The Nissan Pathfinder was introduced in 1985. The vehicle has improved over the years from SUV to CUV. It is a perfect fit with its size between Murano and Patrol. The first generation was based on Nissan D21 Pickup Platform with the last one being the Nissan D platform. Over the generations it has not only improved in mechanics but also in overall body structure.
Subaru Cars were first introduced in 1954 that improved over the years for good. The Subaru Outback came in market in 1994. It is basically derived from two Subaru Brands of Subaru Legacy and Subaru Impreza hatchback.
Design
The nissan pathfinder comes with a built in class, whether it is the towing capacity or the seating system all happens to the refined level in this vehicle. The colors available range from the light ones of white, beige and silver to dark range of black, blue and grey, so a variety of choices are in hand of customers at the time of purchase. The inside gives panoramic view of outside, so whether it is mountains, highway or city you feel walking along side it enjoying every moment.
The Subaru Outback has symmetrical all wheel drive giving optimal balance and even power for stability and efficiency feeling. The flexible space with integration of roof rail is a positive in itself with 60/49 split for better cargo room. The moon roof is also there though the heated seats, mirrors and windshield gives comfort in weather as harsh as winter.
Technology
The around view monitor in the latest Nissan Pathfinder confirms minute details like line around the parking space, the adjacent object with blind spot detection and much more for ease in parking and driving. The entertainment is further refined from single screen TV and navigation to tri-zone entertainment through the two screens at the back of front seats. The heated steering wheel is a technology that gives driver comfort to drive for long without physical fatigue, while Nissan intelligent key unlock all four doors and open power lift gate without the need of key.
The Subaru Outback brings with it eyesight driver assist with two cameras on the rear view mirror that react to condition smartly before you do. The alert sound with visual warnings keeps you inform of danger before it happens. The Bluetooth technology makes phone and audio system managed by voice with GPS navigation also working on voice command.
Safety
The 50 standard features in latest Nissan Pathfinder makes the security magnified. Aside from the standard anti-lock braking system and traction control that brings in wheel lock prevention with power wastage reduction for traction optimization; there is more to offer. The bake assist with electronic brake force distribution detects how hard the brake is needed and applies maximum brake force to rear brakes. The Subaru Outback comes with smart braking system where anti-lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution work on smartly managing vehicle. The advance protection system and roll over sensors further makes the airbag deployment with other few things happen with efficiency.
The vehicles have cut throat competition, with features of each other to counter.
