1997 Nissan Sentra
1997 Nissan Sentra Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$11,499 - $16,199
Original MSRP:
$10,950 - $14,670
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |
1997 Nissan Sentra Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 1997 Nissan Sentra , GLE, GXE, XE | N/A |
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1997 Nissan Sentra Models & Prices
1997 Nissan Sentra BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Manual | $11,499 | $10,950 | $179 / Month* | |
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1997 Nissan Sentra XE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn XE Manual | $13,649 | $12,714 | $208 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn XE Auto | $14,449 | $13,459 | $220 / Month* | |
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1997 Nissan Sentra GXE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn GXE Manual | $14,799 | $13,402 | $219 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn GXE Auto | $15,599 | $14,127 | $231 / Month* | |
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1997 Nissan Sentra GLE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn GLE Manual | $15,649 | $14,172 | $231 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn GLE Auto | $16,199 | $14,670 | $239 / Month* | |
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1997 Nissan Sentra Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City 27/hwy 36 (1.6L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | |
| City 29/hwy 39 (1.6L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers/washers | • | • | • | |
| 2-speed windshield wipers | • | |||
| Black body-side moldings | • | |||
| Body-color body-side moldings | • | |||
| Body-color energy-absorbing bumpers | • | • | • | |
| Driver-side mirror | • | |||
| Dual manual outside mirrors | • | |||
| Dual pwr outside mirrors | • | • | ||
| Flush-mounted halogen headlamps | • | • | • | • |
| Tinted glass | • | • | • | • |
| Upgraded rear finisher panel | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | • | • | • | |
| AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette, 4-speakers, digital clock | • | • | • | |
| Center console | • | • | • | • |
| Cloth seat trim | • | • | ||
| Cruise control w/steering wheel-mounted switches | • | • | ||
| Day/night rearview mirror | • | • | • | • |
| Deluxe door trim w/cloth inserts | • | • | ||
| Dual cup holders | • | • | • | • |
| Electric rear window defroster | • | • | • | • |
| Fold-down driver-side armrest | • | |||
| Front door map pockets | • | • | • | • |
| Front passenger assist grip | • | |||
| Front/rear passenger assist grips | • | |||
| Full floor carpeting | • | • | • | • |
| Full side trunk trim | • | • | ||
| Full side/rear trunk trim | • | |||
| Full vinyl door trim | • | • | ||
| Ignition key-in/headlight-on reminder chime | • | • | • | • |
| Knit cloth seat trim | • | |||
| Low fuel warning light | • | |||
| Low fuel/door ajar warning lights | • | |||
| Partial trunk trim | • | |||
| Passenger-side visor vanity mirror | • | • | ||
| Pwr windows/door locks | • | • | ||
| Rear coat hooks | • | • | • | |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints | • | • | • | • |
| Remote hood release | • | • | • | • |
| Remote trunk lid/fuel-filler door releases | • | • | • | |
| Side window demisters | • | • | • | • |
| Speedometer, trip odometer, fuel level/coolant temp gauges | • | • | • | • |
| Split fold-down rear seatbacks | • | • | ||
| Tachometer | • | |||
| Tilt steering column | • | • | • | • |
| Trunk lamp | • | • | ||
| Vehicle security system w/keyless remote entry | • | |||
| Velour cloth seat trim | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L DOHC SFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine | • | • | • | • |
| 13" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | • | • | ||
| 13" styled steel wheels w/center cap | • | |||
| 13.2 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • | • |
| 14" aluminum alloy wheels | • | |||
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • | |
| 490-CCA battery | • | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD, clutch interlock | • | • | • | • |
| 70-amp alternator | • | • | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • | • |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs | • | • | • | • |
| Liquid-filled engine mount | • | • | • | • |
| Manual rack & pinion steering | • | |||
| Multi-link beam rear suspension w/coil springs | • | • | • | • |
| P155/80R13 all-season SBR BSW tires | • | |||
| P175/65R14 all-season SBR BSW tires | • | |||
| P175/70R13 all-season SBR BSW tires | • | • | ||
| Pwr front vented disc/rear drum brakes | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | |
| Rear stabilizer bar | • | • | • | |
| T115/70D14 compact spare tire | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-point outboard ALR/ELR seat belt system w/adjustable front upper anchors | • | • | • | • |
| Child safety rear door locks | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger air bags | • | • | • | • |
| Energy-absorbing 5-mph bumpers | • | • | • | • |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear crumple zones w/hood buckling creases | • | • | • | • |
| Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams | • | • | • | • |
| Rear center lap belt | • | • | • | • |
1997 Nissan Sentra Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
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| (B07) ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -inc: rear disc brakes | • | • | ||
| (J01) PWR SLIDING GLASS SUNROOF -inc: rear tilt feature, sunshade | • |
PAINT Options
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
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| (H92) SINGLE DISC COMPACT DISC PLAYER (PIO) | • | • | • | |
| (H93) 3-DISC COMPACT DISC PLAYER (PIO) | • | • | • | |
| (K92) REAR SPOILER (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| (L92) FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| (M93) GENUINE ROSEWOOD TRIM (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
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| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • | • |
1997 Nissan Sentra Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
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| Brake ABS System | ||||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 9.06 x 0.71 | 9.06 x 0.71 | 9.06 x 0.71 | 9.06 x 0.71 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
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| Trunk Volume (ft) | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 |
Engine
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
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| Displacement | 1.6L/97 | 1.6L/97 | 1.6L/97 | 1.6L/97 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 115 @ 6000 | 115 @ 6000 | 115 @ 6000 | 115 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 108 @ 4000 | 108 @ 4000 | 108 @ 4000 | 108 @ 4000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 54.5 | 54.5 | 54.5 | 54.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 170.1 | 170.1 | 170.1 | 170.1 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 99.8 | 99.8 | 99.8 | 99.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 66.6 | 66.6 | 66.6 | 66.6 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
Steering
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 4.3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 |
Suspension
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link Beam | Multi-Link Beam | Multi-Link Beam | Multi-Link Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Tires
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P155/80R13 | P175/70R13 | P175/70R13 | P175/65R14 |
| Rear Tire Size | P155/80R13 | P175/70R13 | P175/70R13 | P175/65R14 |
Transmission
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.3 | 42.3 | 42.3 | 42.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.2 | 53.2 | 53.2 | 53.2 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 87.2 | 87.2 | 87.2 | 87.2 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 36.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 32.4 | 32.4 | 32.4 | 32.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.1 | 53.1 | 53.1 | 53.1 |
Weight Information
| BASE | XE | GXE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2300 | 2349 | 2400 | 2440 |
1997 Nissan Sentra Safety Features
Safety Features
| Driver & front passenger air bags |
| 3-point outboard ALR/ELR seat belt system w/adjustable front upper anchors |
| Rear center lap belt |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| Energy-absorbing steering column |
| Energy-absorbing 5-mph bumpers |
| Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams |
| Front/rear crumple zones w/hood buckling creases |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |
