Nissan has broadened its Pathfinder range with the addition of a luxury Pathfinder Ti diesel.

With the same specification level as the existing petrol V6 Pathfinder Ti, the new addition brings the added advantage of a flexible yet refined 2.5-litre common-rail turbo diesel engine.

Pathfinder’s four-wheel drive heritage is evident from its good ground clearance and the short front and rear overhangs, designed to enhance hill ascents and descents when off road.

But while clearly an imposing vehicle, Pathfinder is not so large as to be unwieldy. Despite the seven-seat interior, its overall length of 4,740 mm is comparable to a large passenger sedan, though its 2,850 mm wheelbase is longer to help maximise interior space.

Inside, the clever design of the body provides generous shoulder and elbow room and an airy and comfortable, yet flexible cabin. An ergonomically designed, soft-touch dashboard and instrument cluster complement the interior finish, while the three rows of seats allow easy access and provide an extraordinary 64 different seating/cargo configurations.

Storage solutions abound, with a potential cargo length of 2.8 metres, two front-passenger glove boxes, under-seat storage boxes and a luggage capacity of 190 litres with all the seats in place, rising to 2,091 litres with the second and third rows of seats lowered.

On sale now, the intercooled turbo-diesel Pathfinder Ti is priced at $58,990*

* Recommended retail pricing excluding dealer delivery and on-road costs.