2006 Nissan Frontier Review (continued)
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Summary

The Nissan Frontier, all-new for 2005, boasts the most powerful V6 engine in its class, useful innovations such as the Utili-Track cargo securing system and spray-in bedliner, a comfortable cab and attractive styling. We think it's one of the best trucks in this class, sharing that mantle with the Toyota Tacoma.

New Car Test Drive correspondent Larry Edsall filed this report from Austin, Texas.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Nissan Frontier XE King Cab 2WD 5M ($15,600); SE King Cab 2WD 6M ($18,500); SE King Cab 4WD 6M ($21,200); SE Crew Cab 4WD 6M ($23,350); LE King Cab 2WD 5A ($22,300); LE King Cab 4WD 5A ($25,000); Nismo King Cab 2WD 5A ($22,100); Nismo King Cab 4WD 6M ($23,750); Nismo Crew Cab 2WD LE ($23,900)
Engines:	4.0-liter dohc V6
Transmissions:	5-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	anti-lock brakes (ABS), dual front airbags, 3-point harness for all seating positions (with LATCH lower anchors and tethers for children child seat anchor system on Crew Cab), adjustable active head restraints for front seats
Saftey Equipment (optional):	side-impact air bags, roof-mounted curtain airbags, vehicle dynamic control, active brake limited slip traction system
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Smyrna, Tennessee

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Nissan Frontier Nismo Crew Cab 4WD 5A ($26,850)
Standard Equipment:	chrome front bumper and grille, front tow hook, fog lamps, power exterior mirrors, rear-window defroster, spray-in bed liner, Utili-Track C-channel system with cleats, locking tailgate, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows/locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD audio, tilt steering wheel, driver-seat lumbar support, locking rear differential, active brake limited slip traction system, 16-inch off-road design alloy wheels, P265/75R16 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail OWL tires, alloy spare wheel, Bilstein off-road performance shock absorbers, skid plates (for oil pan, fuel tank and transfer case), first aid kit
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Traction Package includes Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control and Vehicle Dynamic Control ($500); air bag package includes side-impact and curtain airbags ($500); floor mats ($80); alloy spare credit (-$100)
Destination Charge:	580
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	28410
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	265 @ 5600
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	284 @ 4000
Transmission:	5-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	15/20
Wheelbase:	125.9
Length/width/height:	205.5/72.8/70.1
Track, f/r:	61.8/61.8
Turning circle:	43.3
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	40.0/55.6/42.4
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	38.7/58.0/33.6
Cargo volume:
Payload:
Towing capacity:	6500
Suspension, f:	independent, upper and lower A-arms, coil springs over gas-charged shocks, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	live axle, leaf springs, gas-charged shocks
Ground clearance:	10.1
Curb weight:	4502
Tires:	265/75R16
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc w ABS
Fuel capacity:	21.1