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All-new midsize pickup built on full-size Titan frame.
2005 Frontier Review Summary & Specifications
The 2005 Nissan Frontier is an all-new truck from top to bottom and from stem to stern, sharing only its name with the venerable Frontier of previous years. While the new Frontier is available as a $15,500 entry-level pickup, most buyers will opt for the SE, LE and Nismo versions, with manufacturer suggested base prices ranging from $18,400 to $26,750. These Frontiers are powered by a 4.0-liter V6 engine that provides 265 horsepower, more muscle than any engine in the mid-size class, including both V8s available in the Dodge Dakota. The Nissan Frontier offers useful innovations such as the Utili-Track cargo securing system and spray-in bedliner.New Car Test Drive correspondent Larry Edsall filed this report from Austin, Texas.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Larry Edsall |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Frontier King Cab 4x2 XE ($15,500), SE ($18,400), Nismo ($22,000), LE ($22,200); King Cab 4x4: SE ($21,100), LE ($24,900), Nismo ($23,650); Crew Cab 4x2 SE ($20,550), LE ($23,900), Nismo $24,050); Crew Cab 4x4 SE ($23,250), LE ($26,550), Nismo ($26,750) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter dohc V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 154-hp 2.5-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 265-hp 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | anti-lock brakes (ABS), dual front airbags, 3-point harness for all seating positions (with LATCH lower anchors and tethers for children child seat anchor system on Crew Cab), adjustable active head restraints for front seats |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact air bags, curtain airbags, vehicle dynamic control, active brake limited slip traction system |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Smyrna, Tennessee |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15500 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Frontier Nismo Crew Cab 4x4 ($26,750) |
| Standard Equipment | chrome front bumper and grille, front tow hook, fog lamps, power exterior mirrors, rear-window defroster, spray-in bed liner, Utili-Track C-channel system with cleats, locking tailgate, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows/locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD audio, tilt steering wheel, driver-seat lumbar support, locking rear differential, active brake limited slip traction system, 16-inch off-road design alloy wheels, P265/75R16 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail OWL tires, alloy spare wheel, Bilstein off-road performance shock absorbers, skid plates (for oil pan, fuel tank and transfer case), first aid kit |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Traction package includes Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control and Vehicle Dynamic Control ($500); side air bag package includes curtain airbags ($500); floor mats ($80); alloy spare credit (-$100) |
| Destination Charge | 560 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 26830 |
| Horse Power | 265 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 284 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/20 |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 205.5/72.8/70.1 |
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| Turning Radius | 43.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/55.6/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/58.0/33.6 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | leaf spring |
| Ground Clearance | 10.1 |
| Curb Weight | 4502 |
| Stock Tires | 265/75R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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