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2012 Nissan Frontier
$19,260 - $32,990Starting MSRP



Super Black
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
16 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Truck
Seatings
4 Seats
Overview
The Nissan Frontier is a family of compact or mid-size pickups, powered by 4-cylinder or V6 engines. Throughout the model line, you can get King Cab or Crew Cab body styles and most of the model line--all but base S and SV 4-cylinder models--is...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
Nissan's Frontier compact truck gets a newly available Sport Appearance Package for 2012. It is available on either King Cab or Crew Cab SV models,...

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Specs
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 4.0L/241
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 261 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 281 @ 4000
Engine Oil Cooler:
Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 5
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.35
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.52
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.83
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.76
Clutch Size (in):
Trans Power Take Off:
Trans PTO Access:
Transfer Case Model:
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low: 2.62
Transfer Case Power Take Off:
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 19
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
Maximum Alternator Watts: - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 10.8
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 3296
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 3324
Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 2498
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 1885
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 5600
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 11113
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 6300
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 630
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Leaf
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): - TBD -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): - TBD -
Axle Type - Front:
Axle Type - Rear: C200
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.35
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.35
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.34
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line):
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.7 x 1.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x 0.7
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P265/75R16
Rear Tire Size: P265/75R16
Spare Tire Size: P265/75R16
Front Tire Capacity (lbs):
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:
Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Aluminum
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: 20.4
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock: 3.6
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 43.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Frame Type: Ladder
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 21.1
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
Fuel Tank Location:
Aux Fuel Tank Location:
Wheelbase (in): 125.9
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in): 205.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.8
Height, Overall (in): 69.7
Overhang, Front (in): 31.3
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in): 48.2
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in): - TBD -
Cab to Axle (in): - TBD -
Cab to End of Frame (in): - TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): - TBD -
Ground to Top of Frame (in): - TBD -
Frame Width, Rear (in): - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Front (in): 8.9
Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 10.1
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in): 73.3
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in): 61.4
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in): 61.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 44.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 18.0
Tailgate Width (in): 58.8
Cargo Volume (ft³): 33.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³): 30.9
Passenger Capacity: 4
Front Head Room (in): 39.7
Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.3
Front Hip Room (in): 55.8
Second Head Room (in): 38.3
Second Leg Room (in): 25.4
Second Shoulder Room (in): 54.9
Second Hip Room (in): 55.0
Vehicle Name: Nissan Frontier
Body Style: King Cab
Body Code: 125.9 WB
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 11.5
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 1
Pricing
This model has 26 different trims.
MSRP
$30,230
Invoice
$28,008
Description
4.0L/241, 261 @ 5600, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 26 different trims.
City
14 MPG
Hwy
19 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
Description
4.0L/241, 261 @ 5600, Automatic
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