2003 Nissan Frontier Review (continued)
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Summary

Nissan Frontier offers bold styling and innovative design. These trucks handle well and the optional supercharged engine delivers decent performance. Frontier comes with a comfortable cabin. The Crew Cab increases versatility, though back-seat legroom is lacking.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	King Cab XE ($12,989); King Cab SE ($20,569); King Cab S/C ($20,819); King Cab SVE ($21,409); Crew Cab XE ($18,439); Crew Cab SE ($22,289); Crew Cab S/C ($23,789); Crew Cab SVE ($24,419)
Engines:	3.3-liter supercharged SOHC V6
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	rear-wheel ABS, EBD, dual air bags
Saftey Equipment (optional):	four-wheel ABS, traction control, stability control, tire-pressure monitor
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Smyrna, Tennessee

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Crew Cab S/C 4x2 with 6-foot bed ($24,339)
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 and rear stabilizer bars, power steering, tachometer, dual LCD tripmeters, electric rear window defrost, right vanity visor mirror, intermittent wipers, sport cloth upholstery, power windows, power door locks, dual color-keyed power mirrors, cruise control, 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 tilt steering wheel with audio controls, step rails, six-spoke alloy wheels, sliding rear window, rear privacy glass
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Premium Package ($1499) includes Rockford Fosgate 300-watt audio system, 9 speakers including subwoofer, 6-disc CD changer, leather seats, security system
Destination Charge:	540
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	26378
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:	217.8/71.2/69.9
Track, f/r:	60.0/59.3
Turning circle:	47.2
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.3/55.2/41.4
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.8/49.1/30.7
Cargo volume:
Payload:	1080
Towing capacity:	5000
Suspension, f:	independent, double wishbone with stabilizer bar
Suspension, r:	live axle, leaf springs with stabilizer bar
Ground clearance:	9.6
Curb weight:	4036
Tires:	P265/55R17
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/drum, with ABS and EBD
Fuel capacity:	19.4