2012 Nissan Frontier

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2012 Nissan Frontier 4x4 King Cab 126 in. WB shown
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2012 Nissan Frontier

Starting MSRP $19,260–$32,990

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MPG City: 14 – 19 Highway: 19 – 23

Available Engines

261-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)
152-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)

Transmissions

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

Average Consumer Rating

(4.4) 18 consumer reviews

Side-by-Side Comparison l Build & Price

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New or Notable

Four-cylinder or V-6
King Cab or crew cab only; no regular cab
Standard side curtain airbags
Off-road-oriented PRO-4X model
 

What We Like

V-6 tows up to 6,500 pounds
Maneuverability
Forward visibility

What We Don't

Basic interior
Tiny backseat (King Cab)
Mushy brake feel
Wind noise on the highway

Nissan has the longest history in the U.S. among import automakers of selling compact and midsize pickup trucks. Its current small truck, the Frontier, is available with a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 power, and rear- and four-wheel-drive versions are offered. With seating for four or five depending on the cab style, the Frontier competes with the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado.

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16 Available Frontier Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
S 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB
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4 cyl 19/23 $19,260 $18,264
S 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 16/20 $23,300 $22,086
S 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 15/20 $26,000 $24,367
SV-I4 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB
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4 cyl 19/23 $22,550 $21,376
SV 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 16/20 $23,140 $21,934
SV 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 16/20 $24,390 $23,116
SV 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 15/20 $25,840 $24,218
SV 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 15/20 $25,860 $24,506
SV 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 15/20 $27,090 $25,387
SV 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 14/19 $28,560 $26,761
PRO-4X 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 15/20 $29,030 $26,898
PRO-4X 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 15/20 $29,920 $27,720
SL 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 15/20 $29,790 $27,912
SL 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 15/20 $30,290 $28,380
SL 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 14/19 $32,440 $30,051
SL 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB
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6 cyl 14/19 $32,990 $30,560
Destination charge: $845
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