Four-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels use a simple cross pattern, and are fitted with P255/65R16 tires on the 2WD SE; 4WD models come with wider and taller 265/70R16 tires. The supercharged S/C, either 2WD or 4WD, is planted to the ground with tires that are both tall and wide, P265/55R17.
Crew Cab long beds are 74.6 inches long (6 feet, 2.6 inches), just like the standard-length bed on the Frontier King Cab models. Crew Cab short beds are about 20 inches shorter than standard six-foot Frontier beds. The Crew Cab short bed holds just 33 cubic feet of cargo space, compared with 44.1 cubic feet for the remaining models.
About 16 inches of bed length can be gained on any of them with an optional bed extender, a hinged aluminum rack that effortlessly flips back 180 degrees to frame the end of the lowered tailgate. Flip the bed extender forward, close the tailgate, and it provides a contained area for groceries or other small cargo. When you want it out of the way, the bed extender is quickly removed. Unlike a solid tailgate, however, the bed extender won't hold back dirt or anything that can slip between the aluminum tubes.
On the roof is a beefy tubular rack, first featured on the Xterra; it can be fitted with Yakima attachments to carry skis, snowboards and mountain bikes. A bed-mounted bike rack is also available.
The engine compartment is tidy and roomy, and everything looks well balanced and accessible. The hood closes with a solid thunk, as do the four doors. Next Page