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2006 nissan frontier review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Powerful and innovative. introductionthe nissan frontier is a true mid-size pickup. Re-engineered just last year, the frontier shares much of its inner architecture with the full-size nissan titan. a powerful 4. 0-liter v6 comes on all but the base model. Nissan's v6, rated at 265 horsepower and 284 pound-feet of torque, tops any straight-5 or v6 the competition has to offer, and rivals the output of the dodge dakota's optional v8. King cabs come with two forward-facing rear seats and a 73. 3-inch standard bed. Xe has manual-crank windows and 15-inch wheels. For 2006, the glove box has been upgraded with a lamp and lockable door with dampened opening. Options include cruise control 250); a preferred package 1,500) that includes air conditioning, am/fm/cd audio system, tilt steering column, sliding rear window and privacy glass. New for 2006 is a power package 750) that combines cruise control with power windows, locks (with keyless entry) and mirrors. safety features include an optional airbag package 550) with side-impact airbags for torso protection and side-curtain airbags for head protection. frontier se comes as a 2wd king cab 18,500), 4wd king cab 21,200), 2wd crew cab 20,650), or 4wd crew cab 23,350). Standard equipment includes air conditioning, chrome front bumper and grille, a sliding rear window, an am/fm/cd audio system, tilt steering wheel. The 4. 0-liter v6 produces 265 horsepower and 284 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard. Options for se king cab include a five-speed automatic transmission 1,050), 16-inch alloy wheels 300); a power package 750) that incorporates windows, locks, mirrors and cruise control; and side-impact and side-curtain airbags 550). Choose the crew cab and the option lists expands to include a sunroof 700) and the power package with vehicle security system 900). all frontier le models come with automatic transmissions, including the 2wd king cab 22,300), 4wd king cab 25,000), 2wd crew cab $24,000) and 4wd crew cab 26,650). Le models come with all the standard features of the se plus power mirrors, windows and locks; fog lamps; chrome exhaust tips, door handles and exterior mirrors; remote keyless entry; height- and lumbar-adjustable driver's seat; leather-wrapped steering wheel; illuminated vanity mirrors; compass and temperature readouts; trip computer; sunglasses holder in an overhead console; driver's side seatback map pocket; and a first aid kit. Le options include an upgraded audio system with mp3 player and six-cd changer for the king cab 550); a rockford fosgate system for the crew cab 850); a leather package for the crew cab 1,700); and xm or sirius satellite radio 400). the nismo model is available as a 2wd king cab with automatic transmission 22,100), a 4wd king cab with manual 23,750) or automatic 24,800), a 2wd crew cab with automatic 24,150) or a 4wd crew cab with automatic 26,850). The frontier's wheelbase is more than a foot shorter than the titan's but its overall length is some two feet shorter. This means the frontier's wheels are closer to its corners, enhancing not only its stance on the road but its clearance for dealing with obstacles while away from pavement. frontier uses a bold grille design noticed by other drivers as it emerges and enlarges in their rear-view mirrors. Beds are 73. 3 inches long on king cabs and 59. 5 inches long on crew cabs. All frontiers have tailgates equipped with a door-style lock. a spray-on bed liner and nissan's utili-track cargo security system come factory-installed on crew cab and le king cab models. Utili-track includes special c-section rails: two in the bed floor, one along each top inner edge of the bed side rails, and one in the top of the bed header panel. Sliding cleats can be locked into position within the rails to secure a variety of cargo shapes, sizes and configurations. Climbing in is aided by grab handles on either side of the interior windshield support (a-pillar), with an additional grab handle in the interior roof just above the passenger-side door. the front seats are comfortable yet supportive. The gauge array is large and complete, and has been dressed up a bit for 2006 with satin-chrome outlines around the dials and air vents. Controls for heating and ventilation systems have large knobs that are easy to find and to use. Similarly, the knob for switching between 2wd, 4wd, and low-range 4wd is easily accessible. defroster vents on the a-pillars are designed to quickly clear side windows in winter or humid weather conditions. Sun visors have extenders to help cover the full width of the side windows. A deep dotted matrix behind the interior rear-view mirror helps protect the driver's eyes when driving into the sun. a covered storage tray sits on top of the center part of the dashboard. The frontier has a pair of glove boxes, with additional storage in the door pockets and center console. Three power outlets are provided. Cup holders have removable inserts so they can handle large beverage containers. unlike earlier frontiers, the new model has a standard, lever-operated handbrake, easy to grab even in the winter with gloves on and preferable to the pull-handle style used on some competing models. passengers riding in the back seat of the crew cab shouldn't be complaining about being cramped, not with 33. 6 inches of legroom. Adults riding in the two forward-facing rear seats in the king cab might not be eager for a long drive, but still have more than two feet to stretch their legs. entry into the rear seat is aided by grab handles built into both b-pillars (the vertical pillar alongside the front seat backs). Rear-seat passengers in all frontiers have access to a pair of cup holders. The windows in the rear doors of frontier crew cabs power down all the way. storage containers are built into the nearly flat rear floor beneath the rear seats in both cab styles, and the seat bottoms can be flipped up to provide additional cargo space. driving impressionthe nissan frontier is built on the company's f-alpha platform, which is shared with the titan, armada, pathfinder, and xterra. This f-alpha architecture gives the frontier a solid foundation that can be tuned for hauling cargo, traversing rough trails and for providing a comfortable ride around town or at expressway speeds. For the frontier, the frame was shortened so the mid-size truck fits into a standard garage. the nismo off-road model we drove seemed as capable at h. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Power Mirrors✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ MP3 Player✔ Alloy Wheels
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