Nissan's large Pathfinder SUV will share a petrol-electric drivetrain with the Infiniti QX60
Nissan will introduce a hybrid variant to its American Pathfinder range at the New York motor show. The SUV promises significantly improved fuel efficiency over the standard US Pathfinder, powered by a 3.5-litre V6.
The Pathfinder Hybrid will share its powertrain with the Infiniti QX60, also making its debut at New York. This means an electric motor will assist a supercharged 2.5-litre petrol engine, providing increased torque as well as the improvement to fuel economy.
No further details of either car have yet been released, but expect the Pathfinder ALL-MODE selectable 4WD system to make it onto the hybrid version. It is yet to be confirmed whether the Pathfinder's seven-seat capacity will be impinged upon to include the batteries for the electric motor.
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Matt Bird