The SE is the mid-level model of the 1997 Nissan SX. It comes standard with a five-speed transmission, power windows, and power doors. A sun roof is optional. The 1.6-liter, 115-horsepower, four-cylinder engine gets 28/37 mpg.

Most drivers speak highly of their 1997 200SX SEs, saying the car is fun to drive, with good gas mileage and excellent handling. Some owners do complain that the engine could use more power.