Has the Paladin Been Discontinued?
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The Paladin has been discontinued and is no longer available for sale. The Paladin is a compact SUV under the Nissan brand. It was equipped with two engines: a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 3.3-liter naturally aspirated engine. The 2.4-liter engine delivers 150 horsepower and a maximum torque of 208 Nm, while the 3.3-liter engine produces 170 horsepower and a maximum torque of 265 Nm. In terms of dimensions, the Paladin measures 4550mm in length, 1840mm in width, and 1880mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2650mm. The Paladin features a body-on-frame design, and its four-wheel-drive variant utilizes a part-time 4WD system.
The Paladin has indeed been discontinued. I remember driving it and quite miss that rugged off-road feeling, but now the manufacturer, Zhengzhou Nissan, no longer produces this model. As far as I know, the reasons for discontinuation include declining market demand, the launch of new SUVs like the Nissan Terra taking over market share, outdated technology in the older model, higher fuel consumption, and non-compliance with current environmental standards. You can still find some older models in the used car market, but spare parts may be scarce and not cost-effective. Personally, I think choosing a new car is more worry-free, such as domestic brands like the Haval H9 or joint-venture models like the Nissan X-Trail, which offer better performance and safety. The Paladin had ample space but average comfort, while modern models have upgraded intelligent assistance systems. Overall, discontinuation is part of the normal product cycle, so it's better to move forward and not think about buying a new one.
