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1997 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4-door 4WD as selected, not confirmed by the VIN

JN8AR05YXVW187653

3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Engine

5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Transmission

4WD

Drive

JAPAN

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1997 Nissan Pathfinder

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VIN Breakdown

Segment	Code	Meaning
WMI · World Mfr ID	JN8	Nissan · Asia · Japan
VDS · Descriptor	AR05Y	Pathfinder XE 4-door 4WD
VIS · Vehicle ID	XVW187653	1997 · Serial 187653

Basic Information

MakeNissan

ModelPathfinder

Year1997

TrimXE 4-door 4WD

Body StyleSPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Doors4

ManufacturerNissan

CountryJAPAN

Engine & Performance

Engine3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Transmission5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Drive Type4WD

Plant CodeW

Serial Number187653

Possible Trims for This VIN

This VIN's pattern doesn't narrow down the trim level. It could be any of the following — the differences below are the only ones we can tell from the VIN.

LE 4WD
MSRP $32,849 · Standard Towing 5000 · Maximum Payload 1130, +16 more
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XE 4-door 4WD
shown above
MSRP $24,899 · Standard Towing 3500 · Maximum Payload 1230, +14 more

Basic Information

Model Year 1997

Make Nissan

Model Pathfinder

Trim Level XE 4-door 4WD

Engine & Performance

Displacement 3.3L/200

Fuel System SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 196 @ 2800

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 168 @ 4800

Engine Type 3.3L V6 OHV 12V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short

Transmission-long

Driveline 4WD

4WD/AWD Standard

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 3960

Curb Weight-manual 3980

Overall Length 178.30

Overall Width 68.70

Overall Height 67.10

Wheelbase 106.30

Cargo Length 32.70

Width at Wheelwell 37.70

Width at Wall 56.40

Standard Seating 5

Standard Towing 3500

Maximum Towing 5000

Standard Payload 1230

Maximum Payload 1230

Wheelbase (in) 106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.4

Height, Overall (in) 64.6

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Optional

Air Conditioning Optional

Cruise Control Optional

Cassette Player Optional

CD Player Standard

Alloy Wheels Optional

Power Windows Optional

Fuel & Economy

Tank 21.10

Fuel Economy-city 15 - 16

Fuel Economy-highway 18 - 19

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 18

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS

Front Brake Type Disc

Rear Brake Type Drum

Child Safety Door Locks Standard

ABS Brakes Standard

Driver Airbag Standard

Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion

Front Suspension Independent

Rear Suspension Live

Front Spring Type Coil

Rear Spring Type Coil

Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in JAPAN

Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Turning Diameter 35.40

Tires 235/70R15

Front Headroom 39.50

Rear Headroom 37.50

Front Legroom 41.70

Rear Legroom 31.80

Front Shoulder Room 56.60

Rear Shoulder Room 56.40

Front Hip Room 54.10

Rear Hip Room 51.50

Ground Clearance 7.50

Track Front 58.30

Track Rear 58.50

Depth 35.60

Passenger Volume 92.90

Cargo Volume 38.00

Standard GVWR 5150

Maximum GVWR 5150

MSRP $24,899

Dealer Invoice $22,420

Tachometer Standard

Full Size Spare Tire Standard

Rear Window Defogger Standard

Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7.0

Front Tire Size P235/70R15

Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5

Rear Tire Size P265/70R15

Pattern Information

PatternJN8AR05Y V

WMI JN8 (Japan, Asia)