The Nissan Pathfinder was initially introduced as a compact SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) and the later models were mid-size SUV. The Nissan Pathfinder was manufactured and marketed by Nissan automobiles. The Nissan Pathfinder was introduced in 1986 and is a successful and popular model that is still manufactured and used in different parts. The Nissan Platform was manufactured in three generation and used the Nissan F-Alpha platform. The Nissan Pathfinder was available in the two door SUV and the four door SUV body style.
The Nissan Pathfinder used the FR layout; front engine model with rear wheel drive or optional four wheel drive. The parts of the Nissan Pathfinder were assembled at the plant in Kyushu, Japan; Barcelona, Spain and Smyrna, Tennessee, United States. The cars produced from 1986 to 1995 are part of the first generation and also used the name of Nissan Terrano. The cars f the second generation were produced from 1996 to 2004 and was also called Infiniti QX4 and Nissan Terrano. The cars that were produced after 2005 are part of the third or the current generation.