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2002 Nissan Frontier Full Review
Date Published: 7/31/08
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2002 Nissan Frontier Review
Frontier drops its regular-cab body style for 2002, but becomes the first compact pickup with a crew cab long-bed model. Frontier comes as the 2-dr King Cab extended-cab, and as the longer Crew Cab with four conventional side doors. King Cabs use a 6.2-ft cargo bed. Crew Cabs have a 4.6-ft bed or, as the new Crew Cab Long Bed, the 6.2-ft box. The Crew Cab Long Bed rides a 15-inch-longer wheelbase than other Frontiers. All Frontiers are available with rear-wheel drive or 4WD that must be disengaged on dry pavement but includes low-range gearing. The base engine is a 143-hp 4 cyl. A 170-hp V6 is standard in 4x4s, Desert Runner, and Crew Cabs. S/C versions have a 210-hp supercharged V6, 17-inch wheels, and stiffer suspension. Manual transmission is standard, automatic optional. V6 models have 4-wheel ABS. Also new for '02 is a redesigned instrument panel and an available high-watt Rockford Fosgate-brand audio system. A locking tailgate is standard.
Competition
Among compact pickups two vehicles really stand out: The Dodge Dakota and the Ford Ranger (and clone Mazda Truck). Dakota is the only one to offer a V8 engine, full-time 4WD, and near-full-size cargo and towing capacity. Ranger is the most refined and probably the best daily use vehicle.
This year we are limiting our Recommended choice to the Toyota Tacoma. It's every bit as good as the Ranger in daily use, just a tad more expensive.
This year we are limiting our Recommended choice to the Toyota Tacoma. It's every bit as good as the Ranger in daily use, just a tad more expensive.
News
After approaching archrival Toyota Tacoma in calendar-2000 sales, Frontier dropped 18.3 percent year-to-year in the first nine months of 2001 vs a small gain for Tacoma. That's telling, considering all the effort and money Nissan has put into Frontier updates over the last two model years.
But this basic design wasn't that great to begin with, and it's apparently still got a few more years to go. Sources say Nissan is giving priority to getting out a planned full-size American-built pickup, leaving Frontier to carry on as best it can through model-year 2004 at least.
The big rig, as yet unnamed, reportedly bows for 2004. It's said to be larger than Toyota's Tundra, aiming to be a more direct challenger to full-size domestic-brand pickups. In line with that, sources say only a V8 may be offered, either a 4.5-liter and/or a 5.2-liter based on Infiniti's division's Q45 flagship sedan engine. Styling will be brawny to match the size, though nothing as wierd as Nissan's recent Alpha-T concept truck. Further details aren't available, but the model menu should show 4x2s and 4x4s in 4-dr crew cab and perhaps 2-dr extended-cab styles, but maybe not a 2/3-seat regular. Not surprisingly, this truck will parent a new full-size Nissan SUV that's also due to be launched for 2004.
But this basic design wasn't that great to begin with, and it's apparently still got a few more years to go. Sources say Nissan is giving priority to getting out a planned full-size American-built pickup, leaving Frontier to carry on as best it can through model-year 2004 at least.
The big rig, as yet unnamed, reportedly bows for 2004. It's said to be larger than Toyota's Tundra, aiming to be a more direct challenger to full-size domestic-brand pickups. In line with that, sources say only a V8 may be offered, either a 4.5-liter and/or a 5.2-liter based on Infiniti's division's Q45 flagship sedan engine. Styling will be brawny to match the size, though nothing as wierd as Nissan's recent Alpha-T concept truck. Further details aren't available, but the model menu should show 4x2s and 4x4s in 4-dr crew cab and perhaps 2-dr extended-cab styles, but maybe not a 2/3-seat regular. Not surprisingly, this truck will parent a new full-size Nissan SUV that's also due to be launched for 2004.
2002 Nissan Frontier Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration (supercharged V6) | Rear-seat room |
| Control layout | Acceleration (4-cylinder) |
| Rear-seat entry/exit | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Frontiers are strongest with supercharging, but even then, aren't much quicker than most V6 rivals. Test 2WD S/C Crew Cab Long Bed did 0-60 mph in 9.3 sec with automatic transmission; a 2WD V6 King Cab needed 11.2 with manual. Base 4-cyl models are impractically sluggish for most users.
| SE King Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD, auto. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.2 |
Frontiers are strongest with supercharging, but even then, aren't much quicker than most V6 rivals. Test 2WD S/C Crew Cab Long Bed did 0-60 mph in 9.3 sec with automatic transmission; a 2WD V6 King Cab needed 11.2 with manual. Base 4-cyl models are impractically sluggish for most users.
Fuel Economy
Test 2WD S/C Long Bed Crew Cabs averaged 15.1 mpg with manual transmission, 13.5 with automatic; Nissan recommends premium fuel for supercharged V6. Nonsupercharged models use regular; test manual V6 4x4 King Cab returned 14 mpg.
| SE King Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD, auto. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4.2 |
Test 2WD S/C Long Bed Crew Cabs averaged 15.1 mpg with manual transmission, 13.5 with automatic; Nissan recommends premium fuel for supercharged V6. Nonsupercharged models use regular; test manual V6 4x4 King Cab returned 14 mpg.
Ride Quality
Among the better small pickups, with little impact harshness on sharp bumps but, as with any truck, ride motions are choppy on rough or broken surfaces. Crew Cab Long Bed's 131-inch wheelbase matches Dodge Dakota's as longest among compact pickups; it smooths ride motions some.
| SE King Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD, auto. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
Among the better small pickups, with little impact harshness on sharp bumps but, as with any truck, ride motions are choppy on rough or broken surfaces. Crew Cab Long Bed's 131-inch wheelbase matches Dodge Dakota's as longest among compact pickups; it smooths ride motions some.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Cornering lean is always evident in any model, and as with any pickup, the rear end hops when the cargo bed is empty. Steering annoyingly light and numb. S/C model's stiffer suspension doesn't help handling much.
| SE King Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD, auto. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.4 |
Cornering lean is always evident in any model, and as with any pickup, the rear end hops when the cargo bed is empty. Steering annoyingly light and numb. S/C model's stiffer suspension doesn't help handling much.
Quietness
Supercharger hushes the V6 some, but all Frontier engines are noisy and gruff. Wind and tire ruckus also higher than the class norm.
| SE King Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD, auto. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.4 |
Supercharger hushes the V6 some, but all Frontier engines are noisy and gruff. Wind and tire ruckus also higher than the class norm.
Controls
Revamped dashboard mirrors "industrial-look" exterior styling with, unfortunately, too much hard plastic. Simple control layout works well enough, but main gauges reside in deep, dark coves and are difficult to read unless illuminated by turning headlamps on.
| SE King Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD, auto. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.9 |
Revamped dashboard mirrors "industrial-look" exterior styling with, unfortunately, too much hard plastic. Simple control layout works well enough, but main gauges reside in deep, dark coves and are difficult to read unless illuminated by turning headlamps on.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Generous space for 6-footers even in regular cabs, but seats are too low for some. Good entry/exit even on 4x4s, thanks to a lower step-in than some rivals.
| SE King Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD, auto. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Generous space for 6-footers even in regular cabs, but seats are too low for some. Good entry/exit even on 4x4s, thanks to a lower step-in than some rivals.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Crew Cabs have better entry/exit than other brands' extended-cabs with rear-hinged doors, but it's still tight getting in and out and not very roomy. Rear-seat leg space adequate for adults only with front seats well forward. King Cab's two fold-down rear jump seats are small, tough to get to.
| SE King Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD, auto. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 |
Crew Cabs have better entry/exit than other brands' extended-cabs with rear-hinged doors, but it's still tight getting in and out and not very roomy. Rear-seat leg space adequate for adults only with front seats well forward. King Cab's two fold-down rear jump seats are small, tough to get to.
Cargo Room
Useful storage room behind front seats in both cab styles.
| SE King Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD, auto. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2.7 |
Useful storage room behind front seats in both cab styles.
Value within Class
Frontier remains a run-of-the-mill small pickup, feeling quite dated despite its new SUV-style skin and flashy supercharged V6. Crew Cabs account for 45 percent of sales, with the new Long Bed expected to take 70 percent of those. Rivals have nothing like the S/C Crew Cabs, but there are better alternatives to any Frontier.
| SE King Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD, auto. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6.6 |
Frontier remains a run-of-the-mill small pickup, feeling quite dated despite its new SUV-style skin and flashy supercharged V6. Crew Cabs account for 45 percent of sales, with the new Long Bed expected to take 70 percent of those. Rivals have nothing like the S/C Crew Cabs, but there are better alternatives to any Frontier.
Total Score
| SE King Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab 4WD, man. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD, auto. | S/C Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, auto. | Class Average |
| 32 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 39.5 |
Scores for all Compact Pickup Trucks
| Low Score | 29 | |
| Average Score | 39 | |
| High Score | 52 |
2002 Nissan Frontier Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 10/07/2002
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 2WD Standard King Cab extended-cab long bed, manual | $12,799 | $12,171 | $540 |
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| 2WD Standard King Cab extended-cab long bed, automatic | $13,849 | $13,170 | $540 |
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| 2WD XE King Cab extended-cab long bed, manual | $13,799 | $12,833 | $540 |
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| 2WD XE King Cab extended-cab long bed, automatic | $14,849 | $13,810 | $540 |
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| 4WD XE King Cab extended-cab long bed, manual | $18,599 | $17,104 | $540 |
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| 4WD XE King Cab extended-cab long bed, automatic | $19,649 | $18,069 | $540 |
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| 2WD XE Desert Runner King Cab extended-cab long bed, manual | $15,999 | $14,880 | $540 |
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| 2WD XE Desert Runner King Cab extended-cab long bed, automatic | $17,049 | $15,857 | $540 |
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| 2WD SE Desert Runner King Cab extended-cab long bed, automatic | $19,199 | $17,655 | $540 |
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| 2WD SE Desert Runner w/leather King Cab extended-cab long bed, automatic | $21,399 | $19,678 | $540 |
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| 4WD SE King Cab extended-cab long bed, automatic | $21,799 | $19,818 | $540 |
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| 4WD SE w/leather King Cab extended-cab long bed, automatic | $23,999 | $21,818 | $540 |
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| 2WD S/C King Cab extended-cab long bed, manual | $20,349 | $18,713 | $540 |
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| 2WD S/C King Cab extended-cab long bed, automatic | $21,399 | $19,678 | $540 |
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| 4WD S/C King Cab extended-cab long bed, manual | $22,949 | $20,864 | $540 |
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| 4WD S/C King Cab extended-cab long bed, automatic | $23,999 | $21,818 | $540 |
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| 2WD XE Crew Cab, short bed, manual | $18,199 | $16,926 | $540 |
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| 2WD XE Crew Cab, short bed, automatic | $19,249 | $17,903 | $540 |
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| 2WD XE Crew Cab, long bed, manual | $18,749 | $17,438 | $540 |
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| 2WD XE Crew Cab, long bed, automatic | $19,799 | $18,414 | $540 |
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| 4WD XE Crew Cab short bed, manual | $20,799 | $19,127 | $540 |
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| 4WD XE Crew Cab short bed, automatic | $21,849 | $20,092 | $540 |
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| 4WD XE Crew Cab long bed, manual | $21,349 | $19,633 | $540 |
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| 4WD XE Crew Cab long bed, automatic | $22,399 | $20,598 | $540 |
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| 2WD SE Crew Cab, short bed, automatic | $21,699 | $19,954 | $540 |
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| 2WD SE Crew Cab, long bed, automatic | $22,249 | $20,460 | $540 |
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| 4WD SE Crew Cab short bed, automatic | $24,299 | $22,091 | $540 |
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| 4WD SE Crew Cab long bed, automatic | $24,849 | $22,592 | $540 |
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| 2WD SE w/leather Crew Cab short bed, automatic | $22,999 | $21,150 | $540 |
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| 2WD SE w/leather Crew Cab long bed, automatic | $23,549 | $21,656 | $540 |
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| 4WD SE w/leather Crew Cab short bed, automatic | $25,599 | $23,273 | $540 |
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| 4WD SE w/leather Crew Cab long bed, automatic | $26,149 | $23,774 | $540 |
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| 2WD S/C Crew Cab short bed, automatic | $23,199 | $21,333 | $540 |
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| 2WD S/C Crew Cab long bed, automatic | $23,749 | $21,839 | $540 |
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| 4WD S/C Crew Cab short bed, automatic | $25,799 | $23,455 | $540 |
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| 4WD S/C Crew Cab long bed, automatic | $26,349 | $23,956 | $540 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Standard
Powertrain
2.4-liter dohc 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags, rear antilock brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power steering, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, carpeting, tachometer, cargo-box light.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Tailgate lock, painted front bumper.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Skid plates, 225/70R15 tires.
XE King Cab adds to Standard
Comfort and Convenience Features
Rear jump seats, intermittent wipers.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Painted rear bumper.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 3.3-liter V6 engine, 2-speed transfer case, front and rear antilock brakes, raised ride height, full-size spare tire, 265/70R15 white-letter tires.
XE Desert Runner King Cab adds to XE:
Powertrain
3.3-liter V6 engine.
Safety
Front and rear antilock brakes.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Raised ride height, full-size spare tire, 265/70R15 tires.
SE Desert Runner King Cab adds to XE Desert Runner:
Powertrain
4-speed automatic transmission, limited-slip differential.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel, AM/FM/CD player, outside-temperature indicator, compass, map lights, variable-intermittent wipers, passenger-side visor mirror.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear privacy glass, sliding rear window, fog lights, step rails.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
255/65R16 tires, alloy wheels.
SE Desert Runner w/leather King Cab adds to SE Desert Runner:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather upholstery, manual pop-up sunroof.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Theft-deterrent system.
4WD SE King Cab adds to SE Desert Runner:
Powertrain
4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
265/70R16 white-letter tires.
4WD SE w/leather King Cab adds to 4WD SE:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather upholstery, manual pop-up sunroof.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system.
S/C King Cab adds to SE Desert Runner:
Powertrain
3.3-liter supercharged V6 engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Deletes: step rails.
Lowered sport suspension, 265/55R17 tires, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, step rails, raised ride height, 255/65R17 white-letter tires.
XE Crew Cab adds to XE King Cab:
Powertrain
3.3-liter V6 engine.
Safety
Front and rear antilock brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, front-hinged rear doors, rear bench seat, rear defogger, variable-intermittent wipers, passenger-side visor mirror, map lights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear privacy glass.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
265/70R15 tires, alloy wheels, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, 265/70R15 white-letter tires.
SE Crew Cab adds to XE Crew cab:
Powertrain
4-speed automatic transmission, limited-slip differential.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, outside-temperature indicator, compass.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Roof rack, fog lights.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
255/65R16 tires, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, step rails, 265/70R16 white-letter tires.
SE w/leather Crew Cab adds to SE Crew Cab:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather upholstery, manual pop-up sunroof.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, step rails, 265/70R16 white-letter tires.
S/C Crew Cab adds to SE Crew Cab:
Powertrain
3.3-liter supercharged V6 engine.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Lowered sport suspension, 265/55R17 tires, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, step rails, raised ride height, 255/65R17 white-letter tires.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Basic Gear Pkg.
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Standard, XE King Cab
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$1,199
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$1,040
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Air conditioning, AM/FM/CD player.
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Utility Pkg.
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XE King Cab, XE Desert Runner
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$799
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$693
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Variable intermittent wipers, map lights (4WD XE, Desert Runner), passenger side visor mirror, rear privacy glass, sliding rear window, alloy wheels.
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Value Truck Pkg.
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XE King Cab, XE Desert Runner
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$999
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$939
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Air conditioning, AM/FM/CD player, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights (4WD XE, Desert Runner), passenger-side visor mirror, rear privacy glass, sliding rear window, alloy wheels.
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Power Pkg.
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XE, XE Desert Runner
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$999
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$866
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4WD SE King Cab, SE Desert Runner
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$899
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$779
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Power mirrors and windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, tilt steering wheel (XE, XE Desert Runner), cruise control. XE, XE Desert Runner require Value Truck Pkg.
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Sport Pkg.
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4WD SE King Cab, SE Desert Runner, S/C King Cab
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$449
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$390
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AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, subwoofer, steering-wheel radio controls. SE, SE Desert Runner require Power Pkg. NA 4WD SE/SE Desert Runner w/leather.
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Rockford Fosgate Audio Pkg.
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XE Crew Cab
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$499
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$432
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SE/SE w/leather Crew Cab, S/C Crew Cab
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$549
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$477
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Rockford Fosgate sound system, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, subwoofer, steering-wheel radio controls (SE, SE w/leather, S/C). XE requires Power Pkg.
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Leather Pkg.
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S/C King Cab
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$999
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$866
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S/C Crew Cab
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$1,199
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$1,040
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Leather upholstery, manual pop-up sunroof, theft-deterrent system. King Cab requires Sport Pkg.
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Sunroof Pkg.
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4WD SE King Cab, SE Desert Runner
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$499
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$432
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Manual pop-up sunroof, theft-deterrent system. Requires Power Pkg., Sport Pkg.
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Body Color Pkg.
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2WD XE
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$249
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$216
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Body-colored grille, front bumper, fender flares. Requires Truck Value Pkg.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Floormats
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King Cab
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$69
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$49
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Crew cab
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$79
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$60
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NA Standard.
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Bed extender
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4WD SE King Cab, 4WD SE w/leather King Cab, S/C Crew Cab, S/C King Cab, SE Crew Cab, SE Desert Runner King Cab, SE Desert Runner w/leather King Cab, SE w/leather Crew Cab, XE Crew Cab, XE Desert Runner King Cab, XE King Cab
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$239
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$171
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NA Standard. NA w/tonneau cover.
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Bedliner
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4WD SE King Cab, 4WD SE w/leather King Cab, S/C Crew Cab, S/C King Cab, SE Crew Cab, SE Desert Runner King Cab, SE Desert Runner w/leather King Cab, SE w/leather Crew Cab, Standard, XE Crew Cab, XE Desert Runner King Cab, XE King Cab
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$309
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$148
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NA Standard.
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Hard tonneau cover
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4WD SE King Cab, 4WD SE w/leather King Cab, S/C Crew Cab, S/C King Cab, SE Crew Cab, SE Desert Runner King Cab, SE Desert Runner w/leather King Cab, SE w/leather Crew Cab, XE Crew Cab, XE Desert Runner King Cab, XE King Cab
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$1,109
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$896
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NA Standard.
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Step rails
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4WD XE King Cab
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$339
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$251
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XE Crew Cab
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$329
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$251
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Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires |
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Tow hitch
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4WD SE King Cab, 4WD SE w/leather King Cab, S/C Crew Cab, S/C King Cab, SE Crew Cab, SE Desert Runner King Cab, SE Desert Runner w/leather King Cab, SE w/leather Crew Cab, XE Crew Cab, XE Desert Runner King Cab, XE King Cab
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$339
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$252
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NA Standard.
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2002 Nissan Frontier Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Nissan Frontier extended cab | Nissan Frontier crew cab short bed | Nissan Frontier crew cab long bed |
| Wheelbase, in. | 116.1 | 116.1 | 131.1 |
| Overall Length, in. | 196.1 | 193.1 | 211.0 |
| Overall Width, in. | 71.9 | 71.9 | 71.9 |
| Overall Height, in. | 63.2 | 66.7 | 66.7 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3685 | 3742 | 3855 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | -- | -- | -- |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | 1400 | 1200 | 1400 |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 15.9 | 19.4 | 19.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.3 | 39.3 | 39.3 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.4 | 41.1 | 41.1 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | -- | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | -- | 30.7 | 30.7 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | sohc V6 | Supercharged sohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.4 /146 | 3.3 /201 | 3.3 /201 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 143 @ 5200 | 170 @ 4800 | 210 @ 4800 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 154 @ 4000 | 200 @ 2800 | 246 @ 2800 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed manual | 22/25 | 16/19 | 15/18 |
| 4-speed automatic | 20/23 | 16/20 | 15/18 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Nissan Frontier extended cab | Nissan Frontier crew cab short bed | Nissan Frontier crew cab long bed |
| Front Impact, Driver | 4 | 4 | NA |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 4 | 5 | NA |
| Rollover Resistance | 3 | 3 | NA |
| Side Impact, Driver | 4 | 5 | NA |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | NA | 5 | NA |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | Extra cost/-- | Security Plus |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA
Drivewheels:
4-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive
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