Nissan Pathfinder 2022 sings sneaky V6 song in new teaser video

This new Nissan video is very short, but if you’re an enthusiast who relishes the sonic pleasure of internal combustion, this is a nice clip. This is a teaser for the next-gen Pathfinder, and while there isn’t much to see, Nissan’s message with this video is clear. With electrification and turbocharged four-cylinder engines spreading in the automotive industry, you can still have your Pathfinder with a V6.

The six-second clip opens with the unmistakable rumble of a six-pot, almost certainly the 3.5-liter V6 offered in the current generation model. It currently develops 284 horsepower (212 kilowatts) and 259 pound-feet (351 Newton-meters) of torsion, which isn’t bad, but in the mid-size SUV segment – perhaps the most competitive segment in the world. the entire automotive market – this is not extraordinary.

We don’t know if a power boost is in store, but rumors suggest the Altima’s 2.0-liter VC turbocharged four-cylinder will be offered. This mill produces 248 hp (185 kW) in the sedan, which is slightly lower than the V6. However, the couple is in fact higher at 273 lb-ft (370 Nm), which might make it the most desirable choice for buyers. Regardless of the engine, we’ve heard that the unloved CVT will be replaced by a nine-speed automatic transmission. This upgrade alone could attract new buyers to Nissan dealerships.

As for styling, expect a wider V-motion grille from the Nissan family with styling cues similar to the recently refreshed Armada. Underneath, the next-gen Pathfinder shares a platform with the Altima and Maxima, so expect base models to use front-wheel drive with available all-wheel drive. Spy photos inside show significant changes from the current Pathfinder, including a large central touchscreen. If you’re not a fan of consolidating everything into the infotainment system, then don’t worry. We still see a lot of buttons and a manual gearshift lever.

Nissan will unveil the 2022 Pathfinder along with the new Frontier pickup on February 4. You can follow the debut right here at Motor1.com.