Berlin City Nissan, your Portland ME Nissan dealer is very excited to hear that Nissan will be showing off a concept version of its all-new 2013 Pathfinder in a few weeks at the Detroit auto show, and they have now revealed a teaser image of the new SUV.


Not too much can be seen in Nissan's shadowy image, but the Pathfinder will definitely be changing from its squared-off look for a more curvaceous form. The photo shows a strong character line running the length of the car from the center of the hood to the taillights, with a dip just above the door handles. Large, five-spoke wheels and roof rails may lend the Pathfinder to a sportier look.

What we know is that the new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will shed its truck-based roots and become a crossover, similar to what the Ford Explorer did last year. It's most likely that the new Pathfinder will share its platform and mechanicals with the recently unveiled Infiniti JX35.

That car rides on a stretched version of the front- and all-wheel drive platform that underpins the Murano crossover, but provides room for a third row of seats. We wouldn't be surprised if this also helps Nissan differentiate the Pathfinder from the Murano within its own lineup.

The Pathfinder will also probably share the 3.5-liter V-6 engine, which is rated for 265 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque in that car. Expect to also see the same CVT transmission, standard front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive as an option.

Keep in touch with your ME Nissan dealer, Berlin City Nissan, to get the latest news on the release date of the new Pathfinder. 

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