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    1996 Nissan Pathfinder

    The 1996 Nissan Pathfinder is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $41,950 for the RX variant and topping out at $49,870 for the TI variant.

    There are 2 variants of the Pathfinder available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-1995.

    The 1996 Pathfinder was offered with a 2 year, 40,000 km warranty.

    The Nissan Pathfinder is only available with a motor that produces 125kW and 266Nm of torque. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $41,950 - $49,870†
    Transmission
    4-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    SUV
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    Retail Price
    $41,950 - $49,870†
    Transmission
    4-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    SUV
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

    Expert Rating

    Good

    2 Reviews

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    1996 Nissan Pathfinder

    Available Variants

    The Nissan Pathfinder comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being RX and the most expensive being TI.

    1996 Nissan Pathfinder

    Reviews

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    Pros

    • Return of ST-L greatly reduces entry price
    • Solid space and kit for the money
    • Sweet atmo V6 motor

    Cons

    • Steep $4500 premium for AWD
    • Feels dated next to Santa Fe, Sorento
    • Sweet V6 gets thirsty in town
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    Power to Weight
    68.12 - 70.62 kW/t
    37.97 kW/t
    77.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    1,058 litres
    330 litres
    1,058 litres
    Price
    $41,950 - $49,870
    $36,990
    $77,850
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    40,000 km
    40,000 km
    50,000 km
    Years on Sale
    2 - 4 years
    1 year
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,335 kg
    2,335 kg
    2,710 kg
    Approach Angle
    36°
    36°
    40.5°
    Departure Angle
    28°
    26°
    35°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    190 - 210 mm
    190 mm
    245 mm
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    1996 Nissan Pathfinder

    Historical Information

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    St-L

    2024

    $59,945

    Ti

    2024

    $68,265

    Ti-L

    2024

    $82,850

    Year
    2024
    Engine Type
    3.5L Combustion
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    SUV
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    202 kW

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    1996 Nissan Pathfinder

    Dimensions

    4,530 mm
    1,745 mm
    1,690 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,530 mm
    Overall Width1,745 mm
    Overall Height1,690 mm
    Wheelbase2,650 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Sales Data

    2024523Total Sales
    2025732Total Sales
    202623YTD Sales

    Nissan Pathfinder Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    1996 Nissan Pathfinder

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Nissan Pathfinder is the RX variant that starts from $41,950.

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    The most expensive Nissan Pathfinder is the TI variant that starts from $49,870.

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    The largest Nissan Pathfinder is the TI variant which measures 1840mm wide, 4530mm in length and sits 1725mm tall.

    All variants of the Nissan Pathfinder have a maximum power of 125kW and 266nm of torque.

    The Nissan Pathfinder is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The Nissan Pathfinder uses Unleaded Petrol.

    # Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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