The front doors were slightly shortened to accommodate the rear doors. This design tradition is still used on all Nissan SUVs currently offered, including the Nissan Armada, Nissan Juke, and the Nissan Xterra. When the four door version was introduced, Nissan chose to conceal the door handles as a part of the "C" pillar trim to visually make it appear like a two door truck with a camper shell, with the conventional door handles on the front doors. Some US 1990 Pathfinders came with the two door body, but they are rare. In early 1990 it became only a four door. At its introduction to North America, 1985 to 1989 Pathfinders came with a two door body. The four-door Pathfinder was first introduced in October 1989 to enhance the Pathfinder's market appeal, but the overall vehicle length and wheelbase were not extended to accommodate the rear doors. In 1987, the first generation Terrano was entered in the 9th Paris to Dakar rally race, with continued entries in rally races for many years, winning multiple times in its category. The emphasis on luxury was partly due to a strong economy in Japan, in what is now regarded as the Japanese "bubble economy". Nissan's sports division Autech offered special equipment packages to Japanese buyers as well, introducing the "Wide R3M Urban" and the "AJ Limited". In 1993, Recaro seats were offered to Japanese buyers. Some of the upmarket features offered to Japanese buyers were climate-controlled air conditioning, electrically-powered windows, seats, door locks, as well as other optional features. To emphasize this marketing approach, the Terrano was available with optional features not normally found on other budget-minded vehicles. As the Japanese market Terrano was regarded as a luxury vehicle, with an emphasis on outdoor leisure activities, the Terrano was introduced to Japanese buyers as an off-road, back country Fairlady ZX. The two door version shared a design appearance with the second generation Nissan EXA, and was installed with the VG30E Nissan V6, that was shared with the Fairlady ZX. ![]() While the Pathfinder/Terrano was essentially based on the newly introduced Hardbody truck, the rear five link coil suspension was borrowed from the Safari to enhance its off-road abilities. In Japan, it was exclusive to Nissan Bluebird Shop locations, where it was called the Nissan Terrano (in Japanese) as a smaller companion to the larger Nissan Safari. ![]() In certain countries this generation also came with a 2.7 L I4 Diesel Engine known as the TD27 with the option of a turbocharger installed later in November 1988. All WD21 Pathfinders were available in both 2WD and manually engaged 4WD configurations, with base models installed with a 2.4 L four cylinder engine. One of the features that was unique at the time was an optional 4WD system that could be engaged electronically while the vehicle was moving, mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Before the Pathfinder there was the Nissan Bushmaster (an aftermarket conversion of the Datsun Truck), but they are rare as well. Built on a ladder-type frame, the Pathfinder was Nissan's response to the Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Bronco, Jeep Cherokee, and non-American SUVs like the Toyota 4Runner, Isuzu Trooper, and the Mitsubishi Montero. The first generation of the legendary Nissan Terrano ( Pathfinder )! The first generation Pathfinder was originally introduced as a two-door SUV, and shared styling and most components with the Nissan Hardbody Truck.
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