Engine: 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 266-hp 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual, two-stage frontal airbags; three-point seatbelts and height-adjustable head restraints at all seven seating positions; three child safety seat tether anchors; antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD); electronic stability control (VDC); tire pressure monitoring system

Optional Safety Equipment: front-seat side-impact airbags and full-coverage side curtain airbags with rollover sensor

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Smyrna, Tennessee

Model Tested: Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road 4WD ($31,650)

Standard Equipment: six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six-CD changer and auxiliary input jack; cruise control; power windows, central locking and outside mirrors; 8-way power adjustable driver seat with manual lumbar; tilt steering wheel; remote keyless entry; running boards; roof rack with crossbars; easy-clean cargo floor; B.F. Goodrich Rugged Trail tires, Rancho performance shocks, unique blue seat cloth; dual-zone automatic air conditioning, adjustable pedals, automatic day/night mirror with digital compass and outside temperature gauge, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob and silver-painted center gauge cluster

Options as Tested: Airbag Package ($700) includes front seat side impact and side curtain airbags with rollover sensor; SE Premium Package ($1,700) includes power tilt-and-slide sunroof, automatic headlamps, programmable remote garage door opener, Bose stereo with 8 speakers plus subwoofer, steering wheel secondary audio controls and satellite radio capabilities

Destination Charge: 650

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 266 @ 5600

Torque: 288 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 15/21

Wheelbase: 112.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 187.6/72.8/73.3 inches

Track Front/Rear: 61.8/61.8 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.2 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40/55.5/42.4 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 39/57.6/34.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 36.7/44/28.1 inches

Trunk Volume: 79.2 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, double wishbone, coil-over shocks, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 9.2 inches

Curb Weight: 4771 pounds

Towing Capacity: 6000 pounds

Tires: P265/75R16 B.F. Goodrich

Brakes: vented disc/solid disc with ABS and EBD

Fuel Capacity: 21.1 Gallons