwilkins8314]

And boats

[@stevenweiss2148]

i very would consider a Nissan if..they dropped the CVT in the Sentra, Rogue, and until they do..no Nissan for me.

[@sambagogo777]

Nissan kneecapped by Cadogan in a cardigan!

[@stevenslavicek9711]

Thanks.

[@AbbStar1989]

Just here to support Mr Cadogan. Respect.

[@winnie-the-poohahaha4428]

Brings back memories of “The Man Show” Got to love girls jumping on trampolines

[@kevinbarry71]

You think the old Pathfinder was made for the United States market? No; it was just a terrible vehicle designed by Renault. It was not a big seller here; the only way they did sell them was by using the standard Nissan playbook of the past 20 years. Which is to say low down payments and allegedly favorable financing

[@paulmcb9070]

"Back in the day, the wheel was quite revolutionary at the time..." ISWYDT

[@mikehzz9848]

Pathfinder was an excellent car 20 years ago. I had one and did 350,000 kms in it. Good off road, low range box, great looking too. Before that I had a Patrol, I was a Nissan fan. When that R52 piece of shopping trolley crap came out I couldn't believe it. Then a V8 petrol Patrol came out...WTF? They stopped making cars I was interested in and lost a pretty loyal customer.

[@antoniocognato5023]

Yup. The 2004 was last best year. Old body style. Japan made

[@anthonyadverse4449]

Got to ask, who in the flying fortescue can afford to buy a new car these days?

[@Swaggerlot]

Looks like it's getting chilly in John's man cave.

[@iamspyvspy3077]

Pathfinding it's way into obscurity. The last decent new NIssan was the 350z ?

[@swfswf50]

Bit Cold "Down There" John?

[@dazaspc]

I blame the Frenchman who likes classical music.

[@standoutpunching2936]

Isn't that "French" bloke sitting not at Nissan's steering wheel anymore, but safely in his Middle Eastern motherland...?

[@dazaspc]

@@standoutpunching2936 Yes

[@daviddundas4140]

My stream froze at 1.25, had to restart it half a dozen times

[@bartylobethal8089]

Pity if Nissan goes down the tubes. Boring as it may be, I like my 2012 diesel manual X-Trail, enough that I'd replace it with another one tomorrow if I needed to.

[@ZIGSVIDS]

Bit chilly in the shed ?

[@IsaacLoven]

Many people rather have an old school and reliable v6, compared to a small turbo. More thing to go wrong in the long term. Marketing departments are in the business of making spin, and will do so every time there is a new model. It is so predictable John with call out the same BS, every time. Am I the only one sick of the criticism every time. It's like complaining the evening news says 'good evening' every night.

[@benkingston5315]

R51 was a proper 4wd, selectable low range and 4wd, (I know, I have one) and built as a wagon version of a D40 chassis. But you're missing the main point, that fucking Renault collaboration. The YD25 is a dog that should be taken out back and shot! Ask any R51 or Navara D40 owner. I know a mechanic that specializes in rebuilding said YD25s, he owns 3 houses. (serious) The r52, we can all agree was a major departure and unlike it's former brethren was not a wagon version of it's ute brother the D23 as the D40 was to the R51. Then Nissan announces the Nissan Terra (wagon) which is the brother of the D23 (ute) but not available in "Stralia" (said in a Cadogan voice) I feel bad to the poor mongrels OS that got the Terra, with an 05' Renault engine, it had the same YD25 dog from the R51, not the relevant 2.3 twin turbo from the D23! Yep sounds great! Renault has and will be the death of Nissan and Mitsubishi to follow shortly thereafter! Automation, self-driving etc will never happen in yours or my lifetime, mark my words. Not to say it's not possibility, but the liability is the issue. Guarantee it will never happen until people realize a life is worth less then simple convenience. I have lost all faith in Nissan years ago, they have lost the plot, or at minimum the direction of their company and tech used there in. I'll stick to my old datto's. 1000, 1200, 1600 forever!

[@mickmckpng3153]

5523 or 235