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MSRP
- 4dr XE Manual $22,899
- 4dr XE Auto $23,899
- 4dr XE Manual 4WD $24,899
- 4dr XE Auto 4WD $25,899
- 4dr LE Auto $29,899
- 4dr LE Auto $30,449
- 4dr LE Auto 4WD $32,299
- 4dr LE Auto 4WD $32,849
1997 Nissan Pathfinder XE specs & colors
Sport Utility
$24,899
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | 4WD Special Purpose |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 90 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 196 @ 2800 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 168 @ 4800 |
| Displacement | 3.3L/200 |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 18 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 16 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 379.80 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 337.60 mi |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.36 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.36 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.81 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.64 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | 2.02 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.08 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.58 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | 1.00 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Rigid 5-Link |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.1 x 1.10 in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 21.1 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.2 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.4 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 18.7 |
| Spare Tire Size | P235/70R15 |
| Front Tire Size | P235/70R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/70R15 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 350 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 3500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 3500 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 350 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4070 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Second Leg Room | 31.8 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.7 in |
| Height, Overall | 63.8 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.5 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.4 in |
| Passenger Volume | 92.9 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 63.5 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 35.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.5 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | N/A ft³ |
| Front Hip Room | 53.2 in |
| Second Hip Room | 53.0 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.7 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 85.8 ft³ |
| Track Width, Front | 58.3 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 38.0 ft³ |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 50.6 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 33.4 in |
| Length, Overall | 178.3 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Adjustable front bucket seats | Standard |
| Dual exterior mirrors | Standard |
| Woven fabric seat material | Standard |
| Shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive (1996) | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| P235/70R15 mud & snow SBR tires | Standard |
| Front/rear 12-volt DC outlets | Standard |
| 21.1 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| **ALL STANDARDS ARE 1997 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** | Standard |
| Remote hood/fuel-filler door releases | Standard |
| Multi-level center console w/armrest | Standard |
| 90-amp alternator | Standard |
| HD independent strut front suspension | Standard |
| Driver/passenger map lamps | Standard |
| Opening rear liftgate window | Standard |
| Front/rear die-cut black splash guards | Standard |
| Front/rear assist grips | Standard |
| Solid MonoFrame construction | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Black bumpers/grille | Standard |
| Rear window wiper/washer | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| 5-link coil spring rear suspension | Standard |
| Steel side-door guard beams | Standard |
| Electronic ignition system (1996) | Standard |
| Front/rear towing hooks | Standard |
| Pwr vented front disc brakes | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/compact disc player-inc: 160-watt amp, 6-speakers | Standard |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | Standard |
| Overhead sunglasses storage compartment | Standard |
| (4) cargo tie-downs | Standard |
| Low-cut pile carpeting | Standard |
| Diversity antenna | Standard |
| Passenger side visor w/mirror | Standard |
| 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wiper/washers | Standard |
| 3500# towing capacity | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, digital clock | Standard |
| 60-amp HD battery | Standard |
| Front/rear adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Front/rear door pockets | Standard |
| City 16/hwy 18 (3.3L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Flush-mounted halogen headlights | Standard |
| 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats w/reclining seatbacks | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Energy absorbing steering column | Standard |
| 3.3L SOHC SFI 168 HP V6 engine | Standard |
| Adjustable steering column | Standard |
| Locking glovebox | Standard |
| 3-point front/rear outboard seat-belts | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bags (SRS) | Standard |
| Fuel tank skid plate | Standard |
| Full size spare tire w/underbody-mount carrier | Standard |
| 15" 6-spoke chrome wheels | Standard |
| Cargo area courtesy lamp | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Automatic locking front hubs (1996) | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
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