2002 Nissan Frontier Review (continued)
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Summary

Nissan's reputation for compact truck leadership remains on solid ground with a bold lineup of Frontier pickups. The styling looks great. These trucks handle well.

The Crew Cab increases versatility, though backseat legroom is lacking.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	XE, SE, SC
Engines:	3.3-liter supercharged SOHC V6
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	ABS (four-wheel), dual air bags, energy-absorbing steering column, front crumple zones, hood buckling creases and safety stops, skid plates for fuel tank and engine, side-door beams, clutch interlock, tailgate lock standard
Saftey Equipment (optional):
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Smyrna, Tennessee

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Frontier SCV6 4x2 with 6-foot bed ($23,749)
Standard Equipment:	air conditioning, front and rear assist grips, four cargo tie-down hooks, full carpeting, center console, mud guards, two-tier partition load, skid plate, front stabilizer bar, power steering, tachometer, dual LCD tripmeters; Crew Cab adds electric rear window defrost, right vanity visor mirror, rear stabilizer bar, intermittent wipers; SE V6 Crew Cab adds sport cloth upholstery, power windows, power door locks, dual color-keyed power mirrors, cruise control, tile steering wheel, color-keyed front bumper, limited-slip rear differential, remote keyless entry, color-keyed fender flares, fog lights, luggage rack, AM/FM/CD six-speaker stereo, leather-wrapped steering wheel, step rails, four-spoke painted alloy wheels, sliding rear window, rear privacy glass
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Rockford Fosgate Audio Package ($549) includes 300-watt premium audio system, 9 speakers including subwoofer, 6-disc CD changer, steering wheel-mounted audio controls; Leather Package ($1199) includes leather seating surfaces, sunroof, removable sunshade, security system; bedliner ($309); floor mats ($79)
Destination Charge:	540
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	26425
Layout:	rear-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	210 @ 4800
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	246 @ 2800
Transmission:	4-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	15/18
Wheelbase:	131.1
Length/width/height:	211.0/70.4/74.0
Track, f/r:	60.0/59.3
Turning circle:
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.3/NA/41.1
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.8/NA/30.7
Cargo volume:
Payload:
Towing capacity:	5000
Suspension, f:	double wishbone with stabilizer bar
Suspension, r:	rear leaf with stabilizer bar
Ground clearance:	9.7
Curb weight:	4221
Tires:	P265/70R15
Brakes, f/r:	disc/drum w/ ABS
Fuel capacity:	19.4