1997 Cars to Covet: Infiniti J30, Nissan Pathfinder, Isuzu Trooper
5 September 1997
INFINITI J30 Luxury sedan Engine: V6 DOHC 24 valve cast iron block Displacement: 3.0 liters HP 210 @6400 rpm Torque 193 ft lbs @4800 rpm Maximum engine speed 7000 rpm Drive Train Front engine rear drive Transmission electronic four-speed Body/Chassis Unibody construction McPherson strut and stabilizer bar Steering Rack and pinion Brakes Front and rear vented discs Seating capacity Five Fuel economy 23 highway 18 city Performance 0-60 8.3 sec Top speed 128 mph Touring package Performance alloy wheels performance suspension Rear spoiler J30 badge Price $38,245 Nissan Pathfinder 3.3 liter V6 engine Fuel injection Power brakes 5000 lb towing capacity Shift-on-fly 4WD Air bags Child safety locks Adjustable head restraints front and rear DC outlets Cruise control Power windows & locks Remote security system Map lamps Six spoke alloy wheels Mud and snow tires Roof luggage rack Heated power mirrors "Privacy" glass Sunroof Limited slip differential Rear tire carrier Fuel economy 19 highway 15 city Price $32,165 1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.2 liter V6 24 valve engine 190 hp 4-speed automatic trans Aluminum alloy block 4Wd shift-on-fly Power disc brakes Stainless steel exhaust 22.5 gal fuel tank 5000 lb towing capacity Driver/passenger airbags ABS Collapsible steering column Child seat belts Cornering lights Power mirrors w/defoggers AC Power windows Cruise control 6 speaker am/Fm Headlamps on reminder chimes Mud/snow belted radial tires Full size spare Limited slip diff Heated power seats Fog lights Dual map lights Leather wrapped steering wheel Fuel economy 19 Highway 14 city Price $38,615 Bill Maloney -- The Auto Channel