Major news from Nissan this week, as it unveiled the upcoming 2017 Pathfinder at an exclusive event in Dallas' Klyde Warren Park. This unveiling marks a new era for one of Nissan's most popular family vehicles, as fresh updates to styling, capability, and features herald a movement in a new direction that's sure to delight its fans.

No, these changes don't mean the Pathfinder you know and love is going away. Rather, it would seem that Nissan is streamlining its design with the new Pathfinder to better align with its customers wants and needs. It's widely known that the Pathfinder has big appeal with families who enjoy active lifestyles, but for many years, it has zig-zagged between the SUV and crossover classes. This year though, Nissan hopes to stride the line between both segments. On the surface, the 2017 Pathfinder looks very much like an SUV, with a bold, aggressively styled front fascia, signaling the strength that lies just underneath the hood, a competitively powerful 284-horsepower direct injection 3.5-liter V6 engine. With a freshly redesigned suspension to boot, the 2017 Pathfinder can easily tow up to 6,000 pounds when properly equipped. However, SUV capability isn't all the new Pathfinder boasts. Available with a new infotainment system, an Around View® monitor, and sliding and reclining second row seating, drivers and their passengers will enjoy technology, convenience and comfort previously reserved only for the luxury crossover segment.

Best of all, if you're looking to get your hands on the new 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, you're not going to have to wait long. This combination between crossover and SUV is going to be hitting our dealership in the near future this fall. Interested in a test drive? Stop in to Route 46 Nissan to schedule yours today!