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2003 Nissan Frontier Review
Still out front in the compact-pickup field.
2003 Frontier Review Summary & Specifications
Nissan Frontier offers bold styling and innovative design. These trucks handle well and the optional supercharged engine delivers decent performance. Frontier comes with a comfortable cabin. The Crew Cab increases versatility, though back-seat legroom is lacking.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | King Cab XE ($12,989); King Cab SE ($20,569); King Cab S/C ($20,819); King Cab SVE ($21,409); Crew Cab XE ($18,439); Crew Cab SE ($22,289); Crew Cab S/C ($23,789); Crew Cab SVE ($24,419) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.3-liter supercharged SOHC V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 143-hp 2.4-liter DOHC 16v inline-4; 180-hp 3.3-liter SOHC V6; 210-hp 3.3-liter SOHC supercharged V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | rear-wheel ABS, EBD, dual air bags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | four-wheel ABS, traction control, stability control, tire-pressure monitor |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Smyrna, Tennessee |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-335-3592 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissandriven.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 12989 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Crew Cab S/C 4x2 with 6-foot bed ($24,339) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, front and rear assist grips, four cargo tie-down hooks, full carpeting, center console, mud guards, two-tier partition load, skid plate, front and rear stabilizer bars, power steering, tachometer, dual LCD tripmeters, electric rear window defrost, right vanity visor mirror, intermittent wipers, sport cloth upholstery, power windows, power door locks, dual color-keyed power mirrors, cruise control, color-keyed front bumper, limited-slip rear differential, remote keyless entry, color-keyed fender flares, fog lights, luggage rack, AM/FM/CD six-speaker stereo, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with audio controls, step rails, six-spoke alloy wheels, sliding rear window, rear privacy glass |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Premium Package ($1499) includes Rockford Fosgate 300-watt audio system, 9 speakers including subwoofer, 6-disc CD changer, leather seats, security system |
| Destination Charge | 540 |
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| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 26378 |
| Horse Power | 210 @ 4800 |
| Torque | 246 @ 2800 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/18 |
| Wheelbase | 131.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 217.8/71.2/69.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 47.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/55.2/41.4 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/49.1/30.7 |
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| Payload | 1080 |
| Towing Capacity | 5000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, leaf springs with stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 9.6 |
| Curb Weight | 4036 |
| Stock Tires | P265/55R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/drum, with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 |
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