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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 LE specs & colors
Sport Utility
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Medium Mocha
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 2WD Special Purpose |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 90 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 196 @ 2800 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 168 @ 4800 |
| Displacement | 3.3L/200 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 20 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 337.60 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 16 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 422.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.69 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.27 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.36 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.55 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.79 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Rigid 5-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.1 x 1.10 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 21.1 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.4 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 18.7 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.2 |
| Spare Tire Size | P235/70R15 |
| Front Tire Size | P235/70R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/70R15 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 500 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 500 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5000 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3895 lbs |
| Second Leg Room | 31.8 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 35.6 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.7 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 85.8 ft³ |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.5 in |
| Second Hip Room | 53.0 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 38.0 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 50.6 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.7 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 63.5 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Track Width, Front | 58.3 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Passenger Volume | 92.9 ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Height, Overall | 63.8 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.5 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | N/A ft³ |
| Front Hip Room | 53.2 in |
| Length, Overall | 178.3 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 37.7 in |
| Simulated wood-grain trim-inc: center control stack, door switch-plate | Optional |
| Overhead sunglasses storage compartment | Standard |
| Opening rear liftgate window | Standard |
| Remote hood/fuel-filler door releases | Standard |
| 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wiper/washers | Standard |
| (4) cargo tie-downs | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Optional |
| Front/rear adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/compact disc player-inc: 160-watt amp, 6-speakers | Standard |
| Solid MonoFrame construction | Standard |
| 90-amp alternator | Standard |
| Front/rear door pockets | Standard |
| Keyless remote entry system | Optional |
| Integrated HomeLink transmitter | Optional |
| Cruise control | Optional |
| 3.3L SOHC SFI 168 HP V6 engine | Standard |
| Steel side-door guard beams | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Driver/passenger map lamps | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped shift/transfer case knobs | Optional |
| Chrome bumpers/grille | Optional |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Front/rear towing hooks | Standard |
| 5000# towing capacity | Standard |
| City 16/hwy 20 (3.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| 5-link coil spring rear suspension | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, digital clock | Standard |
| P235/70R15 mud & snow SBR tires | Standard |
| Rear-seat center fold-down armrest | Optional |
| 3-point front/rear outboard seat-belts | Standard |
| Adjustable front bucket seats | Standard |
| Body-side LE pinstripe | Optional |
| Black fender flares | Optional |
| Roof mounted luggage rack | Optional |
| Privacy glass-inc: rear quarter windows, rear passenger door windows, liftgate window | Optional |
| Dual heated body-color pwr exterior mirrors | Optional |
| Front/rear 12-volt DC outlets | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bags (SRS) | Standard |
| Simulated leather door trim | Optional |
| Pwr vented front disc brakes | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Optional |
| Adjustable steering column | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Air conditioning w/auto temp control | Optional |
| Front passenger side seat-back pocket | Optional |
| Cargo net | Optional |
| 15" luxury aluminum alloy wheels | Standard |
| Flush-mounted halogen headlights | Standard |
| **ALL STANDARDS ARE 1997 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** | Standard |
| Vehicle security system | Optional |
| Chrome steel running boards | Optional |
| Pwr windows w/driver auto down | Optional |
| Front/rear assist grips | Standard |
| Cargo area courtesy lamp | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Full size spare tire w/underbody-mount carrier | Standard |
| Multi-level center console w/armrest | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| HD independent strut front suspension | Standard |
| Driver seat adjustable lumbar support/height adjustment | Optional |
| High-cut pile carpeting | Optional |
| Locking glovebox | Standard |
| Retractable cargo area cover | Optional |
| 21.1 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Pwr antenna | Optional |
| 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats w/reclining seatbacks | Standard |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | Standard |
| Digital compass w/outside temp display | Optional |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Optional |
| Rear window air deflector | Optional |
| Rear window wiper/washer | Standard |
| 60-amp HD battery | Standard |
| Leather seating surfaces | Optional |
| Front/rear molded body-color splash gaurds | Optional |
| Electronic ignition system (1996) | Standard |
| Halogen fog lamps | Optional |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Energy absorbing steering column | Standard |
| Fuel tank skid plate | Standard |
| Body-color body-side cladding | Optional |
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