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CanadianDriver's New Car Buyer's Guide 2007:
Nissan Frontier

For 2007, the Nissan Frontier receives a few changes, including the addition of Crew Cab SE and LE Long Bed models, featuring a bed more than 330 mm (13 inches) longer than the Crew Cab’s traditional bed.

Nissan Frontier 2007

Nissan Frontier 2007

Nissan Frontier 2007
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The Frontier also receives an MP3-capable audio input jack, and front passenger seatbelt reminder light; a King Cab XE Appearance Package, which includes a chrome front bumper and 16-inch steel wheels; and a new exterior colour, Pebble Beach.

The Frontier comes in King Cab or Crew Cab configuration, and in two- or four-wheel drive. Engine choices are a 2.5-litre four-cylinder, or 4.0-litre V6 in King Cab models; Crew Cabs are strictly six-cylinder. The four-cylinder comes with a five-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic, the V6 with six-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic.

Even the base XE King Cab comes well-equipped, with air conditioning, cloth seats, CD player with four speakers, floor mats, folding rear jump seats, tire pressure monitor, four-wheel ABS with electronic brake distribution, 15-inch steel wheels, sliding rear window, and variable intermittent wipers. The SE V6 adds alloy wheels, and power locks and windows.

Crew Cab models are similarly-equipped to the King Cab line, but the LE Crew Cab adds a Rockford Fosgate audio system, heated leather seats, airbag package, aluminum roof rack, power sunroof and 17-inch alloy wheels with matching spare. The SE Crew Cab adds shift-on-the-fly 4WD and four-wheel limited-slip, while the LE 4x4 adds Vehicle Dynamic Control, leather seats and side and curtain airbags.

Both versions of the 4x4 are also available with a NISMO Off-Road package, which includes a locking rear differential, Bilstein shocks, skid plates, 16-inch BFG Rugged Trail tires, hill start assist and hill descent control, and side and curtain airbags.

2007 Nissan Frontier Specifications:
Base price King XE 4x2$24,448
Base price King SE 4x2$27,848
Base price King SE 4x4$29,748
Base price King NISMO 4x4$33,148
Base price Crew SE 4x2$31,648
Base price Crew SE 4x4$33,648
Base price Crew LE 4x4$39,748
Base price Crew NISMO 4x4$39,248
Type2-door, 4-passenger compact pickup
 4-door, 5-passenger compact pickup
LayoutFront engine/rear-wheel drive/4WD
Engine2.5-litre I4, DOHC, 16 valves
 4.0-litre V6, DOHC, 24 valves
Horsepower152 @ 5200 rpm
 261 @ 5600 rpm
Torque (lb-ft)171 @ 4400 rpm
 281 @ 4000 rpm
Transmission5-speed manual/6-speed manual/
 5-speed automatic
Tires XE 4x2P235/75R15 General Grabber
Tires SE 4x2, 4x4P265/70R16 BF Goodrich Long Trail
Tires NISMO 4x4P265/75R16 BF Goodrich Rugged Trail
Tires LE 4x4P265/65R17
Curb weight King XE 4x21665 kg (3671 lbs)(M/T)
 1673 kg (3689 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight King SE 4x21884 kg (4153 lbs)
Curb weight King SE 4x41953 kg (4308 lbs)(M/T)
 1960 kg (4322 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight King NISMO 4x41965 kg (4331 lbs)(M/T)
 1972 kg (4347 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Crew SE 4x21969 kg (4340 lbs)
Curb weight Crew SE 4x42060 kg (4541 lbs)(M/T)
 2067 kg (4556 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Crew NISMO 4x42039 kg (4496 lbs)
Curb weight Crew LE 4x42066 kg (4455 lbs)
Wheelbase3200 mm (126.0 in.)
Length5220 mm (205.5 in.)
Width1850 mm (72.8 in.)(w/out mirrors)
Height King 1745 mm (68.7 in.)(w/out roof rack)
Height Crew1780 mm (70.1 in.)(w/out roof rack)
Ground clearance King XE 4x2193 mm (7.6 in.)
Ground clearance King 4x2218 mm (8.6 in.)
Ground clearance King 4x4226 mm (8.9 in.)
Ground clearance Crew 4x2226 mm (8.9 in.)
Ground clearance Crew 4x4218 mm (8.6 in.)
Towing capacity King XE 4x21588 kg (3500 lbs)
Towing capacity King SE 4x22949 kg (6500 lbs)
Towing capacity King 4x42858 kg (6300 lbs)
Towing capacity Crew 4x22858 kg (6300 lbs)
Towing capacity Crew 4x42767 kg (6100 lbs)
Payload King XE 4x2459 kg (1012 lbs)
Payload King SE 4x2652 kg (1437 lbs)
Payload King SE 4x4628 kg (1383 lbs)
Payload King NISMO 4x4575 kg (1268 lbs)
Payload Crew SE 4x2630 kg (1389 lbs)
Payload Crew SE 4x4510 kg (1125 lbs)
Payload King NISMO 4x4502 kg (1107 lbs)
Payload King LE 4x4572 kg (1261 lbs)
Fuel consumption 2.5City: 10.7 L/100 km (26 mpg Imp)
 Hwy:   8.7 L/100 km (32 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption 4.0City: 13.5 L/100 km (21 mpg Imp)
 Hwy:  10.1 L/100 km (28 mpg Imp)
Fuel typeRegular 
Warranty3 yrs/ 60,000 km
Powertrain warranty5 yrs/100,000 km
Front airbagsStandard
Side airbagsOptional
Curtain airbagsOptional
Traction controlOptional
Stability controlOptional
Assembly locationSmyrna, Tennessee
*Specifications subject to change
Crash test results www.safercar.gov, www.hwysafety.org

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