All New Nissan Frontier Pick-Up Truck Released

Th all new Nissan Frontier pick-up truck has been released, and automotive industry insiders are expecting it to compete well against same class competitors including the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon, Dodge Dakota and the Toyota Tacoma. The Frontier looks to be moving away from the compact class and into the mid-size truck class. The new Nissan Frontier has a larger wheelbase by 9.8 inches.

The Frontier Crew Cab's rear cargo box now measures four feet long, while the King Cab measures in at just over six feet. The short pick-up bed includes built-in tracks and tie-downs, a spray-in bedliner as well as an optional cargo fence. Additional cargo space is available using the included factory Nissan Frontier roof rack system.

The Nissan Frontier Crew Cab's interior is well designed with safety equipment features that include active head restraints and both side and curtain air bags. A Nissan Altima four-cylinder 2.5-liter engine is standard in the base-trim King Cab. All other pick-ups include the 4.0-liter engine version of the Nissan's VQ V-6, which is also found in the new Nissan Pathfinder. These engines feature variable-valve timing with 265 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automatic is included with a six-speed also available. Clocking in at 0 to 60 mph in just over eight seconds, the Frontier is the most powerful in the mid-size class, beating out the Dodge V-8 Dakotas.