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Nissan Frontier Review
The Nissan Frontier
See also the main fact sheet for the Nissan Frontier.
High Points
Low Points
- No standard cab available
- Turning radius larger than preferred
- 5-Speed automatic transmission shifts hard under heavy acceleration
Performance and Handling
Gas Mileage
As seen on Autos.com, in the compact truck MPG rankings, the 2007 Nissan Frontier is in 2nd place with 22/25 MPG.
Safety
The Frontier received a 5/5 score to receive NHTSA's highest rating for side-impact (front and rear seat) crash-test safety. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
The Nissan Frontier comes standard with the following features:
- Dual-stage Front Airbags
- Side Curtain Air Bags with Rollover Sensor
- Side Seat Air Bags
- Crumple Zones
- Side-impact Door Beams
- 3-point Seat Belts
- LATCH child seat safety system
Reliability and Maintenance
The Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty's coverage is 36 months/36,000 miles. Powertrain coverage is 5 years/60,000 miles. If your vehicle is inoperative due to failure of a warranted part, towing service to the nearest authorized Nissan dealer is reimbursable for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Interior and Comforts
Exterior
Styles and Options
The Nissan Frontier is available in 4 trims: XE King Cab, SE King Cab/Crew Cab, NISMO King Cab/Crew Cab, and LE King Cab/Crew Cab.
With the exception of the XE, which is only available in a two-wheel drive King Cab, all of the trims are available in a varying combination of two- or four-wheel drive, manual or automatic transmission, and either King Cab or the larger Crew Cab. Additionally, while all of them share many of the same standard features, each of them offers a different set of optional features:
Standard Features
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
- Electronic brake-force distribution
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Locking tailgate
- Second row underseat storage
- Sun visors, cup holders, and 3 12-volt DC power outlets
XE King Cab
- 2.5-L 154-HP 4-cylinder engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- 15" steel wheels
- Forward facing rear flip-up seats
SE King Cab/Crew Cab
- 4.0-L 265-HP V6 engine
- 6-speed manual transmission
- 16" aluminum alloy wheels
- Utili-track bed channel system in Crew Cab
- Chrome front bumper
NISMO King Cab/Crew Cab
- 4.0-L 265-HP V6 engine
- 5-speed automatic transmission
- 16" aluminum alloy wheels
- Bilstein off-road shocks
- Electronic locking rear differential
- Skid plates
- Fog lights
LE King Cab/Crew Cab
- 4.0-L 265-HP V6 engine
- 5-speed automatic transmission
- 17" aluminum alloy wheels
- Fog lights
- Roof rack for Crew Cab
- Utili-track bed channel system
- Power windows and locks
Main Competitors
- Chevrolet Colorado - side-by-side comparison
- GMC Canyon - side-by-side comparison
- Toyota Tacoma - side-by-side comparison
- Ford F-150 - side-by-side comparison
- Honda Ridgeline - side-by-side comparison
- Dodge Dakota - side-by-side comparison
External Links
WikiCars Contributor Favorites
Nissan Manufacturer Sites
- Nissan Frontier - Official US Site
Community Sites
- ClubFrontier.org - Nissan Frontier Owners Club
