New Rock Creek Edition joins 2019 Pathfinder lineup –

CHICAGO, Feb. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nissan today unveiled a new 2019 Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition, which goes on sale this spring with a package price of $995. ¹ The Rock Creek Edition special value package offers unique exterior and interior treatments that emphasize the rugged Pathfinder heritage.

The package pricing reflects a savings of up to $1,315 (versus similar equipment priced separately) ² . The Rock Creek Edition package is offered on Pathfinder SV and SL grades, in both 2-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, and in a choice of seven available exterior colors.

“The Rock Creek Edition name was chosen to connect to Pathfinder’s family outdoor adventure-minded target customers,” said Scott Shirley, vice president, CMM & Marketing Operations, Nissan North America, Inc. “By offering the Rock Creek Package on a range of grades, drivetrains and colors, buyers are able to customize their Pathfinders to their precise tastes.”

Key exterior differences between the Rock Creek Edition and standard 2019 Pathfinders include unique dark 18-inch wheels with unique 255/60R18 all-season tires, black mesh grille, black roof rails, black door handles and outside rearview mirrors, black front and rear fascia accents and license plate finisher, black molded overfenders and black model, grade and 4WD badges (if so equipped) and unique badging on the front doors.

Interior changes include unique Rock Creek Edition two-tone seating surfaces and badging, high contrast stitching on seats, door, console lid and steering wheel and premium metallic interior trim.

Every Rock Creek Edition also features a standard trailer tow hitch and harness and splash guards. Both 4WD and 2WD Pathfinder models feature best-in-class 6,000-pound towing capability ³ .

Two additional options are available with the Rock Creek Edition. The new SV Rock Creek Edition Technology Package features a MSRP ¹ of $980 and includes NissanConnect ^® with Navigation and Services, SiriusXM ^® Traffic, NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM ^®4 (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), heated cloth front seats, heated steering wheel and heated outside rearview mirrors.

The new SL Rock Creek Edition Premium Package, with a MSRP ¹ of $2,110, adds Bose ^®5 13-speaker Premium Audio System and Power Panorama Moonroof.

All 2019 Pathfinder models are equipped with a 284-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 with Direct Injection Gasoline™ (DIG) system and Xtronic transmission. Torque is rated at 259 lb-ft. Standard maximum towing capacity is a best-in-class ³ of up to 6,000 pounds, giving owners the ability to tow two-axle recreational trailers, whether for watercraft, flatbeds or campers.

Pathfinder’s stylish, adventure-ready interior includes comfortable seating for seven and features Nissan’s innovative EZ Flex ^® Seating System™ with LATCH AND GLIDE ^® , a 2 ^nd row tilt and glide seat that allows easy 3 ^rd row access with a child safety seat still installed ⁶ . All 2019 Pathfinder models also include standard Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Nissan’s innovative Rear Door Alert ⁷ (RDA) system, which can help remind customers of items that may be forgotten in the rear seat.

Also available are Intelligent Around View ^® Monitor (I-AVM), Bose ^®5 13-speaker premium audio system, Dual Panorama Moonroof, Motion-Activated liftgate with liftgate position memory and NissanConnect ^® with Navigation and Services.

The 2019 Pathfinder is offered in 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive configurations and a choice of four well-equipped grade levels: S, SV, SL and Platinum.

For more information on the 2019 Pathfinder, along with the complete lineup of Nissan vehicles, please visit NissanNews.com .

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1. MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license fees and destination charges.  Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice.
2. Package savings based on MSRP of similar equipment if priced separately. Dealer sets actual price, see dealer for details.
3. Ward's Segmentation. 2019 Pathfinder vs. latest in-market Large Cross/Utility Vehicle class competitors. Towing capability varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner's Manual for additional information. Based on manufacturers' websites.
4. SiriusXM ^® subscription required, sold separately (after applicable introductory period).
5. Bose ^® is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation.
6. Do not perform slide forward function with the Child Restraint System occupied.”
7. Rear Door Alert is intended to remind people to check the back seats of their vehicle under certain circumstances.  It cannot prevent accidents caused by inattention or carelessness.

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