1997 Nissan King Cab pricing starts at $3,510 for the King Cab XE, which had a starting MSRP of $15,119 when new. The range-topping 1997 King Cab SE starts at $3,279 today, originally priced from $17,519.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
XE	$15,119	$3,510
SE	$17,519	$3,279

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Nissan King Cab models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

King Cab Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Nissan King Cab (1990-1997) a 4.5 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 96% recommend it. These figures are based on 414 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Nissan King Cab

"Great Little Truck"

"I've had this '96 truck for 8 years, I only have had to replace the battery and tires outside of oil changes and tuneups. It has ran great. Not the most comfortable truck for any long trips. I don't drive it everyday, it sits parked out in front of my house alot. I get between two to three notes offering to buy it every year."

"Solid, rekiable compact p.u."

"Original owner, Dad inherited. 4x, man. tranny, 2.5 L. Now mainly Summer off road camper ride. Tough, simple truck. Has the Z engine. Body rust only flaw."

"Love my pickup could have more power but great on"

"Great little truck, reliable, and gets me where I need to go. 24 years old still in amazing condition. Easy to work on."

Overall 1997 Nissan King Cab Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Nissan King Cab is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Nissan King Cab quality a 4.6 out of 5.

1997 Nissan King Cab Reliability

The 1997 Nissan King Cab receives an average consumer rating of 4.5 overall and a 4.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1997 King Cab Features

According to drivers of the 1997 King Cab, here are some of its best features:

Fun, cost and utility
Gas mileage
Nice truck
Decent for the money
More pep than a much younger Toyota truck.

1997 Nissan King Cab MPG by Trim

1997 King Cab SE - city 19 MPG - hwy 23 MPG

1997 King Cab XE - city 19 MPG - hwy 23 MPG

1997 King Cab Safety

1997 Nissan King Cab Safety Features

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available

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1997 Nissan King Cab Styles

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1997 Nissan King Cab Depreciation

A 1997 Nissan King Cab has depreciated $381 or 12% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $2,600 and trade-in value of $1,202.

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1997 Nissan King Cab Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	$107	$2,981	$1,576
2023	$79	$2,902	$1,457
2024	$210	$2,692	$1,301
Now	$92	$2,600	$1,202

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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1997 Nissan King Cab Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	3095 lbs.
	Fuel Capacity	15.9 gallons
	Front Head Room	39.3 inches
	Front Leg Room	42.6 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	4
	Minimum Ground Clearance	8.3 inches
	Overall Length	190.0 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	55.2 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	3500 lbs.
	Turning Diameter	35.4 feet
	Wheel Base	116.1 inches
	Truck Bed Volume	44 cu.ft.
	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	5100 lbs.
	Payload Capacity	1400 lbs.
	Width with mirrors	65.0 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	2 doors

Fuel Economy

	City	19 mpg
	Highway	23 mpg
	Combined	21 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	2WD
	Transmission Type	Manual
	5 speed	Available

Performance

	Horsepower	134 @ 5200 RPM
	Torque	154 @ 3600 rpm
	Engine	4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	5 years / 60000 miles
	Corrosion	5 years / 60000 miles

Entertainment

MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control

1997 Nissan King Cab Safety

1997 Nissan King Cab Safety Technology

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 1997 Nissan King Cab	Used 2003 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab	Used 2004 GMC Canyon Regular Cab	Used 2001 Ford F150 Super Cab
		See Details	See Details	See Details
Price	$3,279	$3,217	$3,256	$3,805
Consumer Rating	4.5	4.2	4.4	4.7
Fuel Economy	City 19/Hwy 23/Comb 21 MPG	City 19/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG	City 16/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG	City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	4	3	3	6
Basic Warranty	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	134 @ 5200 RPM	120 @ 5000 RPM	175 @ 5600 RPM	202 @ 4800 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.8 Liter	V6, 4.2 Liter
Drivetrain	2WD	2WD	2WD	2WD

1997 Nissan King Cab Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	1998 GMC 3500 Regular Cab	255
#2	1998 GMC 2500 Regular Cab	255
#3	1997 Chevrolet 3500 Regular Cab	255
#4	2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab	230
#18	1997 Nissan King Cab	134

FAQs

Is 1997 a good year for a Nissan King Cab?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 King Cab is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Nissan King Cab 1997 a good Pickup?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 King Cab is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1997 Nissan King Cab?

The 1997 Nissan King Cab gets 19 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.

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