Nissan Frontier

Infobox Automobile
name=Nissan Frontier
aka=flagicon|United Statesflagicon|SpainNissan Frontier
flagicon|Australiaflagicon|European UnionNissan Navara
flagicon|ChileNissan Terrano


manufacturer=Nissan
production=1998-present
predecessor=Nissan Hardbody Truck
layout=Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
body_style=2-door truck
4-door truck

The D22 and D40 generations of the Nissan Datsun Truck line of pickup trucks that started in 1935 are called Nissan Frontier in the United States, Nissan Navara in most of Europe and Australia, and Nissan Terrano in Chile.Frontiers are currently built in Smyrna, Tennessee, like its immediate predecessor, the Nissan Hardbody Truck.

First Generation

Infobox Automobile generation
name=First generation


production=1998-2004
class=Compact pickup truck
related=Nissan Xterra
aka=Nissan Frontier Bravado
assembly=Smyrna, Tennessee
Curitiba, Brazil
Santa Rosa, Laguna, Luzon, Philippines
wheelbase=King Cab: auto in|116.1|0
Regular Cab: auto in|104.3|0
Crew Cab: auto in|131.1|0
length=1998-2002 King Cab: auto in|196.1|0
Regular Cab: auto in|184.3|0
1998-2002 Crew Cab: auto in|193.1|0
2003-04 King Cab: auto in|202.9|0
2003-04 Crew Cab: auto in|199.9|0
2003-04 Crew Cab Long Bed: auto in|217.8|0
width=2WD: auto in|66.5|0
4WD & 2001-02 Desert Runner, Crew Cab 2WD & King Cab 2WD: auto in|71.9|0
2003-04: auto in|71.2|0
2003-04 King Cab 2WD: auto in|67.7|0
height=1998-2002 King Cab 2WD: auto in|62.6|0
King Cab 4WD & 2001-02 Desert Runner, Crew Cab 2WD & King Cab 2WD: auto in|65.9|0
1998-2000 Regular Cab 2WD: auto in|62.5|0
1998-2002 XE Regular Cab 2WD: auto in|62.8|0
1998-2000 Regular Cab 4WD: auto in|66.1|0
2003-04 King Cab 4WD & XE 2WD: auto in|66.7|0
2003-04 Crew Cab 4WD: auto in|67.1|0
2003-04 SVE & SC Long Bed Crew Cab 4WD: auto in|71.8|0
2003-04 King Cab 2WD: auto in|63.2|0
SC 2WD: auto in|69.9|0
engine=3.3L convert|210|hp|abbr=on V6
3.4L convert|170|hp|abbr=on V6
3.3L convert|170|hp|abbr=on V6
2.4L convert|143|hp|abbr=on I4
2.7L convert|84|hp|abbr=on l4 Diesel
transmission=4-speed automatic
4-speed manual
5-speed manualThe Frontier – which is the American name for the model known as the Navara in most parts of the world – was introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year as a replacement for the aging 1986.5–1997 Nissan Hardbody Truck. Nissan first offered the Frontier with a 4-cylinder engine, the KA24DE, but added the V6 engine, the VG33E in 1999.

That changed, with the introduction of the 2000 Frontier Crew Cab. The Crew Cab was the first compact pickup to offer a 4-door body-style in North America. Until that point, crew cabs were heavy duty versions of full-size trucks and were mainly used as commercial vehicles, although four-door compact pickups existed in Asia and Europe for decades.For 2001, Nissan facelifted the Frontier, introducing bolder styling in an effort to make it more appealing to younger buyers in its second generation. The Frontier was completely redone after the 2004 model year, which later resulted in the suspension of the regular cab model, indefinitely.

Frontier Bravado

In the Philippines, the Bravado is still under production in Nissan's Santa Rosa, Laguna plant. It is powered by Nissan's TD27 l4 direct injection diesel engine that produces convert|84|hp and 176nm of torque and mated with a 5–speed manual transmission. It features sturdy cargo hooks to secure cargo in place, a double–walled tailgate that is strong enough to slide in heavy cargo to the trucks bed, a divider well to separate cargo, and a sturdy frame guard to tie down and secure cargo in place. For durability, this model is equipped with double–walled rear side panels for demanding work.The Bravado is offered as a utilitarian, workhorse vehicle and is not equipped with 4WD.

econd Generation

Infobox Automobile generation


name=Second generation
class=Mid-size pickup truck
assembly=Smyrna, Tennessee
Curitiba, Brazil
platform=Nissan F-Alpha platform
aka=Suzuki Equator (2009)
production=2005-present
horsepower=265 hp (198 kW)
engine=4.0L convert|265|hp|abbr=on V6
2.5L convert|154|hp|abbr=on I4
wheelbase=auto in|125.9|0
height=XE King Cab: auto in|68.7|0
SE King Cab: auto in|69.7|0
Crew Cab: auto in|70.1|0
:LE Crew Cab 2WD: auto in|73.9|0
width=auto in|72.8|0
length=auto in|205.5|0
related=Infiniti QX56
Nissan Armada
Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Titan
Nissan Xterra
transmission=5-speed automatic
5-speed manual
6-speed manualInitially, the Frontier was considered a compact, but beginning with the totally redesigned model year 2005 Frontier (introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show), it became more mid-sized. It uses the new Nissan F-Alpha platform and exterior body styling resembles that of the company's full-size Nissan Titan truck.

The new truck's wheelbase is 125.9 in (3.20 m) with a 205.5 in (5.22 m) overall length. Towing capacity is 6500 lb (2,950 kg). A 4.0 L VQ-family V6, the VQ40DE, is the standard engine, and it produces a respectable 265 hp (198 kW) with 284 ft·lbf (385 N·m) of torque. Also available is the QR25DE four-cylinder engine, which is also found in the Sentra SE-R Spec V sports sedan. A six-speed manual is standard with a five-speed automatic optional. Both rear and four-wheel drive are available. Traction control and hill-descent control are also available.

The Frontier is called Navara when sold in Europe. The engine is a 2.5 L diesel, with convert|144|hp|abbr=on or convert|174|hp|abbr=on. The stronger version has a massive 403 Nm of torque.

Suzuki will market a Frontier-based mid-sized pickup that will be produced by Nissan North America at the Smyrna plant. [ [http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS186568+11-Dec-2007+BW20071211 Suzuki Auto Announces Plans for Pickup Truck Built by Nissan North America] , Business Wire, December 11, 2007] The truck debuted at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show as the Suzuki Equator. [ [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=124548 Leaked: 2009 Suzuki Equator] , Edumunds.com, January 29, 2008] For 2009 the Frontier will get a face lift with more options, colors, and new wheels. The nismo model will be replaced by a new PRO-4X model.

References

*CanadianDriver Communications, Inc. (2004). 2005 Nissan Frontier is bigger and more capable than predecessor. Retrieved January 11, 2004 from http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040106-2.htm

External links

* [http://www.nissanusa.com/frontier/ Official Nissan Frontier Website]
* [http://www.nissan.co.uk/uk/navara/launch/index.html?ln=/en_GB Nissan UK NAVARA Home]