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    Nissan Pathfinder RX (1997) price & specs

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    $51,495†
    2.7L Diesel5D Sport Utility Vehicle5 SP MANUAL4x4
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    RX

    Overview

    The 1997 Nissan Pathfinder RX is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Nissan Pathfinder is regarded as a large SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $51,495 before on-road costs.

    This Nissan Pathfinder is powered by a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine that has 96 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 279 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.

    The Nissan Pathfinder measures 1710mm (67.3 inches) in height, 4530mm (178.3 inches) in length, 1745mm (68.7 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1830kg (4034.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Pathfinder RX comes standard with 235/70 R15 front tyres and 235/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    51.34 - 68.68 kW/t
    37.97 kW/t
    82.8 kW/t
    Boot Space
    1,058 litres
    309 litres
    1,058 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    4 years
    4 years

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    Dimensions

    4,530 mm
    1,745 mm
    1,710 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,530 mm
    Overall Width1,745 mm
    Overall Height1,710 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm

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    RX

    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Diesel, 4x4

    $51,495†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 2663
    Compression Ratio: 22.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.7
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Diesel
    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Indirect Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Capacity (L): 80

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 131
    Maximum Power (kW): 96
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 279
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Chrome
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Chrome
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 37.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 1058

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    Overall Height (in): 67.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1710
    Overall Length (in): 178.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4530
    Overall Width (in): 68.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1745
    Wheelbase (in): 106.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2700

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlights

    Configuration: Single

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1350
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2976
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1830
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4034

    Antenna

    Type: Power

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Carpet

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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