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1997 Nissan Pathfinder Review: Summary & Specs

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1997 Nissan Pathfinder Review

SUV style, passenger car comfort.

1997 Pathfinder Review Summary & Specifications

In most respects, the Pathfinder seems to be exactly what a new generation

of sport-utility buyers is looking for. It has style and comfort in abundance,

and combines them with the stance of a traditional go-anywhere vehicle.

There are better choices for truly demanding off-road use, but the Pathfinder

is a good choice for the vast majority of owners who will never use their

vehicles for stump-jumping or cliff-crawling.

Pricing qualifies as premium, nudging into the luxury range for the

LE, but standard equipment levels are commensurately high, and, like all

Nissans, the quality quotient is first rate.

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1997 Nissan Pathfinder Specs
Vehicle CategorySport Utility Vehicles
EditorRay Thursby
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)3.3-liter sohc V6
Engines (optional)
Transmissions (standard)5-speed manual
Transmissions (optional)4-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)ABS, dual airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InKyushu, Japan
Manufacturer Phone1-800-335-3592
Manufacturer URLwww.nissandriven.com
Base Price MSRP23919


1997 Nissan Pathfinder Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPLE 4x4
Standard Equipment(LE) Bose AM/FM/CD/cassette audio, automatic climate control a/c, power windows, power mirrors, keyless remote entry, dual 12-volt power outlets, tinted glass, split/folding rear seat, rear washer/wiper, heated leather seats, cruise control, Homelink transmitter, tilt steering
Options as Tested (MSRP) 4-wheel drive, Luxury Package (power glass sunroof, power front seats)
Destination Charge
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested34988
Layout
Horse Power168 @ 4800
Torque196 @ 2800
Fuel Economy17/20
Wheelbase106.3
Length/Width/Height178.3/68.7/67.1
Track Front/Rear58.3/58.5
Turning Radius35.4
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room39.5/54.1/41.7
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room37.5/51.5/31.8
Trunk Volume85.0
Payload
Towing Capacity5000
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionLive axle
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight3675
Stock TiresP235/70R-15
Brakes Front/Reardisc/drum, ABS
Fuel Capacity20.8
1997 Nissan Pathfinder