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standard 60/40 split rear seats
which fold flat. A swing-up
rear hatch door, which has a
separate opening rear window
(with wiper/washer), provides

" easy access. The spare tire is
now mounted under the floor,
out of the way. However, it
can be mounted at the rear as
anoption. |,

The Pathfinder’s previous
3.0-litre V6 engine has been
enlarged to 3.3-litres and now
develops 168 horsepower, and
90% of its torque is now
available between 1,500 and
1,800 r.p.m., providing much
betier ‘pulling power’ at lower
speeds. This'can bean advan-
tage both on-road and off-

Though bigger, the new

_ engine offers better fuel econ-

“_ @hny as well as a smoother

._ idle, reduced air intaKe noise,
and improved towing capacity

(up to 5,060 Ibs. with auto-
matic transmission),

My test drive revealed that
the 3,3-litre engine is quieter,
particularly on the highway,
but it’s not as quiet as a pus-
senger car. A combination of
engine, drivetrain, tire and
wind noise puts must sport
utility vehicles at a disadvan-
tage: in this respect, Still, when
compared with other sport
utility vehicles, the Pathfinder
is very quiet.

One of the reasons for this
is the Pathfinder’s new unit
body construction (previously
body-on-frame). Unit body
construction provides greater
body strength which reduces
driveline vibrations, engine
booming, suspension noises,
and body squeaks and rattles.

A shift-on-the-fly, part-
time four-wheel-drive system
is another new Pathfinder fea-
ture. It enables the driver to
switch from two-wheel-drive

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to four-wheel-drive at speeds
up to 80 km-h (50 m.p.h.).

A new four-wheel anti-
lock braking system replaces
last year’s rear-wheel only
ABS. With the addition of
front wheel ABS. the
Pathfinder offers improved
steering control when braking

‘It’s the most fun you can have

and right now it's at the sunin

hard on slippery roads —- con-
ditions that off-roaders will
often find themselves in.
Four-wheel ABS is standard
equipment.

The Pathfinder’s ride and
steering has been noticeably
improved through a combina-
tion of three things: a longer

side impact beams and four wheel anti-lock b
- power windows and door locks, cruise con
and our famous Japanese quatity and you've got some serious
3 year/80,000 km warranty ard a comprehensive Roadside Assistance plan, you

~ Speaking of money,
they're on for just $189 a month over

wheelbase, a new strut-type
front suspension (replacing
the previous wishbone
design), and new rack and
pinion steering (replacing the
recirculating ball design).

The new front suspension
provides more damping and
better rebound control, there-
by enhancing stability and
control, while the new power-
assisted rack and pinion steer-
ing system provides quicker

steering response, casier
maneuverability and a tighter
turning radius (10.8
meters/35.4 fi, without fender
flares.)

Base Pathfinder XE’s start
at $29,698, up from $26,898
in 1995. The 1996 Pathfinder
SE models start at $35,998
and top-ci-the-line LE ;
Pathfinders at-$37,298. Fully-
equipped Pathfinders go for
over $40,000.

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Daily 90-minute Harbour Tours: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
(Adults $16, Seniors & Youth $13, Children $5)
Daily Sunset Dinner Cruise: 7:00pm-10:00pm
~. 2 (Cruise & Buffet Dinner: $49.50)

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