Nissan Pathfinder 2013

Last year, we celebrated 25 years of loyal service and this year it is the turn of the fourth version of the legendary SUV made ​​its appearance.

More refined, and at all points of view, the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder abandons the body-on-frame chassis, opting for a monocoque structure.

The beautiful car is now available in versions with two or four wheel drive.

Inside, it can accommodate up to seven passengers. In addition, to facilitate entry and exit from the third row, there is an ingenious system that allows Glide Latch and drag to the front seats of the second row.

The Workhorse 3.5L V6

All Models 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 260 horsepower, which means that we abandon the 4.0-liter V6 with 266 horsepower.

All coupled to a transmission Xtronic CVTMD.

A powertrain that allows this large SUV benefit from improved fuel economy by more than 25%.

Consumption announced:
- 7.7 L/100 km on the highway in 2WD version;
- 10.5 L/100 km in urban driving in 2WD;
- 9.3 L/100 km on average, 2WD;
- 7.9 L/100 km on the highway in 4WD version;
- 10.8 L/100 km in urban driving in 4WD version;
- 9.5 L/100 km on average, 4WD version.

Towing capacity of 2268 kg (5000 lbs).

Prices for the 2013:
- Pathfinder S 2WD $ 29,998;
- Pathfinder S 4WD $ 31,998;
- Pathfinder SV 4WD $ 35,248;
- Pathfinder SL 2WD $ 35,698;
- Pathfinder 4WD SL $ 37,698;
- Pathfinder Platinum 4WD $ 42,098.

The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is offered in concession to the end of October 2012.

photo : Nissan

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Nissan Sentra 2013

The car finally gets a dress worthy of a saloon of the compact class.

Much more dynamic silhouette adorned headlights and LED taillights beams. It takes the style of the new Altima, but a more compact size.

It weighs 70 pounds less than its predecessor and sees its coefficient of air penetration increase from 0.34 to 0.29.

In our market, it will be offered starting next month and will decline in versions: 1.8S, 1.8SV, 1.8SR and 1.8SL.

A new mechanical

S and SV variants provide a choice of six-speed manual transmission or CVT, while the SR and SL versions do spot than the CVT.

However, regardless of the model, the 2013 Nissan Sentra is powered by a four cylinder 1.8-liter 130-horsepower torque of 128 lb-ft.

According to the manufacturer, the sedan has an energy balance mixed of only 5.8 L/100 km.

Inside

Finishing and interior presentation of the 2013 Sentra give way to superior materials.

The dashboard has a completely new ergonomic and receives the most interesting new NissanConnectMS with navigation optional.

The price of the 2013 Nissan Sentra:
- M6 1.8 S $ 14,848;
- CVT 1.8 S $ 17,548;
- 1.8 SV M6 $ 17,548;
- 1.8 SV CVT $ 18,848;
- 1.8 SR CVT $ 19,948;
- CVT 1.8 SL $ 22,998.

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Lexus LFA Spyder

Who does not know Jay Leno, the popular host of the Tonight Show on NBC? Mr. Leno is also a collector of antique cars and motorcycles. His collection includes more than a hundred vehicles and many motorcycles!

Whether vehicles early 1900s or very recent cars, each acquisition of Jay Leno can not be ignored, since it is a perverse pleasure to inform us through the site www.jaylenosgarage . com.

Known throughout the world, he uses his fame, his website and his rare free moments to test cars that are more than a dream.

Lexus LFA Spyder

This is what he has done recently in producing a report on a Lexus LFA Spyder.

Here we are not talking of a coupe with the roof was removed, but a unique car, which was manufactured by Toyota in Japan. After his release from the section automated production plant, final assembly of the Lexus LFA Spyder, entirely by hand, requires three days.

Jay Leno also took the opportunity to visit the factory where Motomachi LFA models are assembled. In addition, he offered several laps behind the wheel of this unique car on the Fuji Speedway.

The Lexus LFA is powered by a 4.8-liter V10 engine with 552 horsepower.

At Toyota, we explained that the production of this unique model is nothing but a treat and there is no question of producing this new model series. This is a marketing exercise extremely profitable for a manufacturer: Appear throughout the world, inviting the famous presenter Jay Leno.

Photo: Jay Leno's Garage

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