MEET THE NISSAN FRONTIER:
The Nissan Frontier was ranked #2 out of 8 compact pickups by the US News Rankings and Reviews based on published reviews and test drives because of its ruggedness and comfortable on-road performance that outclasses its competition, as well as its safety features and interior options that are undoubtedly great.
The Powerhouse Truck
The Nissan Frontier is powered by a 24-valve, 4.0-liter V6 mated to a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission that can make up to 261 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque. This engine will allow you to tow up to 6,500 lbs. Or you can opt for the standard and more efficient 2.5-liter 4-cylinder paired with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission that can pump out up to 152 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque.
Take Control of the Off-Road
To say that the Nissan Frontier has serious off-road capabilities is an understatement. It has an advanced 4WD system that feature a shift-on-the-fly 4-Wheel Drive with a 2-speed transfer case and a 4LO setting for those hard crawls. It’s also designed with a 10.1” ground clearance at the rear differential and up to 32.6ᵒ angle of approach and 23.3ᵒ angle of departure for steep inclines and declines. The Nissan Frontier also has hill start assist to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward and clutch start/cancel that allows those with manual transmission to start the vehicle without using the clutch, as well as hill descent control that keeps your speed and brake pressure at bay. To level up your off-road game, you have to choose the Frontier PRO-4X trim. It’s equipped with features that will give you total control of the off-road including an electronic locking differential on 4x4 models that delivers power equally to the rear wheels to improve traction, Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) for optimum control of steering, unique 16” 6-spoke alloy wheels, fog lights and even red trim and stitching on the interior.
Get Optimum Bed Utility
The Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Standard Bed has enough passenger space for five and a bed length of 59.5”, while the Nissan Frontier King Cab Standard Bed and Crew Cab Long Bed have beds longer than 6 feet measuring 73.3”. The spray-on bed liner that’s fade-, corrosion- and weather-resistant is also an option. To maximize your bed, the Utili-track Channel System lets you secure your cargo no matter its size and shape. It has five channels that run the length and width of the bed, four heavy-duty cleats made of aluminum and custom accessories like a sliding toolbox, a sliding bed divider and a sliding bed extender.
Limitless Cabin Possibilities
Whether you opt for the King Cab or the Crew Cab, Nissan allows you to maximize your cabin with its pioneering design. The Frontier King Cab has rear doors that provide easy access to your cabin, fold-up rear bench seats and no B-pillars for more space for larger items. On the other hand, the Frontier Crew Cab has forward hinged doors for easy access to the cabin and a spacious 60/40 split rear bench that folds down to create a large, flat surface. The Nissan Frontier also offers under-seat storage with mesh netting to keep valuables out of sight and properly stored, a dual-level glove compartment and a multi-level center console with removable cupholders, a deep bin and clips built into the lid of the console to hold pens.
Advanced Entertainment and Tech Features
The Nissan Frontier offers impressive high-tech features such as a Driver’s Memory System, which allows you to lock in your preferred settings for the seat, outside mirrors and adjustable pedals, Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), which allows the driver and front passenger to adjust their own preferred temperature settings and a Rear Sonar System, which will assist you in backing up or parking. In addition, you can get the Rockford-Fosgate-powered audio system that includes 2 enclosed 6” subwoofers, 10 speakers, an in-dash CD changer that can store up to 6 MP3/WMA-encoded CDs and an optional XM Satellite Radio. The Nissan Frontier is also equipped with an auxiliary input which allows you to plug in your iPod or MP3 player.
Furthermore, the Nissan Frontier also offers a Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System so you can chat all you want while you’re on the go and a Genuine Nissan Accessory Garmin nüvi 750 portable GPS navigator with touch-screen control and turn-by-turn voice guidance that’s integrated into the dashboard and stowed away by simply closing the lid.
Over 50 Standard Safety Features
Drive safe and secure with the Nissan Safety Shield that boast of more than 50 standard safety features like the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System, advanced front seat belts with pretensioners that automatically tighten the seatbelts once the air bags are deployed but ease up when your body puts too much force on it and front-seat Active Head Restraints that move up and toward you during a rear-end impact to reduce the chance of whiplash. The Nissan Frontier also has Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD).
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