The 2008 Pathfinder is comparatively unchanged, sideways from the recently obtainable V-8 engine. Nissan vice president of product planning said a V-8 was additional to the Pathfinder array in reply to customer demand for more engine power. Rated at 300-plus horsepower, the V-8 gives the seven-seat Pathfinder SUV the aptitude to tow up to 7,000 pounds when properly equipped. The Pathfinder's center dash controls have also been redone and now have a more refined appearance.
Beneath the cover
the base 4.0-liter V-6 makes 266 hp, while the voluntary 5.6-liter V-8 produces 300-plus hp and 380-plus pounds-feet of torque. The engines both team with a five-speed repeated transmission.

Competes with: Chevrolet Trailblazer, Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota 4Runner

Force guide: 266-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 or 300+-hp, 5.6-liter V-8 with five-speed automatic; rear- or four-wheel drive.

Hits dealerships:  Spring 2007