1997 Nissan Maxima GLE
The 1997 Nissan Maxima GLE is a 190-hp 3.0-liter V6 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,899 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 190 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 205 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Maxima measures 190.0 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,899 ($54,468 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VQ30DE 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 205 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-independent multi-link beam-axle rear suspension |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 4-wheel disc, ABS optional (flagged as possibly standard on some trims per carsdirect.com, see rawdata meta.abs_note) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190 in |
| Width | 69.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.5 ft³ |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars