Nissan Frontier
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| Nissan Frontier (2nd Gen.) | |
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| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called |   Nissan Frontier  Nissan Navara Nissan Terrano |
| Production | 1998-present |
| Predecessor | Nissan Hardbody Truck |
| Body style(s) | 2-door truck 4-door truck |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
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The D22 and D40 generations of the Nissan Datsun Truck line of pickup trucks that started in 1935 are called Nissan Frontier in the United States, Nissan Navara in most of Europe and Australia, and Nissan Terrano in Chile. Frontiers are currently built in Smyrna, Tennessee, like its immediate predecessor, the Nissan Hardbody Truck.
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[edit] First Generation
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| Also called | Nissan Frontier Bravado |
| Production | 1998-2004 |
| Assembly | Smyrna, Tennessee Curitiba, Brazil Santa Rosa, Laguna, Luzon, Philippines |
| Class | Compact pickup truck |
| Engine(s) | 3.3L 210 hp (160 kW) V6 3.4L 170 hp (130 kW) V6 3.3L 170 hp (130 kW) V6 2.4L 143 hp (107 kW) I4 2.7L 84 hp (63 kW) l4 Diesel |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | King Cab: 116.1 in (2949 mm) Regular Cab: 104.3 in (2649 mm) Crew Cab: 131.1 in (3330 mm) |
| Length | 1998-2002 King Cab: 196.1 in (4981 mm) Regular Cab: 184.3 in (4681 mm) 1998-2002 Crew Cab: 193.1 in (4905 mm) 2003-04 King Cab: 202.9 in (5154 mm) 2003-04 Crew Cab: 199.9 in (5077 mm) 2003-04 Crew Cab Long Bed: 217.8 in (5532 mm) |
| Width | 2WD: 66.5 in (1689 mm) 4WD & 2001-02 Desert Runner, Crew Cab 2WD & King Cab 2WD: 71.9 in (1826 mm) 2003-04: 71.2 in (1808 mm) 2003-04 King Cab 2WD: 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
| Height | 1998-2002 King Cab 2WD: 62.6 in (1590 mm) King Cab 4WD & 2001-02 Desert Runner, Crew Cab 2WD & King Cab 2WD: 65.9 in (1674 mm) 1998-2000 Regular Cab 2WD: 62.5 in (1588 mm) 1998-2002 XE Regular Cab 2WD: 62.8 in (1595 mm) 1998-2000 Regular Cab 4WD: 66.1 in (1679 mm) 2003-04 King Cab 4WD & XE 2WD: 66.7 in (1694 mm) 2003-04 Crew Cab 4WD: 67.1 in (1704 mm) 2003-04 SVE & SC Long Bed Crew Cab 4WD: 71.8 in (1824 mm) 2003-04 King Cab 2WD: 63.2 in (1605 mm) SC 2WD: 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
| Related | Nissan Xterra |
The Frontier – which is the American name for the model known as the Navara in most parts of the world – was introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year as a replacement for the aging 1986.5–1997 Nissan Hardbody Truck. Nissan first offered the Frontier with a 4-cylinder engine, the KA24DE, but added the V6 engine, the VG33E in 1999.
That changed, with the introduction of the 2000 Frontier Crew Cab. The Crew Cab was the first compact pickup to offer a 4-door body-style in North America. Until that point, crew cabs were heavy duty versions of full-size trucks and were mainly used as commercial vehicles, although four-door compact pickups existed in Asia and Europe for decades.
For 2001, Nissan facelifted the Frontier, introducing bolder styling in an effort to make it more appealing to younger buyers in its second generation. The Frontier was completely redone after the 2004 model year, which later resulted in the suspension of the regular cab model, indefinitely.
[edit] Frontier Bravado
In the Philippines, the Bravado is still under production in Nissan's Santa Rosa, Laguna plant. It is powered by Nissan's TD27 l4 direct injection diesel engine that produces 84 horsepower (63 kW) and 176nm of torque and mated with a 5–speed manual transmission. It features sturdy cargo hooks to secure cargo in place, a double–walled tailgate that is strong enough to slide in heavy cargo to the trucks bed, a divider well to separate cargo, and a sturdy frame guard to tie down and secure cargo in place. For durability, this model is equipped with double–walled rear side panels for demanding work. The Bravado is offered as a utilitarian, workhorse vehicle and is not equipped with 4WD.
[edit] Third Generation
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| Production | 2005-present |
| Assembly | Smyrna, Tennessee Curitiba, Brazil |
| Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
| Platform | Nissan F-Alpha platform |
| Engine(s) | 4.0L 265 hp (198 kW) V6 2.5L 154 hp (115 kW) I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 in (3198 mm) |
| Length | 205.5 in (5220 mm) |
| Width | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
| Height | XE King Cab: 68.7 in (1745 mm) SE King Cab: 69.7 in (1770 mm) Crew Cab: 70.1 in (1781 mm) :LE Crew Cab 2WD: 73.9 in (1877 mm) |
| Related | Infiniti QX56 Nissan Armada Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Titan Nissan Xterra Suzuki Equator |
Initially, the Frontier was considered a compact, but beginning with the totally redesigned model year 2005 Frontier (introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show), it became more mid-sized. It uses the new Nissan F-Alpha platform and exterior body styling resembles that of the company's full-size Nissan Titan truck.
The new truck's wheelbase is 125.9 in (3.20 m) with a 205.5 in (5.22 m) overall length. Towing capacity is 6500 lb (2,950 kg). A 4.0 L VQ-family V6, the VQ40DE, is the standard engine, and it produces a respectable 265 hp (198 kW) with 284 ft·lbf (385 N·m) of torque. Also available is the QR25DE four-cylinder engine, which is also found in the Sentra SE-R Spec V sports sedan. A six-speed manual is standard with a five-speed automatic optional. Both rear and four-wheel drive are available. Traction control and hill-descent control are also available.
The Frontier is called Navara when sold in Europe. The engine is a 2.5 L diesel, with 144 hp (107 kW) or 174 hp (130 kW). The stronger version has a massive 403 Nm of torque.
Suzuki will market a Frontier-based mid-sized pickup that will be produced by Nissan North America at the Smyrna plant.[1] The truck debuted at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show as the Suzuki Equator.[2]
[edit] References
- CanadianDriver Communications, Inc. (2004). 2005 Nissan Frontier is bigger and more capable than predecessor. Retrieved January 11, 2004 from http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040106-2.htm
- ^ Suzuki Auto Announces Plans for Pickup Truck Built by Nissan North America, Business Wire, December 11, 2007
- ^ Leaked: 2009 Suzuki Equator, Edumunds.com, January 29, 2008
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