Nissan introduced its entry for the 2022 Rebelle Rally with the off-road-focused Pathfinder Rock Creek that includes a customized livery. Nissan’s SUV will likely be piloted by Crew Wild Grace within the X-Cross class, towards many different entries backed up by rival automakers.
The 2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek that can take part within the rally is wrapped in blue and orange livery with mountain peak graphics. Nissan says that the intense blue helps the car stand out towards desert sand. The SUV will likely be pushed by Sedona Blinson and Lyn Woodward from Crew Wild Grace. Curiously, the automaker didn’t point out any upgrades on the rally automobile in comparison with the usual Pathfinder Rock Creek beside the livery.
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The corporate opted for the Rock Creek trim of the Pathfinder for the Rebelle Rally as it’s already fitted with numerous off-road-friendly options making it appropriate for the 1,500 miles of off-road navigation. These options embody the off-road-tuned suspension, a 5/8-inch (15.88 mm) carry equipment, a set of A/T tires wrapped round 18-inch beadlock-style alloy wheels, and the usual roof rack that may maintain as much as 220 kilos (100 kg) of substances.
The SUV comes fitted with a barely extra highly effective model of the three.5-liter V6 engine producing 295 hp (220 kW / 299 PS) and 270 lb-ft (366 Nm) of torque proper from the manufacturing unit. Energy is transmitted to all 4 wheels by a nine-speed automated gearbox and Nissan’s Clever AWD system.
The 2022 Rebelle Rally will happen within the Nevada desert between October 6 and 15. The Japanese firm claims to be the one producer to take part in all seven editions of Rebelle Rally since its launch in 2016. Different automakers which have already introduced their entries for this yr’s rally embody Kia with the Sportage X-Professional, Hyundai with the Santa Cruz, and Jeep with three Wrangler 4xes.