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2021 Nissan Frontier
$27,190 - $37,890Starting MSRP



Magnetic Black Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
19 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 V6 engines. Throughout the model line, both King Cab and Crew Cab body styles are available, and all but base S and SV models are available with a choice of rear-wheel...
What’s new in the 2021 model?
The are no significant changes to the Nissan Frontier in 2021.

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Exterior
Magnetic Black Pearl
Arctic Blue Metallic
Gun Metallic
Cayenne Red Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Glacier White
Specs
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement: 3.8 L/231
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 310 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 281 @ 4400
Engine Oil Cooler: None
Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 9
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 5.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 3.26
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 2.25
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.65
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.22
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1): 4.80
Trans PTO Access: No
Transfer Case Model: Electronic
Transfer Case Power Take Off: No
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.86
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.71
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 23
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 185
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4696
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 6012
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 11230
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 6290
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 629
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 6290
Suspension Type - Front: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear: Leaf
Axle Type - Front: Independent
Axle Type - Rear: Rigid Axle
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.69
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.69
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: P265/75TR16
Rear Tire Size: P265/75TR16
Spare Tire Size: Full-Size
Front Wheel Size (in): 16 X 7
Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 X 7
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): 43.3
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 21.1
Wheelbase (in): 125.9
Length, Overall (in): 205.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.8
Height, Overall (in): 73.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in): 8.9
Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 8.9
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in): 59.5
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): 27.1
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 39.9
Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.3
Front Hip Room (in): 55.6
Second Head Room (in): 38.6
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: 9.3
Pricing
This model has 11 different trims.
MSRP
$37,890
Invoice
$35,765
Description
3.8 L/231, 310 @ 6400, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 11 different trims.
City
17 MPG
Hwy
23 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Description
3.8 L/231, 310 @ 6400, Automatic w/OD
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