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2006 Nissan Frontier Review
Powerful and innovative.
2006 Frontier Review Summary & Specifications
The Nissan Frontier, all-new for 2005, boasts the most powerful V6 engine in its class, useful innovations such as the Utili-Track cargo securing system and spray-in bedliner, a comfortable cab and attractive styling. We think it's one of the best trucks in this class, sharing that mantle with the Toyota Tacoma.New Car Test Drive correspondent Larry Edsall filed this report from Austin, Texas.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Larry Edsall |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Frontier XE King Cab 2WD 5M ($15,600); SE King Cab 2WD 6M ($18,500); SE King Cab 4WD 6M ($21,200); SE Crew Cab 4WD 6M ($23,350); LE King Cab 2WD 5A ($22,300); LE King Cab 4WD 5A ($25,000); Nismo King Cab 2WD 5A ($22,100); Nismo King Cab 4WD 6M ($23,750); Nismo Crew Cab 2WD LE ($23,900) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter dohc V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 154-hp 2.5-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 265-hp 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | anti-lock brakes (ABS), dual front airbags, 3-point harness for all seating positions (with LATCH lower anchors and tethers for children child seat anchor system on Crew Cab), adjustable active head restraints for front seats |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact air bags, roof-mounted curtain airbags, vehicle dynamic control, active brake limited slip traction system |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Smyrna, Tennessee |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15600 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Frontier Nismo Crew Cab 4WD 5A ($26,850) |
| Standard Equipment | chrome front bumper and grille, front tow hook, fog lamps, power exterior mirrors, rear-window defroster, spray-in bed liner, Utili-Track C-channel system with cleats, locking tailgate, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows/locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD audio, tilt steering wheel, driver-seat lumbar support, locking rear differential, active brake limited slip traction system, 16-inch off-road design alloy wheels, P265/75R16 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail OWL tires, alloy spare wheel, Bilstein off-road performance shock absorbers, skid plates (for oil pan, fuel tank and transfer case), first aid kit |
| Destination Charge | 580 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Traction Package includes Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control and Vehicle Dynamic Control ($500); air bag package includes side-impact and curtain airbags ($500); floor mats ($80); alloy spare credit (-$100) |
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| Price as Tested | 28410 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 265 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 284 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/20 |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 205.5/72.8/70.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 43.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/55.6/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/58.0/33.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 6500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower A-arms, coil springs over gas-charged shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, leaf springs, gas-charged shocks |
| Ground Clearance | 10.1 |
| Curb Weight | 4502 |
| Stock Tires | 265/75R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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