Images: Nissan R50.I Pathfinder (1995-98)
Released in November 1995, the Nissan R50 Series I (R50.I) Pathfinder was a five-seat SUV. The Pathfinder was available in RX and Ti variants, though both were powered by Nissan’s VG33 3.3-litre V6 petrol engine and mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The Pathfinder had a monocoque chadsis, a part-time four-wheel drive system with low-range gears and a limited slip rear differnetial. with reinforced longitudinal box sections, independent… Read full Nissan R50 Pathfinder review
Images: Nissan R50.II Pathfinder (1999-05)
Released in February 1999, the Nissan R50 Series II (R50.II) Pathfinder introduced a revised range, cosmetic updates, greater refinement and a new four-wheel drive system. The Nissan R50.II Pathfinder could be identified by its new grille, tail-lights and the fitment of side steps and over-fenders as standard (previously restricted to the Ti). Inside, there was a new dashboard and seat trims, including ‘suede look’ trim for the Ti. The new ‘all-mode’ four-wheel drive system utilised a hydraulically operated multi-plate clutch. In normal conditions, the engine’s torque was directed to the rear wheels, but up to 50 per cent of the engine’s torque could be transferred to the front wheels according to the relative front and rear propeller shaft speeds, engine speed, throttle and ABS sensors. The driver could also select rear-wheel drive (‘2WD’) or full-time four-wheel drive (with high and low range gearing, the latter with a 2.569:1 reduction ratio) by manually turning the dash-mounted dial…
