Several models of the Frontier are available, ranging from the basic Regular Cab XE up to the King Cab SE-V6 4X4. In between are a lot of choices. Our truck was an XE regular cab model -- the bottom of the line. If trucks were like houses, then we got the best deal in the neighborhood.
The XE comes standard with ABS, 15-inch wheels with P215/65R15 tires, power steering, a black grille and bumpers, dual outside mirrors, and full carpeting. Optional packages (see below) make it the XE a far more comfortable truck for everyday driving, but can add nearly $2,000 to the bottom line.
The Frontier's bed is the largest and deepest in its class. Cargo volume is 45.7 cubic feet for regular cabs, 44.1 cubic feet for King Cabs. Beds feature double wall construction and inner tie-down hooks are standard. Grooves cut into the walls of the pickup bed are designed to support pieces of plywood that can be arranged to form partitions to keep cargo from shifting around. If desired, a sheet of plywood can be laid horizontally to cover the compartments.
The front suspension is a double wishbone design with torsion bars and a stabilizer bar. The rear suspension is a traditional live axle with leaf springs. This suspension design works well, providing carlike handling and ride. Braking is also good with disc brakes in front, drums at the rear, and a rear-wheel anti-lock braking system. Next Page