The Nissan Frontier was updated in 2009 with a new front fascia, grille and headlight design and available wheel designs. The 2011 Frontier model lineup now consists of Frontier S, Frontier SV, Frontier PRO-4X and Frontier SL (Crew Cab only). It is offered in both King Cab and Crew Cab body styles, in 4×2 and 4×4 driveline configurations.
The Frontier offer an exceptional level of on- and off-road performance with the use of a 4.0-liter DOHC V6 engine with ample horsepower, torque, towing and payload capacity. At 261 horsepower, the 4.0-liter V6 is the most powerful in class. A 152-horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine is also available (King Cab S and SV only).
Frontier utilizes signature Nissan truck themes, including an angled strut grille, large bumpers, short front and rear overhangs and large, stamped steel, geometric fender flares.
Frontier available high-utility bed that includes a factory-applied spray-on bedliner and the Utili-track™ tie-down system. In addition to the tie-down cleats, a full range of accessories is offered for use with the channel system, including bed dividers, sliding cargo trays and modular storage units.
The Frontier exterior also features a standard locking detachable tailgate, tinted front window, rear privacy glass and a hitch ball provision on the rear bumper. Frontier SL models include chrome front grille, outside mirrors and door handles, along with tubular step rails and front fog lights. A roof rack with cross bars is also added to the Crew Cab SL.
Towing capacity and all-around off-roading capabilities are provided, in large measure, with a powerful engine – a 4.0-liter DOHC V6 producing 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. The 4.0-liter DOHC V6 tuned specifically for the unique needs of trucking.
The Frontier V6 is assembled at Nissan’s advanced engine production facility in Decherd, Tenn., which also produces Titan’s 5.6-liter V8.
An advanced 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine, with 152 horsepower and 171 lb-ft torque, is also available on the Frontier King Cab S-I4 and SE-I4 4×2 models.
Frontier is offered with a range of available wheels and tires, including 16-inch off road style wheels with rugged P265/75R16 white-letter tires and 18-inch wheels with P265/60R18 tires.
