While the intent was to create a rugged looking exterior, “When people step inside they expect a lot of comfort,” said Lee, noting the increased use of soft-touch materials on all surfaces a passenger will likely come in contact with. There are plenty of modern touches, as well, including the LED lamps and the now-familiar Nissan boomerang running light design, though hear “blockier” than on other recent models. Rugged exterior, more comfortable interior Although not really a trail crawler, the new Pathfinder does have some off-road capabilities. There’s also a new, floating C-pillar which works well with the 2022 model’s available two-tone roof. The wheels have been pulled further out to the corners on the new Pathfinder, with a bit more sculpting to the body sides. “Now’s the right time for a return to a rugged (design) philosophy,” said Lee, though his team wanted to avoid the solid, slab-like looks some key competitors have lately adopted. This is no retro model, but those familiar with the old SUV will likely catch the way the 2022 model borrows from details like the chamfered grille and triangular rear windows. Visually, the primary influence was the original, 1986 Pathfinder, according to senior designer Ken Lee. The underlying platform underwent what they describe as a “significant update” to improve on-road manners and to give the 2022 Pathfinder a bit more capability off-road – though this ute isn’t designed for serious trail crawling. While the 2022 model takes a relatively evolutionary approach to styling, the goal was to give the ute a “new, bold, more muscular look,” officials said during a media backgrounder ahead of the SUV’s official debut. It’s been a while since Pathfinder followed the industry trend, migrating from a classic, body-on-frame platform to a more car-like unibody. “Today’s large SUV owners want a vehicle that conveys strength and rugged capability, while using advanced safety and technology features to keep their family safe and comfortable during every-day adventures, and the all-new 2022 Pathfinder is ready to take on those adventures.” New Nissan Pathfinder opts for a bolder look The new Pathfinder’s sporting a more rugged look for the 2022 model year. “Thirty-five years after the launch of the original model, Pathfinder has returned to its rugged roots,” said Jared Haslam, vice president, Product and Services Planning, Nissan North America. The SUV clearly needed some attention, the outgoing, fourth-generation model in showrooms with relatively few updates since the 2013 model year. Today, Nissan pulled the covers off two more major updates, including the long-overdue Frontier pickup and the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. We’ve already seen several, including the new Sentra, Kicks and Rogue. market with a wave of 10 new products set to roll out by the end of this year. Japan’s second-largest automaker is operating in catch-up mode – but after several years of struggle it’s hoping to make some major gains in the U.S. Nissan’s got a new Pathfinder for everyone for the 2022 model year.
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