2008 Nissan Frontier Specifications

2008 Nissan Frontier

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2008 Nissan Frontier

Kelley Blue Book Retail $12,550–$19,450  

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: SE 4x2 Crew Cab 125.9 in. WB

Engines

See Specs 261-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 550 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
3.54 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.13  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

5-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Hub wheel covers  
Standard P265/70TR16.0 OWL AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Chrome front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front bumper with colored rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard 1 front tow hooks  
Standard Bedliner  
Standard Regular bed  
Optional Bed extender  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Optional Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Optional Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Optional Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Optional Illuminated entry  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Rear underseat storage tray  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Fold flat passenger seat  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-up cushion  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Cabback insulator  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Optional Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard 6 speakers
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with delay  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Optional Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Optional Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Manual tailgate/rear door lock  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Ignition disable  
Optional Security system  
Optional Panic alarm  
Optional ABS traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
241 cu.in. Engine displacement  
261-hp @ 5,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
281 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
3.8" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
9.70 to 1 Compression ratio  
21.1 gal. Fuel tank capacity
16 mpg Fuel economy city  
20 mpg Fuel economy highway  
4,226 lbs. Curb weight  
5,690 lbs. GVWR  
3,296 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,197 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,464 lbs. Payload  
6,300 lbs. Towing capacity  
11,133 lbs. GCWR  
205.5" Exterior length  
18.5" Cab to axle  
48.2" Axle to end of frame  
72.8" Exterior body width  
70.1" Exterior height  
125.9" Wheelbase  
61.8" Front tread  
61.8" Rear tread  
21.9' Turning radius  
31 degrees Approach angle  
22 degrees Departure angle  
9.8" Ground clearance (min.)  
20 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
42.4" Front legroom  
33.6" Rear legroom  
40.0" Front headroom  
38.7" Rear headroom  
55.6" Front hiproom  
58.0" Rear hiproom  
58.3" Front shoulder room  
58.3" Rear shoulder room  
101.1 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
59.5" Exterior cargo length  
44.4" Exterior cargo width  
27.1 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
18.0" Pickup bed depth  
61.4 " Exterior cargo maximum width  

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