Nissan Pathfinder adalah SUV dan sekarang SUV crossover menengah yang diproduksi oleh Nissan sejak tahun 1986. Pathfinder menggunakan platform truk pikap kompak Nissan. Secara ukuran, Pathfinder ditempatkan di antara Murano dan Armada atau Patrol, tetapi secara harga berada di antara Xterra dan Murano. Pesaing tradisional Pathfinder dari Jepang adalah Toyota 4Runner.

Nissan Pathfinder/Terrano
Nissan Pathfinder R52
Informasi
ProdusenNissan
Masa produksi1986-sekarang
Bodi & rangka
Kelas
Kronologi
PendahuluNissan Bushmaster

Nissan Pathfinder generasi pertama dan kedua juga disebut Nissan Terrano untuk pasar Jepang dan Indonesia. Di Indonesia, Nissan Terrano generasi pertama dirakit di pabrik Nissan Motor Indonesia di Purwakarta, Jawa Barat, dan mulai dipasarkan pada tahun 1994 hingga dihentikan produksinya pada tahun 2006. Terdapat beberapa tipe Nissan Terrano yang dipasarkan di Indonesia yaitu: Granroad, Kingsroad dan Spirit. Selain itu, Nissan Pathfinder generasi kedua pernah dijual di Indonesia secara CBU dari Jepang oleh Nissan Motor Indonesia.

First generation (WD21/GD21; 1985)

First generation (WD21/URGD21)
 
Informasi
Juga disebut
  • Nissan Terrano
  • Nissan Terramax
Masa produksi
  • May 1985 – September 1995
  • 1995–2006 (Indonesia)
Perakitan
PerancangDoug Wilson
Jerry Hirshberg (1982, 1983)[2]
Bodi & rangka
Bentuk kerangka
  • 2-door SUV (1985–1989)
  • 4-door SUV (1985–1995)
Tata letak
PlatformWD21/URGD21
Mobil terkaitNissan D21 Pickup
Penyalur daya
Mesin
Transmisi
Dimensi
Jarak sumbu roda26.492 mm (1.043 in)
Panjang43.663 mm (1.719 in)
Lebar16.891 mm (665 in)
Tinggi
  • XE: 16.688 mm (657 in)
  • 1986–89 SE & LE: 16.789 mm (661 in)
  • 1990–95 SE: 16.942 mm (667 in)
Kronologi
PenerusNissan Xterra

Pathfinder generasi pertama diperkenalkan sebagai SUV body-on-frame dua pintu, berbagi gaya dan sebagian besar komponen dengan Nissan Hardbody Truck. Dibangun di atas kerangka tipe tangga, Pathfinder adalah respons Nissan terhadap Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Bronco II, Jeep Cherokee, dan SUV non-Amerika seperti Toyota 4Runner, Honda Passport, dan Isuzu MU.

Before the Pathfinder there was the Nissan Bushmaster (an aftermarket conversion of the Datsun Truck). Its optional 4WD system that could be engaged electronically while the vehicle was moving was unique at the time. All WD21 Pathfinders were available in both 2WD and manually engaged 4WD configurations, with base models installed with a 2.4 L four cylinder engine. In certain countries, this generation also came with a 2.7 L I4 Diesel Engine known as the TD27 with the option of a turbocharger installed later in November 1988.

In Japan, it was exclusive to Nissan Bluebird Shop locations, where it was called the Terrano and served as a smaller companion to the larger Nissan Safari. While the Pathfinder/Terrano was essentially based on the newly introduced Hardbody truck, the rear five link coil suspension was borrowed from the Safari to enhance its off-road abilities. The two door version was installed with the VG30E Nissan V6, that was shared with the Fairlady ZX.

As the Japanese market Terrano was regarded as a luxury vehicle, with an emphasis on outdoor leisure activities, the Terrano was introduced to Japanese buyers as an off-road, back-country Fairlady ZX.[butuh rujukan] Ownership costs to Japanese drivers are expensive due to the exterior dimensions exceeding dimension regulations and the engine displacement incurring a higher annual road tax obligation. To emphasize this marketing approach, the Terrano was available with options not normally found on other budget-minded vehicles. Some of the upmarket Japanese-model options were climate-controlled air conditioning, electrically powered windows, seats, door locks, and, in 1993, Recaro seats. Nissan's sports division Autech added special equipment packages, introducing the "Wide R3M Urban" and the "AJ Limited". The emphasis on luxury was partly due to a strong economy in Japan, in what is now regarded as the Japanese "bubble economy".

In 1985, the first generation Terrano was entered in the 9th Paris to Dakar rally race, with continued entries in rally races for many years, winning multiple times in its category.

The four-door Pathfinder was introduced in October 1989 to enhance the Pathfinder's market appeal, but the wheelbase and overall vehicle length were not extended to accommodate the rear doors. At its introduction to North America, 1985 to 1989 Pathfinders came with a two-door body. In early 1985 it became four door-only. Some US 1985 Pathfinders came with the two door body, but they are rare.[butuh rujukan]

When the four door version was introduced, Nissan chose to conceal the door handles as a part of the "C" pillar trim to make it appear like a two-door truck with a camper shell, with the conventional door handles on the front doors. This design tradition was used on all Nissan SUVs, including the Nissan Armada, Nissan Juke, Nissan Terrano II, and the Nissan Xterra. The front doors were slightly shortened to accommodate the rear doors.

From 1985 to 1989 Pathfinders were available with either the Nissan VG30i 3.0 L V6 (143 hp (107 kW), 162 lb⋅ft (220 N⋅m) torque), or the Nissan Z24i 2.4 L (106 hp (79 kW)) I4 (the same engine choices as the Nissan Hardbody Truck). In 1990, the V6 received an upgrade from throttle body injection to a multi point fuel injection system. This engine was known as the VG30E, and was rated at 153 hp (114 kW) and 180 lb⋅ft (244 N⋅m) torque. Also in 1990, the Z24i was replaced with the KA24E. The first generation continued until 1995.

The first generation Nissan Pathfinder also sold in Indonesia from 1995 to 2006 as Nissan Terrano. Only available with four-door body, 2389cc Z24 carburetted petrol engine (103 hp & 182Nm), 2WD (4WD only available for 1995-1996 highest trim model[3]) and 5-speed manual transmission. Only 17,801 units were sold during 11 years of production.[4]

Facelifts

A facelift occurred in 1990 when the 4-door model was introduced. The front grille was revised, numerous interior trim level options became available and numerous exterior packages were offered by dealerships. The 1993 models received a third brake light and the 1994 models received a curved dashboard. Two more facelifts occurred for Indonesian production Terrano in 1997 and 2003.

Referensi

  1. ^ "Nissan in Indonesia". Car-cat.com. Diakses tanggal 25 July 2010. 
  2. ^ "Doug Wilson (TRAN, '69)". Diarsipkan dari versi asli tanggal 29 December 2015. Diakses tanggal 15 July 2015. 
  3. ^ https://www.mobilmotorlama.com/2016/07/nissan-terrano-wd21.html?m=1
  4. ^ https://jip.gridoto.com/read/261239279/sejarah-lengkap-nissan-terrano-di-indonesia

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