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The Spies just happened to be at the Palm restaurant in Chicago tonight getting ready for the 2007 Chicago Auto show photo gallery when we stumbled upon this confidential new product info from Nissan... Full 2007 Chicago auto show photo gallery here At a Glance: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

The popular Nissan Pathfinder expands its lineup for the 2008 model year with the addition of a new 300-plus horsepower 5.6-liter V8, the first V8 offered in its 22-year history in the United States market. This more powerful option offers a significant increase in torque, rated at 380-plus lb-ft to achieve 7,000 lbs of maximum towing capacity. Also available is Pathfinder’s proven 266-horsepower 4.0-liter version of the award-winning Nissan VQ-series V6 engine. All Pathfinders continue to be built on a high-strength, fully boxed, all-steel frame based on the full-size Nissan Armada SUV.

Other changes for 2008 include new exterior styling and a greatly refined interior, as well as newly available technology such as a revised Nissan Navigation System with 9.3 gigabyte Music Box hard drive (available on LE only). The 2008 Pathfinder’s exterior features new front and rear styling, new 17-inch wheel designs for SE-V6 and LE-V6, with new 18-inch wheel designs for SE-V8 and LE-V8 models, new body side moldings with chrome insert (LE models) and new exterior colors – Mocha and White Frost, a premium three-stage pearl paint color.

Pathfinder again offers first-class amenities with standard three-row seating. Inside, the refinements continue with a 7.0-inch color display and RearView Monitor (all models except S-V6), new center stack design, 2nd row reclining seat (center portion), revised cupholder design, new illuminated switchgear (all models except S), new fabrics and materials, heated steering wheel (LE models), Intelligent Key with twist start, BluetoothÆ hands-free phone system (available on LE models only) and new Russet interior color (leather-appointed only).

The 2008 Pathfinder goes on sale in spring 2007.

Highlights of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder include:

Body

New front and rear styling, including new hood, grille, front and rear bumpers, rear liftgate

New 17-inch wheel designs (SE-V6, LE-V6) and 18-inch wheel designs (SE-V8, LE-V8)

New body side molding with chrome insert (LE models) Rugged exterior design, long wheelbase, short front and rear overhangs

Aggressive geometric fenders, angled strut-style grille C-pillars with Nissan SUV signature high-mounted rear door handles

Highly functional roof rack with integrated front and rear grips

Available side running boards (standard on all trims except S and SE-OR)

New exterior colors – Mocha and White Frost

Engine and Driveline

New available 5.6-liter DOHC V8 producing 300-plus horsepower and 380-plus lb-ft of torque (SE-V8, LE-V8); aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, forged steel crankshaft, microfinished crankshaft and camshafts, graphite-coated pistons, 6-bolt main bearing caps, single-stage timing chain

4.0-liter DOHC V6 producing 266 horsepower and 288 lb-ft of torque (S-V6, SE-V6, SE-V6 Off Road, LE-V6); aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, microfinished crankshaft and camshaft, molybdenum-coated pistons, Nissan variable Induction Control System (NICS), Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), silent two-stage timing chain Standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission

Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist – standard on SE Off-Road model

Available XN All-Mode 4-wheel drive system (V8 models)

Available All-Mode automatic 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/AUTO/4HI/4LO modes, electronically controlled transfer case (LE)

Standard tow hitch

Up to 7,000 pound towing capacity with V8 models, up to 6,000 pounds with V6 models

Suspension, Steering and Braking

New 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P265/65R17 tires (SE-V6, LE-V6)

New 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P265/60R18 tires (SE-V8, LE-V8)

16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/75R16 (S), or P265/75R16 tires (SE Off-Road)

Independent all-steel double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar

Independent double-wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar

Available BilsteinÆ performance off-road shocks (SE Off-Road)

Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

4-wheel disc brakes with 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

High-strength F-Alpha platform - fully boxed, all-steel ladder frame

Interior Features

New 7-inch color Multi-information display with RearView Monitor (all models except S)

New instrument panel center stack design and console styling

New illuminated switchgear (all models except S)

New heated steering wheel (standard on LE models)

New gated shifter design with grip shifter (all models except S)

Standard 2nd and 3rd row flat-folding seats with 7-passenger seating

Available Nissan Navigation System with 9.3-gigabyte Music Box hard drive (available on LE only)

New Intelligent Key with twist start (available on LE models only)

New BluetoothÆ hands-free phone system (available on LE models only)

Available 10-speaker BoseÆ audio system with 6CD autochanger (1CD with Navigation Package), mp3 capability and XMÆ Satellite Radio

Fold-down front passenger seat (all models except S and LE), 40/20/40 split 2nd row seat with center reclining portion, 50/50 split 3rd row seat

Available leather-appointed 1st and 2nd row and 1st row power memory seats on SE-V6, SE-V8 models (standard LE models)

Unique blue seat fabric available (in addition to Graphite seat fabric) on SE-V6 Off-Road

Power-adjustable foot pedals (all models except S-V6) Standard power windows with driver and front passenger auto-up/down and safety reverse

Dual-zone automatic temperature control, rear air conditioning (all models except S)

Available DVD video entertainment system

Wood-toned interior (LE models only)

New interior color – Russet (leather only)

Safety and Security

Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front occupant classification sensor)

3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, with available supplemental front seat-mounted side-impact air bags, and available roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover head protection for outboard passengers in all three rows 3-point seat belts for rear seat occupants, including 2nd row center position

Front seat Active Head Restraints

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system

Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)

Models and Manufacturing

Available in 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations in six models: S-V6, SE-V6, SE-V6 Off Road (4x4 only), SE-V8, LE-V6 and LE-V8

Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd Tennessee Plant

At a Glance: 2008 Nissan Armada

Nissan Armada powers into 2008 with improvements that add to its appeal as the full-size family SUV for utility and adventure. With new option packages, new exterior style, new colors, more luxurious interior amenities and enhanced technology features, Armada continues its award-winning ways.

Outside, the 2008 Armada features a new front fascia, new headlight and fog light designs, new one-piece roof rack design, revised rear fascia, 20-inch wheel and Michelin tire package (LE only) and two new exterior colors – Desert Stone and Timberline.

Inside, Armada offers a 3rd row power folding 60/40 seat (optional LE), new interior colors and fabrics, new gated shifter, new woodgrain accents (LE only), available heated steering wheel (LE only), a locking glove compartment and revised steering wheel and combination meter illumination. New technology enhancements include an Intelligent Key with twist start (standard LE, optional SE), enhanced BoseÆ sound system with Music Box hard drive and 3rd row speakers and amplifier (standard LE, optional SE), BluetoothÆ hands-free phone system (standard on LE), improved available Nissan Navigation system with a XMâ NavTraffic™ system with real-time traffic information (XMâ contract required), and a larger 8.0-inch screen for the optional DVD Entertainment Package.

Armada continues with its three-row, eight-passenger seating, roof-mounted curtain air bags for all three rows and full array of luxury and convenience features. Class-leading towing capacity of up to 9,100-pounds is provided by Armada’s heavy duty frame and suspension, as well as a standard 317 horsepower 5.6-liter V8 with 385 lb-ft of torque. Available Flexible Fuel Vehicle technology (FFV) allows drivers to use traditional gasoline or an alternative fuel such as E85, a mix containing 15 percent renewable ethanol and 85 percent gasoline.

Armada finished first in buyer-perceived overall quality by the Strategic Vision research firm in the Large SUV class of its 2006 Total Quality Index, as well as being named the “Most Appealing Large Premium Multi-Activity Vehicle” by J.D. Power and Associates’ 2006 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study.

Highlights of the 2008 Armada full-size SUV include:

Body

New front full body type fascia

New halogen fog lamp design (fog lamps standard LE, optional SE)

New halogen headlamp design

New rear body-color fascia with revised shape

New one-piece roof rack design

New 20-inch wheel design (LE)

Rugged body design with distinctive, modern and expressive elements

Body-color front and rear fascias

Long wheelbase (123.2 inches) and a highly manageable overall length (206.9 inches)

Body color grille (chrome on LE model), chrome front door handles (body color on rear)

Privacy glass on 2nd and 3rd row windows and rear liftgate Standard side step rails

Manual flip-out rear quarter windows (power-operated on LE model)

Available power folding chrome mirrors with heat, power adjust on all models, auto dim and integrated turn signal standard on LE models

Rear liftgate with opening rear glass (power-operated liftgate standard on LE model)

Rear proximity sensor system (back-up obstacle warning) in rear bumper

New exterior colors – Desert Stone and Timberline

Engine and Driveline

Standard 5.6-liter DOHC V8 producing 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque

Available Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) technology allows for use of gasoline/ethanol fuel mixes

Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, forged steel crankshaft, microfinished crankshaft and camshafts, graphite-coated pistons, 6-bolt main bearing caps, single-stage timing chain

Standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with tow/haul modes for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency

Rugged, F-Alpha fully boxed all-steel frame

28-gallon fuel tank

Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (includes deactivation switch) with 4-wheel limited slip (4WD models), 2-wheel limited slip (2WD models), Traction Control

Standard Dana drive axles

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with standard warning lamp (in gauge cluster) or warning display (with optional navigation system)

4-Wheel Drive Features

Available All-Mode 4-wheel drive system with Auto/2WD/4H/4LO modes, electronically controlled part-time transfer case, 3.35:1 4LO crawl gear ratio

Suspension, Steering and Braking

New-design 20x8JJ inch wheels with P275/60R20 Michelin tires standard on LE model

Standard 18x8JJ aluminum-alloy wheels and 265/70R18 Continental tires on SE model

Rugged, F-Alpha fully boxed all-steel frame

Double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar Independent double-wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar

Available rear air leveling suspension (standard LE) Engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

4-wheel disc brakes with Bosch Anti-lock Braking System

(ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist

Interior Features

New power 60/40 split fold flat 3rd row seat (optional LE, manual std. on SE and LE)

New steering wheel illumination, welcome meter illumination, combination meter colors and design New heated leather 3-spoke steering wheel (optional LE), lockable glove compartment

Enhanced BoseÆ audio system with Music Box hard drive and 3rd row speakers and amplifier, mp3 capability, 11 speakers, in-dash 6CD, dual media capability (allows use of radio and CD at the same time – headphones must be used to listen to second audio source), XMâ satellite radio (standard on LE, optional on SE)· Revised Nissan Navigation System with optional XMâ NavTraffic™ with real-time traffic information (requires contract with XMâ satellite radio) (optional LE)

· Available BluetoothÆ hands-free phone system (standard on LE)

· Revised gated floor-mounted shifter for a sporty appearance and enhanced shift control

· New woodgrain interior trim (LE)

· New Intelligent Key with twist start (standard LE, optional SE)

· Revised available DVD Family Entertainment System with two wireless headphones and remote control, 8-inch screen (up from 7 inches)

· Class-leading 2nd row legroom of 41.9 inches

· Standard fold-flat 2nd row bench seat

· Available fold-flat 2nd row captain’s chairs and removable 2nd row center console

· Seton leather-appointed seating surfaces (standard LE, optional SE) (1st and 2nd row only) · Large front center console with substantial center storage, rear 12V outlet, cell phone holder

· Full-length overhead console with six dome lights

· 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat

· 6-way adjustable front passenger’s seat (standard LE, optional SE)

· Fold-down front passenger seat feature with recessed “work area”

· Three 12-volt power outlets on console and instrument panel

· Up to 14 cupholders with capability of holding up to 64 oz bottles

· 1st row storage in instrument panel side pockets, doors, center console main storage bin and center console sides, front door bottle holders

· 2nd row storage in driver’s seat rear pocket, door-mounted bottle holders, cupholders in rear of center console · Elevated 3rd row seat

· 3rd row side storage bin and cupholders

· Standard dual zone auto climate control

· Standard power adjustable brake and accelerator pedals with transmission interlock and available memory function

· RearView Monitor (standard LE, optional SE)

Safety and Security

Nissan’s Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front occupant classification sensor

Standard roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover head protection for outboard positions in all three rows

Available front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (standard LE, optional SE)

Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones 3-point front seat belts with dual pretensioners and load limiters

3-point seat belts for all rear seat occupants, including center position

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system

Front seat Active Head Restraints

Models and Manufacturing

Available in SE and LE models in 4WD and 2WD drive configurations

Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Canton, Mississippi Plant

At a Glance: 2008 Nissan Titan King Cab/Crew Cab

For 2008, the Nissan Titan full-size pickup builds on its already extensive rÈsumÈ with the addition of a new Long Wheelbase (LWB) version and a new Titan PRO-4X model, designed to enhance Titan’s already strong reputation as the truck of choice for work or adventure.

The 2008 Titan, which will be available in spring 2007, is now offered in four models – XE, SE, PRO-4X and LE; in two body styles – King Cab and Crew Cab; in 4x2 and 4x4 drive configurations; and four bed sizes – 5’5”, 6’5”, 7’ and 8’; and in with Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) capability (E85 Ethanol).

The 2008 Titan also features freshened styling, with a revised front end and wheel lip moldings and all-new wheel styles. Inside, Titan features a new seat design and refined meter clusters.

Other 2008 Titan enhancements include available Bluetoothâ Hands-Free Phone System, XM™ Satellite Radio tuner, heated leather-appointed bench seat, a revised center stack and a larger, 8.0-inch DVD screen (up from 7.0-inch). Two new exterior colors – Desert Stone and Timberline – are now available.

Titan is built on Nissan’s rugged F-Alpha pickup platform, featuring a powerful 5.6-liter DOHC Endurance V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft torque. Titan features a standard 5-speed automatic transmission and a maximum towing capacity of up to 9,500 pounds for King Cab and 9,400 pounds for Crew Cab (when properly equipped). The Nissan Titan is available in King Cab and Crew Cab body configurations with a choice of 2WD and 4WD.

Titan continues to boast innovative features such as first-in-class* Wide-Open rear doors (King Cab) that open 168 degrees for nearly unlimited interior access, a high-utility bed that includes an industry-first factory-applied spray-on bedliner, a Utili-track tie-down system that provides ultimate cargo hauling flexibility and an integrated, lockable bedside storage compartment. Highlights of the 2008 Nissan Titan full-size pickup include:

Body

Revised front end with refined bumper, new headlight and fog lamp designs and grille

New wheel designs, including 18-inch designs for XE, SE and PRO-4X and 20-inch wheels for LE

Available Long Wheelbase models for both Crew and King Cabs, featuring beds 18 inches longer than the standard models and a largest-in-class* 37 gallon fuel tank Six-foot six-inch or eight-foot (King Cab) or five-foot six-inch or seven-foot (Crew Cab) beds with available high-utility bed features:

Factory-applied spray-on bedliner

Utili-track bed channel system with adjustable aluminum-alloy tie-down cleats and available accessory racks, trays, dividers and modular storage systems

Unique lockable, climate-resistant bedside storage compartment located immediately behind the driver's side rear wheelwell, with two-position adjustable tray and removable rubber mat

Cargo area light with first-in-class* tailgate illumination and bed-mounted 12-volt utility powerpoint

Dampened tailgate assist

Innovative Wide-Open rear doors that swing open 168 degrees standard on King Cab

New wheel lip moldings

Two new exterior colors: Desert Stone and Timberline

Engine and Driveline

Standard 5.6-liter DOHC V8 producing 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque

Up to a maximum 9,500 lbs (King Cab) and 9,400 (Crew Cab) towing capacity (when properly equipped)

Up to a maximum 2,013 lbs (King Cab) and 2,063 (Crew Cab) payload capacity (when properly equipped)

Available Flexible Fuel Vehicle technology

Standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission and tow/haul modes for enhanced fuel economy and towing capacity

37-gallon fuel tank for long wheelbase models, 28-gallon fuel tank for standard wheelbase models

Available Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and 2-wheel limited slip, standard 4-wheel limited slip on 4WD models

Dana supplied front and rear axles

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)

4-Wheel Drive Features

Available shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/4HI/4LO modes, electronic controlled part-time transfer case

PRO-4X trim, with special off-road features including: Class-exclusive* switch-on-demand electronically controlled locking rear differential

18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and 275/70R18 tires (PRO-4X trim)

Skid plates for lower radiator, transfer case, oil pan and fuel tank

Standard RanchoÒ performance gas shocks (PRO-4X trim) Lower final drive ratio (to 3.357)

Suspension, Steering and Braking

All-steel double wishbone front suspension

Overslung leaf spring (dual rate) rear suspension with shackles mounted along frame sides for maximum ground clearance

Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

New 18-inch drop-steel wheel and P265/70R18 tires (XE) Special 18-inch off-road style aluminum alloy wheel and 275/70R18 off-road tires (PRO-4X)

Restyled 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and P265/70R18 tires (SE)

New 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P275/60R20 tires (LE) 4-wheel disc brakes with Bosch Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Interior Features

Revised gauge and meter clusters, HVAC outlets, center-stack design

New available 350-watt, 10-speaker Rockford FosgateÒ audio package featuring Bluetoothâ hands-free phone system and XM™ satellite radio tuner

Power-adjustable front seats with available driver's seat memory system, available heated front seats or and leather-appointed bench

New wood-appearance trim (LE)

Special interior package for new PRO-4X model – unique seat, steering wheel and shifter stitching, embroidered seat logo, unique leather-appointed seat option

Standard power up/down back glass with defroster (Crew Cab) Flip-up 60/40 rear seat cushions for added cargo space and flexibility, grocery hooks on bottom of seat cushions Class-leading* 126 cubic feet of interior space with best-in-class* leg room with 41.8-inch front and 40.4-inch rear (Crew Cab)

Revised available DVD Mobile Theatre System with fold-down 8.0-inch monitor (up from 7.0 inches)

Safety and Security

Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front passenger classification sensor), 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters

Standard front seat Active Head Restraints

Available supplemental front seat-mounted side-impact air bags with available class-exclusive* roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags for side-impact and rollover head protection for all outboard passengers (the first time available in a full-size extended cab pickup) Available rear bumper proximity sensors

Models and Manufacturing

King and Crew Cab Long Wheelbase models, featuring beds eight-foot and seven-foot long, respectively Available in King Cab and Crew Cab body configurations with choice of 2WD and 4WD in XE, SE and LE and newly available PRO-4X trim (4x4 only) with unique interior and exterior cues and off-road performance tuning

Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Canton, Mississippi Plant




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