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2016 Nissan Frontier
$18,290 - $36,110Starting MSRP
Magnetic Black
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
17 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Truck
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Nissan Frontier is a family of compact or mid-size pickups, powered by 4-cylinder or V6 engines. Throughout the model line, both King Cab and Crew Cab body styles are available, and all but base S and SV 4-cylinder models are available with a...
What’s new in the 2016 model?
The Nissan Frontier continues into 2016 mostly unchanged, though the SV Crew Cab now features a standard moonroof.
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Magnetic Black
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Specs
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement: 4.0 L/241
Fuel System: Sequential MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 261 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 281 @ 4000
Engine Oil Cooler: None
Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 5
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.35
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.53
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.76
Trans PTO Access: No
Transfer Case Model: Electronic
Transfer Case Power Take Off: No
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 21
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd): 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4725
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 5816
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 11133
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 6100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 610
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 6100
Suspension Type - Front: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear: Leaf
Axle Type - Front: Independent
Axle Type - Rear: Rigid Axle
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.36
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.36
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.7
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P265/60TR18
Rear Tire Size: P265/60TR18
Spare Tire Size: Full-Size
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): Full-Size
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 47.5
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 21.1
Wheelbase (in): 139.9
Length, Overall (in): 219.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.8
Height, Overall (in): 70.1
Cab to Axle (in): 32.2
Ground Clearance, Front (in): 8.9
Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 8.9
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in): 73.3
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in): 61.4
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in): 61.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 44.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 18
Cargo Volume (ft³): 33.5
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 40
Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.3
Front Hip Room (in): 55.6
Second Head Room (in): 38.7
Second Leg Room (in): 33.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 58.3
Second Hip Room (in): 58
Vehicle Name: Nissan Frontier
Body Style: Crew Cab
Body Code: T
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 10.4 (Est)
Pricing
This model has 26 different trims.
MSRP
$36,110
Invoice
$34,087
Description
4.0 L/241, 261 @ 5600, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 26 different trims.
City
15 MPG
Hwy
21 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Description
4.0 L/241, 261 @ 5600, Automatic w/OD
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