2017 Nissan Pathfinder features a new 284bhp 3.5-litre V6 engine

There's an old saying, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'. The engineering team behind the new 2017 Nissan Pathfinder has a slightly different perspective - one that aligns closer to, 'If it ain't broke, give it more power'. The other guiding principle can be summed up in one word - Balance. Thus it came to be that when giving the new Pathfinder a major injection of adventure juice, they didn't stop at the engine; upping the total driving experience from steering response to flatter cornering, enhanced towing confidence and capability.

Horsepower for the new Pathfinder's V6 is now 284bhp at 6,400rpm (from the previous 260bhp) and torque is now rated at 351Nm at 4,800rpm (up from 325Nm). And, while adding more horsepower and torque, the Pathfinder's fuel economy remains 8.5km/L in the city, 11.5km/L on the highway and a 9.4km/L combined for two-wheel drive models.

All 2017 Pathfinder models are equipped with Nissan's third generation Xtronic transmission (similar to that utilised in the sporty Nissan Maxima). The Xtronic transmission includes the latest D-Step Logic Control, which simulates shifts, giving a more natural acceleration feel.

Among the revised or retuned suspension components are 11 percent stiffer front shock absorbers and seven percent stiffer rear shocks. Rebound springs have been added to the front struts to help assist with roll balance and body control. The spring rates of the rear rebound springs have also been increased by 25 percent.