The SUV with three rows has a different appearance from the Nissan Pathfinder available in the United States. It is likely to be further developed by Dongfeng Nissan and become a production model for the Chinese market.

Nissan says that the Pathfinder Concept was designed with the Chinese market in mind, while staying true to the history of the nameplate.

The model appears to have a generous footrpint, with proportions similar to the Nissan X-Trail but the cleaner surfacing and modern styling touches result in a more premium stance. At the front, the large V-Motion grille integrates LEDs. The side windows connect to the rear glass, while the glossy black accents contrast with the gold exterior shade. At the back, the full-width taillights feature pixel LED graphics, and there is an illuminated Pathfinder lettering on the large tailgate.

Inside, seven seats are arranged in a three-row 2+2+3 layout. The trim combines black and white leather upholstery with gold accents all around the cabin. The dashboard integrates a digital cockpit with dual screens mounted on a single panel, and a head-up display. Other details include the touch-sensitive controls on the steering wheel, the high-mounted center console, and the separate climate controls for the rear passengers.

The Nissan Pathfinder was originally introduced in 1985 as a body-on-frame SUV, but it moved into a unibody chassis in 2012. The automaker didn’t provide details about the underpinnings of the new Pathfinder Concept which could either ride on the CMF-CD unibody architecture of the Nissan X-Trail or on the older D platform of the US-spec Pathfinder. Chinese media report that the production version could use a turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol engine mated to an automatic gearbox, most likely with a four-wheel-drive option.

Source: Carscoops