Nissan has added a sportier Platinum Midnight Edition to the 2017 Pathfinder lineup, featuring blacked out trim and more. (Photo: Nissan) |
Included are black mirror caps, a black rooftop spoiler, unique 20-inch black alloys, a chromed rear bumper protector, plus Canada-exclusive badges on the fenders and tailgate, while the cabin gets illuminated kick plates and LED lighting elements.
The Platinum Midnight Edition celebrates 30 years of Pathfinder availability in Canada, making the popular SUV one of the most enduring sport utility vehicles on today’s market.
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Exclusive black mirror caps help set the tone. (Photo: Nissan) |
The special Midnight Edition enhances a mid-size SUV that’s already been thoroughly updated for 2017, with a redesigned V-motion grille, revised multifaceted headlamp clusters with LED DRLs and optional full-LED hardware, a reshaped front bumper and lower fascia, new side mirror caps with integrated LED turn signals, updated alloy wheels, new mostly red-lensed LED taillights, a modified rear
Most captivating are unique 20-inch alloys in glossy black. (Photo: Nissan) |
The Platinum Midnight Edition gets all of the interior updates already standard in regular Platinum trim, including satin-finish metallic trim and chrome accents, new textured “open-pore” woodgrain inlays, an electroluminescent primary gauge cluster, a high-resolution colour multi-information display, a one-inch larger 8.0-inch NissanConnect infotainment touchscreen with new graphics and features like mobile apps, voice recognition, and navigation, plus a 13-speaker Bose audio system with satellite radio, heatable and cooled front seats, leather door inserts and more, while notable features pulled up from lesser trims, including the $32,498 base S model, $38,178 SV, and $41,478 SL, include all-wheel drive, fog lamps, roof rails, remote start, proximity-sensing access, pushbutton ignition, auto high beams, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, auto tilt-down side mirrors, rear parking sensors, powered front seats, perforated leather upholstery, blindspot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and much more.
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A black rooftop spoiler caps off the rear end. (Photo: Nissan) |
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A nod to 30 years on the Canadian market, the Pathfinder Midnight Edition gets a fitting maple leaf insignia. (Photo: Nissan) |
“Four-wheel drive; off-road proficiency; towing capability and an athletic appearance. Throughout 30 years, these are the mainstays of the Pathfinder nameplate and remain key requirements for the adventure-inspired customer in this segment today,” added Matsumoto. “This special edition combines a more aggressive look, taking the popular Platinum grade level to an even higher level with stylish appointments to make it a Canadian enthusiasts’ favourite.”
Best of all, the new Midnight Edition costs no more than the regular Platinum at just $48,478 plus freight and dealer fees. The sportier looking model goes on sale across Canada in March, “with limited production units” says Nissan.
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