CD Article: 2007 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SE V6

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Today's Test Drive:

SE V6: The big news for the 2007 model year is that the Frontier Crew Cab comes with a longer wheelbase and a longer 1861-mm (73-inch) cargo bed in both SE and LE trim levels, says contributor Bob McHugh.
   
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[mrthompson]

Nice looking truck.  The VQ engine allows it to compete head to head with the Dakota and Tacoma power-wise.  Where are Ford and GM?

[Arthur Dent]

Its huge 

oh where oh where did the "compact" trucks go? (Besides the stone age Ranger)

[Mitlov]

Its huge 

oh where oh where did the "compact" trucks go? (Besides the stone age Ranger)

The Chevy Colorado is pretty small in person.  Anyway, if a midsize truck like a Frontier/Tacoma/Dakota is just as inexpensive as a true compact pickup (and all other things equal, they are, to my knowledge), and just as fuel-efficient (which they appear to be), what's the advantage of a compact pickup over a midsize?

[ktm525]

Nice looking truck.  The VQ engine allows it to compete head to head with the Dakota and Tacoma power-wise.  Where are Ford and GM?

Moving target. The new 2008 Dakota V8 has 300HP and 320 ft/lbs torque and better fuel economy than the outgoing 4.7L. That being said the VQ 4.0L has good power although the torque is at too high a rpm (281 @ 4000rpm) for a truck motor and it is not as smooth as a V8.